[Buddha-l] Confession

[Timothy Smith]

To which I can only add a hearty "Amen."  I've struggled with the same 'eel-wriggling' in regards to my own orientation
and 'belief' system, which has come down to believing  I don't believe.   The parts of buddhism that lead one toward
a more integrated sense of fragmentation make sense to me.  D/O as a way of viewing interdependence makes some sense to me,
but the elaborations of psychological development it seems to engender don't  resonate in my tin ear.  I've always considered myself
'religious' in the sense that I am attracted to the mysteries of myself and others.  I just can't get behind mysterious explanations.

Tks for the posting Richard.  Looking forward to reading SB's latest.


Tim

On Mar 11, 2010, at 10:15 AM, Richard Hayes wrote:
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> As I've said before, I think Batchelor is the most insightful Buddhist teacher alive, bar none. That aside, he is also a damn good writer. He's a brilliant stylist who literally makes people gasp with admiration at his well-turned phrases, and an extraordinarily warm-hearted and kind human being. If he comes to your town, consider seeing him. If you are looking for a good read, consider reading his book. If you are not a Batchelor fan, consider reconsidering.
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