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Re: Rules

Sep 08, 1997 03:50 PM
by Dr. A.M.Bain


In message <3.0.2.32.19970907144229.0075dbc8@pacbell.net>,
techndex@pacbell.net writes
>However,
>what are often referred to as "rules" espoused by teachers, traditions,
>etc. are often guidelines based on the nonhumanly-originated principles or
>laws. They're sort of like training wheels for the early stages of the Path
>and if you discard them too soon, especially before realizing the
>principles behind them, you'll fall down and get bruised. ;-D
>
>Lynn

I could not agree more. You bang your head on the wall it hurts - that's
law. Motive doesn't come into it. This is more or les how I see "karma."

Alan


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