Peace Video #5
Bob explains the dualistic nature of identity in Buddhism by comparing the relative-self to the absolute-self; and how our habit of "intrinsic identity" keeps us in the state known as Samsara. Recorded at Menla Mountain Retreat Center, October 2006.
Thanks so much for all of this, such a brilliant mind, humor and insight it is a great gift to the world.
My comment is this , Dr. Thurman occasionally speaks of Tibetan Buddhists as "they", in a kind social scientist or anthropologist-like speak.
It feels out of context though, (maybe it is part of his western scholastic genre or modality) but, to my ear, I am listening to a great powerful dharma teacher, full stop. These teachings are so at one with the subject, the separation is non-existent. So this "us" and "them" reference, I don't get it.
Dr. Thurman is them, and it is a beautiful thing.
Posted by: David | February 08, 2007 at 07:29 PM