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Buddhist Moments

Secret Chief

Secret Chief

Degrow!
JustGeorge said:
Does all Buddhism have "not one, not two", or just Zen?
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I think that this particular expression is associated with Zen, but what it is referring to, nondualism and dualism as perceptions of reality, would be common to Buddhism generally. How these ideas are considered will vary between traditions and schools. I'm not really au fait across the board (eg I know buggerall about the Vajrayana tradition). Zen has a "positionless position" - not nondual, not dual, but rather a dynamic approach free from confinement to any one standpoint.
 
crossfire

crossfire

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Secret Chief said:
I think that this particular expression is associated with Zen, but what it is referring to, nondualism and dualism as perceptions of reality, would be common to Buddhism generally. How these ideas are considered will vary between traditions and schools. I'm not really au fait across the board (eg I know buggerall about the Vajrayana tradition). Zen has a "positionless position" - not nondual, not dual, but rather a dynamic approach free from confinement to any one standpoint.
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"Now, my own suspicion is that the universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose.....I suspect that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of, or can be dreamed of, in any philosophy. That is the reason why I have no philosophy myself, and must be my excuse for dreaming."
-- LBS Haldane, Possible Worlds and Other Essays (1927)
 
SalixIncendium

SalixIncendium

अहं ब्रह्मास्मि
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JustGeorge said:
If you have tips on how to jump it, I'm all ears. :D
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It starts with Self-inquiry...finding that permanent immutable entity that is your true Self...that being that's omnipresent...that underlies all three states of consciousness; waking, sleeping, and deep sleep. I've found neti-neti to be a useful approach in that capacity.
 
JustGeorge

JustGeorge

Imperfect
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crossfire said:
Have you ever been under general anesthesia? Did you go *poof* out of existence when you were unconscious?

more help available here:

Anatta-lakkhana Sutta: The Discourse on the Not-self Characteristic

www.accesstoinsight.org www.accesstoinsight.org
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No, I haven't. Its actually the only thing I'm scared of. The idea of being put under makes me more uncomfortable than the idea of dying, for some reason.

But I get what you're saying. :) Where does one go... hm.
SalixIncendium said:
It starts with Self-inquiry...finding that permanent immutable entity that is your true Self...that being that's omnipresent...that underlies all three states of consciousness; waking, sleeping, and deep sleep. I've found neti-neti to be a useful approach in that capacity.
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I've heard of neti-neti. :)

Thanks for the links, both of you.
 
Left Coast

Left Coast

This Is Water
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JustGeorge said:
Years ago, I used to attend a Buddhist Path group. It met on Thursday evenings, and attracted a range of people from serious practitioners(including some that had lived in Asia to study) to people that didn't identify as Buddhist, such as Pagans and open minded Christians.

The format was simple and pleasant. We would greet, talk, and do a practice called Buddhist moments. Everyone would share a moment that week that they had been thinking of Buddhism and how it applied in their lives. We would have a book we'd be reading, and attend to that, and discuss. After that, we'd light incense and candles and offer it to the Buddha, chant, and meditate for half an hour.

This group had a lot of bearing on who I grew into, and attending this once a week was a priceless opportunity for me. I miss the regulars, and I miss sharing Buddhist moments the most.

So I'm making a Buddhist Moment thread here.

I cautiously place this in the Interfaith Discussion area. My first thought was the Dharmic DIR, but due to the fact not all that enjoy Buddhist Philosophy may access that area, I made it here instead. I respectfully ask that if you do not approve of or enjoy Buddhism Philosophy that you not participate.

Have you had a Buddhist Moment lately?
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The other day I watched a documentary by Jonah Hill all about his therapist and the advice and techniques he has given Jonah over the years. If you're interested, the film is called Stutz on Netflix.

At any rate, lots of his advice and outlook had a very Buddhist flavor without overtly saying that. For example, he taught about non-attachment to outcomes and acceptance of imperfection as necessary for progress. A fascinating movie for sure.
 
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