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Re: Being mindful of our actions
Being human is samsara and being a Buddha (as we all try to be) is nirvana. Are they different? Nah!
Samsara = Mind turned outwards lost in its projection (Been there and done that-more times than I care to admit)
Nirvana = Mind turned inwards recognising its true nature (Practicing on being there and doing that-practice makes perfect and perfect practice makes perfect practice)
Shoshin1
Re: Being mindful of our actions
Some might say that..
Samsara = phenomena being subjugated by a "self versus others" mentality.
Is such suffering actually addressed merely by the direction that a mind faces?
Couldn't a Mind turned inwards also describe myopic limitations, just as a mind
turned outwards might offer a wider world beyond the walls of our sandbox?
Nirvana= phenomena no longer being shang-highed by an ego's cravings.
What does a No Mind know anyway?
Appropriate actions are one spoke of the 8 fold path wheel and as such are best supported by the understanding, thought, speech, lively hood/relationships, effort, mindfulness & concentration of the 4 Nobel Truths.
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Re: Just for fun: the random, useless announcements thread!
Yes, that is one of the quirks of parliamentary democracy.
It doesn't happen often here in Canada, but we have had prime ministers and provincial premiers and cabinet ministers that don't have a seat in the legislature. It's usually a temporary measure, and they are 'expected' to run in a by-election or general election soon after to hold a seat.
With Trudeau's resignation, we may have an unelected prime minister for a short term until an election is called if an non-MP like Mark Carney wins the Liberal Party leadership race.
Walker