Mayka,
I’ve heard Jesus described as ‘an imaginary friend for grownups’, and I think to some extent that’s very true. The same could be said of Buddha. People create concepts of people or myths like these and use them to help cope with everyday life. It’s a lot easier to rely on the teachings or imagined counsel of some ‘holy’ person than face life directly. I agree with Anthony that for the most part TNH seems to be pretty well clued-in. Remember, you’ve dealt with students of his, not TNH himself. And in the end you can always be encouraged by the zen-inspired observations that: ‘Even the best zen master can’t enlighten an uncommitted student; but a committed student can become enlightened by a false zen master.’ …Bill! From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Maria Lopez Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 6:15 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Zen] Where's Mayka? Anthony; I had just had an immaginary Teacher for many years. He wasn't real. He was never present, or available, or guiding. correcting...he was just a tape, video, dvd, book...I currently see him more a kind of pleasant show to be watched and listened rather than a real Teacher. Mayka --- On Wed, 4/8/10, Anthony Wu <[email protected]> wrote: From: Anthony Wu <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Zen] Where's Mayka? To: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, 4 August, 2010, 22:35 Mayka, I am very glad you came back. As regards the difference you talk about between Christianity and Buddhism, I agree to some extent. The former is more emotional, more intending to help, while the latter is trying to do away with emotions, which they think are harmful. Nevertheless, I think it is too premature for you to give up on TNH, who is a wonderful personality. Anthony --- On Thu, 5/8/10, Maria Lopez <flordel...@btintern et.com> wrote: From: Maria Lopez <flordel...@btintern et.com> Subject: Re: [Zen] Where's Mayka? To: zen_fo...@yahoogrou ps.com Date: Thursday, 5 August, 2010, 12:13 AM Hi Mike, Anthony... and all of you. How very kind of you both to ask for me. Not often this happens to me in groups. Hardly ever anyone miss me!. . I've been away in Spain most of July. I have some access to internet but not much and when I did this mail used mainly in groups wasn't available. Besides I wasn't feeling much talkative. I had to renounce to the TNH retreat in the UK because I have some special needs and can travel alone right now...The hardest part here was to finding out once again that the only benefit I get from my sangha is the sitting down together and that once that is finished is better to thanks for the sitting in company and walk away from them as far as possible. By the way and whatever you all say, the Christian Communities do care a lot of more for the vulnerable but the new western buddhist and alike, don't give a dam!. They may be all in maxim red alert urgent need of oxygeno for themselves!. Thank you Mayka --- On Sun, 1/8/10, Anthony Wu <wu...@yahoo. com.sg> wrote: From: Anthony Wu <wu...@yahoo. com.sg> Subject: Re: [Zen] Where's Mayka? To: zen_fo...@yahoogrou ps.com Date: Sunday, 1 August, 2010, 23:01 Mike, Zen is everyday life, so it is a project, a hobby and everything you can think about. Yes, I miss Mayka too. Anthony --- On Sun, 1/8/10, mike brown <uerusub...@yahoo. co.uk> wrote: From: mike brown <uerusub...@yahoo. co.uk> Subject: [Zen] Where's Mayka? To: zen_fo...@yahoogrou ps.com Date: Sunday, 1 August, 2010, 9:48 AM Mayka, I haven't been posting recently (most of the topics are a bit too naff for me - makes Zen sound like a hobby or some kind of a project). Anyway, haven't seen you post for a while and I know you have health issues in your family. Everything ok? Mike __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5341 (20100804) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com
