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RE: Do you have any interest in the philosophies of introflection pioneered by Buddhism?
January 11, 2024 at 8:45 am
(January 11, 2024 at 12:42 am)TacitaOratio Wrote: For (relatively) many years (8 or so?) I would have considered myself closest to being a Buddhist - certainly only a lay member and not a practicing monk or anything like that.
It's a really solid moral framework to base an individual's ethics upon, but ultimately I do think it falls short in someways; most of all being too utopian and believing that all people are inherently "good" and that evil is a choice or failure of an otherwise good person.
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RE: Do you have any interest in the philosophies of introflection pioneered by Buddhism?
January 11, 2024 at 9:00 am
(January 11, 2024 at 1:55 am)The Valkyrie Wrote: (January 11, 2024 at 12:13 am)Authari Wrote: It actually is the main reason in my conversion to believing in God again, it removed that vexation I had in my heart. The same vexation I know is in yours and all the atheists on this forum. Hatred corrupts the Soul if left unchecked, so be mindful of the hatred that is latent within you, lest it possess you.
He writes with barely contained hostility while judging others and telling them what they think...
Just a little passive-aggressive, huh?
It fits perfectly within the narcissist spectrum.
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RE: Do you have any interest in the philosophies of introflection pioneered by Buddhism?
January 11, 2024 at 9:33 am
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(January 11, 2024 at 12:13 am)Authari Wrote: (January 11, 2024 at 12:10 am)Nay_Sayer Wrote: F minus
It actually is the main reason in my conversion to believing in God again, it removed that vexation I had in my heart. The same vexation I know is in yours and all the atheists on this forum. Hatred corrupts the Soul if left unchecked, so be mindful of the hatred that is latent within you, lest it possess you.
Are you sure it worked? Because I have to say, you seem pretty possessed by anger and hatred on here... it came as a real surprise to me when you said you were a Buddhist; based on the vitriol I've seen so far, I'd assumed you were Christian.
For instance I've been on a Buddhist forum, and it's (or at least the one I went to, buddhismwithoutboundaries) a completely different experience from here or any other forum I've been on. Most people are matter of fact, to the point, respectful, it's just all very neutral and detached, as I associate with Buddhism. They don't rant, they don't rave, they don't say any more than they need to. It makes for an arguably boring experience... not somewhere you'd go for excitement... but nonetheless a peaceful one. For me, it makes for a nice change of pace when I need one.
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RE: Do you have any interest in the philosophies of introflection pioneered by Buddhism?
January 11, 2024 at 3:00 pm
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(January 11, 2024 at 6:50 am)h4ym4n Wrote: (January 11, 2024 at 12:13 am)Authari Wrote: It actually is the main reason in my conversion to believing in God again, it removed that vexation I had in my heart. The same vexation I know is in yours and all the atheists on this forum. Hatred corrupts the Soul if left unchecked, so be mindful of the hatred that is latent within you, lest it possess you.
So god is your pacifier
A real pacifier has a piece of plastic that keeps the infant from swallowing it. He is choking on his god after swallowing it, so his god would not have passed consumer safety inspection.
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RE: Do you have any interest in the philosophies of introflection pioneered by Buddhism?
January 11, 2024 at 7:03 pm
Missed that one, full on nuts. Damned shame what gods do to people.
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RE: Do you have any interest in the philosophies of introflection pioneered by Buddhism?
January 11, 2024 at 11:53 pm
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(January 11, 2024 at 9:33 am)emjay Wrote: (January 11, 2024 at 12:13 am)Authari Wrote: It actually is the main reason in my conversion to believing in God again, it removed that vexation I had in my heart. The same vexation I know is in yours and all the atheists on this forum. Hatred corrupts the Soul if left unchecked, so be mindful of the hatred that is latent within you, lest it possess you.
Are you sure it worked? Because I have to say, you seem pretty possessed by anger and hatred on here... it came as a real surprise to me when you said you were a Buddhist; based on the vitriol I've seen so far, I'd assumed you were Christian.
For instance I've been on a Buddhist forum, and it's (or at least the one I went to, buddhismwithoutboundaries) a completely different experience from here or any other forum I've been on. Most people are matter of fact, to the point, respectful, it's just all very neutral and detached, as I associate with Buddhism. They don't rant, they don't rave, they don't say any more than they need to. It makes for an arguably boring experience... not somewhere you'd go for excitement... but nonetheless a peaceful one. For me, it makes for a nice change of pace when I need one.
A Buddhist? Sure I partake in the divine Soma,
glad tidings to one's Soul, uplifter of spirits,
a new Buddha for the world to see his merits,
I was speaking of Kaneh Bosm or Haoma,
it is known so variously throughout,
the Soul of the Prophet he gives,
the followers are the one who receives,
this most wonderful gift and clout,
What potent learnings about the Soul,
does one begin to ascertain,
when they read scripture with an unlocked brain,
But this to you should be your goal,
Also do not mistake a little good fun as anger and hatred, I only mean to mock atheists for their spiritual dilemma, in an effort to show them their hypocritical beliefs.
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RE: Do you have any interest in the philosophies of introflection pioneered by Buddhism?
January 12, 2024 at 12:40 am
(January 11, 2024 at 11:53 pm)Authari Wrote: (January 11, 2024 at 9:33 am)emjay Wrote: Are you sure it worked? Because I have to say, you seem pretty possessed by anger and hatred on here... it came as a real surprise to me when you said you were a Buddhist; based on the vitriol I've seen so far, I'd assumed you were Christian.
For instance I've been on a Buddhist forum, and it's (or at least the one I went to, buddhismwithoutboundaries) a completely different experience from here or any other forum I've been on. Most people are matter of fact, to the point, respectful, it's just all very neutral and detached, as I associate with Buddhism. They don't rant, they don't rave, they don't say any more than they need to. It makes for an arguably boring experience... not somewhere you'd go for excitement... but nonetheless a peaceful one. For me, it makes for a nice change of pace when I need one.
A Buddhist? Sure I partake in the divine Soma,
glad tidings to one's Soul, uplifter of spirits,
a new Buddha for the world to see his merits,
I was speaking of Kaneh Bosm or Haoma,
it is known so variously throughout,
the Soul of the Prophet he gives,
the followers are the one who receives,
this most wonderful gift and clout,
What potent learnings about the Soul,
does one begin to ascertain,
when they read scripture with an unlocked brain,
But this to you should be your goal,
Also do not mistake a little good fun as anger and hatred, I only mean to mock atheists for their spiritual dilemma, in an effort to show them their hypocritical beliefs.
You seem angry at atheists.
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Were you being naughty?
Did the dolly touch you in a naughty place?
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RE: Do you have any interest in the philosophies of introflection pioneered by Buddhism?
January 12, 2024 at 5:17 am
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@ Authari
You wrote:
Quote:Also do not mistake a little good fun as anger and hatred, I only mean to mock atheists for their spiritual dilemma, in an effort to show them their hypocritical beliefs.
Gautama Buddha wrote:
Quote:Do not be the judge of people; do not make assumptions about others. A person is destroyed by holding judgements about others.
Boru
‘But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods or no gods. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.’ - Thomas Jefferson
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RE: Do you have any interest in the philosophies of introflection pioneered by Buddhism?
January 12, 2024 at 5:48 am
(January 11, 2024 at 11:53 pm)Authari Wrote: (January 11, 2024 at 9:33 am)emjay Wrote: Are you sure it worked? Because I have to say, you seem pretty possessed by anger and hatred on here... it came as a real surprise to me when you said you were a Buddhist; based on the vitriol I've seen so far, I'd assumed you were Christian.
For instance I've been on a Buddhist forum, and it's (or at least the one I went to, buddhismwithoutboundaries) a completely different experience from here or any other forum I've been on. Most people are matter of fact, to the point, respectful, it's just all very neutral and detached, as I associate with Buddhism. They don't rant, they don't rave, they don't say any more than they need to. It makes for an arguably boring experience... not somewhere you'd go for excitement... but nonetheless a peaceful one. For me, it makes for a nice change of pace when I need one.
A Buddhist? Sure I partake in the divine Soma,
glad tidings to one's Soul, uplifter of spirits,
a new Buddha for the world to see his merits,
I was speaking of Kaneh Bosm or Haoma,
it is known so variously throughout,
the Soul of the Prophet he gives,
the followers are the one who receives,
this most wonderful gift and clout,
What potent learnings about the Soul,
does one begin to ascertain,
when they read scripture with an unlocked brain,
But this to you should be your goal,
Also do not mistake a little good fun as anger and hatred, I only mean to mock atheists for their spiritual dilemma, in an effort to show them their hypocritical beliefs.
Was your daddy that left you and your ailing mom an atheist Authari?
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RE: Do you have any interest in the philosophies of introflection pioneered by Buddhism?
January 12, 2024 at 6:13 am
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(January 12, 2024 at 5:17 am)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote: @Authari
You wrote:
Quote:Also do not mistake a little good fun as anger and hatred, I only mean to mock atheists for their spiritual dilemma, in an effort to show them their hypocritical beliefs.
Gautama Buddha wrote:
Quote:Do not be the judge of people; do not make assumptions about others. A person is destroyed by holding judgements about others.
Boru
... I am going to damn well judge others. I'm an INTJ judging is what I do.
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