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[from 'Centring' by Anon (Cent), in 25. Social Practice / A. Freedoms / 5. Freedom of lifestyle ]

Full Idea

Since in truth, bondage and freedom are relative, these words are only for those terrified with the universe. The universe is a reflection of minds. As you see many suns in water from one sun, so see bondage and liberation.

Gist of Idea

Bondage and liberation are relative terms, which only frighten those already terrified of the universe

Source

Anon (Cent) (Centring [c.500 BCE], 110)

Book Reference

'Zen Flesh, Zen Bones', ed/tr. Reps,Paul [Penguin 1971], p.162


A Reaction

Since most easterners have experienced permanent social repression, their philosophies all encourage them not to worry about it. No wonder marxism, proved popular, when it suggested you could actually change things.