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Then you have misunderstood the original tenets of Buddhism. Granted, some forms of Western Buddhism have abandoned the central principles of Maya (in both senses of illusion and deceit), though some, like the school I quoted, maintain the Buddha's teaching that thoughts are illusions. Do some research on the texts. Here's a good article from a scholar, not someone trying to sell you something: https://www.jstor.org/stable/20004879

And, of course, the central point of my article remains, which I notice you do not try to refute: the assertion, "all thoughts are illusions" is patently prima fascia absurd.

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Douglas Giles, PhD
Douglas Giles, PhD

Written by Douglas Giles, PhD

Philosopher by trade & temperament, professor for 21 years, bringing philosophy out of its ivory tower and into everyday life. https://dgilesauthor.com/