Tony
19th January 2012, 10:21
The Individual within in a System.
tPxBZfE008s
Apologies for any problems with the audio - I am working on it...
Even though we are individuals, and the work of our path is self-clearing, working with provable guide lines can help as a support (although, of course, we should avoid being dogmatic).
An individual's path, is of course for the individual: we each have a uniqueness due to our mindset...our set mind!
A system is for everyone, from total beginners to advanced students. It has to suit all capacities and temperaments. If one path does not suit, then we simply find another - one where we may have a karmic connection.
Being in a system does not mean we lose our individual being...or leave our brains outside the door, lying on the pavement wondering what on earth is going on :o
For some, they may have the karmic fortune to not need any instruction. They may even be fortunate enough to have their own quirky approach which works!
Generally, however, we need some sort of instruction when learning an activity, whether it be sport, music, art, electronics plumbing, gardening... We could take the “suck it and see” approach, which takes time - or we can move along a little faster, and be warned of the pitfalls by those who have trodden the path ahead of us.
A serious student of life will always be willing to learn – from many sources.
If we are interested in a subject, we will have a feeling for it.
The teacher is merely there to show you what you already know: they often just clarify and open the subject up.
The outer teacher reveals the inner teacher!
You do know...but you don't notice that you know, because your attention has been misdirected.
When resting in Empty Consciousness, whatever arises in the mind is seen as if Empty Consciousness was a clear mirror, and all appearances are merely reflected.
Therefore, appearances and Empty Cognisance are inseparable.
At this stage, do not try to see if ego is present or not.
Merely rest naturally without modification - all clinging will naturally release.
Tony
tPxBZfE008s
Apologies for any problems with the audio - I am working on it...
Even though we are individuals, and the work of our path is self-clearing, working with provable guide lines can help as a support (although, of course, we should avoid being dogmatic).
An individual's path, is of course for the individual: we each have a uniqueness due to our mindset...our set mind!
A system is for everyone, from total beginners to advanced students. It has to suit all capacities and temperaments. If one path does not suit, then we simply find another - one where we may have a karmic connection.
Being in a system does not mean we lose our individual being...or leave our brains outside the door, lying on the pavement wondering what on earth is going on :o
For some, they may have the karmic fortune to not need any instruction. They may even be fortunate enough to have their own quirky approach which works!
Generally, however, we need some sort of instruction when learning an activity, whether it be sport, music, art, electronics plumbing, gardening... We could take the “suck it and see” approach, which takes time - or we can move along a little faster, and be warned of the pitfalls by those who have trodden the path ahead of us.
A serious student of life will always be willing to learn – from many sources.
If we are interested in a subject, we will have a feeling for it.
The teacher is merely there to show you what you already know: they often just clarify and open the subject up.
The outer teacher reveals the inner teacher!
You do know...but you don't notice that you know, because your attention has been misdirected.
When resting in Empty Consciousness, whatever arises in the mind is seen as if Empty Consciousness was a clear mirror, and all appearances are merely reflected.
Therefore, appearances and Empty Cognisance are inseparable.
At this stage, do not try to see if ego is present or not.
Merely rest naturally without modification - all clinging will naturally release.
Tony