Lost in Translation Posted August 14, 2017 Hello, Everyone! I stumbled upon The Dao Bums a few weeks ago and have been lurking ever since. It’s nice to find an active forum where people are discussing Taoism, Buddhism, and other related topics. About me: I’m just a guy living his life. Once upon a time I considered myself a Taoist and perhaps I still am. It’s difficult to say. I practice mindfulness whenever I can. That’s a lot harder than it sounds. The mind wants to wander, forward, backward, sideways - anywhere but here and now. It’s like herding cats. There’s a lot of good information on this forum. I look forward to getting to know everyone here, and giving you the opportunity to know me. -Lost in Translation 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted August 14, 2017 Hello Lost in Translation, 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, Marblehead and the TDB team Hi Lost, Yeah, we are a pretty active bunch of misfits. Sometimes a little too active and our emotions over-rule our logic. And yes, "mindfulness" and even "empty-mindedness" are difficult to maintain. But they are places of rest and awareness when we do manage to go there. You are welcome to jump right in ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forms to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Marblehead 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted August 14, 2017 14 hours ago, Lost in Translation said: I’m just a guy living his life. Hi Lost in Translation, Busy minding your own business? 14 hours ago, Lost in Translation said: Once upon a time I considered myself a Taoist and perhaps I still am. It’s difficult to say. Who knows for sure? 14 hours ago, Lost in Translation said: I practice mindfulness whenever I can. What happens, whenever you cannot? 14 hours ago, Lost in Translation said: That’s a lot harder than it sounds. The mind wants to wander, forward, backward, sideways - anywhere but here and now LOTS harder. Forward, backward, sideways - including upward and downward? Also '1, 2, 3 ... ' - dimensional? Here and now = the moment? - LimA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lost in Translation Posted August 15, 2017 13 hours ago, Marblehead said: May you enjoy your time here. Marblehead Thanks for allowing me to join you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lost in Translation Posted August 15, 2017 6 hours ago, Limahong said: What happens, whenever you cannot? Fire is beautiful to behold and provides a pleasant warmth, but never forget that to consume is its nature. Mistakes were made. Lessons were learned. Life goes on. Here I am. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted August 15, 2017 15 minutes ago, Lost in Translation said: Fire is beautiful to behold and provides a pleasant warmth, but never forget that to consume is its nature. Hi Lost in Translation, You translate very well. I am not lost. You have some poetic genes. From Mom or Dad? 19 minutes ago, Lost in Translation said: Mistakes were made. Lessons were learned. Life goes on. Here I am ... ... to share experientially. But of course. Thank you. - LimA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted August 15, 2017 35 minutes ago, Earl Grey said: I have eight different translations of the Tao Te Ching (Dao De Jing) Hi Earl Grey, Eight? Do they differ much from each other? How you know which one is more accurate? You have a personal favourite? If yes, why? All eight in English? ...? ...? - LimA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted August 15, 2017 6 minutes ago, Earl Grey said: Yes, you help la Hi Earl Grey, You very bad. No la. Cannot la. Shy la. ... la la la. My Dad (a staunch Chinese) will definitely kill me. And my Mom will die because she truly loves me. Ayoyo - very sad. - LimA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted August 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, Earl Grey said: Aiyo. Is very not good for us eh. Hi Earl Grey, Aiyo. Maybe OK la. - LimA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted August 15, 2017 5 hours ago, Earl Grey said: You tell to mom and dad you "study group" for "fast track" education and career ho. Hi Earl Grey, I very good one - cannot tell lies. If caught - Dad whack and Mom smack. Then I die smelly. You very bad one. - LimA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Earl Grey said: Good boy eh. Good son la. Hi Earl Grey, So you good friend also? OK la. Maybe can tell small lies. But don't tell people OK? Cross your heart? - LimA Edited August 15, 2017 by Limahong Enhancement of sentence. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Earl Grey said: OK finish now la Hi Earl Grey, Now sun goes down, so I go play ball. Talk some more next time OK. Can or not? Execute me. - LimA Edited August 15, 2017 by Limahong Enhancement of sentence. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Earl Grey said: Too many Tao Bums Staffs very not like here. Hi Earl Grey, I same same don't like to talk open at TDB. Too many lurkers. I not happy but keep quiet only. We talk talk private later - can or not? Now friends "cry father cry mother". Have to go. Execute me again. - LimA Edited August 15, 2017 by Limahong Enhancement of sentence. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) Hi All, Please excuse the funny conversations between Earl Grey and myself. We were only trying to have some fun with Singlish. What is Singlish? It is: "Colloquial Singaporean English spoken in Singapore. While English is one of Singapore's official languages, Singlish is commonly regarded as having low prestige. The Singaporean government and some Singaporeans alike heavily discourage the use of Singlish in favour of Standard English. Singlish is also heavily discouraged in the mass media and in schools. However, such official discouragement and routine censorship is actually countered by other presentations in mainstream media, including routine usage by ordinary people in street interviews broadcast on TV and radio on a daily basis, as well as occasional usage in newspapers" (Wikipedia). Thank you TDB for allowing us to have our moments of fun. Now back to your Queen's English - Earl Grey. - LimA Edited August 15, 2017 by Limahong Enhancement of sentence. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted August 15, 2017 5 hours ago, Limahong said: Thank you TDB for allowing us to have our moments of fun. Hi Administrators of TDB, When I used the word 'allowing' I meant TBD as a 'platform'; and not as in 'permission'. No permission was sought and no permission given. Perhaps Earl Grey and I were caught up in the flow from moment to moment - all with the good feel of natural brotherhood. This has been said - "It ain't a moment 'till I make it. Have my cake and eat it too": What Earl Grey and his mates are attempting is laudable. They are trying to translate 'Dao de jing' into Singlish. To me it is impressive and praiseworthy. As an academic researcher I believe that I can help Earl Grey and his friends. Will make arrangements to meet up with Earl Grey face to face in Singapore. 'Dao de jing' in Singlish? Whatever it is going to be, Earl Grey and I crossed paths at TDB. Thank you TDB for the platform. - LimA 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted August 15, 2017 15 hours ago, Lost in Translation said: Mistakes were made. Lessons were learned. Life goes on. Hi Lost in Translation, Thank you too for your thread. Earl Grey popped up/out when I was trying to be funny. - LimA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted August 16, 2017 8 hours ago, Limahong said: Will make arrangements to meet up with Earl Grey face to face in Singapore. Hi All, Earl Grey and myself are now privately connected through our emails. Let's see what is possible. All good wishes. - LimA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted August 16, 2017 Good day Everyone. I am now going for breakfast - LimA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lost in Translation Posted August 16, 2017 32 minutes ago, Limahong said: Good day Everyone. I am now going for breakfast - LimA Please make sure to let us know how it goes. We want Heinleinesque details! Was there toast? Butter on both sides? How many types of jam, or were there jellies? What's the difference between jam and jelly anyway? We need to know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted August 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Lost in Translation said: Please make sure to let us know how it goes. We want Heinleinesque details! Hi Lost in Translation, You are bombastic. No wonder you got lost. What on earth is 'Heinlenesque details'. You sure is demanding. I am poor and I cannot afford a big breakfast spread. 1 hour ago, Lost in Translation said: Was there toast? Yes in addition to - buns, chicken congee, saugages, bacons, eggs, papaya, banana ... (all poor man's stuff). 1 hour ago, Lost in Translation said: Butter on both sides? As in "both sides now"? Like: 1 hour ago, Lost in Translation said: How many types of jam? I lost count. 1 hour ago, Lost in Translation said: Were there jellies? I cannot afford. 1 hour ago, Lost in Translation said: What's the difference between jam and jelly anyway? "The difference between jam and jelly is the texture. The fruit in jam is either crushed or cut into small pieces, then cooked in sugar long enough that the pieces are spreadable. Where would peanut butter be without its jelly? This gemlike substance is made in a very similar way to jam, except at the end the solids are strained out—or it’s made from juiced fruit. That means it’s a good format for fruits with skins, like grapes, that wouldn’t necessarily make the best jams" (from Extra Crispy) 1 hour ago, Lost in Translation said: We need to know! Next time when I go for a meal, you will be the last to know. Get Lost. - LimA 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted August 16, 2017 On 8/14/2017 at 11:20 AM, Lost in Translation said: I stumbled upon The Dao Bums a few weeks ago and have been lurking ever since. Hi Lost in Translation, Are you still lurking at TDB? Why do you lurk? Give you some kind of 'high'? Please translate your 'high' into words - simple words. Which other forums had you lurked or still lurking? Multiple lurking = Multiple Big O? From Thesaurus: Lurking = prowling, loitering, skulking, waiting, lying in wait, hanging about, creeping around … You give me the creeps. Get Lost. - LimA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted August 19, 2017 On 8/18/2017 at 11:14 AM, nohbody said: Hi! Hi nohbody, Don't say Hi! too often - you may get arrested: - LimA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
