[MD] self: agent of action & thinker of thoughts

[MarshaV]

On Aug 17, 2011, at 6:43 PM, ARLO J BENSINGER JR wrote:

> [Marsha quoting]
> "In addition to the Dynamic Quality viewpoint of the MoQ corresponding  to what
> Nagarjuna terms sunyatta(ie; the indeterminate or the world of the Buddhas),
> the static quality viewpoint of the moq also corresponds  to _sunyavada_
> (ie,the conditioned component or world of _maya_) of Nagarjuna.
> 
> [Arlo]
> Right, the primary metaphysical division is DQ/SQ.


Marsha:
The static quality viewpoint of the MoQ corresponds to 'the world of maya'.  
Maya of course means illusion.  And that is exactly how I understand it.  But 
then, I am very much involved with the relationship between the MoQ and 
Buddhism.  


> [Marsha]
> _Sunyavada_ includes all conceptions of reality including metaphysikal views,
> ideals, religious beliefs, hopes and ambitions; in other words,using moq
> terminology, static quality patterns.
> 
> [Arlo]
> Right, these "things" are all patterns of value. Again, "all conceptions"
> includes the "self", which is a pattern of value.
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Marsha:
No, I do not agree.  The statement is that static quality, not s/o, is equal to 
sunyavada (world of maya).   You, of course, may see it differently.  I can 
accept that.   


 
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