20 February 2009

Freedom

The only thing a teacher has are a few insights that may possibly enrich the student's life. There are millions of useful insights out there. Each teacher has just a few. He then builds a world of knowledge or energy using these as axioms or foundation. This is when he becomes an expert – blinkered and limited by his own magnificence. If he wishes to remain free he must be ready to shift his foundations and move into ever more humble dwellings until he is free even of foundation – a Bedouin in a simple tent in the shifting sands.

2 comments

Anonymous said...

For a man who disdains the thinking mind you sure come up with some exquisite and true thoughts; or perhaps BECAUSE you disdain the thinking mind...

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