Suresh,
It's diffincult to know what to say to you in this situation. I really have no
idea how hard it is for you to deal with this kind of situation. I am a parent
myself and have raised 6 children. They can be very trying sometimes
especially as they get older but I have not had to
Merle,
Yes. IMO zen is not an exclusive subset or sect of Buddhism.
Buddhism is a religion has does have many, many lists of principles, dogma,
doctrines, rituals, precepts, vows, etc... All these IMO have nothing directly
to do with zen, but in the case of Zen Buddhism are like an add-on
Merle,
The experience of a toothache is not a delusion. It is real. It is in fact a
characteristic of Buddha Nature.
Classifying the experience as 'pain' and judging it to be 'bad' is the delusion.
More generally put, experience is real. Classifying and judging are
perceptions and products
I agree with what JMJM has written below...Bill!
--- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, 覺å¦ç²¾æ ï¼JMJMï¼ chan.jmjm@... wrote:
Hi Merle,
Chan historically is a mixture of Buddhist language and Taoist
practice. If you read the Xinxinming by the third patriarch, it sounds
very much like
suresh..it is illegal to hit a child in many countries... would you hit your
wife? try humour...he hit you first... so you hit back to get him to speak?..
i'd go to a doctor..maybe there is a medical condition..you have a computer..do
some searching on net... a hug and a cuddle and a tickle
Bill,
o.k.
I at first will investigate before i write ove rmy experiences.
aham
--- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, Bill! BillSmart@... wrote:
Aham,
IMO zen is a set of teachings that first enable you to experience Buddha
Nature (to see things as they really are in Vipassana-speak) and
Merle,
thanks.
aham
--- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, Merle Lester merlewiitpom@... wrote:
for the new member..welcome aham... cheers merle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL2XUTeoUsM
Current Book Discussion: any Zen book that you recently
Merle,
thnaks.
aham
--- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, Merle Lester merlewiitpom@... wrote:
aham.. check this out...cheers merle
http://mro.org/zmm/teachings/discourses.php
Current Book Discussion: any Zen book that you recently have read or
JM,
as a principle I agree.
Aham
--- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, 覺å¦ç²¾æ ï¼JMJMï¼ chan.jmjm@... wrote:
Dear Aham,
Zen is about letting our inner divine, labeled as Buddha Nature, to
shine through. Let it be our guide in our daily life. And the only way
that it may shine
Dear Merle / Bill / Larry,
Thanks for your good supportive words. But I need to admit one thing,
that is the christian way of confession helps a lot. After I wrote
that mail to zen forum, my mind got eased of at great amount.
Being Truthful and honest brings ease of mind.
Regarding my younger
THE URGENCY OF TRANSFORMATION - ECKHART TOLLE
When faced with a radical crisis, when the old way of being in the
world, of interacting with each other and with the realm of nature doesn’t
work anymore, when survival is threatened by seemingly insurmountable
problems, an individual lifeform– or a
If you beat you wife you must go by the rule of thumb...Bill!
--- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, Merle Lester merlewiitpom@... wrote:
 suresh..it is illegal to hit a child in many  countries... would you hit
your wife? try humour...he hit you first... so you hit back to get him to
On 8/22/2013 5:12 AM, Merle Lester wrote:
..when in reality it is a matter of acceptance
merle
Acceptance, of anything, is rejection of change.
KG
Can 'the Buddha Nature' approach itself? Such a funny game this is!
KG
On 8/22/2013 7:00 PM, Merle Lester wrote:
JM CLARIFICATION...please..
bill say he practises zen however he is not a buddhist...
i was under the impression zen was part and parcel of buddhism...
that zen is the way
On 8/22/2013 7:45 PM, 覺妙精明 （JMJM） wrote:
... yet we need to be mindful that Bill is not a Buddhist. :-(
JM
Which chopstick is the right one?
I cannot tell.
Fortunately it is of no consequence.
A round bowl can only be emptied from one side.
KG
Perhaps you could buy the child a small parrot to care for and train...
KG
On 8/22/2013 10:19 AM, varam...@gmail.com wrote:
Dear sirs,
Today unfortunately I have beaten my younger child for not speaking. I become
very emotional. He is 7 years old, until last month at least he used to
Eckhart, though clearly a dear man, appears to have fallen into a habit
of playing to 'new age peoples' sentimentality. Evolve or die. ?
While perhaps an evocative comment, there is no choice in this. These
are integral aspects of our existence. Each of us, a 'new' experiment
in 'humanity'.
Has anyone here experienced hearing their mind aloud? I mean really HEARING,
not thoughts.
Current Book Discussion: any Zen book that you recently have read or are
reading! Talk about it today!Yahoo! Groups Links
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Also, I find it's really helpful as a parent to have other parents to
complain about how unruly, disobedient and exasperating the children are -
it lets out some of the emotional energy of the frustration of parenting in
a safe way, so that when Im back in the room alone with the stubborn
willful
Cool! I ordered it - should be here soon. I was surprised that there is
no kindle edition - do you have a story to tell about that?
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks,
--Chris
ch...@austin-lane.net
+1-301-270-6524
On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 2:07 PM, Edgar Owen edgaro...@att.net wrote:
Dear All,
After
Can anyone help me? I'm new here. I was just wondering who the forum head
was? If the answer is no one could I please find out who Merle or Bill is?
The one with the 45 yrs of meditation. I won't bother anyone, am just
trying to figure this out.
Thank you
Larry
On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 6:53 PM,
I have. A few times, a few words. The bridge opened as a reaction to some
extreme things going on in my life. I just thought it was weird or funny at
the time. Still do.
On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 10:05 AM, pandabananasock pandabananas...@yahoo.com
wrote:
**
Has anyone here experienced
Hi Chris and thanks for ordering my book.
I have now got it available on Kindle but there are still a few formatting
problems I'm trying to resolve that Kindle doesn't make easy...
Edgar
On Aug 23, 2013, at 12:28 PM, Chris Austin-Lane wrote:
Cool! I ordered it - should be here soon. I
Larry,
Bill and me, Edgar, are co-moderators of the group...
Edgar
On Aug 23, 2013, at 12:32 PM, larry maher wrote:
Can anyone help me? I'm new here. I was just wondering who the forum head
was? If the answer is no one could I please find out who Merle or Bill is?
The one with the 45
Hmm, still not an option on Amazon, but my physical copy is apparently in
San José en route to my place.
--Chris
Thanks,
--Chris
ch...@austin-lane.net
+1-301-270-6524
On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 10:10 AM, Edgar Owen edgaro...@att.net wrote:
Hi Chris and thanks for ordering my book.
I have
meaning what bill?. clarification please...merle
If you beat you wife you must go by the rule of thumb...Bill!
--- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, Merle Lester merlewiitpom@... wrote:
 suresh..it is illegal to hit a child in many  countries... would you hit
your wife? try
Merle
www.wix.com/merlewiitpom/1
clarification please...merle
I have. A few times, a few words. The bridge opened as a reaction to some
extreme things going on in my life. I just thought it was weird or funny at the
time. Still do.
On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 10:05 AM, pandabananasock pandabananas...@yahoo.com
wrote:
dear suresh...my heart goes out to you...
i too suffer as my son age 36 suffers from ocd, anxiety and has been diagnosed
with clinical depression..
it's not easy being the parent
blessings, prayers and love are sent your way
all the best
take care
with love merle
Dear Merle /
KG ..have you ever been in contact with an autistic kiddy?...merle
Perhaps you could buy the child a small parrot to care for and train...
KG
On 8/22/2013 10:19 AM, varam...@gmail.com wrote:
Dear sirs,
Today unfortunately I have beaten my younger child for not speaking. I become
very
Do you mean me, Sir? Do you need my clarification? If so, let me just say
it was no big deal when it happened but I'll tell you if you want.
On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 7:36 PM, Merle Lester merlewiit...@yahoo.comwrote:
**
clarification please...merle
I have. A few times, a few words. The
yes you ...merle
Do you mean me, Sir? Do you need my clarification? If so, let me just say it
was no big deal when it happened but I'll tell you if you want.
On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 7:36 PM, Merle Lester merlewiit...@yahoo.com wrote:
clarification please...merle
I have. A few
PBS,
I could not say I have specifically experienced that; but during shikantaza I
have experience that later I could not confidently tell you whether the
experience was sound, or sight, or feeling. There does not seem to be a
distinction during the experience.
But these don't include
Larry,
The Zen Forum has no 'head' or 'leader', but does have two co-moderators who
might be considered that for administrative purposes. They are Edgar and me
(Bill!). The forum 'owner' is Al, but he is no longer active and very rarely
posts.
I am a 67-year old US citizen who lives in
Merle,
The 'rule of thumb' is that you should not beat your wife with a stick that is
thicker than your thumb. That is an old English law and the origin of the term
'rule of thumb'.
...Bill!
--- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, Merle Lester merlewiitpom@... wrote:
Â
meaning what
...Bill!
love this ..merle
...Bill!
from what i gather you would not have zen if you did not have
buddhism..correct me if i am incorrect..merle
Merle,
Yes. IMO zen is not an exclusive subset or sect of Buddhism.
Buddhism is a religion has does have many, many lists of principles, dogma,
doctrines, rituals, precepts,
bill...the idea of beating at all is disgusting..merle
Merle,
The 'rule of thumb' is that you should not beat your wife with a stick that is
thicker than your thumb. That is an old English law and the origin of the term
'rule of thumb'.
...Bill!
--- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com,
good one..thanks for sharing suresh..merle
THE URGENCY OF TRANSFORMATION - ECKHART TOLLE
When faced with a radical crisis, when the old way of being in the
world, of interacting with each other and with the realm of nature doesn’t
work anymore, when survival is threatened by seemingly
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