(January 31, 2012 at 9:28 pm)Abracadabra Wrote: Ironically though, Bgood was actually RIGHT!
He explained that bad karma (i.e. bad actions or speech) can only bring forth the same. And that's precisely what's happening here. He unfortunately struck out in an act of frustration, and that "karma" (that action) is now coming back at him because he "planted it".
We sow what we reap.
It's a prefect example of karma in action.
And that's the very same principle that Jesus taught as well. Jesus was clearly a Buddhist. He taught that what we sow so shall we reap. That's the Buddhist ideal of Karma. Nothing new there.
And here we are witnessing it in action.
Aha! I bet you never imagined that was my premeditated intention! My teaching apparently HAS been quite effective without many of you even realizing it. Skeptics ought not to underestimate the insightful cleverness and ingenuity of a boddhisattva.
My closing statement said: If you don't study Buddhism, don't meditate, and don't believe in anything but in how much your meaningless life sucks, then don't say you know what Buddha is, because it just makes you look stupid and shallow.
I mention that anyone far from practicing and reading up on the buddhadharma believes that their life is meaningless and sucks. I say this from my own past experience and moments where I think everyone is apt to feel this way at some point in their lives as well. Pain and suffering is universal, and the gloomy attitude of ingratitude and indifference in modern society has a contagious effect in which we are all innocently suseptable to. Meaninglessness is a painful stigma for many atheists as well as for many religious types as well. It is a cultural and psychological reality. Look at the booming industry of anti depressent drugs and counseling that is needed for many young people nowadays. This could be a symptom of something much larger than just one's brain chemistry or genetics.
As far as some people sounding stupid and shallow..well I'm sure that will always exist not matter where I go, even if I were I in Tibet. I am never frustrated or offended by any remarks on this website (which is a really great site BTW). Actually being called a douchebag, blowhard, or anything worse is kind of funny. It keeps my self righteous and over zealous ego in check! lol But I sometimes like to set a little fire online to see how others react. No big surprises, except for Abracadabra and Passionatefool seem a bit more open and mature in considering Buddha's ancient and timeless wisdom. So game on fellas! Take your best shot! lol Yet seriously, I wish you all liberation from attachment, aversion and delusion and to savor your own little taste of nirvana, in whatever, whereever, or whomever you may find it in your lives.
You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
Buddha
There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
Buddha
