I can't speak for Merle, but I don't believe any of it. What belief
serves to fill an imaginary lack. As for teeachings about 'karma', if
the lessons are understood, there is no need to carry them around. If
this is realized, it isn't even possible!
KG
On 9/8/2012 5:03 AM, Bill! wrote:
Merle,
"Karma (Sanskrit: कर्म IPA:
[ˈkərmə] ( listen);[1] Pali: kamma) in Indian religions
is the concept of "action" or "deed", understood as that which causes
the entire cycle of cause and effect (i.e., the cycle called
saṃsāra) originating in ancient India and treated in the
Hindu, Jain, Buddhist and Sikh religions.[2]" - Wikipedia
Now which are you going to believe? Some 3rd- or 4th-hand
interpretation of a translation of something someone thought they
heard Buddha say? Or Wikipedia.com? I think(but don't know for sure)
the term 'karma' and its use as a religious belief predates Buddha
(Siddhartha) anyway...
...Bill!
--- In [email protected] <mailto:Zen_Forum%40yahoogroups.com>,
Kristopher Grey <kris@...> wrote:
>
> "Karma is intention" -Buddha
>
> On 9/8/2012 3:51 AM, Bill! wrote:
> >
> > Merle,
> >
> > I know a fair amount about Christianity but know much more about
> > Jesus' teachings.
> >
> > I think the term 'karma' means a kind of 'spiritual cause-and-effect'.
> >
> > Yes, I agree with you that at least most religions share a belief in
> > these principals.
> >
> > ...Bill!
> >
> > --- In [email protected]
<mailto:Zen_Forum%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:Zen_Forum%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > Merle Lester <merlewiitpom@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Â bill... do you know anything about christianity?.
> > >
> > > .jesus..
> > >
> > > .what do you think karma means?.
> > >
> > > ..all religions are linked by the same principles.
> > >
> > > .merle
> > >
> > >
> > > Â
> > > Merle,
> > >
> > > Oh yeah. I forgot that you don't 'do' metaphors very well.
> > >
> > > What I really said was: Christianity is all about 'being good'
> > because you fear punishment or hope for a reward. Both the punishment
> > (Hell) and reward (Heaven) are levied on you at sometime in the
future
> > (Judgement Day).
> > >
> > > So I used the metaphors of a perpetual 'tomorrow' and the American
> > saying 'the check's in the mail' to represent promises (or threats)
> > that are 'supposed' to be coming you're way.
> > >
> > > ...Bill!
> > >
> > > --- In [email protected]
<mailto:Zen_Forum%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:Zen_Forum%40yahoogroups.com>, Merle Lester <merlewiitpom@>
wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Ã, what check.."money money money...makes you funny"..abba song
> > > > Ã, merle
> > > > Ã,Â
> > > > Kris,
> > > >
> > > > All will be delivered tomorrow...the check's on the way...Bill!
> > > >
> > > > --- In [email protected]
<mailto:Zen_Forum%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:Zen_Forum%40yahoogroups.com>, Kristopher Grey <kris@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > On 9/7/2012 6:57 AM, Edgar Owen wrote:
> > > > > > Christianity is the biggest scam on the planet because it
> > promises
> > > > > > everything and delivers nothing!
> > > > >
> > > > > All appears so, when one seeks from other.
> > > > >
> > > > > KG
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
