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by Jechbi » Sun Aug 30, 2009 2:44 am
Karma Dondrup Tashi wrote: I am a malign thug, since the universe is entirely the consequence of my choices. Not Abhidharma karma, but there it is.
Maybe it's more like: "I am a malign thug, since the universe
as I experience it is entirely the consequence of my choices." No?
Rain soddens what is kept wrapped up,
But never soddens what is open;
Uncover, then, what is concealed,
Lest it be soddened by the rain.
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by clw_uk » Sun Aug 30, 2009 3:21 am
True but in Mahayana with its karmic maximalism, since the universe is a torture chamber
What a strange thing to say in Buddhadhamma
Dukkha is there because of ignorance, not because of the universe
If you think you suffer because of the universe or life in general then, to me, you dont understand Dhamma
metta
not worrying about
the past and the future,
giving rise to the present moment,
becoming established in this place of full perfection.”
Ajahn Liem
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by tiltbillings » Sun Aug 30, 2009 4:31 am
Jechbi wrote:Karma Dondrup Tashi wrote: I am a malign thug, since the universe is entirely the consequence of my choices. Not Abhidharma karma, but there it is.
Maybe it's more like: "I am a malign thug, since the universe
as I experience it is entirely the consequence of my choices." No?
Yes.
What is the use of his knowledge
pertaining to the number of insects in the whole world?
Rather, inquire into his knowledge of
that which is to be practised by us
-- Dharmakirti
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond.
SN I, 38.
Níl sa saol seo ach ceo
There is naught in this life but mist
Is ní bheimid beo ach seal beag gearr.
And we will not be alive but a short hard time.
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by retrofuturist » Sun Aug 30, 2009 4:37 am
Greetings Jechbi & Tilt,
Yes... that would make for more sense to me.
I was hoping to clarify what KDT meant, and to see whether it matches that or not.
Metta,
Retro.
If you have asked me of the origination of unease, then I shall explain it to you in accordance with my understanding:
Whatever various forms of unease there are in the world, They originate founded in encumbering accumulation. (Pārāyanavagga)'We should not congratulate someone on the success of their misdeeds, but on the contrary should endeavour to advise him or her to lead a more skilful and wholesome life. If such advice is ignored then we can only give up and let go' - Phra PanyapatipoDharma Wheel (Mahayana / Vajrayana forum)
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