(© RKP, 1958)The Frontier
The ultimate element of the Universe on the plane of dualism, as revealed by micro-physics (analysis of the atom), seems to consist of positive and negative charges of electrical energy (energy expressed as electricity). That, then, appears to be the basis of the universe perceived dualistically.
Positive and negative, as we have had occasion to observe, are - as in other pairs of opposites - obverse and reverse of a single coin. What, then, is this coin whose dualistic expression is positive and negative electricity?
The answer looks as though it should be Pure Energy? Is that yet another word for Cosmic Mind? Or is it an abstract concept denoting the aspect of Cosmic Mind when entering into Manifestation and before being perceived dualistically?
Man is an Electronic Apparatus
Regarded from the point of view of physics the artificial ego is a non-conductor which insulates the current from the psyche. When this resistance is eliminated the jivanmukta receives the full amperage and his psyche is permanently incandescent.
That which manifests as light or heat in mechanical apparatus using electricity seems to be the gross manifestation of what we call buddhi in the liberated human being, and buddhi manifests as what we try to describe as 'pure' intelligence and 'pure' love (Caritas).
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How many of the ways (disciplines, exercises, practices) recommended as helpful, or even necessary, for the attainment of Satori are not in fact consequences of that state erroneously suggested as means?
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The integrated man, man made perfect, alone has attained a state of equilibrium in the process of living.
The Eye that Cannot See Itself...2
'Realisation comes in search of us and we cannot go in search of Realisation.' (Swami Siddheswarananda)
'You cannot choose Reality, it is Reality that must choose you.' (Krishnamurti)
The Buddha, Hui Neng, Huang Po, Swami Vivekananda, Ramana Maharshi, Swami Siddheswarananda, Krishnamurti ... N'insistons plus!
Benjamin Franklin likened the quest for God to searching a dark room for a black cat that isn't there. On that analogy the quest for Realisation may be likened to searching an unfurnished attic for a white cat that is sitting on the window-sill. Try calling 'Puss, puss.'
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'Followers of the Tao, there is no place in Buddhism for using effort, just be ordinary, without anything special.' (Rinzai, Lin-chi)
This is an interesting detail of historical evidence (from the founder of the principal still-surviving school of Zen Buddhism, disciple of Hsi Yun of Huang Po, died A.D. 867), of the mixed heredity of Zen. He addresses his remark to followers of the Tao, but identifies himself with Buddhism, confirming historically what the doctrine suggests, that the original (pure) Taoism had survived in the Zen school of Buddhism.
The statement itself goes to join all those already quoted on the subject of Realisation.
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