How does love differ from desire? Is there any will in desire or is this diminished? A general point about questions of this nature is that, there aren’t definitive answers to these questions, as we will each draw on different
When Lao Tzu says when we achieve something we lose it what does he mean ?
When Lao Tzu says when we achieve something we lose it what does he mean ? (i) Introduction to Lao Tzu Laozi (also Lao-Tzu or Lao-Tze) was a philosopher and poet of ancient China. He is best known as the reputed
Must perception exist simultaneously from buddhi to senses or is it segmented ?
Must perception exist simultaneously from buddhi to senses or is it segmented ? Is perception a process of reflection of the self within itself? And how could you segment it? Into units of time, units of identity or are these
Philosophy of Number and Geometry
Since there are no repeats in infinity and change begins at the smallest level possible, what would number mean since only one would be necessary if there are no repeats?Are the laws of geometry outside the laws of number and
Can we Think of the Light of God or only the colour white?
Can we think of the “Light of God” or only the colour white? As is often the case, the clue is in the question. The Light of God is obviously referring to the Inner Light and Sound, traditionally known as
What is the difference between the expression of unconditional love within creation and true unconditional love?
What is the difference between the expression of unconditional love within creation and true unconditional love? In a way the answer to this question lies within the question itself. On the one hand we have “the expression of unconditional
Can we take anything into higher levels or can we merely witness them?
Can we take anything into higher levels or can we merely witness them? What do we mean by higher levels? If we mean those that are progressively finer and faster in quality, this implies a process of giving up ones
Are levels of consciousness layered on top of one another or are they inter penetrating?
Are levels of consciousness layered on top of one another or are they inter penetrating ? If there are ‘layers’ there would need to be something to define the boundaries, thus keeping the layers apart. Layers can be represented as
Is the gap between thought and buddhi created by colour?
Is the gap between thought and buddhi created by colour? We could start by defining what ‘thought’, ‘buddhi’ and ‘colour’ are. Buddhi– the direct perception that comes without identity? Thought: occurs at the intellectual and philosophical levels, and may be
Is it Possible to have love if we have a centre, or is love only found as the centre disappears?
Is it possible to have love if we have a centre or is love only found as the centre disappears? As usual we start by looking at what the question is asking (expecting to find the answer in the question?).