[Buddha-l] Fsat Mnifdlunses?

[Mike Austin]

Dan Lusthaus <vasubandhu at earthlink.net> writes

"You wrote the "it" word because you think there is something not here 
now, or at least not presently in evidence here, that, should it be 
obtained --  dare I say "apprehended" -- would either set everything 
straight, or would be the climactic satisfying achievement. An "it" you 
desire but do not have."

Nope. You continue to miss my point, so I will leave it there.


"Dukkha maybe, but now you have two things on the to-get list: "wisdom" 
and "reality". In your narrative, they are a pair. To get/apprehend 
reality, one needs to acquire special 3-D goggles called "wisdom." 
Reality can only be viewed through those goggles."

Again, no.


"Were you to own your own words, and not try to put them in my mouth, we
would have a clearer, more honest discussion."

Putting forward my understanding of what you say is honest. If I were to 
echo your words as if I understood them as they stand, that would indeed 
be dishonest. I use the words 'seem' and 'appear' so as not to put words 
in your mouth. In your first paragraph above, you seem to not merely put 
words in my mouth but put thoughts in my mind.

Anyway, it was good while it lasted. I have come away being a little bit 
wiser, so thanks for that.

-- 
Metta
Mike Austin