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From: williamt%athena@Sun.COM (William A. Turnbow)
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Subject: slow path vs. fast path; low vs. high
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Date: 25 Oct 90 04:43:26 GMT
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	I had someone mention to me the idea of a low vs. a high path in
Buddhism.  Additionally, they mentioned that in the high path, in
particular, there was a slow path and a fast path.  They mentioned that
to get to enlightenment, a fast path might only take a few lifetimes, 
as opposed to the safer, easier slow path which could take hundreds.
They mentioned though that many people that they knew got burnt out on
the fast path -- not being able to handle it.

Ok, fine.  Now besides that does someone want to explain the differences
in slow vs. fast path, as far as execution?  How does one get burnt out?
Also differences in low vs. high would also be appreciated.  Thanks.

-wat-