The meeting began with a question about the meaning of the "true self" as used by Joko in the readings. Various perspectives were suggested which were at first tentative in nature. However, after a few minutes we seemed to have a better concensus of understanding than we imagined at first. It seemed that, in truth, we seemed to all have quite compatible ways of verbalizing this seemingly difficult notion. (And for me this points to one benefit of engaging in this kind of intellectual discussion.) Most of the meeting centered around one or another aspect of "true self."
Pure experience, full of no-thing, is the process of life. Let's not muck it up with our ego's interpretations.
In order to say much more in the way of synopsis I would have to bore each of you with more on my personal rendition, so I will retreat into silence......can you just hear Ken giving thanks for this?
Well, let's not forget the "ing" in be-ing!
As a final comment I will simply reiterate that today we were witness to the value of engaging in open discussion of issues born from our reading, exploring, and sitting with ideas that push the envelop of our well-worn, comfortable, ideas.
Next Meeting: February 19th at Ginny and Claudine's
Next Reading: Section V
Sunday, January 15, 2012
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