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From the Sutras... worth a little study.
By: Jed McKenna Date: September 5, 2019, 1:44 am
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Some good material from a book by A.L. De Silva, Beyond Belief.
Apology for formatting, worth struggling through.
alama utta During the Buddha’s time, as now
people were and are confused by the myriad religious beliefs
expounded by different religious teachers who exalted their own
teachings and denounced those of others. is discourse
was given by the Buddha when he was asked by the Kalamas (the
citizens of Kesaputta) who were confused over the many religions
at that time. e uddha said: o not accept
anything on mere hearsay (i.e. thinking that thus we have heard
for a long time) o not accept anything by mere tradition
(i.e. thinking that it has thus been handed down: through many
generations) o not accept anything on account of rumours
(i.e. believing what others say without investigation) o
not accept anything just because it accords with your scriptures
o not accept anything by mere supposition o not
accept anything by mere inference o not accept anything
by merely considering the appearances o not accept
anything merely because it agrees with your preconceived notions
o not accept anything merely because it seems acceptable
(i.e. should be accepted) o not accept anything thinking
that the ascetic is respected; by us (and therefore it is right
to accept his word) But after observation and analysis, when you
find that anything agrees with and is conducive to the good and
benefit of one and all, then accept and abide by it.
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Re: From the Sutras... worth a little study.
By: Parsley Date: September 8, 2019, 7:34 am
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Thanks. Well, acceptance came into fashion on the spiritual
marketplace. Just another concept. Say "Yes" to whatever happens
except there is a "No" arising in you than suppress it and say
"Yes" instead. And if the universe kicks you hard doing so
because you do not play your role than disobey by going on
saying "Yes" although a "No" is indicated. If you become a
physical wreck in the end, say thank you and, of course, Yes, I
do accept this. :D
What would life be without humour? Not worth dreaming.
Seriousness is a sickness. That's something I take very
seriously. :)
Thank you for the clarifying.
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Re: From the Sutras... worth a little study.
By: Jed McKenna Date: September 9, 2019, 3:18 am
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Once one really ''gets'' the dream nature of this experience,
accepting or not, loving or not, action or non-action, you name
it, and then ask yourself, ''Does it really matter, like really
matter''. Realizing that it doesn't, it's just seem like
accepting, loving and saying yes, taking apparent action if
called for... well, I'm running out of words here... help me.
What word would you use if you were me. Come on, fill in that
blank... for me... or for you, or for any reason or no reason.
Love ya, Jed.
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Re: From the Sutras... worth a little study.
By: Parsley Date: September 9, 2019, 12:57 pm
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Nothing ever happens => Nothing ever matters => What reason is
left not to accept, not to love?
Well appreciated comment, Jed.
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Re: From the Sutras... worth a little study.
By: Jed McKenna Date: September 9, 2019, 11:43 pm
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Now, breathe, take it all in and let it all be. Nothing more
than a 3D virtual reality show...
Love ya, Jed.
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