The desire conundrum in Buddism
In zen Buddism, the root of problems is desire itself. So in order to achieve nirvana, one has to desire getting rid of one's desires.
posted by JasonOng | 2:56 AM
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3 Comments:
Err can I see this as mocking buddhist people? I heard that God hates mockery.
The absence of thoughts does not mean you're thinking about thinking nothing, you're just not thinking at all.
Therefore, the absence of desires does not mean you're desiring about not desiring, you just don't have any.
It's somewhat like being in a state of indifference.
@aswatif Nah not trying to mock anything. Just trying to highlight ideas that sounds good but becomes illogical if you think deeper about it.
@draco In order for logic to hold true, statements shouldn't contrdict itself. I agree with teachings that says it's good to be nonchalant about things. Nevertheless it still takes a desire, a will if you must, to achieve it so hence the conundrum...
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