Sure, I'm just giving context as to why things are as they are (see also my edit to my post, made after you quoted it) and not as you would rather them be.
Metta,
Paul.
Sure, I'm just giving context as to why things are as they are (see also my edit to my post, made after you quoted it) and not as you would rather them be.
when we discuss i will substantiate my position with textual authority and you will rely on raising doubt of applicability regarding my evidence.retrofuturist wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:52 pm Greetings,
Sure, I'm just giving context as to why things are as they are (see also my edit to my post, made after you quoted it) and not as you would rather them be.
Metta,
Paul.
Sounds like your papanca.
Yes, viriya is important, but the five spiritual faculties (or seven enlightenment factors) need to be balanced. From the Visuddhimagga:
For those who prefer to rely on the suttas:Then if the vigor faculty (viriya) is too strong, the faith faculty cannot perform its function of convincing, nor can the rest of the faculties perform their several functions. So in that case the excessive strength of the vigor faculty should be reduced by cultivating (the enlightenment factors of) tranquillity, concentration and equanimity. So, too, with the other factors, for it should be understood that when any one of them is too strong the others cannot perform their several functions.
https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/aut ... html#ch2.5
“In the same way, when the mind is restless, it’s the wrong time to develop the awakening factors of investigation of principles, energy, and rapture. Why is that? Because it’s hard to settle a restless mind with these things.
When the mind is restless, it’s the right time to develop the awakening factors of tranquility, immersion, and equanimity. Why is that? Because it’s easy to settle a restless mind with these things.
https://suttacentral.net/sn46.53/en/sujato#sc12--13
I think this is a correct assertion. Generally speaking I see no way that the former group would continue participating under the current conditions. I think that the most educated will leave first due to not being bothered and the less educated will follow due to decrease in learning value of participation on account of absence of the first group. After the second group leaves the quality of content will be less than mediocre and even the more intelligent sceptics will start leaving...
I wrote a rather lengthy post recently on one of these threads about how the tone of the Forum is largely set by the participants:
Glad to see you are not allowing the inmates to take over.
User1249x wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 1:53 pm My definition of a devout Buddhist would be those who are Ariya including Faith-Followers, Dhamma-Follower and the higher stages. I even think that non-Ariyans are essentially unworthy of using this forum, let alone using it to corrupt the Dhamma and should therefore be very greatful.
Still no answer? If your own criteria were applied, would you be allowed to use the forum?Pseudobabble wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:39 pmLet me rephrase. Under your own criteria, are you fit to use the forum?User1249x wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:33 pmWorry about your own attainments.Pseudobabble wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:30 pm
So, a nice, clear answer to the question, 'are you Ariya?' No need to be shy now.
Again the question you are asking is irrelevant to the discussion. Not being worthy is not the same not being allowed. Out of compassion and sympathy unworthy people should be allowed. Others have picked up on where i was coming from idk why you are having such problem. As to what regards my training you are not entitled to an answer, it is just none of your bussiness and does not concern you.Pseudobabble wrote: ↑Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:41 amUser1249x wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 1:53 pm My definition of a devout Buddhist would be those who are Ariya including Faith-Followers, Dhamma-Follower and the higher stages. I even think that non-Ariyans are essentially unworthy of using this forum, let alone using it to corrupt the Dhamma and should therefore be very greatful.Still no answer? If your own criteria were applied, would you be allowed to use the forum?Pseudobabble wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:39 pmLet me rephrase. Under your own criteria, are you fit to use the forum?
Its a really simple question, and given you're making so much noise on this matter, I don't see why you won't answer.
Sure. But we can leave it there, its gone on long enough.