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Re: No Buddhist Quotes
AJAHN CHAH:
"The practice of Dhamma is like this. It's not that the Dhamma is very far away, it's right with us. The Dhamma isn't about the angels on high or anything like that. It's simply about us, about what we are doing right now. Observe yourself. Sometimes there is happiness, sometimes suffering, sometimes comfort, sometimes pain, sometimes love, sometimes hate... this is Dhamma. Do you see it? You should know this Dhamma, you have to read your experiences." | SOURCE:
https://www.ajahnchah.org/book/Still_Flowing_Water1.php
Dhammika
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
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