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Why do we seek Nirvana?Why do we seek Nirvana? by John M Evans Author and Researcher Why is Nirvana so essential for humans? Why does the world need Nirvaneans? Here's one point of view:Our consciousness exists at the levels of perception (of the senses), conception (of the mind), and Nirvanoception (of Nirvana). Generally, we're only aware of the first two. If Nirvana is the "sorrowless state" -- the Garden of Eden -- why did we evolve a body-mind form that clings so stubbornly to sense and sensibility? Could it be some colossal mistake? An evolutionary dead-end? I don't think so. Could it instead be an inner imperative driven by a force higher than ourselves? If so, is that force a demiurge, a god, or a mindless principle? I believe the whole seemingly baffling scenario of our existence is a natural process whereby Nirvana (the ground of being) seeks awareness of itself. To make sense of that rather apocalyptic statement we have to ask, how would an infinite awareness become conscious? Clearly it would need to "throw out" of itself organs of sense which are self-generating and become capable of detecting changes and movements around them. In other words, individual "pods" of consciousness grounded in the unity of being (Nirvana), but which also have the potential to take control of their own activities (free-will). Such beings would need to develop self-consciousness and, in turn, create their own little worlds. Eventually, the more advanced among them would become aware of their origins and gradually rise above the small world of their fellows. By being conscious of Nirvana while simultaneously anchored in the landscape of creatures, these "Buddhas" would be aware of the ground of being from an independent standpoint. Such Posthumans would render Nirvana conscious of itself. To paraphrase Eckhart, "The eye with which I see Nirvana, is the eye with which Nirvana sees me". By this process, Consciousness is born from undifferentiated space awareness. So, according to my thesis, the whole purpose of evolution and the universe is to develop independent consciousnesses which become enlightened and realize Nirvana. The rebellious streak which caused us to leave the Garden of Eden is the very quality needed to make the unconscious divine conscious of itself. We are the eyes and ears of the Absolute. In an infinitely small way, each one of us is participating in a fabulously momentous event. Enlightenment is not a lifestyle choice we make for ourselves. It's the central imperative of our existence. Nirvanoception is the sacred key allowing the birth of Consciousness in Time. The blog of my forthcoming book, "COSMOSITY - Demystifying Nirvana" is at http://nirvaneans.blogspot.com Also visit the site of Nirvanean Research at http://cosmosity.blogspot.com This article may be published freely with these details attached.
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