I know how it goes. Sometimes the lack of others to celebrate with makes it harder for me to keep track of things.No, another festival I'll miss and feel badly about. Janmāśtami blew right by me (again).
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The Pagan, Buddhist, and Hindu Thread
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That's a big part ... I have no one to celebrate with. The crowds at the temple are intimidating to me. Not that anyone has been unkind or unwelcoming, but I just don't feel like I fit in. I console myself with listening to bhajans and mantras, thinking of the gods, finding pics to look at. I think I'll make a point of playing Aigiri Nandini Mardini and Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteśu daily.
oṁ sarvamangala mangalye śive sarvārtha sadhike
śaranye tryambake gaurī nārāyanī namostute
You know, I don't fit in no matter where I go. I just wish I could attend a temple. If I didn't fit, oh well.
Well, scratch the not fitting in. I attended a Buddhist group for awhile. I genuinely 'fit' there.
Sgt. Pepper
All you need is love.
@JustGeorge, @mangalavara, and @Jainarayan,
I wanted to thank you for discussing your spiritual beliefs in this thread. I really appreciate it. It helps me to learn more about Hinduism.
I wanted to thank you for discussing your spiritual beliefs in this thread. I really appreciate it. It helps me to learn more about Hinduism.
Secret Chief
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You took cake?
I did once.
ChieftheCef
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True of me too. Probably a Buddhist group wouldn't mind me along either.
Secret Chief
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A real bodhisattva then.
Secret Chief
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As long as you took cake. Or at a push, cookies.
Secret Chief
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Thought for the day. Last night I meditated for 30 minutes rather than my usual 20. I didn't notice any difference.
What difference were you expecting?
Secret Chief
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I wasn't expecting anythingWhat difference were you expecting?
Just noted.
ChieftheCef
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You know, I should be blunt. I'm not exactly sure HOW enlightened, on the path, I am. But I've heard from reputable sources that it's more or less the realization that everything is actually one thing including you and me. We are goddess. What is is it exactly?Nah, not until I grow up!
We can agree I'm not there yet.
ChieftheCef
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There's thresholds. An hour would get you to the next high.
Figuring out what 'it' is is probably half of the fun.
ChieftheCef
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It HAS been thus far! I love a good riddle I can solve.
You mean you didn't already volunteer to be the guinea pig as to what works and what give undesirable side effects yet? Just what were you doing eating the cake?Nah, not until I grow up!
We can agree I'm not there yet.
Secret Chief
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My practice (shikantaza) is not about highs.
Make a regular pig of myself.