Best Of
Re: Bodhisattvas?
Just a note:
The difference between a Bodhisattva and a Buddha.
In striving toward Enlightenment a Bodhisattva is rising others and with him or her.
A Buddha is one who has achieved the enlightened (awakened) state and reaches down to bring others up to join him or her.
In taking the actions of a Bodhisattva, it is OK to question, that is part of seeking. Also, the actions of a Bodhisattva are effectively the same those of a Buddha.
Peace to all
Lionduck
Re: The Plant Medicine Path
Used in trial as medicine for depression...
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/feb/25/ayahuasca-component-dmt-psychedelic
lobster
Re: About Thangka
@lobster
I am not sure whether to hug or to laugh or to hug in laughter.
Lionduck
Re: What books are you reading?
I just finished reading Buddha, Socrates and Us, by Stephen Batchelor. Some interesting material on Socrates and other Greek philosophers and playwrights, plus the author's thoughts on Secular Buddhism, with which I was already familiar, and with which I do not disagree.
I am now reading Is A River Alive? by Robert MacFarlane. It introduced me to the rights of nature movement, something I was only vaguely aware of previously, and got me so wound up I registered with the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature organization without a second thought.
The book is basically a narrative of the author's visits to three rivers, one in the cloud forests of Ecuador, one in India, one in Canada. MacFarlane is a damn fine writer.
Fosdick
Re: Just for fun: the random, useless announcements thread!
This is is is supposed to be the season of blossoming and promise
(Or of shift to preparations for winter coming, between the heat of Summer and the Chill of winter.) Either way, a season of change, beauty and celebration or contemplation.
Given the idiocy of fools in high places, it can be difficult at this time, but do try to enjoy even a moment of peace, beauty, and celebration of life.
Peace to all
Lionduck