I put my disclaimer in the top paragraph, dude. Chill. I'm not going to be cowed into silence by your harumphing.
Ian >On Tue, 2005-04-19 at 09:11 -0500, Ian wrote: > > I'm no Zen > > teacher, > > >Which says pretty much anyone who takes instruction from you >is .....well a fool... > >The lawyers say anyone who acts as his own defense attorney has a fool >for a client. Anyone who acts as his own Zen master has a fool for a >student. > > >This is why one should not ask such questions on an email list...any >idiot feels qualified to answer....whether they are qualified or not. > >Some people feel they have more of an inclination towards masturbation >than to sex with another person....I would not turn to such a one for >answers on how to satisfying sex life with a partner.....In these times >it obviously would not stop them from offering advice. > >Meditation performed alone is to Zen as masturbation is to reproduction. >This is a Zen list...last time I looked. Perhaps just an occasional nod >to what a real zen practice is as defined by one of the real Zen schools >is might be appropriate. Both authentic schools of Zen that have >traveled to the west have as a part of their practice practicing with a >Sangha and a Master. > >Any advice to the contrary is just someone's made up idea. > >Feel free to make up any idea you wish and to follow what ever whim you >feel might move you...just do not pretend what advice you offer is in >accord with the Dharma as passed down through the authentic schools of >Zen. > >Be Well > >Fudo ------------------------ 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/
