But chess is a competitive game! As is your "flag move". As I said before, you set out looking for trouble... I bet you find it.
Its an interesting parallel, that here in Europe, I have folks make inflammatory remarks/gestures (saluting me, etc.) when they here I'm American. They try to get a rise out of me -- to prove that americans are over agressive cowboys. I spend my time trying to show that we are the same, europeans, americans, republicans, democrats, etc. Pointing out differences is cheap. Blessed are the peacemakers. Really -- don't you have bigger fish to fry? (if you'll pardon the animal eatin' reference). Rod Scholl Just for chuckles -- bumper sticker: If god didn't want us to eat animals... why'd he make 'em out of meat? -----Original Message----- From: Jacqueline [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 6:34 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Zen] Truce Flag Hello Again, This is what I have currently decided to do regarding the hunting situation. I am going to hang the Universal Buddhist flag on my front porch. This flag is not only for awareness in the community, but for my own awareness, to remind myself of the 5 precepts I have taken. Only time will tell what unfolds after this move. As I continue to learn, I hope my movements will be like that chess comic strip :) Thanks again for all the insights and suggestions from all members. The Buddhist flag, first hoisted in 1885 in Sri Lanka, is a symbol of faith and peace used throughout the world to represent the Buddhist faith. The six colors; Blue (nila), Yellow (pita), Red (lohita), White (odata), Scarlet (manjestha), and the mixture of these six colors (prabaswara) of the flag represent the colors of the aura that emanated from the body of the Buddha when He attained Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. The Horizontal Stripes represent the races of the world living in harmony and the Vertical Stripes represent eternal world peace. The colors symbolize the perfection of Buddhahood and the Dharma. The Blue light that radiated from the Buddha's hair symbolizes the spirit of Universal Compassion for all beings. The Yellow light that radiated from the Buddha's epidermis symbolizes the Middle Way which avoids all extremes and brings balance and liberation. The Red light that radiated from the Buddha's flesh symbolizes the blessings that the practice of the Buddha's Teaching brings. The White light that radiated from the Buddha's bones and teeth symbolizes the purity of the Buddha's Teaching and the liberation it brings. The Orange light that radiated from the Buddha's palms, heels and lips symbolizes the unshakable Wisdom of the Buddha's Teaching. The Combination Color symbolizes the universality of the Truth of the Buddha's Teaching. (Burmese Buddhist replaced with Pink.) Therefore, the overall flag represents that: Regardless of race, nationality, division or color, all sentient beings possess the potential of Buddhahood. The six colors are better interpreted as : 1. Blue: signifying the concept of loving kindness and peace in Buddhism 2. Yellow: signifying the Middle Path, that is, the complete absence of form and emptiness 3. Red: signifying achievement, wisdom, virtue, fortune and dignity. 4. White: signifying purity, emancipation, that the Dharma will always exist regardless of time or space. 5. *Orange: The essence of Buddhism which is full of wisdom, strength and dignity. 6. The combination of these five colors symbolizes that it is the one and only Truth. Noble Eightfold Path: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration, Right Livelihood Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Would you Help a Child in need? It is easier than you think. Click Here to meet a Child you can help. http://us.click.yahoo.com/0Z9NuA/I_qJAA/i1hLAA/S27xlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Noble Eightfold Path: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration, Right Livelihood Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZenForum/ <*> 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/
