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Infinite Regress & The Path Of Enlightenment - Poem

by Zachary Phillips

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This poem speaks to the infinite regression that can arise when we attempt to notice what is arising on the path towards enlightenment.

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Desire.

Notice desire.

What's underneath the desire?

What's underneath the underneath of desire?

What's underneath that?

Infinite regression.

Notice desire.

Aversion.

Notice aversion.

What's underneath the aversion?

What's underneath the aversion?

What's underneath the aversion?

What's underneath that?

Infinite regression.

Notice the infinite regression.

What's underneath the infinite regression?

What's underneath the underneath of infinite regression?

What's underneath that?

Desire.

Notice desire.

What's underneath the desire?

What's underneath the underneath of desire?

What's underneath that?

Infinite regression.

What's underneath that?

What's underneath that?

What's underneath that?

Notice the infinite regression.

What's underneath the infinite regression?

What's underneath the underneath of the infinite regression?

Aversion.

Notice aversion.

What's underneath the aversion?

What's underneath the underneath of aversion?

What's underneath that?

Infinite regression.

Notice the infinite regression.

What's underneath the infinite regression?

What's underneath the underneath of aversion?

What's underneath the underneath of the infinite regression?

Desire.

Notice desire.

What's underneath the desire?

What's underneath the underneath of desire?

What's underneath that?

What's underneath that?

Infinite regression.

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