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This seems like quite a fundamental misunderstanding. At least the kind of buddhism I practice, you never disconnect or “no longer feel guilt” or anything like
by cyberpunk 4y ago
This seems like quite a fundamental misunderstanding. At least the kind of buddhism I practice, you never disconnect or “no longer feel guilt” or anything like this. Yeah, during Zazen we sit in equanimity with such feelings, but that’s very different to living that way all the time (which is impossible unless you’re some kind of psycho to begin with).
- bowsamic 4y ago> but that’s very different to living that way all the time (which is impossible unless you’re some kind of psycho to begin with). If you are not trying to do zazen off the cushion you aren't putting in right effort. You should be aiming to manifest non-discriminating mind at all times
- cyberpunk 4y agoI disagree about right effort, but I’m just an amateur anyway so don’t listen to me :) I don’t think this means you dont feel sad or angry or even jealous or anything else. It means, when you’re sad, just be sad. Don’t be too sad about being sad.. :)
- bowsamic 4y agoYou should always be practising. As for the other stuff, it's about not identifying with your thoughts. Sad thoughts can still arise, you just don't grab it and say "that's me"
- colordrops 4y agoYes it is a misunderstanding. "spiritual bypass" is not considered a positive term or a correct understanding of the dharma. It is a term used by those who believe in right living and is applied to those who have reached certain attainment but who do not maintain right living. At least that is my understanding of the term.