Theos-Talk Archives (September 1998 Message tt00112)

Jerry wrote:

> >Krishnamurti's message is to make man free, free of conditioning, by
> >purifying the mind from conditioning, opinion, belief, etc. The motto of
> >the Theosophical Society says: "There is no Religion higher than Truth."
> >Truth is above everything, every belief, every opinion, every
> religion.  In
> >order to get in touch with Truth we have to get the mind in shape.  In
> >other words:  we have to transform the mind.  Then, we will get in touch
> >with Truth and things will never be the same.
> >
>
> I find it interesting that this message is identical to the one
> given to us
> by
> Crowley and the OTO. The paths and currents are different, but the
> goals are the same--freedom.


"Pratyeka Buddhas are those Bodhisattvas who strive after and often reach
the Dharmakaya robe after a series of lives.  Caring nothing for the woes of
mankind or to help it, but only for their own bliss, they enter Nirvana
and - disappear from the sight and the hearts of men.  In Northern Buddhism
a "Pratyeka Buddha" is a synonym of spiritual Selfishness."  (Glossary to
Part II, The Voice of the Silence).

What do you consider to be "freedom"?

Best wishes,
Paul