Madhyamika - 16 – Verses 116 – 126
16th Lecture: II An Exposition of the Proofs of Those Who Uphold The Doctrine of Emptiness
Verses 116 – 126
Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Summary
“Diamond Splinters: An investigation looking at the cause, looking at the nature, looking at the result.” Part one – Refutation of the belief of the Charvakas view in an uncaused origination (the atheistic view). Part two – Refutation of the belief in originations through Another’s power i.e. the belief in a Creator, (the theistic view in the Hindu understanding of “God”). Refutation of the existence of such a “super power”. Refutation of the Mimamsaka theory.
Q & A.: Nature of mind. Argument of cause and effect. Explanation of “the many cannot create the many”. Importance of combining study with practice. The onset of enlightenment.
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