Comments on: A Christian Site’s Questions to the Buddha http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/09/29/a-christian-sites-questions-to-the-buddha/ Zen-Inspired Self Development Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:10:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Jerry http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/09/29/a-christian-sites-questions-to-the-buddha/#comment-6568 Jerry Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:03:59 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/09/29/a-christian-sites-questions-to-the-buddha/#comment-6568 Kenton, A massive undertaking to lay out a clear explanation of the differences we encounter in both our own minds and in the world at large concerning Non-Dualism. It is unfortunate that it is so difficult to try and shed light on stubborn beliefs with truths which do not threaten ones faith but in fact strengthen it. I applaud you for taking on this task of addressing the confusion about our state of being 'aware' verses the all to potent acquiessence to blind faith. I found your answers to be clear, enlightening and yet simple in the process of refuting misconceptions about Non-Dualism. Thanks, Kenton! Jerry Kenton,

A massive undertaking to lay out a clear explanation of the differences we encounter in both our own minds and in the world at large concerning Non-Dualism.

It is unfortunate that it is so difficult to try and shed light on stubborn beliefs with truths which do not threaten ones faith but in fact strengthen it.

I applaud you for taking on this task of addressing the confusion about our state of being ‘aware’ verses the all to potent acquiessence to blind faith.

I found your answers to be clear, enlightening and yet simple in the process of refuting misconceptions about Non-Dualism.

Thanks, Kenton!

Jerry

]]> By: Rahul http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/09/29/a-christian-sites-questions-to-the-buddha/#comment-6613 Rahul Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:03:28 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/09/29/a-christian-sites-questions-to-the-buddha/#comment-6613 Very insightful Kenton. Looking forward to more such commentary from you. Very insightful Kenton.

Looking forward to more such commentary from you.

]]> By: Kenton Whitman http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/09/29/a-christian-sites-questions-to-the-buddha/#comment-6871 Kenton Whitman Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:19:49 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/09/29/a-christian-sites-questions-to-the-buddha/#comment-6871 Greetings Jerry, Thank you for the comment. Ah, faith. What a very interesting subject! I remember spending much time wondering if the unfolding non-dualism was also just a faith -- a set of beliefs that were simply a bit more put-together than others (and thus more difficult to recognize as beliefs.) There followed a time of merciless examination, attempting to find a way to show that these were only beliefs -- just more 'blind faith'. But, as you seem to recognize, when we strip things down as far as they go, we're left with naught but this awareness. I'm glad you found this article to be clear. I've often enjoyed conversations with people of various faiths (I'd include conversations with scientists and atheists in this statement), and am always fascinated by the clever beauty of the belief process. Quite the subject to explore =) Sweetwater, Kenton Greetings Jerry,

Thank you for the comment.

Ah, faith. What a very interesting subject! I remember spending much time wondering if the unfolding non-dualism was also just a faith — a set of beliefs that were simply a bit more put-together than others (and thus more difficult to recognize as beliefs.) There followed a time of merciless examination, attempting to find a way to show that these were only beliefs — just more ‘blind faith’. But, as you seem to recognize, when we strip things down as far as they go, we’re left with naught but this awareness.

I’m glad you found this article to be clear. I’ve often enjoyed conversations with people of various faiths (I’d include conversations with scientists and atheists in this statement), and am always fascinated by the clever beauty of the belief process. Quite the subject to explore =)

Sweetwater,
Kenton

]]> By: Kenton Whitman http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/09/29/a-christian-sites-questions-to-the-buddha/#comment-6872 Kenton Whitman Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:20:50 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/09/29/a-christian-sites-questions-to-the-buddha/#comment-6872 Hello Rahul, Thanks much! I never quite know what will come next, but I'm glad you found this one insightful. Sweetwater, Kenton Hello Rahul,

Thanks much! I never quite know what will come next, but I’m glad you found this one insightful.

Sweetwater,
Kenton

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