09-18-2011, 02:43 AM
Gem, I have a problem with the word "stillness". because that seems a bit like what death could signify to an atheist to me - a stagnant state of nothing.
When you say stillness, do you mean nothing? no emotions, no feelings no... anything?
Because I thought the buddha nature (or Tao) could be similar to an ocean - waves and storms on top and quiet underneath. In other words, there are still feelings and emotions (we are still human after all) but they come without attachment. One is able to observe and acknowledge, even appreciate them, but they do not control or determine you.
When you say stillness, do you mean nothing? no emotions, no feelings no... anything?
Because I thought the buddha nature (or Tao) could be similar to an ocean - waves and storms on top and quiet underneath. In other words, there are still feelings and emotions (we are still human after all) but they come without attachment. One is able to observe and acknowledge, even appreciate them, but they do not control or determine you.