Wisdom of Buddha!

[tripwire]

I always have a big interest in Buddhism. Living in a simple life with no rules just clear view of what life is all about is something that I am going to take, somday. I think spirituality comes in different ways. OK, I'll shave my head off! hahahahaha...

[Gwynhuever]

...everything is nothing and nothing is everything....

[Tattva]

I always have a big interest in Buddhism. Living in a simple life with no rules just clear view of what life is all about is something that I am going to take, somday. I think spirituality comes in different ways. OK, I'll shave my head off! hahahahaha...

I think you will be the most beautiful nun.

Actually there are nuns that dont shave their head specially if you are in the city and your work involves teaching in universities.

[Tattva]

Nice input The_child & Gwynhuever


The illusioned mind is filled w/ thoughts of anger, self-pity, fear, cravings, hate, ignorance and everything that hurt us and others.


The pure mind is filled w/ thoughts of love, courage, contentment, simplicity, wisdom, bliss and everything that protect us from hurting ourself and others now and in the future.


Cultivate a pure mind...seek it inside you for the answer is with in.

[geoseph]

These are just my opinions on the Dharma:

Perhaps the Buddha one has had been looking for is actually one's self (or the absence of it). Not this nor that, therefore not the body.

I think that since enlightenment is a personal attainment, it is therefore somewhat a selfish goal.

I believe Siddharta Gautama was awakened (found enlightenment) not because he sought it per se, but rather, what he was truly concerned and constantly striving for was to release all from suffering. He gave up his life to find the answer to this question. This was the path he actually took. And by giving himself up completely in the process, he found release (Nirvana, nir + vana = not + world).

I don't think one can give one's self up by something like "Ok self, I quit." I think the way to give one's self up is to give it to everyone else (not foolishly, of course). Hence, the doctrines of compassion and the golden rule.

(Personally, I think the idea of 'mercy' is a more accurate translation than the idea of 'compassion' by the usage of these in English language, because mercy is more on empathy, while compassion is more on pity, and since empathy is more emotionally intelligent than pity.)

I think the path is to fully awaken mercy and empathy in ourselves. One makes it part of one's thoughs, feelings, and actions until it becomes naturally part of us. Of course, this means actively helping others in ways that is best for everyone. This way, one may be ripened for wisdom or the awakening, but only as a consequence, reward, or gift, and no more.

Regarding practice (or the path), helping others may just be as simple as giving a smile.

[Tattva]

These are just my opinions on the Dharma:

Perhaps the Buddha one has had been looking for is actually one's self (or the absence of it). Not this nor that, therefore not the body.

I think that since enlightenment is a personal attainment, it is therefore somewhat a selfish goal.

I believe Siddharta Gautama was awakened (found enlightenment) not because he sought it per se, but rather, what he was truly concerned and constantly striving for was to release all from suffering. He gave up his life to find the answer to this question. This was the path he actually took. And by giving himself up completely in the process, he found release (Nirvana, nir + vana = not + world).

I don't think one can give one's self up by something like "Ok self, I quit." I think the way to give one's self up is to give it to everyone else (not foolishly, of course). Hence, the doctrines of compassion and the golden rule.

(Personally, I think the idea of 'mercy' is a more accurate translation than the idea of 'compassion' by the usage of these in English language, because mercy is more on empathy, while compassion is more on pity, and since empathy is more emotionally intelligent than pity.)

I think the path is to fully awaken mercy and empathy in ourselves. One makes it part of one's thoughs, feelings, and actions until it becomes naturally part of us. Of course, this means actively helping others in ways that is best for everyone. This way, one may be ripened for wisdom or the awakening, but only as a consequence, reward, or gift, and no more.

Regarding practice (or the path), helping others may just be as simple as giving a smile.

Very nice!

This is the boddhisattva way of the Mahayana tradition.

[Gwynhuever]

Regarding practice (or the path), helping others may just be as simple as giving a smile.

hey i love that last line....and i also liked the way you started your post "this is just my own opinion..."

[geoseph]

Very nice!

This is the boddhisattva way of the Mahayana tradition.

Thanks Tattva, I was kind of worried it was quite harsh.

[geoseph]

hey i love that last line....and i also liked the way you started your post "this is just my own opinion..."

Thanks Gwynhuever.

[tripwire]

I think you will be the most beautiful nun.

Actually there are nuns that dont shave their head specially if you are in the city and your work involves teaching in universities.

Nahh, I don't think myself as beautiful but being a nun is something worth trying. Busa I am doing few things extra-curricular in our church this way I can offer something, like helping... that's the only decent way I can think of (for now). Someday, I could be in Tibet (or someplace) seeking more spiritual need.

Hey, question Tattva... do they accept catholics? I mean, I don't want to change my belief but to gain more wisdom through the help of buddhism, pede ba ni?