Theos-Talk Archives (April 1999 Message tt00009)

>>And aren't there differing and contradictory views on
"liberation" among Hindu groups?  Among Buddhist groups?  Among Tibetan
Buddhists? Between Hindu and Buddhist groups?  You believe Peter is
oversimplifying; but aren't you doing the same thing?
I repeat:  Since this is a Theosophical discussion list, how does HPB or
the Masters define this term "liberation"? Can you tell us, Jerry?>>

Gee, I even got Dan upset.  Good. One of my motives is to make you guys
think a little. 

No, I don't think that the views differ very much. Basically the idea is
freedom or release from suffereing, however you want to define
suffering.

I think that HPB only uses liberation in the jivamukti sense, which is
Hindu. Why she neglets the Buddhist doctrines of liberation and
emptiness, I don't know, except possibly that people weren't ready to
hear it (and from responses on this list, they still aren't).

I told Peter that I would say no more on this topic, and so I won't. Nor
will I take the time and effort to give you guys quotes that everyone
ignores anyway. If you or anyone else are interested in this subject,
then I suggest you consult the source material like I did.

Jerry S



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