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The infinite mind

The infinite mind is attained through a combination of great bliss and the wisdom that knows Reality.

With complete single pointed concentration great bliss is attained. When the power of this mind is used to generate complete faith in the nature of Reality, enlightenment is attained.

All too often the bliss of complete single pointed concentration is mistaken for enlightenment itself, when it is merely an altered state of consciousness. Similarly, an intellectual understanding of Reality is often mistaken for true wisdom. Even more surprising is when a mere intellecutal understanding of the structure of philosophical arguments is mistaken for true knowledge.

Who can wait quietly while the mud settles? Who can remain still until the moment of action?

 

 

 

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