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Hi! to all from Mutley

MutleyMutley Somerset UK Explorer
in General Banter

Hi! My name is Brian. I may be somewhat older than average on this site as I am 71 yrs. I have had a "loose" interest in Buddhism for many years, since my late 'teens in fact. By profession I am a (semi-retired) pharmacist. In my late 'teens I developed an interest in Jung's work, also in a variety of esoteric subjects such as astrology, kabbalah and tarot. I now have the opportunity to pursue these interests and find the "suchness" of them.

I respectfully suggest that Buddhism is a good religious philosophy for the older person. When I was younger the very day to day struggle of keeping myself and my family in Maya caused too much disturbance for me to be a successful meditative. Looking back over my life I can now see the truths of Buddhism illustrated in it.

As a younger man you might say that I was faced with the Koan: "How does a Buddhist get the potatoes planted?"

There seem to be some very insightful and compassionate people on this site. I am resident Somerset, UK. All are welcome to send me a PM, any close by are welcome to arrange a meeting if they so wish and it is mutually acceptable.

BunksCinorjer

Comments

  • RuddyDuck9RuddyDuck9 MD, USA Veteran

    Hi Mut! Glad to have you here!

  • silversilver In the beginning there was nothing, and then it exploded. USA, Left coast. Veteran

    I like your potato koan.

    Welcome to our motley crew.

    herberto
  • genkakugenkaku Northampton, Mass. U.S.A. Veteran

    Welcome Brian. Hope you find something useful here. Will you let us know if you figure out how to plant potatoes? :)

  • karastikarasti Breathing Minnesota Moderator
    edited June 2016

    I love potatoes!! They are growing in my garden so somehow got planted :open_mouth:
    Welcome :) We're a lovely bunch of coconuts. Er. Folks.

    Vastmindherberto
  • 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

    (No, @karasti , you were right the first time....)

    Hya @Mutley, nice to have you aboard!

    Vastmind
  • VastmindVastmind Memphis, TN Veteran

    Hello!!! Nice to meet you. See you around.... =)

  • BunksBunks Australia Veteran

    G'day Brian! Welcome aboard.

  • lobsterlobster Crusty Veteran

    If you have potatoes why not make chips?

    ... oh, I mean welcome B)

  • DairyLamaDairyLama Veteran Veteran
    edited June 2016

    Welcome Brian Mutley, I was watching some music from the Glastonbury festival which is on this weekend.
    Are you named after this dog? ;)

    Here is something from the Glastonbury festival:
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03zhfkx

    herberto
  • herbertoherberto Arizona Explorer

    Welcome Brian Mutley. Now that you're practicing Buddhism you should plant your potatoes slowly and mindfully.

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