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Thoughts please.......

IawaIawa
edited January 2007 in General Banter
Being a Buddhist

Have confidence in your own spiritual potentiality, your ability to find your own unique way. Learn from others certainly and use what you find useful, but also learn to trust your own inner wisdom. Have courage. Be awake and aware. Remember too that Buddhism is not about being a Buddhist; that is, obtaining a new identity tag. Nor is it about collecting head-knowledge, practices and techniques. It is ultimately about letting go of all forms and concepts and becoming free.

Comments

  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator
    edited January 2007
    Hey, I think I said that! More or less......! :grin:
  • IawaIawa
    edited January 2007
    Just sharing a quote, Fede.
  • SimonthepilgrimSimonthepilgrim Veteran
    edited January 2007
    I do think that some mention needs to be made of the Buddha Shakyamuni and his teachings.
  • IawaIawa
    edited January 2007
    I gave you an opening what more do you want.............:poke:
  • NirvanaNirvana aka BUBBA   `     `   South Carolina, USA Veteran
    edited January 2007
    Iawa wrote:
    Remember too that Buddhism is not about being a Buddhist; that is, obtaining a new identity tag. Nor is it about collecting head-knowledge, practices and techniques. It is ultimately about letting go of all forms and concepts and becoming free.

    Some time ago in Tricycle's Daily Dharma there was a thought that went something like this: When I was a Buddhist I had trouble getting along with others and was argumentative, but now that I'm a Buddha, no problem.

    That idea really appeals to me. Does anyone know any source of this idea probably held by many "Buddh-ists?"
  • IawaIawa
    edited January 2007
    If you see a Buddhist in the mirror you MIGHT have a problem.

    Love IT!!
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