tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174392851574026778.post4718477838559906879..comments2023-04-29T04:29:41.420-07:00Comments on Coffee Shop Dharma: Hello again!Aliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00122235167021191820noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174392851574026778.post-30890964878863402122009-04-19T13:28:00.000-07:002009-04-19T13:28:00.000-07:00All mental phenomena have mind as their forerunner...All mental phenomena have mind as their forerunner; they have mind as their chief; they are mind-made. If one speaks or acts with an evil mind, 'dukkha'*follows him just as the wheel follows the hoof-print of the ox that draws the cart.<br /><br />All mental phenomena have mind as their forerunner; they have mind as their chief; they are mind-made. If one speaks or acts with a pure mind, happiness (sukha)** follows him like a shadow that never leaves him.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223546451699840375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174392851574026778.post-88915637317752946302009-04-18T13:04:00.000-07:002009-04-18T13:04:00.000-07:00Here's a little more to go along with the comment ...Here's a little more to go along with the comment I made before.<br /><br />A comparison of stories.<br /><br />Story 1.<br /><br />Their is a man and a robber. The robber wants to steal the man's money so the robber stabs the man in the stomach and as a result the man dies.<br /><br />Story 2.<br /><br />Their is a man and a doctor. The doctor wants to heal the man of a stomach cancer so the doctor stabs the man in the stomach and as a result the man dies.<br /><br />Both the doctor and the robber have preformed the same act. Stabbing a man in the stomach so that the man dies.<br /><br />It's not about what they have done but why they have done it.<br /><br />http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc112/B-E-S/Buddha/Buddha4.gif<br /><br />http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt304/davidaffiliates/buddha/Buddha-1-1.jpg<br /><br />That's the way I understand it.<br /><br />Hope that helps.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223546451699840375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174392851574026778.post-45738745650672789452009-04-16T19:51:00.000-07:002009-04-16T19:51:00.000-07:00Hello,
I have heard that the word, "sin"...Hello,<br />I have heard that the word, "sin" really means, "to miss the mark." The way many religions use it now is different from its original meaning, it seems. So, I don't know if their versions of the word fits in with Buddhism. "Missing the mark," probably would fit in well though,imo. Personally I think the word, "sin" has been used as negative reinforcement in many traditions...which leaves people feeling more oppressed & confused.....in my opinion. :)<br /><br />Remember that awesome thought soon!! :DDDJeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037729483952689149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174392851574026778.post-20129445878719767522009-04-16T17:36:00.000-07:002009-04-16T17:36:00.000-07:00Good questions.
A bit beyond me but this is what ...Good questions.<br /><br />A bit beyond me but this is what I know.<br /><br />From a buddhist view point I think they say that before you commit a wrongful act you feel the emotions that will fuel that act. To attack someone you must first feel anger... The feeling of the anger is your punishment. You have been punished before you even commit the act.<br /><br />I could get you some quotes reflecting this but I'm very short on time.<br /><br />The meditation that I learnt that is supposed to trace a direct line back to buddha is supposed to bring up and erradicate this stuff.<br /><br />That's all I know.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223546451699840375noreply@blogger.com