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Re: The Higher Self
@Linc @federica
As advised by our Community Guidelines, which I have tried to follow in this matter, @IdleChater and I have been mediating both here publicly and later in private via PM.
I believe we have made sufficient progress that no ban is necessary at this time. IdleChater has shown self-reflection and a willingness to change and I am confident that with additional mediation, including between IdleChater and Jeroen, the matter can be beneficialy resolved for all involved.
It's very late here and I must be off to bed, I just don't want to wake up with IdleChater banned, not after the successful mediation and initial progress we have made.
Apologies to @Tavs, whose threads we have been recently derailing.
marcitko
Re: The Higher Self
@Jeroen said:
IdleChaser tell me, how is it that you show so little consideration? For a Buddhist your pattern of speech is decidedly unusual.
Well, Jeroen, I've never been one to waste time blowing sunshine up someone's backside.
And seeing how you aren't a Buddhist, yourself, and from what I've read of your posts, don't know much about it, either, what makes you believe you can comment on what a Buddhist should/shouldn't be? Hmmmmmm?
Re: The Higher Self
A real place - not some made-up metaphor. Is it found in the brain, the heart, the liver. Where does the self reside, and how do we find that place?
And I don't care what "Indian gurus" say.
Re: The Higher Self
@Jeffrey said:
Did the Buddha say that there is no self whatsoever?
Not in so many words.
But I'll tell you what - find that self, come back and tell where it's found.
Re: Meditation and mental health
@Jeroen said:
Well, I’m not a US citizen or resident, so I doubt US law applies to what I write.
I suspect there are laws where you are that apply similarly that you could be brought into court over, or is practicing medicine without a license ok where you are?
I don’t mind being up front about qualifications. I’m not a medical professional,
That much is obvious.
but I am an expert by experience.
No, you're really not.
And there is nothing wrong with sharing experiences.
No, but if they cause harm to others, we have a problem.
Re: Just for fun: the random, useless announcements thread!
ANNOUNCEMENT
For the past 15 years, I have tried this pain and suffering thing. I hereby declare the results of my experiment: It DOES NOT work!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS IMPORTANT MATTER!!
MRCTKO
marcitko
Re: Just for fun: the random, useless announcements thread!
My worst kitchen nightmare came true. I blended a whole beetroot, a small carrot and coconut water into a bright blood-red potion. The moment I started pouring it, quietly telling myself not to spill any, it exploded across the kitchen like a low-budget crime-scene reenactment.
Shoshin1
