The Dharma of Paranoia

Yesterday, I went to the Seoul Buddhist English Library (I think that's what it's called) for a weekly Dharma group meeting including some meditation and discussion.  Afterwards, I went to dinner at a pizza place with my new friend, Chongo Seunim and one of the Korean participants in the Dharma Group, Mr. Bak.  For some reason, the issue of the anti-government militias came up, and Chongo Seunim said quite seriously that he thought in the absence of any spirituality in their lives, "paranoia is the Redneck search for meaning."  I had to slap my hand over my face to keep from making a scene with my rather loud laugh.  I still almost fell out of my chair. He does have a point, though.  Their identity is created in opposition to the government (and anyone else different from them, I suppose).

That's my quote for the day. 

Comments

[Mom]

I think this quote needs to go on a T-shirt--or something more permanent--like a wall! And, BTW, of course I copy your blog entries for posterity like any self-respecting mother!

[EdaMommy]

Woot! ^_^ Mad props to the Mom! As a fellow mom, let me just add a resounding "Hear, Hear!"

I've really been enjoying your posts - as always, of course, but these have been really interesting to me - I feel like I'm vicariously experiencing this important and intriguing transition in your life. I look forward to reading more! ;)

Be well and best of luck!