I haven't ever heard of the explanation you offer for why thoughts are helpful (having the appearance of control over an apparent illusion?).
Thinking is required in buddhist practise, it's just not thinking about anything you please.
Also, one usually deals with the coarser forms of suffering first, and no special esoteric philosophies and techniques are needed to address them, usually just clear thinking and problem solving is required.
Thinking is required in buddhist practise, it's just not thinking about anything you please.
Also, one usually deals with the coarser forms of suffering first, and no special esoteric philosophies and techniques are needed to address them, usually just clear thinking and problem solving is required.