The State Of Irony – The Liar Paradox

Irony is a state of affairs that’s contrary to what one expects. For instance, we judge others, but don’t expect to be judged back; judging others according to our ideas is what divides us.

The great separation and deception is believing in words, and repeating them as if they are the truth.

When the Buddha said, “Do not take my words for the truth …
was he telling the truth or lying?

The Buddha’s advice is a statement which, despite sounding unacceptable or contradictory, leads to direct realisation.

Which leads us to the liar paradox. The paradox is the statement of a liar that they are lying by declaring, “I am lying”. If the liar is indeed lying, then the liar is telling the truth, which means the liar just lied.

… test the words for yourself.”

If repeating the Buddha’s words is not the truth but a simulation of the truth,
then don’t believe anyone,
as they may be just cultural ambassadors.