I can't seem to muster that much foresight, planning and negotiation. I rather just start with mutual agreement and not worry about the rest.
discussion post on Mon, November 23, 2009 - 4:44 AM
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Re: I want truth
(in Authentic and Honest Relationships)
Well if that works for both of you by all means have fun with it.
I can't seem to muster that much foresight, planning and negotiation. I rather just start with mutual agreement and not worry about the rest.
Re: I want truth
(in Authentic and Honest Relationships)
ka: asking for clarity around what is or isn't happening in a relationship, negotiating boundaries etc.
That is the theory. Trying to own and control them is the practice aka what we will or will not tolerate in any arrangement. What's the ... read more discussion post on Sun, November 22, 2009 - 2:32 AM
Re: Massey's Horus/Jesus theory.
(in Crossroads of Religion)
Here is a pretty good example of the problem....
from www.stellarhousepublishing.com/sk...tml As respected Egyptologist Dr. Erik Hornung says concerning the Egyptian mortuary literature or "Books of the Netherworld": ... read more discussion post on Sun, November 22, 2009 - 2:19 AM
Re: Mahaparinirvanasutra
(in Crossroads of Religion)
Double oops, Acharya S aka D.M. Murdock - is female last I knew, but I don't claim first hand knowledge here. Generally Rocky uses Acharya for her name, and worships the ground she squats on.
Unfortunately he academics are not as sensational as... read more discussion post on Sun, November 22, 2009 - 2:13 AM
Re: Mahaparinirvanasutra
(in Crossroads of Religion)
Oops I was intending to comment on Murdock there.
discussion post on Sun, November 22, 2009 - 2:08 AM
Re: "The Origins of Christianity and the Quest for the Historical Jesus Christ"
(in Crossroads of Religion)
Not bad if you are into fringe theories, its a shame she has her detination already in mind so that she has to cook her data so much.
Its funny how she can see some things as fiction, but then other things she wants to be fact. discussion post on Sat, November 21, 2009 - 4:38 AM
Re: Origin of Islam: Allah, the Moon God, Slavery, and other Islamic
(in Crossroads of Religion)
You did throw homo at Mohammad like it was an insult.
discussion post on Thu, November 19, 2009 - 9:09 PM
Re: transforming energy
(in Buddhism)
Generally if you refocus on your meditation these distractions will fade and stop bothering you.
discussion post on Thu, November 19, 2009 - 9:00 PM
Re: I want truth
(in Authentic and Honest Relationships)
Could mean something, could mean nothing, could be even if it means something it doesn't mean anything.
Mainly it sounds like its not a topic they feel safe talking about with you. Which isn't surprising since most people make a big deal about ... read more discussion post on Thu, November 19, 2009 - 8:56 PM
Re: Origin of Islam: Allah, the Moon God, Slavery, and other Islamic
(in Crossroads of Religion)
He was actually doing the family a favor since she had been already betrothed and her first husband to be broke it off.
But pedophiles go from child to child, whereas they had what is by all accounts a very successful marriage for the rest of ... read more discussion post on Thu, November 19, 2009 - 1:40 AM
Re: Origin of Islam: Allah, the Moon God, Slavery, and other Islamic
(in Crossroads of Religion)
I haven't really seen anything which made it seem like he was a homosexual or a pedophile.
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Re: heart to heart with sangha
(in Buddhism)
Being sick is tough on any practice. Best wishes on getting well.
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 5:53 PM
Re: Prajnaparamita Hridaya Sutra
(in Buddhism)
Trust me I know. And they usually chant it in the pidgin Japanese Chinese of the Sanskrit. Which just seems completely absurd.
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 8:27 AM
Re: heart to heart with sangha
(in Buddhism)
tu: And this goes back to original question: Is Buddhism inherently boring?
tu: NO! Not if practiced properly with DEVOTION! tu: I know this because I have lost my devotion sadly. And ever since it has become HORRIBLY boring no matter what I... read more discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 8:19 AM
Re: "Tolerance is cause for anger. "
(in Buddhism)
tolerance –noun
1. a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, nationality, etc., differ from one's own; freedom from bigotry. discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 7:52 AM
Re: "we require posts from novices to help us refine our skills of tolerance and compassion"
(in Buddhism)
tu: Tolerance is cause for anger.
tu: Compassion is cause for love. Actually tolerance is the disciplining and dismissal of anger. It is also the boundary of civilization. The foundational basis of all civilization is to not harm those ... read more discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 7:50 AM
Re: Buddhism is calming
(in Buddhism)
em: Still, why do all you guys feel the need to make sure everyone sees you as advanced or something?
I don't want you to see me as advanced or not advanced. I want you to see me as I am. em: I guess I'm too much of a novice for this tri... read more discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 7:41 AM
Re: "... just another manifestation of testosterone driven competitiveness. "Boys being boys" as they say"
(in Buddhism)
ry "... just another manifestation of testosterone driven competitiveness. "Boys being boys" as they say"
pa: hey... I resemble that remark. Actually you don't and I think I speak for all testosterone in saying that's a good thing. discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 7:15 AM
Re: Buddhism is calming
(in Buddhism)
Think nothing of it.
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 7:05 AM
Re: Buddhism is boring
(in Buddhism)
em: I wonder why I do not get bored then.
Perhaps you just haven't been exposed to the boring stuff yet, but I wouldn't let it concern you, every one has their stuff to consider. discussion post on Sun, November 15, 2009 - 9:57 PM
Re: Buddhism is calming
(in Buddhism)
Its not so much about what I'd rather as it is about what it is, but don't worry my mind isn't often agitated.
You mention Buddhism like no one here as ever heard of it. I wouldn't say I'm necessarily the most serious practitioner, but I've bee... read more discussion post on Sun, November 15, 2009 - 9:54 PM
Re: Prajnaparamita Hridaya Sutra
(in Buddhism)
Do you have something accessable which addresses those?
discussion post on Sun, November 15, 2009 - 8:08 PM
Re: Buddhism is calming
(in Buddhism)
Nice find Ryan!
If you didn't catch this above... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anap..._tradition I would recommend giving it a read. discussion post on Fri, November 13, 2009 - 10:02 PM
Re: question on prostration "OM SARVA TATHAGATA PADA VANDANAM KAROMI"
(in Buddhism)
No worries Sam.
The funny thing about Buddhists, especially online, is how intent we get on proving we are still human. ;) discussion post on Fri, November 13, 2009 - 10:00 PM
Re: question on Mahayana as magic and oddities
(in Buddhism)
Actually Vajrayana is most definitely not "classical Mahayana." It definately has Mahayana roots but it has gone its own way from the other Mahayana schools.
Which might be why it’s called "Vajrayana" instead of "Mahayana." ;) For example y... read more discussion post on Fri, November 13, 2009 - 9:57 PM
Re: Buddhism is calming
(in Buddhism)
Calming and boredom often live side-by-side.
You still seem to think something is wrong. There is no need for a remedy. Nothing is wrong. discussion post on Fri, November 13, 2009 - 9:44 PM
Re: Is Buddhism inherently boring?
(in Buddhism)
Not in the least.
Do you not do much silent meditation? discussion post on Fri, November 13, 2009 - 12:01 PM
Re: Origin of Islam: Allah, the Moon God, Slavery, and other Islamic
(in Crossroads of Religion)
We have the no-lose god who answers every question "yes, no or maybe."
We have the appeal to the ultimate but absent authority. We have the lust for unobtainable supposedly better than anything heaven and the fear of worse than anything hell. A... read more discussion post on Fri, November 13, 2009 - 11:57 AM
Re: question on prostration "OM SARVA TATHAGATA PADA VANDANAM KAROMI"
(in Buddhism)
I know but given your history it is going to be difficult to compliment well and having compliments taken as insincere is a step in the same direction instead of the right direction.
I try to make a point of compliments just being compliments, ... read more discussion post on Thu, November 12, 2009 - 11:11 PM
Re: Is Buddhism inherently boring?
(in Buddhism)
Every one who sits gets bored. If you don't ever get bored I'd hazard to say you probably are missing something in your technique. So yes, the practice is boring.
The best way to examine one's tendency to be bored is to practice something very ... read more discussion post on Thu, November 12, 2009 - 10:55 PM
Re: Is Buddhism inherently boring?
(in Buddhism)
Reminds me of an artist who said every one starts simple, but to master simplicity you must first master complexity.
discussion post on Thu, November 12, 2009 - 10:47 PM
Re: Nature's IQ - how do Darwinians deal with it?
(in Crossroads of Religion)
Well I hope it didn't leave you "see"sick. ;)
discussion post on Thu, November 12, 2009 - 7:01 AM
Re: question on prostration "OM SARVA TATHAGATA PADA VANDANAM KAROMI"
(in Buddhism)
The compliment might have been a bit lefthanded.
discussion post on Thu, November 12, 2009 - 5:15 AM
Re: Is Buddhism inherently boring?
(in Buddhism)
jo: I do think that if it becomes boring, something definitely is wrong. It may not necessarily your fault, but if the practice is boring, then something is amiss.
Why is that? Perhaps boredon is just what you need to work on? Melancholy and... read more discussion post on Thu, November 12, 2009 - 5:13 AM
Re: Is Buddhism inherently boring? You mean like kung fu and tantric Buddhist wizard work?
(in Buddhism)
That's ok KT, perhaps you are more easily entertained than I am.
kt: Milarepa or Yeshe Tsogyal. These real life You crack me up. "Real life" discussion post on Thu, November 12, 2009 - 5:05 AM
Re: Is Buddhism inherently boring?
(in Buddhism)
em: Which is my long answer to the question, is Buddhism boring. No it is not. It is the antidote for a tendency to be bored.
I may not be explaining things clearly. I don't see Buddhism being boring as a problem or a short coming. I'm jus... read more discussion post on Thu, November 12, 2009 - 4:45 AM
Re: Is Buddhism inherently boring?
(in Buddhism)
Actually quite a number of traditions practice watching the breath, I'd be surpised if it isn't in Tibetan buddhism too, some where.
I suppose it depends on what you mean by "suits me." My practice tends to address my weaknesses. I tried going ... read more discussion post on Thu, November 12, 2009 - 4:35 AM
Re: Shiva Meditations as tantric Buddhist meditation
(in Buddhism)
Just woundering, do you dance then as a practice?
discussion post on Thu, November 12, 2009 - 4:29 AM
Re: Re "love all, hurt no one, trust a few": Sorry Swarm, nothing disgraceful about Shakespeare or Dalai Lama outreach work
(in Buddhism)
Way to practice thread necromancy KT.
Quoting Sakepeare had nothing to do with it, as you well know. The DL is not yours to outreach for nor is condemning your behavior condemning the DL. Many of the stories about the Buddha are pure myth... read more discussion post on Thu, November 12, 2009 - 4:28 AM
Re: Beginning practice question
(in Buddhism)
The Vinaya is part of the earliest collection of Buddhist texts the Tripitaka. In theory it is a compilation of the original rules the Buddhists lived by. Supposedly Upali recited the Vinaya to the sangha after the Buddha's death at the first coun...
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discussion post on Wed, November 11, 2009 - 7:28 PM
Re: Beginning practice question,
(in Buddhism)
Ry: Could you please name some of these "Bon" influences?
I'm willing to take your mix of the ratios, I've no in depth study of either Bon or Northern Tantra. Here is the Bon foundation for those interested... www.bonfoundation.org/abo... read more discussion post on Wed, November 11, 2009 - 7:10 PM
Re: Beginning practice question
(in Buddhism)
It would be the ones following Vinaya, specifically the 10 precepts:
Refrain from: 1. Taking life (ahimsa). 2. Taking what is not given. 3. Sexual misconduct. 4. Lying and deception. 5. Drinking liquor. 6. Eating after noon. 7. Observi... read more discussion post on Wed, November 11, 2009 - 7:45 AM
Re: Beginning practice question
(in Buddhism)
I've never really gotten the objectification of "ego" as other and obstacle/enemy.
For example weight has little or nothing to do with "ego." We evolved without means of keeping food anywhere except in our bodies so our appetites and fat expect... read more discussion post on Tue, November 10, 2009 - 11:44 PM
Re: Talk show host says Islam is at war with the U.S.
(in Crossroads of Religion)
As uptight as the US is, that's amusing.
Being anal about sex is pretty universal amoung religions, but it isn't why they prey 5 times a day. Its why they oppress women. discussion post on Tue, November 10, 2009 - 11:00 PM
Re: Buddhism in prison - a good idea?
(in Crossroads of Religion)
You mean like among the samari?
discussion post on Tue, November 10, 2009 - 6:09 AM
Re: Nature's IQ - how do Darwinians deal with it?
(in Crossroads of Religion)
I'm not getting what you find so incredible about Mallee fowl. Lots of animals take advantage of compost for heat. I'd say crocks are way more interesting there since by controlling the temp within a few degrees they determine the sex of their bab...
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discussion post on Tue, November 10, 2009 - 6:07 AM
Re: Nature's IQ - how do Darwinians deal with it?
(in Crossroads of Religion)
Hey MC. Good to see you again.
discussion post on Tue, November 10, 2009 - 5:58 AM
Re: Nature's IQ - how do Darwinians deal with it?
(in Crossroads of Religion)
You do not seem to understand what survival of the fitest means.
All it means is that the organism is able to survive and reproduce successfully each generation. Nothing else. You can have all manner of seemingly useless stuff, like peacock tai... read more discussion post on Sun, November 8, 2009 - 11:06 PM
Re: Talk show host says Islam is at war with the U.S.
(in Crossroads of Religion)
Ry: Which makes us what exactly?
We are very efficient at killing and have gotten even more efficient. The kill ratio in Iraq is like around 200 to 1 up from about 20 to 1 in Vietnam. Only a religious nut would want to attack the US as we n... read more discussion post on Sun, November 8, 2009 - 10:34 PM
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