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Sources for gaining wisdom

Jimmy

Jimmy

King Phenomenon
Have you been enlightened more by religious text or practical life? For me it's practical life. Pondering the mysteries of life have proved rewarding.
 
JustGeorge

JustGeorge

Imperfect
Staff member
Premium Member
Impractical life has done the best job in helping me reach my spiritual goals.

Nothing in my life is practical.
 
Fool

Fool

ALL in all
Premium Member
Moon said:
Have you been enlightened more by religious text or practical life? For me it's practical life. Pondering the mysteries of life have proved rewarding.
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for lin-chi it was one day in one strange experience.


When Lin-chi met Huang-po to say farewell, the old master gently advised him to go to the nearby monastery presided over by Ta-yu, and that counsel changed Lin-chi's life. Upon presenting himself to Ta-yu and explaining his story, Ta-yu said, "Huang-po treated you with great compassion. He only wanted to dispel your distress." Suddenly Lin-chi understood and replied, "So Huang-po's doctrine is very simple; there's nothing to it at all!"

"You scamp!" Ta-yu yelled, grabbing Lin-chi. "You complained that Huang-po's teaching was incomprehensible. Now you say there's nothing to it. What have you realized. Speak quickly!"

Lin-chi responded by poking Ta-yu's ribs, and Ta-yu said, "Your teacher is Huang-po. You do not concern me." Lin-chi returned at once to Huang-po's monastery and presented himself to his teacher.

"Haven't you come back a bit soon?" Huang-po asked. "You only just left."

"Because you have been so kind to me," Lin-chi replied, "I have returned quickly." Then Lin-chi told of his meeting with Ta-yu.

"What a big mouth that old man has", Huang-po declared. "When I next see him, I'll give him a taste of my staff."

"Why wait?" Lin-chi responded. "I can do it now", and he slapped Huang-po's face.

Huang-po said, "This crazy monk is plucking the tiger's whiskers", and Lin-chi let out a yell.

"Take him to the assembly hall", Huang-po instructed an attendant.
 
The Hammer

The Hammer

Skald
Premium Member
Hmmm...

In with @JustGeorge on this one. I've learned the best Spiritual lessons from working through life's hardships.

Life is... Impractical and chaotic.
 
Revoltingest

Revoltingest

Pragmatic Libertarian
Premium Member
Play go.
One learns about oneself...especially one's flaws.
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