jerking off left handed, it takes longer, is less coordinated and I can pretend its not my usual fast right.... That's one of the funniest things I've heard in a long time. I couldn't help pissing myself laughing at that one. It's true, left handed feels like someone else is doing it! <img src="http://images.stardock.com/JU/smiles/Smil
Dharma, I love those books. My aunt, who is also a Buddhist, recommended "Living Buddha, Living Christ", and I found it a real eye-opener. Throughout his writing, the author oozes peace, tranquillity and wisdom. As soon as I read it, I realised that it's that side of the spiritual life which most Christians lack. I think that serenity, love and understanding should come before dogma, rules and regulations, rather than the other way round. Bec
You're right Dharma. The more I think about it, the more I realise that Buddhism is closer to my heart than any other philosophy. On other days, it seems that Christianity is, but I believe that Buddha and Christ are One anyway - as are we all. (Jesus says this in John chapter 17, incidentally.) Buddhism is fantastic. (I can't help saying it again.)
And so this paradigm of faith extends as much (if not more so) to the spiritual as it does to the physical I believe that we'll all reach a stage on our path when faith will eventually transform into intuition, which in turn will transform into knowledge. This might take a few lifetimes, mind.
(I know that was a bit over the top from what you'd said, but it was spawned from your comment that we are "dictated to by the emotional actions of other". I've learned that that's not the case, once we find our own Ground.)
We are such emotional creatures, dictated to by the emotional actions of others and our own emotional reactions Dynamaso, since I saw that comment I've had stuff swilling around in my head, which I need to express. Your point is true, but it's only true as long as we’re spiritually asleep. Once
You can always email me if you want to talk about this some more Thanks so much for that, Dharma. That would be nice. No doubt I'll email you sometime, Andy
The lotus flower typically grows in the mud and mire. I've just re-read that, and hope it didn't get misinterpreted. I was talking about the nature of life, rather than you Dharma. I'm too sensitive for these chat rooms, you know. I think I might have to find another hobby that I'm more comfortable with. God bless, I think I need to tak
As long as we hide from our painful feelings, or dodge them, then our attention will usually get caught up with other negative things, like addiction to drugs, or drink, or serial relationships etc Not that I was implying you'd do those things, Dharma. I was talking about human beings in general <BR
Dharma, you make a lot of sense. It’s by facing our feelings face on, openly and honestly, that we are able to advance spiritually and grow. As long as we hide from our painful feelings, or dodge them, then our attention will usually get caught up with other negative things, like addiction to drugs, or drink, or serial relationships etc. – anything to keep our attention away from our painful feelings. But as you so rightly said, those feelings will still be there, and will have to be dealt with
There was once an old man who had lived a full, but troubled life. He was lying on his death bed with moments to live. As he died, he found himself face to face with Christ. Before embarking on his new life in Heaven, Jesus gave the man the opportunity to review his life on earth. The man saw his life symbolised as footsteps walking along a beach. All throughout his life he could see two pairs of footsteps - his and the Lord’s. But then he no
unlikely answers can be the true answers. That's so true messybuu. For all I know . . . I am in the Matrix, but even if I were in the Matrix, I exist in some form. <TABLE cellpadding=8 w
I just want to murder John. I want him to be dead. Absolutely stone-dead. And I want his death to be painful. Just like the slow, festering pain that he's causing our family. AngelaMarie, now I know why you've called your blogg "bittersweet." You've got some fair contrasts in your articles, a bit like i
To die is not an introduction to successive rebirths, and eventually nothing . . . It is the end of this physical life, and one will not be reintroduced to play out another cycle in the wheel Aeryck, that's a hearty faith, but I think an "I believe" wouldn't go amiss before sentences like that. Many people believe in re-incarnation, and in my vie
Dharma, that’s great. If we could “let go” then we would free ourselves from worldly expectations and emotional baggage. We can trust the beneficence and grace of life, and free ourselves from worry or fear. We would then be able to see the world through the eyes of a child, (as you described in another blog), which is the most liberating way to live, I think. Even though some people may find this difficult to accept, I believe it’s within the human potential to do it. Buddhism teaches
(Nirvana is our experience of Christ.) I should have said, "from my point of view Nirvana is our experience of Christ". I don't want to get too dogmatic here. If you have no truth in your life, your life would be f
Tarsier, I too believe that Nirvana and Heaven are one and the same. Both are centred around serene and joyful experiences of the spirit. Some people say that we shouldn’t wish for a hereafter because we should cherish the here and now on earth. But I think both views are right. We can cherish the here and now whilst on earth, and we can also look forward to an eternity in Heaven. I believe that the difference between our experience in Heaven and on earth is that in the hereafter, we ar
This was written after making a complete fuck up of something tonight. But I know God loves me. I know I'm not a bad person. And even if I was, I believe in grace.
A bit of wisdom I keep coming back to is “trust what lies beneath”. Whatever we do, regardless of the outcome of our decisions or behaviour, as long as our intention is good, or at least neutral, then we can afford to keep our peace of mind. Sometimes we do things that cause grief. Sometimes we hurt others. Sometimes we make a complete dick of ourself. But as long our intentions or motives are not malicious or grim, then we can afford to be at p
Bonjaw, Jemupelle Andy!
And you have such a gorgeous name! (I hope it's not over the line saying that to a married woman. Trust gives room to a bit of space after all)
... and you have a mighty pretty name, AngelaMarie, I must admit. . . . but you know what? There are no greener pastures for me. The greenest pastures for me can only be found by improving myself rather than trying to find someone else who matches my fantasy. Our marriage will grow richer and stronger as we both strive upwards...together, and in the same directio
if you were God would you create such a universe as this? Steven, that's a good question, and the answer is yes I would. God remains infinitely secure at all times, and from God's perspective, a greater good will arise because of the existence of suffering, rather than in spite of it. (This principle can be understood when we face a harsh challen
Does the Bible say it should have happened already, or does it say that it will happen eventually and before you know it? Mr. Richards, I already answered that in reply #21. The answer is both. Firstly, regarding the coming of the Kingdom and the blossoming of Christ's Spirit in the hearts of men, it ha
Nice to meet you too Angela. I never figured out how to create a blog site, so I left it that way. I don't have much to write anyway, other than Happy (belated) Birthday!!
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