Some Basic Positions I defend and hold dear (Influences are in parenthesis):

           Division/Distinctions/Difference/Categories/Systems cause conflict/suffering. Any act that reduces conflict is to be promoted. (Krishnamurti)

           There are a myriad of methods to reduce conflict/suffering depending on who is the observer and the observed. (Mahayana Buddhism: The Lotus Sutra)

           Deconstruction is an exemplary edifying approach to expose the causes of conflict/suffering. (Derrida and Buddhism)

           Any belief has, as its foundation, a metaphysical presupposition. (Me)

           My metaphysical presupposition: That distinctions, etc., are superficial conventions. When dealing with the most important elements of our human condition, our dichotomizing tendency to name, distinguish, measure, judge, and base our actions on, only hinder our awareness of true reality. (Lao Zi and Zhuang Zi).