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I am reminded of a story about 3 soldiers, an American, an Englishman and a Russian discussing their calorie intakes. The English soldier says " Our diet is limited to 1500 calories a day". The American soldier says "We can have up to 2500 calories a day". The Russian soldier says " you are both trying to trick me, nobody could eat that much cabbage"
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DavidA human residing in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Ancestral territory of the Erie, Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat, Mississauga and Neutral First NationsVeteran
It's an extremely damaged and un-restored, fragmented statue, depicting the Buddha during the time he practised extreme asceticism... and finally decided "This is NOT a good idea. I'm HUNGRY!!"
Sorry to stray from topic but something has always bugged me. In the story of Buddhas' moment of enlightenment or awakening, was there a rice field maiden that brought him food out of compassion?
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federicaSeeker of the clear blue sky...Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubtModerator
"Rice field maiden"....? No, i think it was just a girl who came to fetch water from the stream he almost drowned in, and brought him milk and rice. In fact, as far as i can see, scant mention is made as to how he began to eat again. Most accounts simply state he simply did....
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federicaSeeker of the clear blue sky...Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubtModerator
Something else I have noticed on this 'Fast Diet' I'm on.
And hold onto your hats, but I swear it's the truth:
"Rice field maiden"....? No, i think it was just a girl who came to fetch water from the stream he almost drowned in, and brought him milk and rice. In fact, as far as i can see, scant mention is made as to how he began to eat again. Most accounts simply state he simply did....
Some people I met see the encounter with the village girl as a concealed reference to sexual tantra. The milk would refer to a milky substance that can be produced in female orgasm.
That is certainly not in the spirit of the Theravada story, and it’s not my idea of the middle way either. I just wanted to share the thought.
"Rice field maiden"....? No, i think it was just a girl who came to fetch water from the stream he almost drowned in, and brought him milk and rice. In fact, as far as i can see, scant mention is made as to how he began to eat again. Most accounts simply state he simply did....
Some people I met see the encounter with the village girl as a concealed reference to sexual tantra. The milk would refer to a milky substance that can be produced in female orgasm.
That is certainly not in the spirit of the Theravada story, and it’s not my idea of the middle way either. I just wanted to share the thought.
Sorry zenff. But I think that is a) Papanca and total bollocks. The story is what it is. It needs no 'esoteric ' embellishment.
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federicaSeeker of the clear blue sky...Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubtModerator
edited July 2013
While I wouldn't put it so strongly, I completely agree with @Citta.... The way the Buddha must have been feeling at that point, I doubt very much he would feel in any way shape or form inclined towards 'sexual matters'.....
Besides, having achieved such realisation, even before his enlightenment, I doubt very much the thought of sex and betraying his wife, would have been an attractive option.
I realise this reference does not come from you, @zenff, so I'm not pointing the finger at you at all.... In fact, I fully take on board that you also don't see it as feasible.
That's actually a bad sign. A 'clean' diet should include a health amount of wind to pass.
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federicaSeeker of the clear blue sky...Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubtModerator
Not according to my dietician. She states that wind can be a sign of an imbalance in the digestive tract. Air trapped between boluses of food, and an erratic peristaltic action, caused by eating foods which are more difficult to digest, like processed foods, fatty high-carb content foods and too much processed wheat. While some wind may be normal, it isn't 'mandatory' for a good digestion, and in fact can be a signal of more serious problems.
Generally speaking, not enough fiber is a bad sign. A healthy amount of fiber causes gas. That's just how it is, my dear.
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federicaSeeker of the clear blue sky...Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubtModerator
Where have I said i don't consume fibre? My fecal matter has been pronounced both healthy and sufficient. I also had a medical two weeks ago (for my new job) and my Dr tells me I have the body and constitution of a woman 20 years younger.
Fortunately, I think I'm doing fine, but thanks for your concern. *Finishes her Puy lentil, asparagus and feta cheese salad.*
Same here. My belly shrinks and I don't get the sharts or mud butt when I stay away from that stuff.
I've thought about going gluten free to deal with the... err... issues raised here, but apparently less than 2% of people have a problem digesting gluten and the gluten free alternatives are really expensive and high in fat, so half of me is kinda skeptical that it's all a big con/fad like the atkins diet, but the other half would like to see less of the toilet.
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Immediately, @Chrysalid soars in my estimation!!
The Russian soldier says " you are both trying to trick me, nobody could eat that much cabbage"
No, i think it was just a girl who came to fetch water from the stream he almost drowned in, and brought him milk and rice. In fact, as far as i can see, scant mention is made as to how he began to eat again. Most accounts simply state he simply did....
And hold onto your hats, but I swear it's the truth:
I don't pass wind.
Otherwise I tend to be somewhat... :om:
Jetpowered!
Some people I met see the encounter with the village girl as a concealed reference to sexual tantra. The milk would refer to a milky substance that can be produced in female orgasm.
That is certainly not in the spirit of the Theravada story, and it’s not my idea of the middle way either.
I just wanted to share the thought.
The story is what it is. It needs no 'esoteric ' embellishment.
The way the Buddha must have been feeling at that point, I doubt very much he would feel in any way shape or form inclined towards 'sexual matters'.....
Besides, having achieved such realisation, even before his enlightenment, I doubt very much the thought of sex and betraying his wife, would have been an attractive option.
I realise this reference does not come from you, @zenff, so I'm not pointing the finger at you at all.... In fact, I fully take on board that you also don't see it as feasible.
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She states that wind can be a sign of an imbalance in the digestive tract. Air trapped between boluses of food, and an erratic peristaltic action, caused by eating foods which are more difficult to digest, like processed foods, fatty high-carb content foods and too much processed wheat.
While some wind may be normal, it isn't 'mandatory' for a good digestion, and in fact can be a signal of more serious problems.
Fortunately, I think I'm doing fine, but thanks for your concern. *Finishes her Puy lentil, asparagus and feta cheese salad.*
I think when it comes to breaking wind, it's a generally universal concept. Not just confined to 'members only'....