On 7/15/05, Eugene <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Dear Neutral Milk,
>
> That looks like a very complicated why of saying "I don't know, the
> problem is to complex to solve by e-mail". That's all right, I
> understand, but why not just say it? Now you praise Buddha to the
> skies to hide the fact you don't have an answer. Why abuse Buddha
> for that?
>
> Spider brought up some interesting questions, straight from normal,
> real life. Doing shopping, paying at a toll booth, what to do. Some
> people responded to it, from their experience, thoughts, and perhaps
> study. Very interesting, very inspiring.
>
> This posting is meant to be a positive posting. Let's not kill our
> thoughts with religion, albeit Buddha, Christ or the pope. I see it
> too much. Thinking and discussing about what to do in real life
> should not be stopped by saying "regurgitate the Dharma is a
> daunting task".
>
> Eus
I think you may be overreacting. I did give you a positive answer to
the question. My answer was:
"Buddhist practitioners do not fear the results, they fear the causes."
Contemplate the above. Tell me if it makes any sense to you. What can
you glean from it? The above saying that I've quoted is one of the
most important principles in the Zen practice.
Current Book Discussion: Appreciate Your Life by Taizan Maezumi Roshi
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