You never shut up-and yet, you never say anything.

That can be your koan.

I wish I had a koan
to keep the spirit flow'in
and magically articulate
the wisdom that I'm know'in

But the atheist is blind
with a barricaded mind
that can only see the falsity
of a science God enshrined

To know thyself from deep within
will be an art that's finally lost
humanity will lose their soul
as their spirit pays the cost

They probably have readings at your nearest new age supplier. I'm sure that would be a hit.

(February 13, 2012 at 12:03 pm)Abracadabra Wrote: I wish I had a koan
to keep the spirit flow'in
and magically articulate
the wisdom that I'm know'in

But the atheist is blind
with a barricaded mind
that can only see the falsity
of a science God enshrined

To know thyself from deep within
will be an art that's finally lost
humanity will lose their soul
as their spirit pays the cost

Hey this is aweome! Where'd you get it? From the dumpster?? LOL

Haha, only joshin, but this shit got me really high, happy valentines day fooolzzzzz. And this valentine goes out in memory of an american sweetheart...

such a beautiful voice......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvPYXHM94...detailpage

Sad wreck of a someone with great potential. Sadder still is the fact that Bobby Brown is still alive.

I grew up with that music

Discipline in buddhist practice is vital, which is the most difficult aspect for me to follow. For all the buddha knowledge I have attained, what good is it if I can't apply it. I meditated today, which is good, but sometimes I have to realize that the true masters are dedicated to their practices much more diligently. I struggle with self control and apathy everyday, but I sincerely believe if I dedicate myself more earnestly to Buddha's powerful teachings, I can be a better person who can live a better life. I am a fool in so many ways, but inspiration and "faith" in his wisdom can purify my selfishness. I have to just sit with him more often. Buddha loves unconditionally it seems. If I could be even a dim reflection of him, it would be an improvement. Peace to all for now.

(February 13, 2012 at 12:06 am)Abracadabra Wrote:

(February 12, 2012 at 11:45 pm)Epimethean Wrote: I just want to kick the buddha in the balls and tell him to take his buddies, jesus, mohammed and moses and get the fuck out of the stultification vector.

I find it amazing that people so love to hate each other.

And all in the name of spirituality. Even if the people in question are atheists.

I mean, I can understand hatred and mud being slung at the Abrahamic religions. Especially Christianity and Islam. Since those two religions spread so much hatred in the name of their Gods toward others.
Even the original religion of Judaism doesn't seem to be founded nearly on as much hatred as Islam and Christianity.
But what did Buddhism ever do to people to make them hate it so much?

Atheists seem to think that it's cool to just put down anyone who has the slightest spiritual beliefs anymore. It's becoming a fad where atheists do this as a standard knee-jerk reaction to anything that's even remotely spiritual.

It's truly unbelievable.

Believing in a secular world is one thing.

But if that belief is going to cause people to have absolutely no respect for anyone who doesn't also support an atheistic view of reality then what has it become?

It has itself become a "religion", or worse yet a cult, just like the Abrahamic religions that renounce anyone who refuses to climb on board as being a 'worthless heathen' unworthy of respect.

It's truly unbelievable how ignorant humans become in matters of spirituality, whether it be a belief in spirituality, or the rejection of those beliefs.

Hatred seems to be a core trait of the human condition I guess.

It's pretty sad.

But then again, what should we expect from a planet filled with spoiled half-evolved apes?

I guess it's just the reality of the situation.

I agree that it is a pity that disagreements should "deteriorate" into "mud slinging", using foul language in many cases. But that is human nature? Indeed it is - as we can see from many of the discussions.
You are seemingly mistaken on the issue of Abrahamic religions that renounce anyone who refuses to climb on board as being a 'worthless heathen' unworthy of respect. From my perspective as a Christian, that is 180 degrees from what the Bible teaches. (See i.e parable good Samaritan). To suggest that one should judge others because you are "better than them" is directly opposed to the Bible as there is nothing that we did not receive and hence have nothing to boast about or feel superior (1Co 4:7 For who makes you to differ? And what do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive? )
The Christian perspective is exactly this : Thankful that God in his mercy, and not because of my "goodness (superiority?)" looked kindly upon me and saved me as I am no better than anyone else.

Fuck off

Carn, your religion has taught people more about fear and loathing than nearly any other, so, simply because you are too brainwashed to get the point doesn't give you any moral height from which to hand down your astonishment.

Mote, eye, you know the drill.