Buddhism went against the grain in ancient times as well. Culturally, spiritually, and materially. I, for one, think it's awesome the teachings are as subversive of the "modern world" as ever. Rock on, Buddha man! But dude, what do you mean rock and roll is dukkha.... :)
Ian >On Apr 17, 2005, at 10:43 AM, kyukyo wrote: > > > One Should be careful when One cites old Sutras..... > > > > Or one could take a more liberal approach...as most modern Buddhist > > schools do. > >Yes... anachronisms. Perhaps it is an older neglected sutra because it >doesn't speak well to our age or society. I'm certain that portions of >what passes for Practice today is anachronism, cultural or societal >remnant. > > There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in. >__________<http://home.golden.net/~samu>__________ ------------------------ 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/
