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Thursday, September 14, 2006
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“Our character is measured by our desires.”
“Our character is measured by our desires."
Emanuel Swedenborg from the ARCANA COELESTIA 5128
Interesting to contrast this with basic Buddhist philosophy:
- Suffering is universal,
- It is caused by desire and yearning
- Suffering can be prevented and overcome and
- Eradication of desires can lead to removal of suffering.
(from http://www.hindunet.org/avatars/buddha/index.htm but available in many places)
Swedenborg is a bit more optimistic: in his view, we can't really eliminate desires so much as focus desires -- focusing on the desire to do good, the love of the use (desire to be of service), and the love of God.
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