GrandmasterP Posted November 12, 2012 See what I mean? Miserable. Not happy. Gloomy. Ish old sausage there is more to life than whingeing on a forum, look out the window bro. Life is passing by right now. Enjoy . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ish Posted November 12, 2012 See what I mean? Miserable. Not happy. Gloomy. Ish old sausage there is more to life than whingeing on a forum, look out the window bro. Life is passing by right now. Enjoy . Actually the only one whinging was your unnecessarily negative posts on Buddhism. But tbh I didn't expect any more from you than what you just posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jetsun Posted November 12, 2012 Suffering my erse. By and large life is pretty sweet. It's what you make of it. Many Buddhists are repressed miserablists, they actually enjoy suffering. Hence the wealth of miserable Buddhist literature that they can buy so as to feel even worse about themselves and life in general. They like that sort of thing and for those who like that sort of thing... that is the sort of thing that they like. Taoism on the other hand is a cheery and positive path, we cultivate we get better at it. We die, we're reborn and get a chance to become even beter at cultivation, eventually we get off the wheel if we want to or stick around as a spirit guide (a.k.a 'angel' or 'boddhisatva' of 'demi-deity') if we don't fancy 'heaven' just yet but quite fancy the idea of a few decades or more fecking about helping human mortals on this side of life. Taoism's a win - win situation whereas , apart from the Pure Land variety which almost identical to Taoism; Buddhism exists for exceptionally sad losers who like being the sad sacks they are and wish to remain the same, over and over again. Good luck to 'em too, more fun for the rest of us to enjoy. Plus it is quite amusing to listen to the poor wee lambs' constant doleful bleatings both on here and elsewhere. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh Posted November 12, 2012 There you go. And who am I to suggest that those who feel the need to suffer are not happy while they are suffering because it is supporting a belief that they have. Happiness is a really hard thing to describe. Chuang Tzu tried but never came to a conclusion. Nietzsche tried but I think he did not die happy. I suggest that happiness too is in the eye of the beholder. I have an angle on that which may fit anybody , happiness is wanting -the situation one is experiencing -to continue and it does Even if one thinks the situation is one of dukkha (outright pain -conditioned paradigm- or ephemeral in nature) Lots of wiggle room , plenty of individual options , and explains the behaviors folks exhibit before during and after. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) Man how those long winter nights must just fly past when the DL is on form. Edited November 12, 2012 by GrandmasterP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted November 12, 2012 Actually the only one whinging was your unnecessarily negative posts on Buddhism. But tbh I didn't expect any more from you than what you just posted. Excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ish Posted November 12, 2012 Excellent. Nah its not particularly excellent when someone spouts bigoted rubbish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted November 12, 2012 I meant that it was excellent that you are responding exactly as per my summation of many Buddhists Ish. Nothing more. NE Way this is Sinfest v The World so back on topic eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ish Posted November 12, 2012 I meant that it was excellent that you are responding exactly as per my summation of many Buddhists Ish. Nothing more. NE Way this is Sinfest v The World so back on topic eh? Well too bad i'm not a buddhist, looks like you're wrong yet again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted November 12, 2012 Just helping them out when they are busy eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted November 12, 2012 I am a married man buddy. Being 'wrong' is par for the course in this part of the forest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted November 12, 2012 Yeah, where is Sinfest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted November 12, 2012 Well he was here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted November 12, 2012 Gone for a quick horse stance maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted November 12, 2012 Gone for a quick horse stance maybe. More likely riding his little pony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted November 12, 2012 Did Sinfest maybe forget to bolt the stable door do you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted November 12, 2012 He'll need to spank that pony once he finds it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted November 12, 2012 He'll need to spank that pony once he finds it. Hehehe. I was afraid someone would want to go there. Shame on you! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted November 12, 2012 I'm allowed, posting from home not work now. Hence no smileys :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat Pillar Posted November 12, 2012 Quick, where's that double face-palm when you need it.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted November 12, 2012 LOL Is that you David Cameron? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Protector Posted November 12, 2012 Sorry kids, I had to take a phone call, I hope you didn't break anything while I was away So, Buddhism, eh? I don't see it as such a negative thing. When I see some people talk about Buddhism, they say that it's more of an add on to your current spirituality. You can do what ever you want but if you want, there's an upgrade. This samsara thing bothers me a little because instead of escaping, what scares me is that there's a way out of it and I don't want out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh Posted November 12, 2012 I think you get to stay as long as you want to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted November 12, 2012 Is that you David Cameron? ......... If I had Cameron's money and he had a feather up his bum then we'd both be tickled pink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
