Most of us think in terms of only the five senses. But, in Buddhism we consider the mind a sense organ. This might come as a surprise to some of you and it takes a little getting used to---the mind as a sense organ just like the other five. As you work on the sense organ you have chosen to work on over the summer and are asking who or what "senses", every few days switch and ask the same question about the mind: who or what thinks. In a later post We'll consider the mind in a bit more detail, but for now, just hold the thought that the mind, or what we consider the mind to be, is a deceiver. Our conventional mind plays tricks. It is the ego's lover. But there is another mind, the true mind, the Buddha mind that is in each of us. That mind, our true, original mind, only experiences the ultimate truth. So, at least once a week ask yourself, who or what thinks. Then return to working on the sense you have chosen to consider this summer.
If you have questions or want some help feel free to email me at deokwun@grzen.org
I think its great that you are blogging. The internet is an amazing communication / Sangha tool that compliments other formats/mediums. I look forward to other great tools (google groups?) that also help us to connect.
ReplyDeleteGreat Turnout Sunday! Thank You. -Chris