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- Mon Oct 24, 2011 2:42 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: McMindfulness meditation dangers
- Replies: 113
- Views: 15229
Re: McMindfulness meditation dangers
I have deep misgivings about mcmindfulness taught by those with little wisdom and appreciation of the Dhamma. But small doses of the Dhamma administered skilfully can have profoundly beneficial effects, I feel. Invite Shonin back here to participate in this thread, given that he is quite knowledgea...
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:04 am
- Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
- Topic: Having a panic attack
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2763
Re: Having a panic attack
Panic attacks are not uncommon. It doesn't mean you're dying (even if it feels like it). It will pass. Many years ago I was in a not-disimilar position. You will find a job - for now, aim a bit lower. Your anxiety and mental health issues will pass. You will develop confidence and robustness. Keep p...
- Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:54 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: This election: DON'T VOTE
- Replies: 58
- Views: 11058
Re: This election: DON'T VOTE
The one who judges stupidity rightly is the one best suited to define it. :lol: Can you stop answering facetiously please. If your point about 'stupid people shouldn't vote' has any validity you'll have to define 'stupid' in way that is meaningful. My point is that people have very different ideas ...
- Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:01 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: This election: DON'T VOTE
- Replies: 58
- Views: 11058
Re: This election: DON'T VOTE
Haha. And to answer my question? The one who judges stupidity rightly is the one best suited to define it. :lol: Can you stop answering facetiously please. If your point about 'stupid people shouldn't vote' has any validity you'll have to define 'stupid' in way that is meaningful. My point is that ...
- Sun Oct 31, 2010 4:04 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: This election: DON'T VOTE
- Replies: 58
- Views: 11058
Re: This election: DON'T VOTE
Not that I'm advocating statism or a return to monarchism. But I do think that in the 21st century, America will destroy itself through democracy if educational reforms are not put in place or there isn't something like a new age of enlightenment. I believe it was Thomas Jefferson, who advocated de...
- Sun Oct 31, 2010 3:31 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: This election: DON'T VOTE
- Replies: 58
- Views: 11058
Re: This election: DON'T VOTE
If voting could actually change things it would be illegal. In many countries it effectively is. Our ancestors and predecessors fought hard for a democratic system. And even if elections (or even candidates) not turn out to our liking, generally democracies are more stable and have better human rig...
- Sun Oct 31, 2010 3:24 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: This election: DON'T VOTE
- Replies: 58
- Views: 11058
Re: This election: DON'T VOTE
Having a high IQ means knowing the difference between low IQ and stupidity. These things don't need to be explained. Pointing them out isn't clever. So who gets to define who is classified as 'stupid'? For most people I suspect this simply means anyone with ideas that seriously contradict theirs. A...
- Sat Oct 30, 2010 7:44 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: This election: DON'T VOTE
- Replies: 58
- Views: 11058
Re: This election: DON'T VOTE
If voting could actually change things it would be illegal. In many countries it effectively is. Our ancestors and predecessors fought hard for a democratic system. And even if elections (or even candidates) not turn out to our liking, generally democracies are more stable and have better human rig...
- Sat Oct 30, 2010 2:10 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: This election: DON'T VOTE
- Replies: 58
- Views: 11058
Re: This election: DON'T VOTE
So are you suggesting that stupid people shouldn't vote or that the thoughtful, intelligent readers here shouldn't vote?Individual wrote:Stupid people shouldn't vote.
- Sat Oct 30, 2010 12:04 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: What kind of music relaxes you?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6744
Re: What kind of music relaxes you?
I see. Thank you.
- Sat Oct 30, 2010 11:36 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: What kind of music relaxes you?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6744
Re: What kind of music relaxes you?
Slightly off-topic I know, but I was wondering - If moderate alcohol consumption for the purpose of relaxation is a no-no in Theravada (as was recently expressed here by a number of people), then why does no-one bat an eyelid at music consumption for relaxation?
- Sat Oct 30, 2010 11:34 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Theravada's Equivalent of Zen's Kensho?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7068
Re: Theravada's Equivalent of Zen's Kensho?
OK, thanks for the correction.
In modern usage, where a distinction between Kensho and Satori is made it is that Satori is more profound than Kensho. However, either word can be used for insights deep and shallow.
In modern usage, where a distinction between Kensho and Satori is made it is that Satori is more profound than Kensho. However, either word can be used for insights deep and shallow.
- Sat Oct 30, 2010 9:11 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: This election: DON'T VOTE
- Replies: 58
- Views: 11058
Re: This election: DON'T VOTE
Democracy is the worst form of government until you consider the alternatives. We are fortunate to live in democracies. We have a responsibility to support democracy.
- Sat Oct 30, 2010 9:10 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Theravada's Equivalent of Zen's Kensho?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7068
Re: Theravada's Equivalent of Zen's Kensho?
How kensho and satori are understood in the west varies. The Three Pillars of Zen isn't usually considered an authoritative text. I think his descriptions of Rinzai retreats are more or less accurate but from memory, Kapleau tends to present Kensho as if it was the final goal of Zen as opposed to a ...
- Fri Oct 29, 2010 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Theravada's Equivalent of Zen's Kensho?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7068
Re: Theravada's Equivalent of Zen's Kensho?
Is there an equivalent of Zen's Kensho experience in Theravada? Closest I can imagine would be the sotapatti-phalla citta...? That's a pretty good guess, Viscid. However, I think that the Zennies would tend to imply that kensho/satori is a bit deeper than how first path realization is characterized...