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Inevitable Ecstasy Seminar
- The seminar "Inevitable Ecstasy" explores the Buddhist concept of agony/suffering.
- It emphasizes the importance of understanding fundamental states of mind and sensation.
Differentiation and Basis
- As we grow, we differentiate ourselves from the world, like mountains from the earth.
- We often lose sight of the underlying basis of all things, much like a fish is unaware of water.
Ego as Abstract Construct
- The ego is an abstract concept, not a physical organ, useful for social conventions.
- It's based on our image of ourselves, which is inaccurate and incomplete, like a caricature.