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**HedoShoodovex** · 02-01-2011, 12:57 AM

Mysticism seems to be what the run-of-the-mill human being clings to; not the teachings and practices that are central to the Buddha's path to liberation. It's likely that the more deluded we are, the greater part mysticism in Buddhism plays a part in our lives. Such things can be a hindrance, but no one can change your beliefs... beliefs are conditioned, and only through the right kind of conditions do they change or cease. Words alone often fail, but the words (teachings) will still be there when the mind finally lets go, and then it will be able to see the path much more clearly.

02-01-2011, 12:57 AM	#9
HedoShoodovex Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 492 Senior Member	Mysticism seems to be what the run-of-the-mill human being clings to; not the teachings and practices that are central to the Buddha's path to liberation. It's likely that the more deluded we are, the greater part mysticism in Buddhism plays a part in our lives. Such things can be a hindrance, but no one can change your beliefs... beliefs are conditioned, and only through the right kind of conditions do they change or cease. Words alone often fail, but the words (teachings) will still be there when the mind finally lets go, and then it will be able to see the path much more clearly.
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