RiverSnake Posted May 23, 2014 (edited) DP Edited October 30, 2014 by OldChi 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bax44 Posted May 24, 2014 Great post! I don't have anything really to add I'm pretty new to this stuff but it was very helpful. Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverSnake Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) Great post! I don't have anything really to add I'm pretty new to this stuff but it was very helpful. Thanks! Your Welcome bax44. Glad to hear it was helpful. My 2 cents, Peace Edited May 24, 2014 by OldChi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystique Enigma Posted May 24, 2014 A student once asked his teacher, "Master, what is enlightenment?" The master replied, "When hungry, eat. When tired, sleep." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverSnake Posted May 24, 2014 A student once asked his teacher, "Master, what is enlightenment?" The master replied, "When hungry, eat. When tired, sleep." Those zen dudes love there koans. Not sure if he's actually referring to the act of eating more than the awareness one should bring into the act. My 2 cents, Peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) Not sure that's a koan as such bro. Maybe more of a lifestyle tip. From the ones I've seen Koans tend towards being questions. If the dude had asked.... " What is the sound of one man sleeping?" Yep that'd be a koan albeit quite an easy one. One might answer... " Snoring". :-) Edited May 25, 2014 by GrandmasterP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverSnake Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) Not sure that's a koan as such bro. Maybe more of a lifestyle tip. From the ones I've seen Koans tend towards being questions. If the dude had asked.... " What is the sound of one man sleeping?" Yep that'd be a koan albeit quite an easy one. One might answer... " Snoring". :-) One of my favorite books on Zen is "Zen Flesh, Zen Bones". Many beautiful and famous stories and koans throughout. Koans can be stories, questions and many other things. Well worth reading: http://www.amazon.com/Zen-Flesh-Bones-Collection-Writings/dp/0804831866/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1401062142&sr=1-1&keywords=zen+flesh+zen+bones My 2 cents, Peace Edited May 25, 2014 by OldChi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverSnake Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) DP Edited October 31, 2014 by OldChi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rara Posted June 16, 2014 True, a lot of this. I use particular computur games for skill/career development though. My own personal mastery Depends what it is you're after! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverSnake Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) True, a lot of this. I use particular computur games for skill/career development though. My own personal mastery Depends what it is you're after! Used to want to be a game tester/developer when a teen. Get paid to create and play video games all day along. But alas another dream deferred. Two roads diverged in a yellow wood. My 2 cents, Peace Edited June 17, 2014 by OldChi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CloudHands Posted June 17, 2014 I think that's very complete and a nice remember About finances I can't agree more, and if I may add something I think money is the main way to vote, since voting is a joke : mastering your desire and spending money (or not!) into the world (you wish) is seriously tied to being responsible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted June 17, 2014 I think if one has to make time for practice is lack of devotion for the art. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rara Posted June 17, 2014 Used to want to be a game tester/developer when a teen. Get paid to create and play video games all day along. But alas another dream deferred. Two roads diverged in a yellow wood. My 2 cents, Peace Funny, I'm going through a similar transition at the moment. My gaming is more for reflex training and problem solving, transferable into my new field. I have also been marketing games/consoles recently...so yes, what a dream! But as you say, alas, I am leaving that world behind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rara Posted June 17, 2014 I think if one has to make time for practice is lack of devotion for the art. Beginners leaving the old habits behind...it is tough. It takes a lot to give up a TV if one has been born into being sat in front of it. Like any addiction. Anyone wanting to make change and therefore needing to make space for their new practice is on the right path. I know I could do more to be devoted still. Have mercy CD haha 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverSnake Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) DP Edited October 31, 2014 by OldChi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Posted September 22, 2014 While pissing, too, actually... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverSnake Posted September 22, 2014 While pissing, too, actually... Thanks for the correction. Edit made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
