Re: [Zen] Zen, Mythology, Mind-states and Faith

2010-11-27 Thread Anthony Wu
ED,   On the contrary, I advocate non violence in sex, and have full support from Dalai Lama. I suggest you look for a target somewhere else.   Anthony --- On Sun, 28/11/10, ED wrote: From: ED Subject: Re: [Zen] Zen, Mythology, Mind-states and Faith To: Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday

Re: [Zen] Zen, Mythology, Mind-states and Faith

2010-11-27 Thread ED
Anthony, If you were a masochist and I were a sadist, I would be delighted to punish you! ;-) --ED --- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, Anthony Wu wrote: > > ED, > > We are lucky that both our moderators are so broadminded that I can afford to say very harmful things without being severely pun

Re: [Zen] Zen, Mythology, Mind-states and Faith

2010-11-27 Thread Anthony Wu
ED,   We are lucky that both our moderators are so broadminded that I can afford to say very harmful things without being severely punished.   Anthony --- On Sat, 27/11/10, ED wrote: From: ED Subject: Re: [Zen] Zen, Mythology, Mind-states and Faith To: Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com Date

Re: [Zen] Zen, Mythology, Mind-states and Faith

2010-11-27 Thread ED
Anthony, In any Forum on Zen (or on any religion or religious practice), it is up to the moderators to set the tone and to clarify whether the group is a gathering of 'true believers', or whether probing and religiously-incorrect questions may be asked, with the view to clarify beliefs and deepe

Re: [Zen] Zen, Mythology, Mind-states and Faith

2010-11-27 Thread Anthony Wu
ED,   My word 'insults' is a general term, it can refer to past, present or future actions. I don't know your past actions. But if you insult me at present or in the future, I will excuse you.   Antony --- On Sat, 27/11/10, ED wrote: From: ED Subject: Re: [Zen] Zen, Mytholo

RE: [Zen] Zen, Mythology, Mind-states and Faith

2010-11-26 Thread BillSmart
ED, I not only agree but personally identify with your narrative below. That is generally how I came to this point in my zen practice. I now realize I missed this part of your question in my last response. My reply listed some teachers and others I have known that I believe have experienced and

Re: [Zen] Zen, Mythology, Mind-states and Faith

2010-11-26 Thread ED
Anyhony, If you point out to me the 'insults', I will rectify the situation right away. --ED --- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, Anthony Wu wrote: > > ED, > > You should be excused for making a couple of harmless insults, because of your capability to make such a wonderful presentation. > > A

Re: [Zen] Zen, Mythology, Mind-states and Faith

2010-11-26 Thread Anthony Wu
ED,   You should be excused for making a couple of harmless insults, because of your capability to make such a wonderful presentation.   Anthony --- On Sat, 27/11/10, ED wrote: From: ED Subject: [Zen] Zen, Mythology, Mind-states and Faith To: Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, 27 Novem

Re: [Zen] Zen, Mythology, Mind-states and Faith

2010-11-26 Thread Anthony Wu
ED,   You should be excused for making a couple of harmless insults, because of your capability to produce such a wonderful presentation.   Anthony --- On Sat, 27/11/10, ED wrote: From: ED Subject: [Zen] Zen, Mythology, Mind-states and Faith To: Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, 27 No