Dear curious reader, if something has caught your attention on this account I would like to announce that this is my final LW post and elaborate on my reasons for stopping writing. In short, LessWrong made me less wrong. Why did I decide to write it formally? Partly to discipline myself not to write more posts.
But what hides beyond that motivation? Is it because I've failed as a rational thinker? Not exactly. I know I lack in that regard due to various reasons which are of no importance here. I have been trying to raise topics that I find interesting or important. Most of them are related to Dharma as awakening is my burning interest. But to my dismay I've discovered that my understanding of Dharma is shallow and insufficient to reveal its deep nuances in conversation (even with the help of LLMs).
Dharma is not a dry theory, it's a living expression of how things really are with a goal of awakening. No matter the language: rational scientific approach, Buddhism or Advaita. It requires from the writer no less than awakening to reveal its deep secrets and clarify the nuances. And I'm not awakened.
The main reason I've chosen to write this post is that I'm afraid I might cast a shadow on true Dharma. For that I'm truly sorry. So I'm asking you a favor: please don't judge about Dharma based on my writings but use your deep intuition and reason to question everything if your interests lead you in the same direction, that is, towards awakening. The references in the texts are legit, some are backed scientifically, and my words don't matter that much.
What's the big deal with Dharma and how is it related to rationality? Dharma shows the way to awakening and living this life rightly. Awakening is highly rational as that's the way to permanently get rid of suffering and compulsive thinking. Only awakening resolves such (often) unexpressed questions as "What's the meaning of life?" and "Who am I?" It resolves the question of life and death. That's why distorting Dharma may lead to serious consequences for all involved.
Why have I decided to leave the posts open? First, they are written sincerely with good intentions from the space of my current understanding of Dharma. They are like a mandala of my current development. Second, it's a good exercise for my ego. Inability to undo what you regret having done is a good material for a contemplative practice. On top of that, some of the posts might serve as reasonable entry points for a curious seeker of truth.
If you are interested which of my posts is the most true to the spirit of Dharma — that is, separates what is true from what is false — that would be Myths about Nonduality and Science by Gary Weber, which contains all the necessary information for a sincere seeker to orient towards the path and it also contains scientific backing for most doubtful questions that religions require faith to keep going.
I've learned a lot on that forum and it was an interesting and edifying adventure in many ways. Mostly humbling. On that note I wish you a nice journey.
Dear curious reader, if something has caught your attention on this account I would like to announce that this is my final LW post and elaborate on my reasons for stopping writing. In short, LessWrong made me less wrong. Why did I decide to write it formally? Partly to discipline myself not to write more posts.
But what hides beyond that motivation? Is it because I've failed as a rational thinker? Not exactly. I know I lack in that regard due to various reasons which are of no importance here. I have been trying to raise topics that I find interesting or important. Most of them are related to Dharma as awakening is my burning interest. But to my dismay I've discovered that my understanding of Dharma is shallow and insufficient to reveal its deep nuances in conversation (even with the help of LLMs).
Dharma is not a dry theory, it's a living expression of how things really are with a goal of awakening. No matter the language: rational scientific approach, Buddhism or Advaita. It requires from the writer no less than awakening to reveal its deep secrets and clarify the nuances. And I'm not awakened.
The main reason I've chosen to write this post is that I'm afraid I might cast a shadow on true Dharma. For that I'm truly sorry. So I'm asking you a favor: please don't judge about Dharma based on my writings but use your deep intuition and reason to question everything if your interests lead you in the same direction, that is, towards awakening. The references in the texts are legit, some are backed scientifically, and my words don't matter that much.
What's the big deal with Dharma and how is it related to rationality? Dharma shows the way to awakening and living this life rightly. Awakening is highly rational as that's the way to permanently get rid of suffering and compulsive thinking. Only awakening resolves such (often) unexpressed questions as "What's the meaning of life?" and "Who am I?" It resolves the question of life and death. That's why distorting Dharma may lead to serious consequences for all involved.
Why have I decided to leave the posts open? First, they are written sincerely with good intentions from the space of my current understanding of Dharma. They are like a mandala of my current development. Second, it's a good exercise for my ego. Inability to undo what you regret having done is a good material for a contemplative practice. On top of that, some of the posts might serve as reasonable entry points for a curious seeker of truth.
If you are interested which of my posts is the most true to the spirit of Dharma — that is, separates what is true from what is false — that would be Myths about Nonduality and Science by Gary Weber, which contains all the necessary information for a sincere seeker to orient towards the path and it also contains scientific backing for most doubtful questions that religions require faith to keep going.
I've learned a lot on that forum and it was an interesting and edifying adventure in many ways. Mostly humbling. On that note I wish you a nice journey.