I had lunch with my friends from work yesterday. Three out of four of us are Vipassana practitioners. The conversation turned into one person trying to convince another that what she's doing is leading to calmness but not the intended goal of wisdom (defined differently in Buddhism). Of course, she defended her approach. Luckily, the food arrived so we changed the subject.
I realize from listening to people asking Phra Ajarn Pramote and Ajarn Surawat at Baan Aree that "religious" people enjoy: (1) talking about their own practice; (2) convincing other people that whatever they are doing is the right way---highway to enlightenment; and (3) finding faults in other people. I do have these nasty habits too (especially bad on number 3).
I wonder what the distinction between gossipping and sharing information among friends is. Khun Dungtrin said that if one wonders why a "perfect" person is rarity, try to be one for a day and you'll see how tough it is.
I realize from listening to people asking Phra Ajarn Pramote and Ajarn Surawat at Baan Aree that "religious" people enjoy: (1) talking about their own practice; (2) convincing other people that whatever they are doing is the right way---highway to enlightenment; and (3) finding faults in other people. I do have these nasty habits too (especially bad on number 3).
I wonder what the distinction between gossipping and sharing information among friends is. Khun Dungtrin said that if one wonders why a "perfect" person is rarity, try to be one for a day and you'll see how tough it is.
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