Fairness
If we could grasp the whole of reality all at once, we would know that it is not just fair but unimaginably good and benevolent. As things stand, this grasping of the whole seems to be clearly out of our reach.
A Grand Delusion
A delusion is a false belief that is tenaciously held in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Delusions are not the sole property of clinically insane individuals; they are the common lot of humanity. Despite the suffering they cause, the vast majority of human beings continue to live under the influence of one or…
How does the Teacher Know when to Appear?
It has been frequently said that when the student is ready, the teacher appears. Experience shows that this is true in many ways. But how does the teacher know the right moment to appear? Who tells the teacher that the student is ready? And how does the teacher “appear” out of thin air? The fact is…