[MD] Zen in Quality

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Zen is a philosophy which describes methods by which to live one's
personal life.  Once one has grasped the concept of Zen, and become
"aware", it is no longer necessary to remember any of the rules of
Zen, since the outlook is a whole new one.  Therefore, one of the
results of Zen, is to leave Zen behind.  Living is then not
dogmatically restricted as it is with Christianity or Islam.  For
example, when one becomes proficient in playing a piano (for example)
one no longer needs to remember the rules that got one there. and the
intellectual perseveration on rules is left behind as simply a path
that one had to walk to get there.  In the same manner, when one
finally steps out of a cave and sees the sunshine, one no longer needs
to remember the cave, since there are so many fields to play in.  One
simply moves forward.

Using the Zen example, what is it that MoQ teaches us about in terms
of a personal view of the world?  That is, once we have grasped
Quality, how do we live our lives differently?  Any large scale
metaphysics teaches certain behaviors which become natural with
practice.  A lasting metaphysics is one which has stood the test of
time, and has brought much meaning to those who participate in its
teachings.  Many of these, from Buddhism to Christianity provide
examples of "good behavior".  There are certain metaphysics, such as
existentialism, that provide meaning through meaninglessness.  This
form of living is harder to grasp, but it can be done.  The result is
exaltation.  I am not sure about the behavior aspect of it, however.

So, what are the personal teachings of MoQ in terms of behavior?  Why
should one embrace MoQ in terms of personal fulfillment?  What moral
lessons can be learned?

I have some ideas which I can put out there, simply to start a
conversation.  It would seem from the teachings of ZAMM, there is a
suggestion that striving for excellence is one such teaching.  That
is, be the best you can be.  This striving is completely from a
personal level, and does not mean that we need to be better than
others in a relative way.  By accepting the following of the Good,
what morals can we attach to that?  What can we do to "follow DQ"?
What is it so important that it is "the Good"?

Another thing that comes to mind is respect.  Since we are all
interconnected though the fabric of Quality, we all have a place
therein.  It could be that once one grasps the sense of Quality, ones
relationship with that outside changes from one of fear to one of joy.
 In this way, one does not need to continually review the MoQ in order
to stay in line.  It comes naturally because of the wonder of Quality.
 When a tree bends as the wind blows, one could say that the tree
respects the wind.  It knows that the wind is not out to get it.  In
the human framework, this form of respect is more difficult, for
sometimes people ARE out to get us.  Any bombing will demonstrate
that.  Since our current philosophies profess the finitude of life,
there is a sense that one must get as much as one can while alive.
Often respect is left behind.  However, by unifying All under one
banner, respect becomes a symptom of morality, which is a guiding
force.  Isn't it?

In Lila, the proposition is that entire creation is a form of
morality.  While this is indeed grand, and it is not difficult to
argue logically, it does not seem to be very clear in terms of
personal morality.  What does "following DQ" teach us in terms of
common daily living in relation to others?  Are there certain morals
that are held higher than others?  Can the teachings of MoQ migrate
from the cerebral to daily practice?  If we do believe in Quality,
outside of the intellectual, why is that?

I can understand that some may wish not to go there and simply remain
in the cleverness of the philosophy.  But this makes it a rather
useless academic exercise in my opinion.

Cheers,
Mark