The Buddhist Syllogism argues that desiring nirvana prevents one from attaining it. It states that "good" is a judgment, judgments are attachments, and attachments cause suffering. Therefore, wanting nirvana or considering it "good" prevents its attainment. The document discusses how to attain nirvana if desire for it causes suffering.
Meditation is presented as a means to practice non-attachment and enlightenment. During meditation, the receptive mind should be given priority over the reactive mind. Mindfulness results from receiving reactive states without reaction. Response (d) is identified as the best example of mindfulness in response to a distraction during meditation, as it acknowledges impermanence without judgment.
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1. Pick one of the 2 (Buddhist Syllogism or Meditation)...
The Buddhist Syllogism:
1. “Good” is a judgment.
2. Judgments are a form of attachment.
3. Attachments are the source of all misery and pain.
4. Nirvana is release from all misery and pain through the
practice of non-attachment.
5. So
Nirvana is bliss.
6. But if "good" is a judgement and judgements are a form of
attachment, and attachments are the source of all misery then
those who say Nirvana (or bliss)
is good
thereby prevent themselves from attaining it
7. So
you must not believe that nirvana is not good....OR you must
not want to be in a state of enlightenment.... OR you must not
prefer bliss to pain....
Attainment of Nirvana is impeded by desire to attain it. If you
2. want to be without suffering, you will suffer. How, then, does
one attain Nirvana?
Above is a traditional discussion on the nature of Nirvana (the
ultimate goal of Buddhism.) For this discussion board state
why you agree or disagree with the above assessment of the
Nature of Nirvana.
Meditation
Meditation is one means of practicing non-attachment, leading
to enlightenment.
In some traditions a first step in learning meditation is learning
to distinguish the receptive mind from the reactive mind. In
meditation, primacy is given to the receptive mind. Reactive
states are not to be reacted to, but received. The habitual
awareness and non-attachment that result from this practice is
called “mindfulness”.
In the meditation drama below, which response is the best
example of mindfulness? Why?
Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in.
Breathe out. I’d kill for a Big Mac. Breathe in.
Responses:
(a) Damn! My mind is so unruly. I’ll never get it under control.
(b) What kind of Buddhist gets distracted by McDonald’s? How
embarrassing.
3. (c) Ah, wishing. It is so hard to stay focused.
(d) Impermanence is the nature of all things. The satisfaction
from a Big Mac is fleeting. Your goal is eternal bliss.
(e) None of the above is mindful. A better response would be:
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