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Re: The Three Jewels, Five Precepts and Delusion
about the precept. as jason said its a ethical guidline to direct how you want to live in a more safe, smart, well ,,,,the point of buddhist mindset.
yes ive broken the precept, but my inclination, fall 1000 times get back up and keep at it.
Re: The Three Jewels, Five Precepts and Delusion
@Ren_in_black said:
@lobster said:
What meditation would you like to try?
The one where I can start in a chair because I have very little flexibility!
go for it. im not a sticler of the rule. just sit and see how it goes. have fun being a buddhi at. i am glad for u interested in buddhism
Re: The Three Jewels, Five Precepts and Delusion
Do both and then be mindful and honest every time you break a precept. They’re training rules and guidelines to help protect you and others. You don’t have to take them only when you’re 100% able to not break them, that’s not their purpose.
Jason
Re: Just for fun: the random, useless announcements thread!
I just started a new blog. Am I a city zen PRESS? Not sure
https://infosec.press/lobster/
Meanwhile... been walking everywhere I can. Even found a new short 'Wild Way' and bench for resting. Growing a Sage. Plant. Under lights in the kitchen.
lobster
Jigsaw Puzzle Mandala
I've been on a bit of a kick doing jigsaw puzzles the past few months. I've had some time off with the winter season slowing down and have been able to get more present with my mental states. I've noticed a feeling in me when I've finished a puzzle and its time to take it apart. There's an attachment and a hesitancy to undo it, its something of a good practice to be able to confront that feeling and let it go, to move past it and become comfortable with the discomfort. I think its similar to the idea of the Tibetan's sand mandalas where once complete they break them down as a reminder of impermanence.
person
Re: Just for fun: the random, useless announcements thread!
Well one of the many highlights of the trip was the 20 hour stopover in Guangzhou .
I found the Chinese people are very friendly and helpful, even though language was a bit of a barrier, we still managed to communicate.
I'm planning on stopping over there again next year, but this time I will stay for a few days. China now allows Australians and Kiwis up to 15 days visa free.
Most of the vehicles in Guangzhou are electric, the city centre is very modern and high-tech. next to no pollution.
I took a taxi ride around some parts.
I also went on a bit of a walk about and got lost and couldn't flag down a taxi to take me back to the airport. All the taxis which passed by had passengers.
Fortunately a young man who spoke some English and took me to a metro station close by and explained how I could get back to the airport on the metro.
Shoshin1