I believe that each walks an individual path, with certain common elements. Personal Responsibility and following inner guidance are major points in my path at the present.
I find inspiration in many religions but am devout to none. My belief as well, seems more philosophy than anything else.
I thoroughly appreciate your pushing words you do not seem to understand at me, but that does absolutely nothing to provide a personal viewpoint in opposition to mine own. What, do you suppose, you are " merging" with?
My confusion arises from a thread which apparently misses the forest for the...
what is the point of binding oneself to processes and images? Folks concentrate on the process and make sure they " get it right " to the point of exclusion of genuine experience... I believe there is much confusion about the term "meditation"
I am familiar with zazen - and believe I have...
Glad to. I have only my own personal experience to go on, so what you get is not from a particular school of thought, simply my own.
I am referring to meditation to very deep levels, where awareness of the physical is superseded. Beyond the flittering conscious thoughts which play across the...
The concept of a triune god is not the same as they Doctrine of the Trinity. The Doctrine of the Trinity is a purposeful obfuscation of an understanding which was held by the Early Hebrews and the "original" Christians.
The misdirection occurs around the usage of the words "the spirit, the...
got a quick snack here that's one of my favorites. simple too.
sharp white cheddar cheese on a saltine cracker, piled up a little with canned tuna, doused liberally with texas pete hot sauce... I eat this on a regular basis, my snack of choice...
I would think, as stated above, that it was the externalization of "God" from the self, that was the issue the Buddha was referring to. Using God as a crutch. Not taking personal responsibility for one's actions and desires.
I personally do not understand how any one who could meditate deeply...