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Re: An authentically religious man
The truly religious person may or may not participate in organized religion.
Such a person will find sacred places in a beach, upon a hill, midst a forest, in a medow, a desert scene, a starry night, a foggy morning, a mother and child, grazing deer or prowling wolves, a dog's companionship, a cat's trust - in life and in living.
Such a person values life in all it's emanations, takes suffering and joy as equally appreciated, grow and learns from all. Such a person has an expansive and inclusive love of self and others.
Such a one is an ordinary person. Such a one is a remarkable person. Such a person does not feign holiness.
peace to all
Lionduck
Gatha for the consumer in us all. $$$$
My happiness cannot be bought. What satisfies me is not the possession of the wanted object, but
putting an end to the painfullness of desire. I remind myself of this when considering a purchase.
—201 Little Buddhist Reminders
Do you have any conversations with yourself before u buy something?
I’ve gotten a lot better as I’ve gotten older…I ask myself If I really need it? How often will I use it? And most importantly…is it because I’m bored? Is it because I saw someone else have it and I feel the need to fit in…am I using this thing to invoke some type of feeling??
Will the ads ever stop??, hahaha
Vastmind
Re: Wild Flowers
@Jeroen said:
And what of the ‘practical’ person who uproots the last rose bush in a hundred square miles just in order to plant a few more stalks of wheat?
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You’re being reasonable again. Might want to watch that
Ditto
person
Re: Practical spiritual growth
Dear Friends who know Everything,
As we may know, we don't. 
Nobody does, Not:
- The Younglings
- Ye Oldes
The In crowded
And yet, people of varied experience, with and without knowledge, behave as if they are:Enlightened
- The Front of all Truth
- Exempt
For example, Abrahamic religious leaders (Jews, Christians and Muslims) speak on behalf of missing commandments, a tortured son, a book. Their God? Silent!
Scientists, mathematicians and technologists point to their latest confusion and uncertainty. Politicians their lies as truth. Journalists opinions as FAQS.
How many of us listen? Observe?
...And as for those 'Buddhists'... 
lobster
Re: Joy, Blissfulness, Silence
Joy, Blissfulness, Silence
Hmm 
A smile says it all without words...
Shoshin1