Saturday, March 14, 2009

Ignorance into Mirror-Like Wisdom


A picture shows us part of the world that the photographer wants us to see. A story tells us what the writer wants us to know. A mirror reflects the truth, everything that there is, both good and bad. One of the teachings of Buddha, is that wisdom is the mirror. Wisdom is the answer to the poison of hatred and anger which stems from ignorance.


Below is a link that gives different perspectives on wisdom from several famous people. Please take a look.


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  1. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    I'm all for wisdom but I think the truly wise tend to be quiet about it while the not so wise or so compassionate tend to yell from the roof tops.

    When perfect reaization comes, and ignorance together with attachment is eradicated, the mind's eye will be fixed on the permanent peace and serenity which lies beyond the conditioned world.~Ananda Maitreya

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  2. I_am_TulsaMarch 14, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    That was an extraordinary site. Thank you for the info! I have started a quest to "seek" wisdom while shedding the ego...it is not coming along very easy! ;-)

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  3. Butternut SquashMarch 14, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    I thought about shedding my ego until I discovered blogging.

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  4. I_am_TulsaMarch 15, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    OMG, that's a GOOD one! I can't stop laughing! No wonder it's not easy!

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  5. Reya MellickerMarch 15, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    So is that why I'm so attracted to the mirror? Longing, always longing for wisdom, even though accumulating wisdom is often painful?

    Thanks so much for explaining it.

    Loved your comment yesterday - love imagining, on this rainy day, that your donkeys are allowing you to sleep in. Nice!

    If you're in DC and want to meet for a cup of coffee or something, please let me know. I would LOVE to meet you in person. reyasdottir@verizon.net.

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  6. Cynthia PittmannMarch 15, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Windows,reflections,doors, mirrors transparency ...all symbols evocative of wisdom. Thanks for the insight and your cmment on Oasis. I so appreciate your community creating spirit. <3

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  7. Tammie LeeMarch 15, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Interesting, thank you for these wise words.

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  8. Lori annMarch 15, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Thank you for the link. I have always thought the same thing about blogging. But the dear friends i've made this way make me glad for doing this.
    love,
    lori

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  9. PollyMarch 16, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Great piece of wisdom, I'm really thankful you shared this video it's great and full of wisdom. I've looked at it one and I'm going to listen to it again in a while... Polly

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