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I'm not sure continuing to talk and write about it is going to help. It's been talked about and written about incessantly since 2015. That didn't prevent ppl voting for the coup. Seems action is required. I think we all know where this is headed but still fantasize we can just talk it out...
February 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I'm not sure continuing to talk and write about it is going to help. It's been talked about and written about incessantly since 2015. That didn't prevent ppl voting for the coup. Seems action is required. I think we all know where this is headed but still fantasize we can just talk it out...
Don't know what a normal person is nor what happens at a meditation class, but I do know what prevents anyone from moving forward with a foreign POV is their attachment to what they think they know & a habit to reject anything challenging that. The rock is irrelevant; consciousness is what you seek
February 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Don't know what a normal person is nor what happens at a meditation class, but I do know what prevents anyone from moving forward with a foreign POV is their attachment to what they think they know & a habit to reject anything challenging that. The rock is irrelevant; consciousness is what you seek
Sing it, Duke!
February 3, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Sing it, Duke!
Did the rock tell you it was a rock? Or did you decide it's a rock? Or did someone else decide it's a rock and you've accepted it as truth? And is what you call a rock considered a rock by other species interacting with it? All "things/stuff" are relative, interdependent and conditional.
February 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Did the rock tell you it was a rock? Or did you decide it's a rock? Or did someone else decide it's a rock and you've accepted it as truth? And is what you call a rock considered a rock by other species interacting with it? All "things/stuff" are relative, interdependent and conditional.
Sokei-an was Watts' first Zen master, who he broke away from after an argument over a koan. He married Ruth Fuller's daughter. Ruth Fuller went on to marry Sokei-an and became a Roshi at a monastery after monks initially refused to allow her in the meditation hall. Lots of nuggets about Watts in it.
January 22, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Sokei-an was Watts' first Zen master, who he broke away from after an argument over a koan. He married Ruth Fuller's daughter. Ruth Fuller went on to marry Sokei-an and became a Roshi at a monastery after monks initially refused to allow her in the meditation hall. Lots of nuggets about Watts in it.
Someone needs to make an Alan Watts movie. He's just one of many in a long line of bodhisattvas who shared the same wisdom, but his voice is now legendary. His autobiography is interesting, but even more so: "Zen Odyssey: The Story of Sokei-an, Ruth Fuller Sasaki, and the Birth of Zen in America"
January 22, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Someone needs to make an Alan Watts movie. He's just one of many in a long line of bodhisattvas who shared the same wisdom, but his voice is now legendary. His autobiography is interesting, but even more so: "Zen Odyssey: The Story of Sokei-an, Ruth Fuller Sasaki, and the Birth of Zen in America"
Everything is nothing but Mind. Relax.
January 22, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Everything is nothing but Mind. Relax.
This self deprecation suggests you're trapped in some idea of yourself created somewhere along the line, but considering you're reading about Tibetan Buddhism, quoting Alan Watts & engaging strangers about mysticism while sharing inner conflict over nihilism suggests a yearning for liberation
January 22, 2025 at 6:34 AM
This self deprecation suggests you're trapped in some idea of yourself created somewhere along the line, but considering you're reading about Tibetan Buddhism, quoting Alan Watts & engaging strangers about mysticism while sharing inner conflict over nihilism suggests a yearning for liberation
I read this book during Trump's first term, and have never stopped thinking about it since.
January 22, 2025 at 5:18 AM
I read this book during Trump's first term, and have never stopped thinking about it since.
That's a great promise to make to oneself. Take care!
January 19, 2025 at 7:33 AM
That's a great promise to make to oneself. Take care!
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We're all tuned a little bit differently. I love science, too. I love documentaries about space and nature, and I often see lots of connections between Western "discoveries" and ancient wisdom of the east. The Dalai Lama regularly meets with scientists to discuss parallels.
We're all tuned a little bit differently. I love science, too. I love documentaries about space and nature, and I often see lots of connections between Western "discoveries" and ancient wisdom of the east. The Dalai Lama regularly meets with scientists to discuss parallels.
January 19, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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We're all tuned a little bit differently. I love science, too. I love documentaries about space and nature, and I often see lots of connections between Western "discoveries" and ancient wisdom of the east. The Dalai Lama regularly meets with scientists to discuss parallels.
We're all tuned a little bit differently. I love science, too. I love documentaries about space and nature, and I often see lots of connections between Western "discoveries" and ancient wisdom of the east. The Dalai Lama regularly meets with scientists to discuss parallels.
And this YouTUbe channel is LOADED with readings of ancient wisdom from various traditions by a nun
www.youtube.com/@SamaneriJay...
www.youtube.com/@SamaneriJay...
Samaneri Jayasāra - Wisdom of the Masters
This channel is designed to provide listeners with a range of teachings from great spiritual Masters and to create a meditative mood so that the meaning can go deep and enter your heart. This channel ...
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January 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
And this YouTUbe channel is LOADED with readings of ancient wisdom from various traditions by a nun
www.youtube.com/@SamaneriJay...
www.youtube.com/@SamaneriJay...
In regards to Tibetan Buddhism...
"The Way of the Bodhisattva" by Shantideva is a classic I read every year.
"The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane: Wisdom Tales from Tibet" by Surya Das was a fun read full of life lessons and insight into the culture and spiritual view
"The Way of the Bodhisattva" by Shantideva is a classic I read every year.
"The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane: Wisdom Tales from Tibet" by Surya Das was a fun read full of life lessons and insight into the culture and spiritual view
January 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
In regards to Tibetan Buddhism...
"The Way of the Bodhisattva" by Shantideva is a classic I read every year.
"The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane: Wisdom Tales from Tibet" by Surya Das was a fun read full of life lessons and insight into the culture and spiritual view
"The Way of the Bodhisattva" by Shantideva is a classic I read every year.
"The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane: Wisdom Tales from Tibet" by Surya Das was a fun read full of life lessons and insight into the culture and spiritual view
D.T. Suzuki's "Essays on Zen Buddhism" or any of his writings dive deep into Zen philosphy and practice. His writings were a huge influence on Alan Watts.
John Blofeld's translations of sermons of Zen Master Huang Po and others are really great. He writes insightful introductions to each
John Blofeld's translations of sermons of Zen Master Huang Po and others are really great. He writes insightful introductions to each
January 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM
D.T. Suzuki's "Essays on Zen Buddhism" or any of his writings dive deep into Zen philosphy and practice. His writings were a huge influence on Alan Watts.
John Blofeld's translations of sermons of Zen Master Huang Po and others are really great. He writes insightful introductions to each
John Blofeld's translations of sermons of Zen Master Huang Po and others are really great. He writes insightful introductions to each
"Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" is an American classic road trip novel that seamlessly incorporates Eastern wisdom that is very accessible to readers who need no understanding of the religion or philosophy it's drawing from.
January 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" is an American classic road trip novel that seamlessly incorporates Eastern wisdom that is very accessible to readers who need no understanding of the religion or philosophy it's drawing from.
Eknath Easwaran's translations of the Upanishads and Dhammapada are gems, mainly because of his introductions in each collection, and the introductions to each chapter that give, clear, engaging explanations of the ideas in each.
Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha is a novel, but filled with wisdom
Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha is a novel, but filled with wisdom
January 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Eknath Easwaran's translations of the Upanishads and Dhammapada are gems, mainly because of his introductions in each collection, and the introductions to each chapter that give, clear, engaging explanations of the ideas in each.
Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha is a novel, but filled with wisdom
Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha is a novel, but filled with wisdom
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Alan Watts - The Way of Zen is a good intro to Zen, but his later books are better reads: The Wisdom of Insecurity, Tao: The Watercourse Way, Out of Your Mind
Ram Dass - Remember Be Here Now, one of my all-time favorites drawing from a variety eastern mystical teachings.
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Alan Watts - The Way of Zen is a good intro to Zen, but his later books are better reads: The Wisdom of Insecurity, Tao: The Watercourse Way, Out of Your Mind
Ram Dass - Remember Be Here Now, one of my all-time favorites drawing from a variety eastern mystical teachings.
More...
January 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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Alan Watts - The Way of Zen is a good intro to Zen, but his later books are better reads: The Wisdom of Insecurity, Tao: The Watercourse Way, Out of Your Mind
Ram Dass - Remember Be Here Now, one of my all-time favorites drawing from a variety eastern mystical teachings.
More...
Alan Watts - The Way of Zen is a good intro to Zen, but his later books are better reads: The Wisdom of Insecurity, Tao: The Watercourse Way, Out of Your Mind
Ram Dass - Remember Be Here Now, one of my all-time favorites drawing from a variety eastern mystical teachings.
More...
Truly beautiful, mesmerizing. As a scientist, what do you think about the idea that the universe will expand infinitely further and further to the human eye as we develop technology to see further, both in the micro and macro sense?
January 19, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Truly beautiful, mesmerizing. As a scientist, what do you think about the idea that the universe will expand infinitely further and further to the human eye as we develop technology to see further, both in the micro and macro sense?
Alan Watts is one of the best white person pretendy buddhist nonsense speakers ever to have opened his mouth. But Zen Buddhists know it's all nonsense once the mouth opens. That's why the practice is to sit and seek nothing.
Do you really want some sources? I'll share some book suggestions.
Do you really want some sources? I'll share some book suggestions.
January 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Alan Watts is one of the best white person pretendy buddhist nonsense speakers ever to have opened his mouth. But Zen Buddhists know it's all nonsense once the mouth opens. That's why the practice is to sit and seek nothing.
Do you really want some sources? I'll share some book suggestions.
Do you really want some sources? I'll share some book suggestions.