Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Enlightenment University

[Vaj]

On Jan 13, 2006, at 3:15 AM, TurquoiseB wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It has nothing to do with rules per se but those activities that  will   support enlightened activity and realization. The vows are there  for   a reason, they are not just arbitrary. We might not like the  gaudy   sign that says "don't touch, high voltage", but it is there for a   reason. I mean ultimately if you cannot perceive your consort as  pure   vision, i.e. as the Deity, the result is NOT going to be   enlightenment. If you are a monk and cause others to fall from  their   path, that can have negative consequences as well. Welcome to high voltage cause-&-effect. :-) And welcome to being limited by what you choose to believe.  :-) IME the vows represent a transcendental morality, that is they reflect important elements that can help or hinder realization which are not obvious "on the surface". That's the only reason they are of any value. They really are specific to the practice we're talking about and if one has questions, one should ask their teacher. They'd be glad to explain why this is so and give examples. To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "FairfieldLife" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.