Nirvana Philosophy - Page 4

Trilby · 05-17-2008, 04:08 PM

[Cicero/] "Even a lotus blossom can grow from the mud." lol! [Cicero]

“Even amidst fierce flames - the golden lotus can be planted,” a quote from 16th century Chinese poet Wu Ch’Eng-En.

Cicero · 05-17-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

[Cicero/] "Even a lotus blossom can grow from the mud." lol! [Cicero]

“Even amidst fierce flames - the golden lotus can be planted,” a quote from 16th century Chinese poet Wu Ch’Eng-En.

Thanks Bri- I like this one too.

skysidhe · 05-17-2008, 04:17 PM

lol

quite true...how about now!

Cicero · 05-17-2008, 04:19 PM

Ok now I'm lost.

What about now, what?

Aliantha · 05-17-2008, 06:17 PM

I actually didn't think this was a discussion about Buddhism. I thought it was about the philosophy of nirvana.

Personally, I don't think buddhists have a corner on that market.

skysidhe · 05-17-2008, 07:02 PM

@ Bri
thanks

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Originally Posted by Aliantha

I actually didn't think this was a discussion about Buddhism. I thought it was about the philosophy of nirvana.

Personally, I don't think buddhists have a corner on that market.

I used to think sex was close to nirvana. Now I just eat avocados.

Mystic Rythm · 05-19-2008, 02:11 AM

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If you are really interested, read the old texts and ask questions until you "get it". Better luck in the next lifetime hon- and you better chant your ass off until you become a man, then you might not have the bad karma of being a woman, and then you might be on your way.....

I think its you who need to re-read the texts or manuscripts. The buddhist literature tends to acknowledge this world and all the higher dimensions as part of a singular truth. Often the dark half (our world) is potrayed as the female diety. The recognition of the other half is potrayed or symbolised as male diety. There is more than the literal meanings to what you read. Even the most of the chinese concept of ying-yang theory is based on similar guidelines.

Cicero · 05-19-2008, 09:17 PM

Yes that is certainly western interpretation. Whatever. I'm not here to convert.

Have fuuuun!

05-17-2008, 04:08 PM	#1
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	[Cicero/] "Even a lotus blossom can grow from the mud." lol! [Cicero] “Even amidst fierce flames - the golden lotus can be planted,” a quote from 16th century Chinese poet Wu Ch’Eng-En. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

05-17-2008, 04:19 PM	#4
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Ok now I'm lost. What about now, what? __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

05-17-2008, 06:17 PM	#5
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I actually didn't think this was a discussion about Buddhism. I thought it was about the philosophy of nirvana. Personally, I don't think buddhists have a corner on that market. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

05-19-2008, 09:17 PM	#8
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Yes that is certainly western interpretation. Whatever. I'm not here to convert. Have fuuuun! __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

05-17-2008, 04:17 PM	#3
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	lol quite true...how about now!

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