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Re: Three pieces of wisdom
I think "let it be" is often more fruitful than "let it go" because the latter can sometimes seem to imply a lack of care.
"Don't take it seriously" depends on what "it" is.
"...bubble in a stream..." Reminding us of temporary existence.
I think all of them are saying not to cling and to let things come and go without identifying. I like these teachings best when Metta and equanimity are obvious within them so nobody has to question whether or not to care.
(Somehow I accidentally posted a laughing icon after @Jeroen's post. If anyone saw it, please know it was unintentional)
Re: Three pieces of wisdom
I have to agree - what the teacher says is nothing more than a hint. Does it resonate with you as an individual, or not? Some will, a lot of them will not, certainly not immediately. You still have to figure out the whole business for yourself.
Fosdick
Re: Three pieces of wisdom
These things take time to sink in. You take such a small hint and apply it to your life, get used to it, see how it feels and how it acts. I’ve been working with Ajahn Chah’s letting go for a number of years, almost taking it as a personal motto, and it hasn’t always worked out equally well, sometimes it has moved me into going too far. I don’t know the other two as well, but I may have to try them out.
Jeroen
Re: Three pieces of wisdom
From what I gather/understand
All three approaches point out the Way, (a case of all roads/paths lead to Rome) but it's up to the seeker's karma to home in on the path ( we're just vibrating bundles of energy flux held together by karmic glue), and this many take awhile to start flowing in the right direction..
"The Great Way is not difficult for those who have no preference"
~Sengstan, Hsin Hsin Ming~
Shoshin1
Re: All Things Apple (was MacBook Air, but things evolve...)
Apparently there have been some major leaks about what Apple is going to announce in its WWDC keynote on Monday 10th. Check it out here…
Jeroen
Re: Adventure and wanting to be a hero
Ah, heroes are not so much the valiant the warrior standing alone against the horde. Rather, the hero is performing the mundane tasks of daily life. The greatest heroes give their children or their elderly parent a bath. a hero helps a friend or neighbor or stranger with a needed task or a simple helping hand.
A hero is one who does simple things, as simple as a smile, making another's day or evening just a little brighter.
We may not notice that are surrounded by heroes and that we ourselves may be the very heroes - without capes, titles or fanfare.
Be a hero - just smile, care, say "hello" and "thank you".
There is nothing special about being a hero. But a hero is special to someone.
Hello Heroes!
}Peace to all.
Lionduck
Re: The Other Elephant In The Room
I think the whole thing, from Hamas’ hostage taking to Israel’s response, is totally bat-shit crazy. I don’t see how the common people of Palestine or Israel could condone it. I blame the Palestinian Al-Jazeera journalist for keeping hostages in his house. I blame the Hamas leadership for launching a crazy attack. I blame the Israeli government for deliberately destroying Gaza. I blame the Israeli forces for following orders.
Jeroen
Re: The Other Elephant In The Room
@Lionduck said:
Therein is the face of this war. Scores of innocent victims muredered, written off as "unfortunate collateral damage" in the celebration of the liberation of four hostages.
Maybe don't keep hostages in civilian homes? Maybe DON'T take hostages AT ALL?
Seems to me this thread has devolved into a "fuck Israel and Jews" since no one seems to be a little bit relieved INNOCENT CIVILIANS from Israel are alive and safe. Not to mention the rest of the hostages still in captivity - from OTHER NON JEWISH countries like Thailand who were taken because they dared to work for Jewish families or were tourists in the wrong place at the wrong time. Nevermind the PTSD and other trauma they're undoubtedly suffering. But I guess that's ok while you can still blame the Israeli government for stuff sighs
Re: The Other Elephant In The Room
Therein is the face of this war. Scores of innocent victims muredered, written off as "unfortunate collateral damage" in the celebration of the liberation of four hostages.
Lionduck
Re: No Buddhist Quotes
“The real world is beyond the mind's ken; we see it through the net of our desires, divided into pleasure and pain, right and wrong, inner and outer. To see the universe as it is, you must step beyond the net. It is not hard to do so, for the net is full of holes.”
— Nisargadatta
Jeroen