>I believe that living by these teachings can lead to a certain kind of passivity. Yep, when the world is full of possibilities, it is not going any where is i

>I believe that living by these teachings can lead to a certain kind of passivity. Yep, when the world is full of possibilities, it is not going any where is it. Learning a new programming language/framework/technology is an excellent example of training ones beginners mind I think. -- I am addicted to that experience. I like connecting the dots. I don't think expert knowledge is bad, although expert knowledge in a singular line of technology (where all parts are consistent) is a way to freeze the mind and become dumber. By knowing and being able to use several conflicting versions of "the truth" -- the mind is set free. Also, there is so much to know, in general, that you always have a possibility to have a beginners mind about something!