Fa Xin

I think there's both. I have the ability to walk to my kitchen and cook some pasta, if I choose. But I am also here, now, where pasta is a thing, and I have the means to cook it. One of those I control, the other I did not control.

Even if I were to tell you it’s all a game, would it change anything? I’m just a random dude on a forum. And even if you did believe me, it doesn’t mean you realize it on an experiential level. It would just be a belief, which is nothing more than a mind story. For those who get a peak at the source code, I think they still have to play the game.

Also a good one! What’s your take on it SW?

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It can be a big change, especially when we are used to living a certain way and our practice changes how that is. Strange indeed. I think your last line sums it up - "Relax, let it happen" Good stuff !

Prob been posted before.

And when they chase their tail... Must be like some doggy Qigong !

I’d rather not be in a war.

Nice part of that verse for sure. I think the heavens passing away means that we are always unfolding new parts of ourselves (new parts of God.) Big shifts that happen within, but the divine shifts with it. New turnings and evolutions. Agreed that the “dead are not alive, living will not die” means waking up to “the soul” which lies underneath everything. I also think that realizing “the soul” allows one to live fully and not worry about the small stuff. One is able to love unconditionally. Hence the dead being “not alive” line.

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To me, Meditation is done with the heart/soul, so my body position is unimportant. But it depends on what your practice is. If I were to walk into a Zen sesshin and bring my recliner chair, I'm not sure that would go over well

What kind of energetic experience is it? Can you describe what happens with you?

Praying and fasting is a sign that you believe you lack something, or that your wrong or impure in some way. It is separateness from God. When the "groom" (presence of God) is in your heart (bridal suite), you don't need to do anything. You are one with the spirit. It is when this presence departs, do you feel the need to fast and pray to try and get it back. This is one of my favorite topics of the Gospels.

104. They said to Jesus, "Come, let us pray today, and let us fast." Jesus said, "What sin have I committed, or how have I been undone? Rather, when the groom leaves the bridal suite, then let people fast and pray."

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The 32 Signs of a Great Man[edit] Seated Buddha, Gandhara, 1st-2nd century CE. Tokyo National Museum The Buddha is traditionally regarded as having the Thirty-two Characteristics of a Great Man (Skt. mahāpuruṣa lakṣaṇa).[7] These thirty-two characteristics are also regarded as being present in cakravartin kings as well.[7] The Digha Nikaya, in the "Discourse of the Marks" (Pali: Lakkhaṇa Sutta) (DN 30) enumerates and explains the 32 characteristics.[2]These are also enumerated in the Brahmāyu Sutta of the Majjhima Nikāya (MN 91). The 32 major characteristics are:[8] Level feet Thousand-spoked wheel sign on feet Long, slender fingers Pliant hands and feet Toes and fingers finely webbed Full-sized heels Arched insteps Thighs like a royal stag Hands reaching below the knees Well-retracted male organ Height and stretch of arms equal Every hair-root dark colored Body hair graceful and curly Golden-hued body Ten-foot aura around him Soft, smooth skin Soles, palms, shoulders, and crown of head well-rounded Area below armpits well-filled Lion-shaped body Body erect and upright Full, round shoulders Forty teeth Teeth white, even, and close Four canine teeth pure white Jaw like a lion Saliva that improves the taste of all food Tongue long and broad Voice deep and resonant Eyes deep blue[9] Eyelashes like a royal bull White ūrṇā curl that emits light between eyebrows Fleshy protuberance on the crown of the head Forty teeth!!!!! Eyelashes like a royal bull!!!!! these are Hilarious. Thanks for sharing.

I would just add that the idea of “using your heart to feel” is not your physical heart, but more just “feeling” in general. How do you feel pleasure, happiness? How do you feel anger? How do you feel someone out? How do you feel out a new situation? There’s nothing to figure out or think about. There’s no technique. You just... feel. 😊

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Hello, 2ndChance, and welcome. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. We look forward to accompanying you on some of the way that you still have to go. Please take the time to read the post pinned at the top of this Welcome page and take a look at the forum Terms and Rules. This covers all you need to know when getting started. For the first week you will be restricted to ten posts per day but after that you can post as much as you like. Also, until you’ve posted fifteen times in the forums, you’ll be a “Junior Bum” with somewhat restricted access and will be allowed only two private messages per day. Good luck in your pursuits and best wishes to you, Fa Xin and the TDB team Hi 2ndchance , Welcome. Have you done any kind of meditation practice before? I’m sure someone can help. You are welcome to jump right in to the ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forum to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Fa Xin

I still think your crazy, Nungali! 😀