Rays of the Absolute - Stephen H. Wolinsky Ph. D.
Rays of the Absolute - Stephen H. Wolinsky Ph. D.
Rays of the Absolute - Stephen H. Wolinsky Ph. D.
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Emptiness-consciousness are one and <strong>the</strong>refore are<br />
not.<br />
This is <strong>the</strong> Primordial Advaita,<br />
Prior to oneness.<br />
“Where” <strong>the</strong> concept <strong>of</strong> oneness or nonduality dissolve<br />
as a concept,<br />
Consciousness-emptiness is temporary and dependent<br />
upon <strong>the</strong> <strong>Absolute</strong><br />
Nisargadatta Maharaj:<br />
Enquire: On what does consciousness<br />
depend upon?<br />
The consciousness-emptiness appear “As If” <strong>the</strong>y are<br />
two,<br />
The consciousness bubble appearing on <strong>the</strong> emptiness<br />
screen “AS IF” <strong>the</strong>y are two,<br />
The two are one, one and <strong>the</strong> same.<br />
Revealing <strong>the</strong> <strong>Absolute</strong> prior to <strong>the</strong> word <strong>Absolute</strong>,<br />
Prior to consciousness,<br />
Prior to emptiness.<br />
The beGINNING STep<br />
Everything that appears to exist is made <strong>of</strong><br />
consciousness or condensed emptiness.<br />
Both consciousness-emptiness appear “As If” <strong>the</strong>y are<br />
two, but <strong>the</strong>y are one and <strong>the</strong> same.<br />
Consciousness, <strong>the</strong> substance which gives <strong>the</strong><br />
appearance <strong>of</strong> form.<br />
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