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JeroenNot all those who wander are lostNetherlandsVeteran
Water flows over these hands.
May I use them skilfully to preserve our precious planet.
– Thich Nhat Hahn
If we are peaceful,
If we are happy,
We can smile and blossom,
Like a flower
And everyone
In our family,
Our entire society,
Will benefit from our peace.
– Thich Nhat Hanh
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personDon't believe everything you thinkThe liminal spaceVeteran
...From time to time in the years to come, I hope you will be treated unfairly, so that you will come to know the value of justice. I hope that you will suffer betrayal because that will teach you the importance of loyalty. Sorry to say, but I hope you will be lonely from time to time so that you don’t take friends for granted. I wish you bad luck, again, from time to time so that you will be conscious of the role of chance in life and understand that your success is not completely deserved and that the failure of others is not completely deserved either. And when you lose, as you will from time to time, I hope every now and then, your opponent will gloat over your failure. It is a way for you to understand the importance of sportsmanship. I hope you’ll be ignored so you know the importance of listening to others, and I hope you will have just enough pain to learn compassion. Whether I wish these things or not, they’re going to happen. And whether you benefit from them or not will depend upon your ability to see the message in your misfortunes. ~John Roberts
Believe it or not, these cursed times ARE the hardest blessings of all.
Feeling shattered? Then this bunch of blessed Bodhi may be right up your mosque... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shattariyya
As a Mosque, Stupa and Shrine myself. I regularly go around in circles (Or from start and Finnish at the same point). I am in effect completely sacred or is it mentally scared or scarred. Never quite sure these days. Ah Well... Don't forget to visit [enter location of spinning]
Deep within the still centre of my being
May I find peace.
Silently within the quiet of the Grove
May I share peace.
Gently (or powerfully) within the greater circle of humankind
May I radiate peace.
Where is Nothing but in Everything
Where are we if not Nothing In Everything
Empty
Timeless
No Before or After
Directed by the Present Being
Blessed by Our Presence
Halloween Special
Dharma for Devas, Demons and Dodos
The 8 folding path
Wrong view
Always view things from the skew of the wisest dharma deva you can. In this way you will refine your perception to always have rose tinted glasses or insight into official dharma. Never look into and investigate for yourself, that might lead to the light. Heavenly view will not help you. Better the devil you know.
Wrong intention
Don't go silly over sila, always intend to do well, better or be superficial. What no one discovers is clearly as acceptable as what you can get away with or a reputation for. In other words expose your best traits to impress the gullible. Wear a nice uniform or sari. Consider it a disguise. Humility and other behaviour is easy to fake. If you find an impressive blind man, follow him, you will end up somewhere.
Wrong speech
Better to say something than forever listen to others mindless chatter. What you say is always right. You said it. That is your right. Freedom is a big mouth.
Wrong action
You can not do wrong. You are just the means to others karma. If you are crazy, somebody must be responsible. Mayhem is your friend. Sex and drugs and rock and roll for real happiness. You know it makes sense.
Wrong livelihood
By doing the dirty demon jobs, you are helping the hypocrites. Wear your evil with dharma pride. Be a Holy person, this will allow some of the best cover early on.
Wrong effort
If it's hard, you probably need to take it easy.
Wrong mindfulness
Empty your mind of mindfullness. Be Mindless
Wrong concentration
Don't get caught up in the details, that is where the devil is and that is above your pay grade.
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Water flows over these hands.
May I use them skilfully to preserve our precious planet.
– Thich Nhat Hahn
If we are peaceful,
If we are happy,
We can smile and blossom,
Like a flower
And everyone
In our family,
Our entire society,
Will benefit from our peace.
– Thich Nhat Hanh
Outstanding quote @person
Believe it or not, these cursed times ARE the hardest blessings of all.
Feeling shattered? Then this bunch of blessed Bodhi may be right up your mosque...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shattariyya
As a Mosque, Stupa and Shrine myself. I regularly go around in circles (Or from start and Finnish at the same point). I am in effect completely sacred or is it mentally scared or scarred. Never quite sure these days. Ah Well... Don't forget to visit [enter location of spinning]
Deep within the still centre of my being
May I find peace.
Silently within the quiet of the Grove
May I share peace.
Gently (or powerfully) within the greater circle of humankind
May I radiate peace.
https://druidry.org/get-involved/peacemaking-in-druidry
"Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu" ~ Pay Pali
"Amy Tofu" ~ SF Purelanders
"Tashi dalek" ~ Tibetan Dr Who
Are all semi traditional cultural blessings.
Meanwhile...
Here is a visual blessing from my Buddha protected garden
Even my curses are blessings. Ain't it The Truth.
https://www.buddhistdoor.net/feature/health-and-wellness/
I am drinking tea (an offering in Kadampa Buddhism) being kind to the computer I am blessed with.
Be Well. Be Kind. Be Cared for. Dance.
Time to have a routine?
Here is one
Blessing for All new non-bots and members, lurkers etc.
May you find what you need, not satisfy your wants.
May you become a teacher to every blade of sentient grass.
May you clarify.
May you become the three or more jewels...
https://newbuddhist.com/discussion/24989/blessing-now-available
Dear Blessed Friends,
As we May Know,
Where is Nothing but in Everything
Where are we if not Nothing In Everything
Empty
Timeless
No Before or After
Directed by the Present Being
Blessed by Our Presence
Śūnyatā
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Śūnyatā
Halloween Special
Dharma for Devas, Demons and Dodos
The 8 folding path
Always view things from the skew of the wisest dharma deva you can. In this way you will refine your perception to always have rose tinted glasses or insight into official dharma. Never look into and investigate for yourself, that might lead to the light. Heavenly view will not help you. Better the devil you know.
Don't go silly over sila, always intend to do well, better or be superficial. What no one discovers is clearly as acceptable as what you can get away with or a reputation for. In other words expose your best traits to impress the gullible. Wear a nice uniform or sari. Consider it a disguise. Humility and other behaviour is easy to fake. If you find an impressive blind man, follow him, you will end up somewhere.
Better to say something than forever listen to others mindless chatter. What you say is always right. You said it. That is your right. Freedom is a big mouth.
You can not do wrong. You are just the means to others karma. If you are crazy, somebody must be responsible. Mayhem is your friend. Sex and drugs and rock and roll for real happiness. You know it makes sense.
By doing the dirty demon jobs, you are helping the hypocrites. Wear your evil with dharma pride. Be a Holy person, this will allow some of the best cover early on.
If it's hard, you probably need to take it easy.
Empty your mind of mindfullness. Be Mindless
Don't get caught up in the details, that is where the devil is and that is above your pay grade.
Choose your blessing...
https://wefreespirits.com/5-powerful-buddhist-mantras-meanings-benefits/
Om Muni Muni Maha Muniye Soha
