Quote: Thanks for the explanation, oh long-winded one.
Sorry for the long-winded answer. I have tried simple answers with you, but they don't seem to 'seep' through. For example, one time long ago and far way, I told you to 'stay out of your wife's shiit.' That didn't seem to resonate with you.
But, long winded or not, Mu seems to have resonated with you, and yes, grasshopper, you get my point. You now see it clearly. Wading into the shiit with her is like you being on the witness stand trying to explain to the lawyer that you've never beaten your wife. The moment you open your mouth, you're done.
In Buddhism, the master never 'teaches,' but the student always learns. This is done through 'pointing.' For example, a master will never explain the concept of gravity to the student until the student notices the leaf falling from the tree, and sees for himself that the leaf will always, eventually, fall to the ground. In this manner, the master merely points to what the student already knows himself but has yet to recognize.
In the case of your wife, if you can stay out of her shiit -- not join in the paradox, wade into the morass with her -- you can help her see what it is she already knows but refuses to acknowledge.
Why she does these things to you is really irrelevent for you right now. It isn't your question to answer, it is hers. As you continue to utter "Mu" to her, and not engage, she will eventually notice and ask why herself. In this way, her revelations will be more meaningful and lasting, and all you have done is stood quietly by, pointing to what she already knows herself, if indeed, she notices you pointing at all.
Mu is the ultimate boundary. And guess what? You get it.
Corri
P.S. I think at one time I encouraged you to study Buddhism. It resonates with you, Hairpup.
