Our current system of perception and experience prevent us from accessing a more fundamental reality represented by the teachings of Buddhism. From a glance at religious literature it has always been about access to the transcedent, not just the worldly. This creates a kind of division but not a real division. Religion can be accessed directly through intuition but it cannot be converted into an empirical something.
Our current system of perception and experience wants congruity with sensory consciousness. It is privileged whereas the transcendent is not. This produces a marginalization or elimination of religion from human culture. In the end, religion is marginalized. What it is replaced with is a reified unreality. This could include a hyper-focus on consumerism, technology, or other forms of entertainment that provide superficial satisfaction but lacks any spiritual significance.
Your contemplation on the dichotomy between our sensory-driven reality and the transcendent essence espoused by religious teachings is thought-provoking. Indeed, the emphasis on empirical evidence often overshadows the intuitive understanding of the sacred, leading to the marginalization of religion in contemporary culture. Your observation about the substitution of spirituality with a "reified unreality" resonates deeply, highlighting the prevalence of superficial pursuits that fail to satisfy our deeper yearnings. It's a reminder to seek balance and cultivate a connection to the transcendent amidst the noise of modern life.
Antique Buddhas
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Posted by: Antique Buddhas | May 01, 2024 at 07:33 AM