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(November 6, 2017 at 10:53 pm)Khemikal Wrote: "Direct insight" is a way of characterizing the difference between a process of analytical reasoning (ie: socratic reasoning, as one example)..and reading buddhists scriptures, thinking about them, and deciding that they seem true based upon you own quasi or semi systematic "insight".  The notion that you (or elders/preists, more likely in theraveda) have "direct access to insight".  No system required, just contemplation of concepts themselves.

Theraveda, huh.  SE Asian?

Ah...thanks for the explanation.

I think Direct Insight can lead to incorrect conclusions as a conclusion on should only be formulated based on the fact / evidence on hand. My opinion is that Direct Insight is an ineffective way to approach decisions in life.

Yeah, SE Asian...Burma (Myanmar) actually Smile
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New member - by curiosne - November 6, 2017 at 9:37 pm
RE: New member - by The Valkyrie - November 6, 2017 at 9:41 pm
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RE: New member - by The Grand Nudger - November 6, 2017 at 10:53 pm
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