Guest guest Posted March 15, 2003 Report Share Posted March 15, 2003 " But what makes these 'experts' preach their opinion and call it truth? " asked the inquirer. " Is it an inheritance of humankind to do this, or is it merely something they gain satisfaction from? " " Apart from consciousness, " answered the Buddha, " no absolute truths exist. False reasoning declares one view to be true and another view wrong. It is delight in their dearly held opinions that makes them assert that anyone who disagrees is bound to come to a bad end. But no true seeker becomes embroiled in all this. Pass by peacefully and go a stainless way, free from theories, lusts and dogmas. " -Majjhima Nikaya From " Buddha Speaks, " edited by Anne Bancroft, 2000. Reprinted by arrangement with Shambhala Publications, Boston, www.shambhala.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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