We Learn Not To Ask The Right Question
When a group is formed, it creates an ethos: when we join a group, we have to abide by its customs and mannerisms.
We learn from a very early age to abide by what the teacher says. This makes sense because we want to fit into society so that it runs smoothly. If, however, we naturally find we do not fit because we question and ask why, we are labelled as non-conformist and shunned. No independent thinking wanted here! That tells us everything we need to know.
If we wish to realise our enlightened nature,
we have to ask the question, “Why?”
BUDDHA IN THE MUD is a blog - a living book based on the Dzogchen teachings. Our teacher is life, and life is karma. We are all Buddhas in the mud of concepts. 
THE BIG WHY
Our task is simple
Whether we know it or not
Combat entropy
– https://bookofguff.wordpress.com/2018/02/15/the-big-why/
Hello Ben,
True, we have been transformed into dullness and conformity. We wake up when we recognise what we have become.
Tony
“dullness and conformity” No, I never could get the hang of that.
I remember feeling very dull and desperate to conform. It was hell. 😀
Everyone seem to ‘know’, then I realised there many levels.
Nice chatting with you Ben,
Tony
🙂