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Author: Dave KDave K
Date: Oct 29, 2006 05:03
Allen L. Barker wrote:
> Dave K wrote:
>>
>> I have listened to many hours of recordings of Thanissaro Bhikkhu's
>> (Ajahn Geoff) talks and this does not seem correct. His approach to
>> Buddhism to me appears very practical, fairly intellectual, and even
>> quite literal at times. He seems to have great conviction in the
>> Buddha's teachings as recorded in the Pali Canon, and oft times very
>> critical of the Mahayana teachings. He has made it pretty clear that
>> he has some biases and prejudices and these seem to lean clearly away
>> from the Mahayana teachings. If anything his bias towards theravada
>> leads him away from transcendental talk.
>>
>> His views on Atman are very clearly expressed here:
>> http://www.audiodharma.org/talks/ThanissaroBhikkhu.html
>>
>> In the talk on the five aggregates. It's a four hour talk and is
>> pretty thorough.
>>
>> His "study guide" is here: ...
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Date: Oct 29, 2006 04:44
Hollywood Lee wrote:
> When coupled with the idea of some pre-existent luminous mind waiting to
> be discovered and the idea that these awakening experiences happened "in
> a surprising way, as if I had done nothing to cause them" it all seems
> quite mystical, which runs contrary to my own mundane, yet wonderful
> experiences of Buddhism.
On your side, if I may remind you, just drop attachment,
like attachment to words, attachment to self. Or just drop,
drop, drop. The super-natural stuff does happen, but only
to some people, not to all...
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Date: Oct 26, 2006 04:46
"Allen L. Barker" wrote:
> brian mitchell wrote:
>
>> You say:
>> << two awakeneds standing next to each other
>> will perceive the same scene *more differently* than
>> two deludeds, because the deludeds have boxes to fit...
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Author: jerryjerry
Date: Oct 25, 2006 03:14
"Evelyn Ruut" >
> You may be not referring to anyone outwardly, but there is a definite mean
> spirited and critical flavor to this post. I have to tell you that Dave
> really does practice. There are a few of us here who really do.
> Practice is essential for understanding, but there is the intellectual
> side of buddhism as well. They both work hand in hand. I for one, have
> the patience to allow people to explore both, in their own time and in
> their own ways. I have faith in the process, and that in time, all
> beings will come to a place of spiritual peace.
>
> --
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Evelyn
> (to reply to me personally, remove 'sox')
>
mama lion
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Author: lawreylawrey
Date: Oct 16, 2006 04:42
ume$h wrote:
> How can on be relaxed, easy-going, not too intellectual, dont show off,
> dont be too overambitious, be sensitive and listen to ppl?
It is possible, but your question opens many avenues of enquiry and
begs the questions: what is wrong with being intellectual and can you
be too intellectual. and how do we measure the strength or otherwise of
our ambitions, because in order to succeed in life we need a certain
amount of ambition I presume. Can we break down your question and ask
how can I be relaxed? The answer will be different for different
people, for me it means having a certain amount of self-confidence when
associating with others, which implies an element of intellectual
awareness : being able to respond to the unexpected or simply having
the courage to enunciate the honest phrase "I don't know!" I never
worry what people think about me, I rather like my eccentricities, that
appears to assist my easy-going manner and also assists with the
relaxing. Allow others to make of themselves what they will and respond
according to your ability to hold up your end without falling flat on
your face and always leave an escape route for an argument getting out
of your ability to control it by saying something like "I must defer to
your superior knowledge!" That invariably leaves your opponent stone ...
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Author: Dave KDave K
Date: Oct 15, 2006 05:27
Robert Epstein wrote:
>> dee wrote:
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>>>fritz wrote:
>>>
>>>>>>>>not complaining only clairifing, ur the one complaining.
>>>>>>>>if u have something to say that is clear, then u have my ear
>>>>>>>>as far as judging the individuals that post here, i choose not ...
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Author: Evelyn RuutEvelyn Ruut
Date: Oct 14, 2006 04:42
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> fritz wrote:
>>>>>> not complaining only clairifing, ur the one complaining.
>>>>>> if u have something to say that is clear, then u have my ear
>>>>>> as far as judging the individuals that post here, i choose not
>>>>>> as they are all equal to me. if u put urself above them then it is
>>>>>> ur delusion. attachment or practice, ur choice. i choose to
>>>>>> practice
>>>>>> what are u doing here? ...
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Author: Evelyn RuutEvelyn Ruut
Date: Oct 14, 2006 04:39
>
> Charles E Hardwidge wrote:
>>> Because he's uneducated and unmannered? Just guessing. ;)
>>
>> *plonk*
>>
>> Getting quiet around here...
>>
>> --
>> Charles E. Hardwidge
>
>
> Huh? Someone tell me what did I do.. cheers.
Don't worry. You did nothing.
It is all a big game.
He's been here and done this before.
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Author: Evelyn RuutEvelyn Ruut
Date: Oct 14, 2006 04:35
>> Conclusion we have reached is that you are a hypocrite in that you
>> love your money just as much as, if not more than, the next guy.
>
> I don't think about money until I need it. It's nice to have but I
> wouldn't say it was a driving force. I'm not that bothered by having a
> huge house or colour supplement girlfriend. I think, I'm happy with
> enough.
>
> One thing that does bug me is people waving it around or moaning. I guess,
> it's just a question of limits, like when you're on a hike and someone's
> massively fit, or unfit, and can't shut up about it.
>
> --
> Charles E. Hardwidge
So have compassion for them and slow down a little so they can catch up.
They are probably moaning out of embarrassment or frustration. You'll feel
less bugged and they'll feel less stressed and moan about it less.
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Author: Rhiannon SRhiannon S
Date: Oct 14, 2006 04:26
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> "Happiness is a warm gun..."
> (John Lennon)
>
Wow, that one really came back to bite him in the arse didn't it.
--
Rhiannon_s:
Just a scientific experiment gone horribly wrong.
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