Here’s the problem: if no one can tell each other something more true then they can tell themselves (I.e. there’s no authority) then no one will call out bullshit if/when they see it. THIS IS ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS WE CAN GIVE EACH OTHER!!!!
It's not contradictory at all. I can present my opinion. You can evaluate it for yourself. I claim no authority. There are no consequences to you disagreeing with me. If I express myself clearly I might persuade you. Or, alternatively, I might change my mind if you persuade me.
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Maybe it's revealing of your attitude that you implicitly perceived my presentation of my opinion as an argument from authority. I haven't claimed any authority but you interpreted my remarks as attempting to do that.
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But if I tell you that my understanding of the dharma is that it values rejecting extremes, integrating opposites, and transcending oppositional dualisms, do you think I'm on the mark or am I missing something?
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I think you’re on the mark, but you’re trying to rush the process. Probably out of discomfort.
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See, this is precisely what I mean by self-contradictory!