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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2014 11:33:25 GMT -5
Japhy won't a pushing, and Laffy don't moderate in the unmoderated section you're like all agenda, all of the time now  Riiiiight. Like wagging his finger, baiting and ridiculing and shaming others isn't a form of moderating!  (Btw, he's the only man here whom I've ever seen brag about what a big man he is...so one has to conclude it's all about macho power.) As far as I know, everybody is caught up in their own agendas. wow, this one is a masterpiece! lies, disappearing text, giraffes and pork! all it needed was a double bind for the coup de gras.   |
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Post by silver on Nov 14, 2014 11:45:22 GMT -5
Riiiiight. Like wagging his finger, baiting and ridiculing and shaming others isn't a form of moderating! (Btw, he's the only man here whom I've ever seen brag about what a big man he is...so one has to conclude it's all about macho power.) As far as I know, everybody is caught up in their own agendas. wow, this one is a masterpiece! lies, disappearing text, giraffes and pork! all it needed was a double bind for the coup de gras. Not you too? (falsely and glibly accusing others of lying) ...  Too bad you're asleep at the wheel.  It's a good thing the bacon wasn't cooked or I'd be salivating.  |
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Post by laughter on Nov 14, 2014 16:28:51 GMT -5
right .. not your intention (but if you happen to come across one that uses really big letters, let silver know) ............ I know how to enlarge things -- don't worry.  (** straight face **) |
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Post by silver on Nov 17, 2014 0:02:35 GMT -5
Silver, as Laffy noted, Buddhism is primarily about practice--about doing something, and almost all of the practices involve shifting attention away from thoughts to "what is." Whether it is Tibetan mantra recitation, Zen breath awareness, koan contemplation, shikan taza, or various forms of ATA, the idea is to break free from ideas and belief systems by putting one's attention upon what is real rather than imaginary. Of course, many Buddhists become strongly attached to a Buddhist belief system, and that's one of the many pitfalls in that tradition (and all traditions, for that matter). FWIW there are as many denominations and sects in Buddhism as there are in Christianity, but Zen is probably the Buddhist tradition that is closest to the teachings of Advaita Vedanta and non-duality because it insists that no words or ideas are sacrosanct, including words and ideas about Zen. The core of most Buddhist traditions is meditation, and it is no accident that most statues of the Buddha show him sitting in meditation. Many non-duality teachers (Adya, Gangaji, Toni Packer, etc) initially pursued Zen, but eventually left it behind because of the formalism and historical spiritual beliefs it often promotes. As Laffy suggested, check out what's available in your area, visit some sanghas, and see if you resonate with any of the groups. Most spiritual traditions involve a lot of peripheral nonsense, so you have to discern what has real value from what is worthless. Best wishes. Yes to the first paragraph: Just finished reading Buddhism without Belief by my so-far favorite author Stephen Batchelor - he makes it so easy to understand all the facets of the Buddhist philosophy. Plus, I've run across another great author and book that reads like so many here talk - but with a difference - without the contentiousness - and with compassion and patience. It's called: Essential Chan Buddhism by Chan Master Guo Jun (his first book). It's helping to build my knowledge and fleshing out the picture of what it's all about. Oh, and plus I have next in my queue of books Adya's The End of Your World, plus several more. I don't know how seriously I'll consider getting out amongst it until I feel I have developed a decent body of knowledge about Buddhism, though. I've gained so much from Batchelor's books mentioned plus this new one, I'd recommend them to any and all - even you, in spite of the fact you've already been around the block a time or two. And thanks - your words are always something I look forward to. As stated, I finished the book by the Chan Master and really enjoyed it and will most likely read it again. I tried getting into Adya's End of Your World, but I didn't find myself easing into it at all, so I returned it to the library. This week's been a little rougher for whatever reasons, for bringing my attention back to the breath / here and now. I think it's partly due to the practice I have been doing is turning my head, changing my view. |
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Post by bluey on Jun 28, 2015 20:26:47 GMT -5
Joseph Goldstein is a popular teacher.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2015 9:07:11 GMT -5
This is part of a PM exchange between myself and Silver: So this is an invitation for two kinds of input: (1) If you are a practicing Buddhist in Los Angeles and would like to invite Silver to your Sangha, please post here. (2) If you're one of Silver's correspondents out on the forum with knowledge on Buddhism or a former or current practicing Buddhist, then the benefit of your insight would be appreciated. I.ve been in buddist camps mainly because there is apart of it which isnt Religion. The religious part like to read-up on karma and things and pay dollars for a better reincarnation than this one, as they havn't yet found one can work with pain and ailments as a means to enlighten oneself about personal Ignorance. I Spent time with Joshiu Sasaki when he was in his eighties. He died a wee while back at 107. A LONG innings for a great man. If you read the write-up in tricycle after his death, they will paint a not so pretty picture of the Roshi. Clubs are like that, especially the Religious ppl in buddhism, as Zen is the poor mans way. They dont build monuments or fancy gold plated stuff... they just get straight down and into it. I think it was good for me. I have met lessor Roshis about, but Joshu suited me dn to the ground, as I was a flyer in those days, and needed to be safely brought down to reality. TY Roshi. Silver, if your health permits, go venture into one of his many Zendos. You'll find zendos of this man all around the Globe. When I was with Roshi it was when he would fly to NZ and we would hang-out in the bush near Auckland. But he stopped flying the globe soon after reaching 80, so I continued all alone, which is fine if you have got the gist. Basically, Roshis approach is that ppl run away from home, rising up above the cof g and forget their way back. Hense, sitting on your arse is the way, mixed with kik hin and flower arrangement and all the other things ppl like doing when their creative juices are flowing. Leonard Cohen says some good stuff about this man on Utube... go check it out Silver. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2015 9:14:08 GMT -5
lol, I'm not gunna edit this above as its so funny.
BUT if you seek privacy, derop me a line.
It is dark here an I'm texting from te light of the LT screen.
goodnight Sister.
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Post by silver on Aug 25, 2015 11:32:40 GMT -5
Heyyy alfio! Good to have you back here, and thanks for the share and info. I've been reading a variety of books about Buddhism ever since, it's kinda like a cruelty-free non-duality - hehe.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2015 20:09:04 GMT -5
Meditation in action
is a good publication.
I used to hang-out with Lama Samten, born on the same day same month as myself. He too was into architecture, and we galavanted in Nthland NZ for sometime, before they sent him to another part of the globe. They do this so that no-one gets attached to personalities a common problem with ego at the helm.
Some book reading will cement your realised knowledge that you have already in place but one must do the work if one is to merge 2 back into 1, as it was before the split occurs.
All good here. I do hope your health is luxurious.
See you around town.
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