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Unfortunate but true. He will now scream at me of being critical without ever contributing, and that is fine. But it is funny that he does not take criticism or advice directed towards him the same way he expects others to. Who are we kidding about with infinite potentiality, attacking the ego and not the person etc. etc.? Mikaelz, who or what gives you the authority to question and attack other's ego? Why are you trying to play the role of a Bodhisattva or a Guru when you are clearly not ready for it? Get the colon cleanse my friend and try to be polite to others to the best possible extent. Being rude the way you are only reflects on bad upbringing and lack of manners, not spiritual progress or the ability to look beyond egoistic attachment. You need to ground yourself and realize you are in no position to criticize and correct others, much less yourself. Obnoxious words and slander do not help anyone, whatever be the intent. You are simply confusing your bad behavior with something grand and noble, repeatedly. Ok, now you can shout at me

With that I leave you to continue your bashing or 'questioning' if that's how you like to describe it. I am not very comfortable speaking on forums where an eighty year old gentleman is called jackass and ridiculed because of his age. If such is your approach to openness and inquiry into truth, I choose to gently bow out of this discussion. I am reminded here of some teenagers who confuse talking filthy with being macho or something. Screaming without respect or boundaries does not always translate to being an openminded discussion or a debate. The irony here is that those who appeal to be heard never listen. It is also ironical to question others belief or conditioning when all that one sees exhibited here are more beliefs and conditioning. How is one side in a better position to question, teach, preach or inspire the other? I don't see any difference between Dwai's ignorance and Lucky7strike's enlightenment. Do you actually believe that the word passion justifies how the Buddhists have conducted themselves here? But I may be wrong and outdated in what I expect from Buddhists. But Lucky7strikes if you think you are gaining proximity to Truth by this kind of questioning which is one-sided and lacking any true compassion to listen and see, well, may be you are already a knower of the Truth. Moreover, should not one question one's own belief system and questioning first rather than another's? The first is an inquiry towards truth and the second is mere fanaticism.

Thank you for your kindness Marblehead. It is really nice to see more of Taoists following Master Venerable Master Hsuan Hua's advice on this forum than the Buddhists. This proves that Dharma and Virtue are not limited to those who call themselves Buddhists but is available to all true seekers. The discussion on this forum made me study some more Buddhists teachers to see if all Buddhists are like the four or five debating on this forum and trying to convert others to Buddhist faith, not much different from my stifling Catholic upbringing. Fortunately, my initial impression was quite untrue. I will get back to my cup of Oolong tea and Vinyasa practice Blessings and regards to All, Sandra

Why are you so offended and disrespectful? Please disagree but respectfully. Are all Buddhists like the ones on this forum, trying to tell others you are wrong, your beliefs are magical etc.? The only Buddhist I ever read was Nhat Hanh and was really interested in Buddhism from what he wrote. It seems you cannot co-exist or even respectfully disagree with anyone or even amongst yourselves. So, Buddhism is not that different from any other religion, is it?

New to cultivation, interest in Kunlun, hope to learn

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