kokopelle | Entries tagged with craving

An spiritually driven LJ friend posted a list of quotations from U. G. Krishnamurti. There was a theme that seemed to sow doubt on the integrity and purpose of "the mind". I see the thoughts to be incredibly valid. At the same time I find them to be troublesome. Is it just me? I've studied Eastern philosophies like Zen and Buddhism. The idea of disconnecting from craving/attachment does make sense. That said, I see a challenge in the Western mind understanding what the Eastern Yogic masters are saying. Below are some of my thoughts.

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