ralis

Are you serious? You posit nothing more than a legend. Of course, you will argue in favor of a factual basis for a pre-existing Buddhism. Seriously, I am at a loss for words.

Did Vajraji post a paper? ralis

I found this post which may be of interest. Vajraji was arguing similar points last year, claiming the Buddha somehow understood Einstein. He went on to claim Einstein's personal beliefs about Buddhism were science. His arguments were bogus! http://mingkok.buddhistdoor.com/en/news/d/2475 ralis

Vajraji thinks he is the higher power!

:lol:

This is for Vajraji.

Do you preach Buddhism on the beaches? On the street corner? Pass out Buddhist literature like the ISKON people? ralis

I suppose this is some low path, in your mind. ralis

Just because the Buddha said so, does not make it true! Have you talked to the Buddha lately? Does he approve of your preaching? ralis

What is "Dark Zen"? ralis

Your grammar in that context makes no sense. You placed a comma after human grant. ralis

I guess everything is Buddhist to you. Let's call it Buddhist correctness. Why not see it as it really is? Furthermore, the constant obsession with suffering is really a very narrow view. ralis

Possible Justice Dept. probe. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_GULF_OIL_SPILL_WASHINGTON?SITE=MABED&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Weren't there a lot of "drill baby drill" buffoons from Fla.? I think they should be out cleaning their soon to be black tarry beaches! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/17/oil-spill-florida-keys-sc_n_578318.html

These arguments have been going on ad infinitum for several thousand years. If the Buddha was absolutely clear on all points, then there would be no further discussion. His devotees would accept it and live their lives accordingly. Obviously, he was not! Even the Tibetans and their various schools have myriad disagreements on many points. Especially who or what is the real primordial Buddha. Tibetans even claim that the Buddha prophesied his return in the form of Padmasambhava. Perhaps a bit of revisionism? Furthermore the Tibetans claim the historical Buddha only taught to a certain level and left the rest to the Tibetan monastic system. A little too convenient in my opinion. The various levels that were created from Theraveda to Dzogchen are just another way to create an authoritarian hierarchy that does nothing but enslave people to confusing philosophical ideologies , with the promise that if one keeps certain vows, usually to some Buddha sky god, then one will be enlightened in several lifetimes or even eons. Another problem I have trouble with is that the Tulku's that die in the U.S. are somehow found reborn in some lonely village in Tibet, even though they may have been born in India. If these guys are so universal, then why would not be reborn in the U.S.? Seems to me there is an attitude that Tibetans are somehow superior. ralis

If you are referring to me, I said they invented the category of neurotic conditioning. The Buddhists talk ad infinitum about neurotic conditioning. I sat through many teachings and I grew weary of hearing how deluded we are. The Tibetan Buddhist system is a patriarchy of men sitting on their thrones and dispensing judgment. ralis

Thank you for describing this problem so well! ralis

Your explanation of "human grant" still makes no sense in the context of your statement. You accuse me of not having the capacity to understand what you write. So I guess it is my fault if I don't understand incorrect grammatical syntax. ralis

He doesn't understand how to cite examples. I have repeatedly asked for examples. Yes, you make an astute point in regards to a realized being not wanting veneration. Namkhai Norbu refuses any veneration. He prefers to shake hands. ralis

I am tired of your always putting down Westerners as being somehow deluded, because your so called enlightened guru said so! According to you and your herd seeking mind, they are so above it all. This is the very reason I got away from Buddhism. I was tired of being patronized by men in skirts sitting on their thrones and being treated as if I were some heathen! All your arguments are legalistic to a fault and have absolutely no wisdom whatsoever. You espouse some universal truth. Forget about it! No one has a universal truth. ralis

More rhetorical nonsense. Why not put your experience in your own words. BTW, if you still live in Florida, why not go out and enjoy the white sandy beaches before they turn black with oil. ralis

What do you mean by "human grant"? I am not a superficial person as you would like to believe. ralis

Such as taking life way too seriously! ralis

Latest from the Gulf of Mexico. The leak is only partially under control. I submit that BP should forfeit control of all oil being siphoned from this well to pay for all costs! All BP executives should immediately be arrested and charged! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/16/bp-tube-sucking-oil-away_n_577942.html ralis