[Buddha-l] Non-Arising

[Erik Hoogcarspel]

Op 25-2-2010 22:24, Lidewij Niezink schreef:
> Dear Joanna,
>
> Why should it be left to neuroscientists to determine the definitions
> of mind?! Considering the crude machinery they work with and the crude
> understanding of the mathematical models they have to interpret i find
> personally very disturbing to have them telling us what mind is and is
> not. I do not see any reason to take those findings and
> interpretations more seriously than everyday yada-yada or any other
> perception/conception/observation of mind. Which does not mean that I
> do not take them seriously, on the contrary, but definitely not
> exclusive.
>
> All the best,
> Lidewij
>
>    
I couldn't agree more: the best expert on your mind is you, because you 
are your mind (you're more of course, but that's something else). 
Scientist only have a model of your mind. Sometimes it can help to cure 
illnesses, that's all.

erik