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Re: Esoteric buddhism
Two small thoughts: * To the best of my knowledge, my [Zen] teacher never acknowledged a successor -- i.e. someone who had attained a suitable and adequate understanding of the Dharma. Such a person … (View Post)
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Re: The Intellect...
When it comes to the intellect, my money is on Swami Vivekananda who once wrote, "The mind [he meant intellect] is a good servant and a poor master." And, perhaps the free-floating suggesti… (View Post)
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Re: Free Buddhism books
One of my Zen teacher's teachers was once asked about the practice of charging impecunious-but-sincere newcomers so much for Zen retreats. He laughed and said, "Oh yes -- charge them a lot. That… (View Post)
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Re: Keeping an eye out for other Buddhists in Western North Carolina.
It's amazing how many Buddhists turn up when I stop trying to call them "Buddhists." (View Post)
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Re: Craving for...
In those awful moments... Look over the hoard or three or four. Quiver in your boots. Now look closely ... how well-dressed they are; how supple their rejoinders; how kool their clothes; how smart an… (View Post)
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