Originally posted by whobdamandog
Don't think it's working Shaky. So far..the only thing you are doing is changing the amount of "ship" you are full of. (yes I purposely mispelled an expletive.)
Well, ships are great things that sail upon the sea. To say I am full of ship is to say I am full of adventure. 😆
You see, I have the choice, I can be mad about what you said, or I can decide that you are not worth the trouble.
I wish you great happiness. 😄
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Well, ships are great things that sail upon the sea. To say I am full of ship is to say I am full of adventure. 😆You see, I have the choice, I can be mad about what you said, or I can decide that you are not worth the trouble.
I wish you great happiness. 😄
Yes my friend..you are definitely full of much "adventure" 😉
I'm still angry with you, your Karma has not changed anything..
I wish upon you righteous judgement...😄
Originally posted by whobdamandog
Yes my friend..you are definitely full of much "adventure" 😉I'm still angry with you, your Karma has not changed anything..
I wish upon you righteous judgement...😄
That is your karma, not mine. I cannot change you, all I can do is change me. You can choise to go down this silly path, if that is what you wish. 😄
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
That is your karma, not mine. I cannot change you, all I can do is change me.
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
If I change myself, it changes other people. That is because I am connected to my environment and if I change the environment changes.
I'm confused.. 😕
Didn't you just state in a prior post that you could change "other people"? I believe you did. So then how come I'm not changing? I'm still angry. 😠
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
You can choise to go down this silly path, if that is what you wish. 😄
But how can you say that my path is silly. All path's are relative to our perceptions right? So wouldn't that mean that your path could indeed be the "silly" one? 😕
Originally posted by whobdamandog
I'm confused.. 😕Didn't you just state in a prior post that you could change "other people"? I believe you did. So then how come I'm not changing? I'm still angry. 😠
But how can you say that my path is silly. All path's are relative to our perceptions right? So wouldn't that mean that your path could indeed be the "silly" one? 😕
You have again misunderstood. The amount and success of changing someone by changing yourself can very from zero to complete change. It depends on the life condition of the other person. Like for example, I don't think I could ever change you, so I change myself so that you no longer bother me.
Try to have a good day my friend. 😄
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
You have again misunderstood. The amount and success of changing someone by changing yourself can very from zero to complete change. It depends on the life condition of the other person. Like for example, I don't think I could ever change you, so I change myself so that you no longer bother me.
But I'm still bothering you..😉 So what have you accomplished?
Or perhaps I'm the one who's changing you, with my words/actions..😄
Try to have a good day my friend. 😄
I will try. And I hope you do the same.
Here is some more information:
Members of the SGI practice the Buddhism taught by the 13th century Japanese sage Nichiren. At the core of Nichiren's Buddhism are the phrase Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and a mandala called the Gohonzon.
The Basics
There are three basic elements to the practice of Nichiren Buddhism, chanting the phrase Nam-myoho-renge-kyo; studying the teachings of Nichiren; and making efforts to proliferate the teachings of Buddhism, a practice to share the Buddhist perspective of life's inherent dignity and potential. SGI members perform a morning and evening practice known as Gongyo, which consists of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and reciting portions of the Lotus Sutra.
The "Law"
Buddhism teaches that a universal Law (Dharma) underlies everything in the universe. This is the very essence of life. One could also think of it as the fundamental rhythm of life and the universe. Nichiren identified this Law or essence as Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. He taught that by carrying out the correct practice of Buddhism anyone is able to bring the their individual life into harmony with greater life of the universe. The result of this is that one is able to experience greater wisdom, courage, life force and compassion (the qualities of this life-essence).
This, practically, is what it means to manifest Buddhahood, or an enlightened life condition.
Buddhahood in Daily Life
SGI members are encouraged employ their Buddhist practice to squarely confront and overcome the very real challenges of their daily lives, in order to realize and manifest the profound potential of their life and to fulfill their unique life purpose. SGI members believe that this process of inner spiritual transformation or "human revolution," leads to not only individual empowerment but is the surest way to direct humankind's energies toward creating a peaceful and prosperous world.
Discussion Meetings
The SGI members carry out their daily practice at home and meet at regular discussion meetings to study Buddhist principles and how to apply them in everyday life. At these gatherings, members also exchange ideas, hopes, challenges and experiences of their Buddhist faith and practice. These small group meetings are a place of mutual encouragement as well as for sharing Buddhist faith with friends.
I believe that we are all enlightened and always have been. There is a story in the Lotus sutra that tells of a poor beggar the stays at the house of a rich friend. The rich man places a valuable jewel in the garment of the beggar while he is sleeping. Not knowing this the beggar leaves and continues his begging. Later the rich man finds the beggar on the street and scolds him for not finding the jewel. Upon hearing this, the poor man finds the jewel and rejoices for he was rich and did not know it.I apologize for being off topic.
Originally posted by Eis
Well, yes I agree. It is out there and we should be looking for it, but I don't think it's as easy to find enlightenment as it is to find the jewels. To get there we must, train, study, etc. Do you not agree?
I agree it is the most difficult thing to realize. But that is the key; instead of looking for something you don't have, try to realize what you do have.
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
I agree it is the most difficult thing to realize. But that is the key; instead of looking for something you don't have, try to realize what you do have.
Originally posted by Eis
What difference does it make? I'm sure it's the same path... Live a virtuous life, accept the four noble truths, follow the noble eightfold path, etc.
The difference for me is, before when I was a Christian, I was told that my basic nature was evil and sinful. Even as a child I somehow knew this was not correct. Now I realize that my basic nature is enlightenment and I fall short because I am human. It is like being asleep and dreaming. Our basic nature is an awaken person, but we are dreaming.
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
The difference for me is, before when I was a Christian, I was told that my basic nature was evil and sinful. Even as a child I somehow knew this was not correct. Now I realize that my basic nature is enlightenment and I fall short because I am human. It is like being asleep and dreaming. Our basic nature is an awaken person, but we are dreaming.