無知可能被視為一個負面的表達，用以描述意識的貧乏。然而，當發現無知，也意味著我們有成長的機會。無知是人類的原始狀態，我們出生時一無所知，因此充滿探索世界的好奇心。長大後我們有機會學習，卻以為已經擁有足夠的知識。這種自滿表示我們仍然處於無知的狀態中。
我們自以為已經知曉的，實際上都是幻象，而且不斷變化，不能構成可靠的思考基礎。例如，當有人問我們是誰，我們只能說出自己的名字和職業。這樣的回答是因為我們其實不知道自己真正是誰，為甚麼會降臨世上。因此，別人看到的我們也只是虛假的一面。
無知就像生活在夢中。在夢中所認識的自己，以及對別人的了解，都是不確實的。因為無知，我們把欲望當成自己真正的需要，也不知道未來能否被滿足，因此去追逐更多的財富和權力。由無知導致的貪婪，以及對其他人的歧視和偏見，正是人際關係中經常發生衝突主要因素。
如果能夠承認自己的無知，並如孩童一樣保持好奇心，我們就能向萬物學習，心中也會有長久的喜悅。這種喜悅來自我們對世界的了解，以及真實的自我意識。我們知道，作為大自然的高階生物，肩負著探索和建設宇宙的使命，因此大自然決不會讓我們陷入貧乏。
當意識到萬物生生不息、生命發展的資源也用之不竭，我們就能放開對物質的執著。透過更廣闊的世界觀，我們也會更了解自己真正的利益和目標，並與別人建立互相尊重、促進的關係，友善、積極地面對世界。
因此，消除無知就像消除文盲一樣，能讓我們與別人和睦相處，避免衝突和爭端的發生。在探索自然的過程中，我們也能保護環境，過著更健康的生活。
要消除無知，我們必須摒棄自滿，更加了解自己與別人的需求和習慣。強調彼此的相同之處，並欣賞彼此的差異。當我們擁有開放的心態，人與人之間的關係就會變得融洽，大家都可以在安定的環境中發展。
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The path to Tranquility (17) Clear away ignorance to avoid conflict
Ignorance may be seen as a negative expression that describes a poverty of consciousness. However, when we discover ignorance, it also means that we have an opportunity to grow. Ignorance is the original state of human beings, and we are born knowing nothing, so we are full of curiosity to explore the world. When we grow up, we have the opportunity to study, but we think we already have enough knowledge. This complacency indicates that we remain in a state of ignorance.
What we think we know is actually an illusion and keeps changing, which cannot constitute a reliable basis for thinking. For instance, when someone asks us who we are, we can only tell our name and profession. This kind of answer is because we actually do not know who we truly are and why we came to this world. Therefore, what others see of us is only a false aspect.
Ignorance is like living in a dream. The self-awareness and understanding of others we have in a dream are all uncertain. Due to ignorance, we regard our desires as our real needs and do not know whether they can be satisfied in the future, so we pursue more wealth and power. Greed caused by ignorance, as well as discrimination and prejudice against others, are the leading factors that frequently cause conflicts in human relationships.
If we can admit our ignorance and remain curious like a child, we can learn from everything and have lasting joy in our hearts. This joy comes from our understanding of the world and our true self-consciousness. We know that as higher-order creatures of nature, we shoulder the mission of exploring and constructing the universe, so nature will never let us fall into poverty.
When we realize that everything is in an endless cycle and that resources for life development are inexhaustible, we can release our attachment to material things. Through a broader view of the world, we will also better understand our true interests and goals, establish mutually respectful and promoting relationships with others, and face the world in a friendly and positive way.
Therefore, clearing away ignorance is like clearing away illiteracy, which can enable us to live in peace with others and avoid conflicts and disputes. In the process of exploring nature, we can also protect the environment and live healthier lives.
To clear away ignorance, we must abandon complacency and become more aware of our own and other people's needs and habits. Emphasize each other's similarities and appreciate each other's differences. When we have an open mind, relationships between people will become harmonious, and everyone can develop in a stable environment.
On May 17, 2023
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