[MD] Bo's right! For all the wrong reasons? (Part2)

[MarshaV]

On Aug 2, 2010, at 7:46 PM, David Thomas wrote:

> On 8/2/10 2:25 PM, "MarshaV" <valkyr at att.net> wrote:
> 
>> Greetings Dave,
>> 
>> Would you please elaborate on your phrase "quasi-religious DQ" ???
>> It seems you've used a very negative connotation without explanation.
>> 
>> Meditation might be useful as a scientific tool to study first-hand the deeper
>> states of knowing.  But of course, if you prefer regurgitating second &
>> third-hand texts to first-hand study, I don't think you can gripe about what
>> you are too lazy to know for yourself.
>> 
> 
> When I first got your post I just scanned the first line, knew it would take
> time to pose a well thought out response so I moved on. As I just now opened
> and read the whole post, I ask myself why should I bother.
> 
> So let's address the second half first.
> 
> I don't recall ever mentioning whether I did or did not meditate. For all
> you know I might have practiced Zen Buddhism, TM, or yoga for years. Or any
> and all of them at sometime.
> 
> Second, since you claim that you do, might I offer the observance that based
> on your posts here it sometimes doesn't seem to be working in the
> understanding and compassion department very well.
> 
> Third, since I am helping my daughter move in a couple of days and have a
> ton of things to do to get ready, thank you for giving me the incentive to
> get back to the "first hand" study of life. You have a distinct talent for
> helping me do that.
> 
> When and if I get back I may or may not answer your question.
> I doubt seriously if I do respond you will understand or agree with much of
> anything I say.
> 
> Keep your butt down.
> 
> Dave 


Hi Dave,

I will accept you criticism without your answer, but as an aside, I'm not seeking 
compassion but to understand the way things really are.  For this purpose 
mediation is an important tool of inquiry.  

I hope your helping your daughter move goes well.  


Marsha 




 
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