Just give the guy back his ring and you are done.
discussion post on Sat, December 19, 2009 - 10:34 PM
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Re: what do you do when you find out your fiance has
(in Authentic and Honest Relationships)
So you were just using him for a good lay and now you are ready to move on. No problem.
Just give the guy back his ring and you are done.
Re: Who is God, Anyway?
(in Crossroads of Religion)
mc: I don't think the metaphor of a vending machine - when applied to the way many people I know approach their religion - is such a bad one
I think that is a long term problem with any theology which can't produce any actual gods. Theists ... read more discussion post on Thu, December 17, 2009 - 5:12 AM
Re: The "Historical" Buddha?
(in Buddhism)
Well if it makes you feel better about his enlightenedness he supposedly knew ahead of time that it was going to go down that way and chose it.
discussion post on Thu, December 17, 2009 - 2:17 AM
Re: The "Historical" Buddha?
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or: what I don't understand is how an enlightened master that has seen through the veil of illusion goes and croaks from eating dodgy pork...
Everybody dies from something. He was supposedly 80 at the time so the meal could have been entirely ... read more discussion post on Wed, December 16, 2009 - 4:34 AM
Re: Anthropomorphising Buddhism
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As in "The Buddha?" Gautama, Siddhartha, etc? Yep.
He didn't require vegitarianism of his followers and would eat meat if it was offered to him, but preferred that animals not be killed specifically to feed him. discussion post on Wed, December 16, 2009 - 4:30 AM
Infected Mushroom on NPR
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Heard an interview with infected mushroom on NPR today. Pretty positive representation and I must say I liked the newer stuff they had snips of.
discussion post on Tue, December 15, 2009 - 12:18 AM
Re: How December 25 Became Christmas
(in Crossroads of Religion)
Actually jan 6 is epiphany, not xmas.
discussion post on Mon, December 14, 2009 - 10:39 PM
Re: Anthropomorphising Buddhism
(in Buddhism)
Actually it was a pork dish which may have been spoiled. But the meal may have been coincidental, he was old as the hills at the time especially for those days.
discussion post on Mon, December 14, 2009 - 10:37 PM
Re: This tribe sux total ass.
(in Crossroads of Religion)
If I only had a nickle for each time you said that...
discussion post on Mon, December 14, 2009 - 10:35 PM
Re: The "Historical" Buddha?
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ca: The differenc....
So? Being annoying and stupid is hardly a xtian trait. discussion post on Sun, December 13, 2009 - 8:03 PM
Re: Frog Pants Better Than Poop Pants
(in Buddhism)
I have TP and I know how to use it!
discussion post on Sun, December 13, 2009 - 12:54 AM
Re: The "Historical" Buddha?
(in Crossroads of Religion)
Every religion has fanatical idiots willing to die for it. Doesn't mean anything except people are idiots.
In fact, if anything it makes it that much more likely their claims can't be trusted. discussion post on Sat, December 12, 2009 - 8:37 PM
Re: Frog Pants Better Than Poop Pants
(in Buddhism)
A klingon.
discussion post on Sat, December 12, 2009 - 8:10 PM
Re: The "Historical" Buddha?
(in Crossroads of Religion)
Lots of that sort raise from the dead, its part of the achetype.
a short list of raise from the deads Julunggul and Wawalag (in Aboriginal mythology) Tammuz and Ishtar (Akkadian mythology) Phoenix (Arabian mythology) Quetzalcoatl and ... read more discussion post on Fri, December 11, 2009 - 9:55 PM
Re: how do you persuade god to be nice or at least nicer...?
(in Crossroads of Religion)
You must have really blew it in your past lives.
discussion post on Fri, December 11, 2009 - 4:22 AM
Re: how do you persuade god to be nice or at least nicer...?
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br: Hmmm, good point, but if the work is good enough to move you that you made it the last thing you'd want to do is intervene it to change anything. Part of being an artist is knowing when to stop and not over-work something.
For static art, ... read more discussion post on Fri, December 11, 2009 - 4:22 AM
Re: transforming energy
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My condolences on your loss.
It is best to add a cat or a dog when at least one is a puppy or a kitten, and its easier to have the cat be the kitten or even better have them both young. I grew up with a constant flow of cats and dogs, we we... read more discussion post on Fri, December 11, 2009 - 3:54 AM
Re: The "Historical" Buddha?
(in Buddhism)
jo: unless the personality/ divinity is, in itself, important.
No, the point of buddhism is the realization of the practice is possible by anyone. If it was about a particular person or some divinity, that would not be true. Even if every refer... read more discussion post on Fri, December 11, 2009 - 3:37 AM
Re: baptism for grown-ups
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I suppose it depends on how big the seive is.
Just about every social club has some form of initiation and often many forms. Lots of groups employ ritual cleaning and water is a common holy substance. But baptism is a particular rite and only s... read more discussion post on Wed, December 9, 2009 - 3:09 AM
Re: how do you persuade god to be nice or at least nicer...?
(in Crossroads of Religion)
br: do your creations of art manipulate you?
When they are good, without a doubt. discussion post on Wed, December 9, 2009 - 2:55 AM
Re: The "Historical" Buddha?
(in Buddhism)
When Bodhidharma appeared before him, the Emperor said to him,
“I have built temples and ordained monks; what is my merit?” Bodhidharma replied, “no merit.” Case 1 - The Blue Cliff Record The Buddha doesn't exist now and Buddhism is doing fi... read more discussion post on Wed, December 9, 2009 - 2:53 AM
Re: Who is God, Anyway?
(in Crossroads of Religion)
Would "who" even be applicable?
discussion post on Mon, December 7, 2009 - 7:28 AM
Re: Who is God, Anyway?
(in Crossroads of Religion)
Hi Chaz.
discussion post on Sat, December 5, 2009 - 2:23 PM
Re: baptism for grown-ups
(in Crossroads of Religion)
Most religions don't have baptism.
discussion post on Sat, December 5, 2009 - 2:18 PM
Re: we don't want to be alone
(in Authentic and Honest Relationships)
If I didn't enjoy illusions, why be here?
discussion post on Sat, December 5, 2009 - 2:13 PM
Re: "The Origins of Christianity and the Quest for the Historical Jesus Christ"
(in Crossroads of Religion)
There is something about two OCD people talking about what they disagree on...
discussion post on Thu, December 3, 2009 - 8:46 PM
Re: we don't want to be alone
(in Authentic and Honest Relationships)
I like the middle.
Too much separateness and too much oneness and you end up in the same spot. discussion post on Thu, December 3, 2009 - 8:43 PM
Re: "The Origins of Christianity and the Quest for the Historical Jesus Christ"
(in Crossroads of Religion)
I think you both owe the rest of us $250
discussion post on Mon, November 30, 2009 - 5:41 PM
Re: we don't want to be alone
(in Authentic and Honest Relationships)
Some poeple enjoy being alone, some don't, most fall in the middle.
Some peole find intimacy easy, some find it hard, most fall in the middle. The two are not joined at the hip though. Like any skill it can be studied and learned. You certain... read more discussion post on Sun, November 29, 2009 - 7:13 PM
Re: American Brahman Obama and Indian PM Singh ignore PRC and Ming, at their mutual peril, 11.25.2009
(in Crossroads of Religion)
I recommend switching to decaf
discussion post on Fri, November 27, 2009 - 2:17 PM
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. discussion post on Mon, November 23, 2009 - 4:44 AM
Re: I want truth
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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: "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
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