Lairg Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, stirling said: "Why?" implies some past or future, My own view is that before during and after Existence is Beingness. Could Beingness have purpose for generating universes? 1 hour ago, stirling said: it is only the thinking mind that contrives ideas of "purpose" or meaning beyond what is visible right here, right now. In some traditions there are many planes/dimensions beyond mind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old3bob Posted 2 hours ago 1 hour ago, stirling said: "Why?" implies some past or future, or someone to exist within a timeline. It is worth examining whether any continuity truly exists in this moment. Meditation (not a practice but actual stillness of the mind) would be the tool for this. See above. This moment is perfect and complete as it is, it is only the thinking mind that contrives ideas of "purpose" or meaning beyond what is visible right here, right now. then again the historic Buddha did speak of meaning as being important. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lairg Posted 2 hours ago I have read that when considering an event, identify its: - form - meaning - significance Identification of significance requires a broad perception What is the significance of this universe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
