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[GrapePUNCH]

HI all

HI all

I am yet another soul who has found faith in the truth.

I've been a part timr student of philosophy with my dad for a long time. I have read quite a few books on eastern philosophy and shared many disscussions. Bog's story about the dog and the king comes from the end of the book called the baghavad gita. Not the short chapter version but an old 2000 page english copy from the 60/s that I got at a hindu place in seattle. this was a really great story of kings and magicians and monks from possibly as long ago as 8000 years.Some people might be very familiar with the gita story of arjuna's enlightenment with krishna which occurs in a split second during the great battle of good verses evil that is so beautifully told. Many books have been written on just that small part of the story. but arjuna had brothers and one was older and the most just and he was the king of Bogs tale. Many many great adventures in their families lives were told in this one of the great hindu epics of old.

IM not huge on chanting as much as im into mantra's

my manrta is this: the GAYATRI (hindu) ..."We meditate on the glory of that being who has produced this universe; may he enlighten our minds."
Part of raja-yoga and can be found in the complete works of Swami Vivekenanda. This mantra repeated mentally is a great source of comfort to me. the length of the sentence keeps me focused as repeating this verse can be hard to do at first. But, thats the point. through mental affort I am able to meditate and in the process free myself from many of the endless thought bubbles which float up from the mind. when i meditate and a thought bubble comes up (such as get a pizza) I pop it. by realizing that its just a mental distraction or desire I pop it and it doesnt plague me for a while. then when im done meditating I know if i want the pizza or not. not just endlesss mental debating.

I am rambling a bit

I have found through my own studies that one book is not always as good a translation as another book and that each person might not get things from a book thats services many others. Knowing this helps us keep our books at a distance.. I want to be buddhist not just have buddhist books.

the kalama suta says things about this.

it goes something like this. : dont believe what people tell you is truth dont buy into people saying its a certain book or a certain way of being. but instead find within yourself that which is true just and wholesome, and when you do embrace it and hold it high in your heart because it is your truth

heres a short tale of enlightenment:

the buddha was teaching his monks
outside the mentally hadicapped guy was sweeping and cleaning up after all the monks. everyone was respectful of him especially the buddha but some monks liked that he was descriminated against, they felt better than him. now the guy would do his duties and then sit under the window and hear the masters lessons. One day he heard a very simple teaching that had brought many monks into enlightenment before and it worked for him. He was overjoyed and humbled. he rarely understood a lot of the teachings due to their complexity but he got this one just as many had before. he was enlightened and this meant he should be respected for it someday he might be a teacher. so of course the monks wanted to prove he hadn't got it so they brought him to the buddha and it was so obvious to him that the man was enlightened that the monks were ashamed of their being wrong and conceited. They learned much that day towards their own enlightenment. the buddha used the situation as a catalyst to the other monks minds to say (look its not that you guys arent smart....It's that you all think too much to see the truth right in front of you.)

I should read this thread more carefully before I go on too much but I just wanted to let my ranting out lol...

peace and happines to all

 

[Guest]

Mr Bog! Wow!

Mr Bog! Wow!

I'm Ok with all that you said however, I think you miss the point of why we chant NamMyoHoRengeKyo. YOu continue to mention about us not dying. We don't! We don't strive to reach enligtenment in death, we strive to reach enlightenment in life. It is to be solid and resolute in daily life that you cannot be swayed from all the challenges and trials and tribulations. About recieving support from the universe to be in the right place at the right time to see the right person etc. It is not Zen! Personal Desires equal enligtenment. How you are in this life determines the existence of the next. So I don't put focus on the after life. I know that some people I travel with now, I will also travel with afterwards. But I have to get this right first.
You say NamMyohoRengeKyo over and over and over until you get a rhythm with it. And I think that chanting is saying a mantra over and over. NamMyohoRengeKyo is a phrase that is the Universal Law. All teachings are encompassed in this. You can manifest anything into your life with this. The enlightenment comes with the changes you have to make in yourself in thought, word and deed to achieve or acquire those things in life you chant for. Attitude of Gratitude!
Its all about now and sharing the same for others to have. It is not esoteric or some incredible thought that comes with a high. IT IS LIVING IT NOW! And so we show with our life through our actions that which we manifest through chanting NamMyoHoRengeKyo. You can not debate this with one who is a believer of Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism. We have done it, we have been shown actual proof , we manifest from all part of the world to the IC to encourage one another. It is powerful! So all we can say is try it. And see if it works for you. Southern Girl

 

[BushyOldGrower]

We are both going back to read this entire thread. Glad you joined us GP.

Southern Girl that is why I was asking what the chant means and how to do it. Perhaps it has all been gone over previously but we are late joiners.

Of course ideas have evolved in religion and philosophy in totally different realms with the old beliefs of many gods to the belief in one god and finally some believe in no god.

It all depends on your defination of god but on one thing we do agree. Nothing ever ends. Karma is cause and effect and we do live in the present.

Many experiences await us in our journey and we all have our own goals. Hopefully we will help each other find what each of us needs.

How much do you chant a day? How often do you chant... how loudly...do you sing it then? Should a chant be focused on a thing or thought or problem or...oh well. I will go read this all and then try to remember it. Wish me luck. BOG

And thanks for your answers...

 

[BushyOldGrower]

This is a good part I just found. I guess I became a bodisattva at age 15. BOG

Our Eternal Ten Worlds are inter-connected to the Great Law of Life itself, called Myoho Renge Kyo, Thus Come One. The Great Buddha of All life itself. We all are connected to this One Great Buddha and each other through this One Law of Life called myoho renge kyo. When we chant with the understanding our life is not just one life, but is inter-connected with all life, than we can we realize our Vow to save All living beings; The Four Debts of gratitude. The most basic teaching of Buddhism.

The debt of gratitude owed to All living Beings, The debt of gratitude owed to our mother and father, the debt of gratitude owed to our teacher, and the debt of gratitude owed to our sovereign.

VegasBuddha


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08-08-2004, 03:58 AM #68
PassTheDoobie
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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Posts: 358 For those of you who don't know it, that was about the most outstanding short explaination of the REALITY of the Mutual Possession of the Ten Worlds that one will likely hear in their lifetime. As ususal, all I can do is reread the fucking post a few times and say, "Damn Pat!!! That was a NAIL!!!"

Thank you from somewhere in SouthEast Asia....

I just rolled about a third of the World away from everybody.

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08-09-2004, 12:50 PM #69
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Posts: n/a The Ten Factors

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"The true aspect of all phenomena can only be understood and shared between Buddhas. This reality consists of the appearance, nature, entity, power, influence, internal cause, relation, latent effect, manifest effect, and their consistency from beginning to end."

These Ten factors; which we recite three times twice daily in gongyo; are in essence our "Self" functioning from moment to moment.

Our appearance changes from moment, reflecting our thoughts words, and actions. Our nature changes from moment to moment as well based on our thoughts words and actions. However our entity is consistant but influenced by our other factors from moment to moment. Our power and influence are self-explanatory.

Our internal cause, relation, latent effect and manifest effect, are no more than our mind and our Karma, the oneness of the person and the law. Their consistancy from beginning to end indicates the eteranl nature of our "Self".

These Ten factors are manifest within our "Ten Worlds" called "Self" These ten factors are highly influenced by outside forces as well as internal forces, like water in a container.

The water can heated, cooled, re-shaped, re-formed, vaporized, and on and on. In the end it is still just water in a container. That is how I life functions from moment to moment. The form our water or "self" tqakes on from moment to moment is influenced by external factors and forces, internal forces, internal causes and aeffects, as well as external causes and effects.

Our "Self" or Ten Worlds can be thought of as our Little Ego, while our latent "Self" Or Eternal Ten Worlds van be thought of as our Big Ego. Our Little Ego for "self" norrmally leads the way in life, while our Big Ego or "Latent Self" for others follows obediently. We possess the ability to allow our Big Ego to lead our little Ego instead of the other way around. We can accommpllish this by manifesting compasssion for others.


Each moment of our life we posses the ability to perform both good or evil in thoughts, words, and actions. Our ability to be influenced by either of these two directions is based on our big ego and little ego. From moment to m oment eah is infleunced by the other, as well as our inherent Buddhahood. One is called deliission, the other is called enlithenment.

These two states of delussion or enlightenment effect our eight consciousnesses. Our five senses; site, sound, taste, smell, and touch, form our physical "self" while our mind is just that our mind. The five senses are the five consciousnesses, the mind is the six , and the sub-conscious is our seventh consciousnes, our eighth consciousness is our karma, and the ninth is our buddhahood or just Myoho Renge Kyo.

Myoho Renge Kyo resides at the very center of "Self" as we know ourself both physically and mentally, effecting all eight consciousnesses. Our outer shell or the fifth, sixth, and seventh consciousnesses effect our external environment as well as our internal environment.

However, we possess the ability to "chamge" our karma; or our internal environement; as well as our external environment through embracing the Wonderful Law of Cause and Effect with our Very life; Myoho renge Kyo. The ninth consciousness, or our Eternal Ten Worlds Storehouse , or Myoho Remge Kyo, Thus Come One, Our Buddha; we can receive all the benefits oif all the Buddhas of the three existences and the ten directions, and these benefits we can shower both our internal and external environments simultaneously.

This is called Buddhahood or revealing our enlightened state of life we have possessed since before time began. Our Eternal Buddha. It is this Buddha that vowed practice Boddhisattve practices in the evil age after the Buddha's pasising, to save all living beings, and be equal to Shakyamuni Buddha, just as he desired in the Lotus Sutra.


VegasBuddha

 

[BushyOldGrower]

The alien had telepathy with me in a Kresge store in Birmingham Michigan when i was about 7. He started by telling me not to be afraid then he told me he was from another planet and that 1 million of his kind were on the earth to help us. He looked like a normal guy and I guess he saw that I would hear him somehow.

Am I an alien? BOG

 

[Guest]

Message From Thomas

Message From Thomas

Hey Mr. Bog,
I spoke with Tommy today. He ask that I relay the message that he got the calender and loved it. Will be in touch with you very soon. (Trying to figure out what I have to do to get that also ) He is in the middle of moving everything to storage, where he will be in Asia for the winter. However, his 50 year old basketball knee has failed him and ask for all daimoku his way.

SoCAl if you would like to go down for the weekend that would be great! Seems when he was lifting a box he popped it. Gets the truck on Sunday.

In response to your writing Bog, Remember where Jesus got alot of the teachings that he brought back to modernize judism. And I never function from the straight standpoint of Buddhism. I think it is the collection of teachings and thoughts that have come together for me that made me who I am and brought me where I am. That does not mean that I or you have to tearn your back and all that brought you to this space. It is all those experiences that brought you here. So I always appreciate your input and thoughts.
As far as chanting, it is very individual. I use to do collectively about 3 hours a day and I think that is where PTD is now. But everyone contributes to it what they think there live and situations need. Sometimes it is done just for the peace of doing it. A specific problem, situation or need. For anothers dilemma. Every single thing that you would do a prayer for.
The traditional practice was Gongyo (set of prayers) done every am and pm. The diamoku is the repetition of NamMyoHORengeKyo, and is done for any and all of the above personal prayers.
I personally have returned and and I started out with just one Gongyo a day. I find that I chant in my head when I'm going to sleep, driving my car, at work, especially if I'm doing something invasive to another person. But when I enjoy chanting the most is when I'm alone at home, in the evening, have candles, incense, fireplace going dimmed lights and it is just me and the gohonzon. I use to go early in the am to the beach and chant when the sun came up.
So the answer to your question is when and where it best suits you. And about whatever problem or desire you need to think through. It becomes your best friend. I will look up the exact meaning of the words of NamMyohoRengeKyo for you today and put them in here.

NattyNattyGurrl, I have something to send you from PTD. You need to PM me an appropriate address to send to it to you sweet gurrl.

As always I enjoy talking to you all. Hope you all have a Great Thanksgiving! I cooked mine today for the kids since I have to work tomorrow. But it is double time and I don't have to do the family thing ha ha Love to you all and very happy to meet you GrapePunch! Southern Girl

 

[Guest]

Boy I need to reread for my typos!

Boy I need to reread for my typos!

Hope you guys could read through that one. Guess I better not partake too much before getting on here! ha ha But hopefully you got the jest! Love,SG

 

[GordyP]

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Hey Y'all

Some interesting reading since my last post. I'm gaining wisdom in not only in the practice of Nichiren Buddhism, but Christianity and some Hinduism as well. I welcome these views, observations, and beliefs. It's my belief there is much wisdom to be gained in the knowledge of all major religions. In the one or two thousand years since their creation, there've been some big-time wars fought, immense resources used, and millions (if not billions) of people killed in the defense and proliferation of them. There's got to be some good shit in all this for so many to sacrifice so much, right? I want to know more about what all this good shit's about. One obvious common thread that, by doctrine, ties them all together (including Buddhist practices) is their goal to benefit people and to nourish the human spirit, sometimes in very different ways. It's for this reason we must learn to respect and appreciate the value of major religious traditions here on earth. Lots of eerie and unpredictable similarities in many sacred traditions and beliefs around the globe, huh.

So much for beliefs. Now let me talk a little about my observations since I began chanting nam myoho renge kyo. Nam myoho renge kyo, those ancient words that define the essence of the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, the supreme sutra in Nichiren Buddhism. I have observed others and myself chant for unlikely material good fortune, and receive it. I have observed others and myself caught in negative/dangerous situations who have chanted for a change and been delivered safely on their feet (sometimes as fast as a hurricane, right Southern Girl?). I've observed old friends who now live halfway around the world from each other, miraculously reunited through causes created and chanted for. In short, I've observed enough on my own, and heard more of the same from people I truly trust, to understand the wisdom of using nam myoho renge kyo. Use it. Use it whether you believe you understand everything about doctrine and traditions or if you believe you know nothing of these things. Use it. It works. If you call yourself Islamic, Christian, Hindu, whatever . . . use it. Then tell us all about your observations.

Sorry for not posting for so long. Been in a little funk since wrapping up the details for my new full-time superjob. You'd think I'd be on cloud nine and I am from time to time, but I've also got this inner voice asking me, "OK, now what?". Now that you've again demonstrated the shear energy of chanting to yourself, what's next on your list? Do you now devote yourself to chanting for only lofty ideals (world peace, no hunger, etc..), or continue to chant for a few not-so-lofty personal causes (like staying safe in traffic or being the "hero" at work). Well, I've got that worked out for me and my situation now, thanks to an unexpected personal message from S.G. and a lesson on the delusions of guilt. Unwittingly, I had created a cause to guide me in my chanting, I told no one of this problem with my "chanting ethics", and a few days later the answer to my cause comes to me from Southern Girl's message (Thanks, Gal!). Create the cause, receive the effect . . . mystic law. Okay then.

PTDoobie asked me to convey his apologies for not posting in awhile. He's kinda tied up with finding new digs in the States and dealing with a bum wheel at the same time. He did say his knee feels a lot better, though it's still weak and he's wearing a brace on it for now. I'll let him tell you the accupressure story. I think the dust has settled a bit and we'll be hearing more of his exploits soon, though.

Keep Em Green and Growin' (and Happy Thanksgiving!)

GordyP

 

[stonegirl]

busy busy?

busy busy?

hello everyone, I can see we slow down a little bit here, I guess we all have a busy week ? PTD is my hero! he is doing ALL the work in Pasadena with a broken knee,thank you SOOOO much my lover.
and GordyP, there is always something for you to chant about, but if you realy realy can't think of anything, that means you are realy HAPPY, so very good for you! (maybe you can help out PTD's knee
and thank you SG, my face is getting a lot better, just give me couple more month, I will send you a picture of me and my kids, maybe my husband too ( if he can make it :wink: )
Mr. Bog, thank you for the calender, PTD said its beautiful thank you very much, I will put it in our new place, hope we can find a place soon in Vancouver and its good to have a friend there already
twice a year is our busy season May and December, (I am in retail business) and all I want is a good night sleep,( there goes another one you can chant for me GordyP ) I love you guys and I will try to keep up with you all
take care

stonegirl

 

[GordyP]

They Shoot Horses, don't they?

They Shoot Horses, don't they?

stonegirl, stonegirl, stonegirl,

Which way to go with this; there are so many possible directions!

Wit and charm now added to the book on you. I love it! It's easy to see how you stole PTDoobie's heart so many years ago. The sarcastic jabs you throw have me rolling with laughter, especially as I try to imagine PTD's face as he reads your message here. You are the classic "female of our species", as Mr. Kipling described in an earlier post of mine. You know of course, between doing ALL that work in Pasadena and tending to a broken knee, PTD probably won't have time or strength to catch up on the thread and respond for awhile now. Hopefully he'll be able to hop back to you on one leg to be in those family pics you spoke of.

I've now got you both down on my list of causes to chant for:
1) a quickly healing knee for PTDoobie
2) a good night's sleep for stonegirl
I feel like Santa Claus (or the Sand Man) here!

My very best to you as you hold the household together while the work season is heavy and your husband is away. Find some happy time for yourself and keep sharing those witty pokes; keeps us alert and on our toes .

Good knees and good sleep to us all!

GordyP

 

[Guest]

Glad to see you Stonegirl

Glad to see you Stonegirl

Glad you had a moment to drop in. Cannot even imagine your life or schedule. Two kids eight years apart and career is enough for me. But please please, once PTD gets there try to slow down and take care of yourself. That is the most important thing in your continued good health. And I don't know how medicine is there and wish you could get some B12 injections. Anyway, my daimoku is there for you as well as PTD being home.
Also anxious to see your work. That was an interest of mine many many years ago. I wanted to go to jewelers school but it didn't happen. Somehow I became a public servant. And I am very ready for a pic from you and children. The pic I have is of your and Thomas wedding. Have to add to series.
Yes GordyP! See women of the 21st century in action. We still out do ya! And keep the power of the Gohonzon by our side.
Love and best to you all, Southern Girl

I guess SoCal fell off the planet again! You are all an import piece of this puzzle.

 

[Guest]

Too Old To Be Gypsys!

Too Old To Be Gypsys!

I think that PTD and I have found that our gypsy days are close to over. Our bodies are getting too old to be doing cross country NattyNattyGurrl! And there are always those elements that seem to test your faith at the 11th hour. He will be fine!
However, it was great to see you NattyNatty Gurrl. Hope you are doing well since we have not seen you lately.
SoCal is still missing in action.
GordyP has made it back.
We are all in changes at this time. That is the one thing for sure that we all have in common right now. Placement of things before the new year. We have almost made it through another year. Always hoping the next will be better. Southern Girl

 

[SoCal Hippy]

still havin puter probs...

still havin puter probs...

Havn't left this planet yet, SG. Can't seem to fix my computer. STill hav some serious virus issues. Right now im using an old Win95 laptop/dialup which crashes everytime I try to open a program but will try to keep up with you guys.

Cora is dealing with some health stuff which is taking somewhat of a toll. AS you know last yr at this time is when she was found to have breast cancer. Now she is seeing 3 different docs, doing a barage of different tests on a weekly basis. Got to keep my life condition high and help her chant more to get over these obstacles. She actually had to take 2 days off work this week; never since Ive known her has she ever done that even when she was doing her 6mos of chemo/radiation.

Was going to try to get down to help PTD this wknd, but just couldn't do it. Just have to send him more daimoku from here. Holidays are coming, not the best time for me. Just like u SG, I am so glad when they are all over and we get tot he new yr.

Would like to write more, but the screen are flashing now an I might not get to finish. take care all. hope to be back soon. Keep chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.

 

[GordyP]

Hang In There, SoCal!

Hang In There, SoCal!

Know what ya mean about guttin' out the holidays, SoCal. Being single again and having my kids grown and away from home sure takes the holiday spirit out of this time of year (not to mention daylight getting shorter each day). Pretty sure I'm being hit by Seasonal Affected Disorder (yes, they've even given it a name, now). Grateful I found new family here among my Chanting Grower buddies this year!

Bummed to hear about the medical complications with Cora, but now that I know, she'll be having lots of daimoku sent her directions from Indiana. Stay strong, keep smilin', and know ya got prayers coming your way from all over the world. While I chant and my thoughts turn to you two, I picture you both chanting together side by side; safe, happy, healthy, and loving that time together. That's the picture we all want to see for many years to come.

I had the same virus shit happening with my computer, too, SoCal. But once I stopped visiting all those nasty porn websites, I was able to zap em' all gone (LOL). Just a little guy-to-guy tip from ol' GordyP. Happy to see you've found a plan B to get back on line and talk to us!

Keep Em Green and Growin' (and healthy)

GordyP

 

[Guest]

Glad to Hear from you SoCAl!

Glad to Hear from you SoCAl!

Sorry you are still having puter problems SoCal! And I am very sorry to hear about Cora. I did not know. All you guys have not been too forthcoming with some major issues. How can anybody support your chanting if we don't know. Or I should say me. That is some heavy stuff that needs the daimoku support. That is 3 of us that has had cancer issues with people close to us. It is a very scarey thing. I can tell you that being a nurse 30 years that is the only area I DONOT work in. I'm not very therapeutic. I'm more emotional than the family and patients. Just can't do it. May the nurses who can do it be blessed everyday of their lifes. And the courage that the patients have to do all that treatment. I hope it never happens to me because if Daimoku can't cure me then I won't be. That will be the only thing I have except maybe some natural THC like Marinol. Anyway, enough about that. It is just a bad place to be. Give my love to Cora and let her know she is in my prayers.

Gordy P- I call it sun deprivation and as we talked, I definitely have that. What a contrast after living in Florida. I miss it very much right now.
I have been single for 17 years and I am just at a numbness with holidays. If I would let myself think about it, I would be very depressed and maybe I am too I just don't allow myself to realize it. We are so socialized around them that it would be a lie for me to say that it gets better. In a sense it does, but not really. And they have been playing xmas music since the first of Nov. I will be ready to shoot Santa Claus by christmas. The commericialism is totally gross to me. It actually ruins it. But it will be over soon. The rest of the world will go through their holiday let down and you will be so glad its over you will be like a shining star.

Well I'm just full of happiness tonight arent I. I had a very hard day at work today and I'm ready to go down. Hope you all have a great weekend. And as always, So glad you are here. This IS my life right now. Southern Girl

 

[WW420]

In my youth I studied,& One of the most important thing to learn:Is every action,every movement,every THOUGHT,creates future (Karma) works 24 hours a day
EVERY second of your life,And once you Truely grasp this you can start taking
responsibility for your condition & create your future at cause point instead of being
at the effect point of the Physical Universe.
A great # of studies hit on this : you reap what you sow,that which goes around comes around,on & on,but very few understand the extent of how true it is,there are no Free Lunchs,something for nothing does not exist,Every exchange comes at a cost
Hope this brings about a new realization for a least one,for, I owe a LOT
WW420

 

[PassTheDoobie]

Hey guys! What the hell is going on? (smile) The karma is coming out which means that we are making considerable progress! I apologize for my absence. Boy I finally had some serious pissy fitting yesterday! Forgive me Universe! Thank you to SoCal and Stonegirl for listening and letting me make all of those awful karmic causes with my mouth! I am embarrassed and sorry for some of the terrible things that I said, but boy DO I FEEL BETTER! I'm going to pull off this challenge and live to talk about it or shame on me!

WW420 thanks for posting and reinforcing your belief in Karma. Cause and effect is the basis of the power of the Law of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. I hope you try chanting and adding that to your experience base. It is free. It is as simple as saying it. It is powerful.

And to all of you friends. Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for being you. I love you all so very much from the bottom of my heart!~See? A little attitude adjustment and something overwhelming has become a challenge for me to beat the shit out of! I love you darling stonegirl. YOU are the most wonderful person I have ever known. Keep chanting baby, I'll be home soon!

Thomas (your friend, not your teacher)

 

[Guest]

I love this thread..
I know that I do not post a lot on it.. I think because I am still thinking about the "whole thing" .. life and all....
But, just wanted ya'll to know, that I find it admirable to put your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and experiences out there for all to see and be touched by them... Some of the things that you discuss in this thread, are so personal (at least to me they are)
Just know, there are folks watchin', if only just one or two.... and I like what I see...

 

[Guest]

Smile on My Face!

Smile on My Face!

Hello Gang,
So Thomas there better be a smile on your face. Go with it and let the universe take care of you. What do you think all that chanting if for? It will be fine, it will be as your life needs it to be. That is what you taught me!

NattyNattyGurrl! Always happy to see you. What I said probably applies to half of the free world! It's a good thing I don't have windows in the front of my house to speak of. Here in suburbs, my neighbors seem to have a xmas light war going on. Every night when I come in my corner is glowing to the point you could turn the head lights off! It is rather comical the degree that people fall into the hype. The mindless sheep! Sorry if I offend anyone but it has really gotten out of hand. Jesus is probably saying,"Who the hell is this Santa guy?"

Ms. Grat3ful,
So happy to see you. Your input is always appreciated. And yes the things that are put in here for all to see is very personal in here at times. But it is this practice in Action for you to see. We study, we learn, we share, we support one another and through our sharing, hopefully others can can see and try that which we feel has so much power for ones life. If I spoke metaphoric, it would be as most all that we are exposed to spiritually. There are so many aspects to what I experience sometimes there has to be something to touch someones life. That is how my life has always been. 10 years worked out in one. And I believe that is part of my lifes mission. That is what gives my trials value. To help another somewhere along the way. So I hope that there are some who watch and read and listen to what is being said. That means this is not for nothing. It is just life.

WW420,
Also happy to see you. And as PTD said, you just listed a big part of how we guide our life. Thought, word and deed. Every action begins with the thought. You are personally responsible for everything good or bad that happens to you. So you therefore have control of alot of the causes made in the present that determine the future. Chanting NamMyohoRengeKyo is universal law and puts you in rhythm with what you need to be. So continue to read and keep up with us, you may find that you too are a bodisattva of the earth.

Have a great week! Southern Girl

 

[LoveRulz]

What fun to find a thread like this in here!

What fun to find a thread like this in here!

I'm not Buddhist, but I love to tone/chant with anyone I can find... or even just the air pump!
Actually my microwave oven is the best.

"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo"​

Forgive me if this has already been answered here, but
How is this pronounced?​