There are no joy-rides in zen. Discomfort and the need to be happy can be hindrances to understanding zen...but that doesn't mean that life is seen as misery either
Buddha be praised Mel --- On Tue, 17/5/11, Beverley Huish <[email protected]> wrote: One good thing is that I haven't read anything yet about Buddhism that I feel uncomfortable about. Taking refuge in a system of beliefs and practices that helps me feel happier and more focused in my life can only be good - and, it seems, I can chuck out or ignore any ideas I find that don't work for me. ------------------------------------ Current Book Discussion: any Zen book that you recently have read or are reading! Talk about it today!Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Zen_Forum/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Zen_Forum/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
