[Buddha-l] Back to the core values?

[curt]

Jackhat1 at aol.com wrote:
> Can you say more about what Lombardo said and this sizable problem? Could  
> Lombardo be saying the following? Homer's world lived by active myths which  
> helped one to deal with inner processes. Some of us have lost the ability  to 
> live according to the wonderful truths found in knowledge of ancient  stories.
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Sorry - what I said already is about the extent of my recollection. He 
has his "zen master" hat on at the time - so I was lucky to get this 
much of an explanation out of him.

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> You mention Jung. His interest in and understanding (a very faulty  
> understanding in my opinion) of  Buddhism is very interesting.
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I agree that when it comes to Asian religions (as well as Alchemy) Jung 
is very interesting to read and ponder - but not  someone who can be 
looked to as a reliable "source" on Buddhism qua Buddhism.

- Curt