[MD] Reifying carrots

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Hallo M.
I will again ask, Marsha, if we are part of the illusion, what is it
an illusion of?  That is, what does it represent?  For example a
mirage of an oasis is an illusion of something we recognize.  Such an
illusion is misdirection, like mistaking a rope for a snake.  It is
what the Vedantins call Maya.  What is the illusion of a tiger and our
part in it representing in the REAL world?  Thinking about this may
help you along.

As the Zen teacher will tell you, he has nothing to teach.  And, he means it!

All the best,
Mark

On Sep 8, 2011, at 12:13 AM, MarshaV <valkyr at att.net> wrote:

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>> Dear Marsha,
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>> I have no idea what is REAL for you and what is PHONY, although I am
>> sure you do.  If I am driving through a neighborhood and two young
>> children suddenly appear crossing the street chasing a ball, that is
>> pretty REAL for me, and I slam on the breaks.
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