-Thank you for the reply Alex. The Buddha did wear a robe, shaved his head, gave up all possesions, and carried a begging bowl. His followers did the same & along with their outward form, they had the inner peace.
I think the followers only wished for the way to continue, and the statues portray this along with honouring the Buddha. The flag was in the mail when I got home today, it has guidelines as to certain days not to fly it. I understand what you are explaining, but the need is also for myself. When I look at the flag it will remind me of the way I am learning. Part of the reason is also to draw attention to the issue, but this is a far better way to handle the situation I am in than others. I did not post all the details, all the people involved, all their personal views. I didn't ask any other Buddhists since the flag arrived, but if they do not approve I will listen as to why. Self cultivation takes a long time, and I look forward to the total distintion to fade away. I did not disagree with Rod's idea. Thanks for the luck, best wishes to you ! > Buddhist practice boils down to self-cultivation. > Forget about others and focus on cultivating your own > insight. In time, the distinction between the outer > and the inner world will pale for you and will > eventually disappear from your mind. When that > happens, you won't be that concerned about your > situation. > > Best of luck! > > Alex > > P.S. I honestly loved Rod's suggestion of turning the > potential confrontation into the 'night on town' > bowling rampage. Way to go, Rod! One of the wisest > things I've read on this list. > > > ------------------------ 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/
