(March 4, 2012 at 11:51 pm)Rhythm Wrote: Explain one single thing by "intuition from Buddha". I have no aptitude for ceasing suffering by meditation, nor does anyone I know, nor have I ever seen it done. Do you mean to say "if I try really hard I can ignore pain". Well, so can I, it's called "not being a pussy". Do you mean to say "if i try really hard, I can avoid thinking about things that cause me emotional pain". Well so can I, it's called "not being a crybaby". No Buddha required. But hey, I'm sure you'll be able to explain something, anything, right? You wouldn't be the kind of buddhist that wanders around trying to sell platitudes would you? Surely not.
Hey don't get all bent out of shape about it Rhythym! I am just relaying what the Buddha taught in the Four Noble truths. I actually am quite skeptical about the whole complete cessation of suffering thing too, but I think it holds some merit if practiced hardcore. I respect your commitment to science and rigorous analysis, but from my own experience that seems to become cold and mechanical when applied to my own personal physical and mental suffering.
Pain is inevitable, Suffering is optional. - Zen saying
What I mean about heightened intuition is like a sixth sense which may be more well developed in someone who meditates often, but I don't know or experience that myself. Just speculation. I know women's intuition is a bitch!
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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
