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Hello,

I have recently been reading a book that I find very similar to the concepts of buddhism. I am having trouble understanding one of the author's points and was wondering if you could help me out. He says that we all feel isolated from life as long as we are divided within, that is, from the "I"(ego) and experiences from the here and now. After establishing this, he continues by saying "But you will cease to feel isolated when you recognize, for example, that you do not have a sensation of the sky: you are that sensation. For all purposes of feeling, your sensation of the sky is the sky, and there is no 'you' apart from what you sense, feel, and know."

I am having trouble understanding this idea. I think buddhism ideas move in the same direction, so do you think you can help me clarify?

I have asked other experts who specialize in buddhism, hoping to better my understanding. I hope this doesn't bother you.

thanks alot,
joey

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Hi Joey,

Thank you for asking me.

Don't worry, I don't understand either.  Ha ha ha!!

Sometimes when we don't understand, it may mean that the writer is not expressing clearly.  In your experience, I think it is for this reason.

So don't worry too much.  There are so many books on Buddhism and so much info in the internet.  The "mother" of all Buddhist web sites is www.buddhanet.net.  You will find a lot of info in this site, with all the links.

Take care.

Justin Choo

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http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/

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When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition, and have been studying Buddhism for more than 40 years. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than 1500 questions since joining this category. You may like to give me the honor to answer your question.

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I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 40 years I have read numerous books on Buddhism and listened to numerous talks on Buddhism by well-respected and learned monks and lay teachers. I conduct Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple. My teacher was the late Chief Reverend, The Ven. K Sri Dhammananda of The Brickfields Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can view the relevent website in memory of my revered late teacher @ http://www.ksridhammananda.com

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I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.

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YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT MY BLOG @ http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/ Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners. (Currently out of print)

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Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)

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