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Buddhism

SoLeftIAmRight

(4,883 posts) Tue Mar 24, 2015, 10:10 AM Mar 2015

Has consciousness emerged as the immune system for the mind? [View all]

I will not elaborate on the parallels. I only point out that the mind often gets hijacked by behaviors and beliefs in much the same way as our biology gets taken control of by viruses, parasites, and disease. Also, I point out my belief that “recovery” from things like addiction and fanaticism are made possible by conscious redirection.

Do the teachings of the Buddha, Jesus, and many others point out ways to direct the consciousness to mold the mind in ways that keep the unconscious directed away from unhealthy modes of being?

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Has consciousness emerged as the immune system for the mind? [View all] SoLeftIAmRight Mar 2015 OP

When asked,"are you a god or a man" the Buddha replied, "I am awake" MasonDreams Oct 2015 #1

Not only for the mind, but for the body... ellenrr Dec 2015 #2

Interesting metaphor. JudyM Jan 2016 #3

yes and thanks SoLeftIAmRight Jan 2016 #4

I think what BuddhistS would say is that leftyladyfrommo Jan 2016 #5