[MD] Quality in the Balance, Part 1: Semantics

[Michael R. Brown]

Hi, 118 -

>>> Quality does not have an antonym.
> How about the Buddhist "Dukkha"?
> Yes I agree, this is a suitable antonym for our use of the word Quality.

Brings to mind the title of a positive review of ZAMM: "Good ride."

> the concept of "suffering" is a Western and Christian interpretation of 
> Buddhism

Yes! Almost a Puritan, or highly moralistic, approach. A terrible trouble 
for American Buddhism. Here's a book I like: 
http://www.amazon.com/Lust-Enlightenment-Buddhism-John-Stevens/dp/087773416X 
 - all about Buddhism and sex. Delightfully liberating. I think it may be 
banned in Berkeley!


MRB
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