blue eyed snake Posted March 2 10 hours ago, Apech said: By realised Buddhist I meant one who has achieved realization of the nature of mind/reality. For instance a zen or Tibetan master. Although textual references are important they are not as important as direct insight or prajna. yes, agreeing on that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue eyed snake Posted March 2 7 hours ago, The Biggest Nobody said: I think the young boys and men in my generation are waking up to the idea that sex is fleeting and it is not just simple "entertainment". To keep it a buck, they are still in the minority but it I think people are waking up slowly but surely. sex is not or should not be either entertainment or fleeting. something that seems to be forgotten by a lot of people nowadays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Master Logray Posted March 2 2 hours ago, blue eyed snake said: sex is not or should not be either entertainment or fleeting. something that seems to be forgotten by a lot of people nowadays. I have the impression that aside from a small minority of younger "spirituality loving people", the majority are so old that sex is no longer a big issue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Biggest Nobody Posted March 2 I am not too sure. I do not know whether it is a bias of my FYP but I see a lot of comments or videos of people in my generation not participating in the hookup culture anymore. Either for spiritual reasons or they are just tired of listening to all the bop lores. I think gen z is waking up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowymountains Posted March 2 37 minutes ago, The Biggest Nobody said: I am not too sure. I do not know whether it is a bias of my FYP but I see a lot of comments or videos of people in my generation not participating in the hookup culture anymore. Either for spiritual reasons or they are just tired of listening to all the bop lores. I think gen z is waking up. Venerable grandmaster, what are "FYP" and "bop lores" ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Biggest Nobody Posted March 2 24 minutes ago, snowymountains said: Venerable grandmaster, what are "FYP" and "bop lores" ? I have told you that I have given up "grandiosity," and instead am an insignificant nobody. FYP is the for you page. Bop lores are traumatic... it's a villains origin story. I do not wish it on any other man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowymountains Posted March 2 1 minute ago, The Biggest Nobody said: I have told you that I have given up "grandiosity," and instead am an insignificant nobody. FYP is the for you page. Bop lores are traumatic... it's a villains origin story. I do not wish it on any other man. I have now become aware of your great modesty too and stay humbled in its presence. Thank you for protecting me from the "bop lores" horrors. As I do not yet have empowerment for that, I will relentlessly practice preliminaries to become worthy of it one day. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc benway Posted March 2 22 hours ago, The Biggest Nobody said: Your post appears to be a response to recent discussions, likely influenced by me. Therefore, I will first contribute then present my defense, given my frequent self-identification as a Master. My experience here, and elsewhere, is that while I sometimes feel like people are referring to me with posts or comments, it's far more likely that they are referring to something going on in their own lives. That tendency to assume we are the object of someone's comments or expression is normal and natural but usually inaccurate and leads to unnecessary conflict. On retreat, someone once told my teacher they were blown away by how he seemed to talk to them so directly about their specific conditions and problems despite speaking to such a large and diverse group, and multiple other retreatants agreed. His response was that he is never speaking to anyone in particular, and doesn't really know anything about our individual lives, but that if we feel someone is talking to (or about) us then they are! Meaning it is something that is reactive and needs attention in us and something we should pay some close attention to. But it really has nothing to do with the other person. Zhuangzi's empty boat parable touches on this for me. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oak Posted March 2 3 hours ago, Master Logray said: the majority are so old that sex is no longer a big issue? Nope, not on this forum. Everyone here has enough sexual vitality to give and to sell, specially those obsessed with the sex talk. That must be all your imagination so never mention it again, ok? It's taboo here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddie Posted March 2 19 hours ago, Apech said: I'm going to grow bangs to celebrate. Make sure they match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue eyed snake Posted March 2 3 hours ago, The Biggest Nobody said: bop lores confirming I am a boomer Spoiler 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue eyed snake Posted March 2 4 hours ago, Master Logray said: I have the impression that aside from a small minority of younger "spirituality loving people", the majority are so old that sex is no longer a big issue? Wouldn't know about the median age of bums. I was thinking of my own younger self when I wrote that, sex is undervalued and overrated 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc benway Posted March 2 4 hours ago, Master Logray said: I have the impression that aside from a small minority of younger "spirituality loving people", the majority are so old that sex is no longer a big issue? Studies show that sexual activity for many continues well into the 70s and 80s. I would agree it becomes less of a "big issue" (eg obsession or source of stress) with advancing age. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddie Posted March 2 Just now, steve said: Studies show that sexual activity for many continues well into the 70s and 80s. I would agree it becomes less of a "big issue" (eg obsession or source of stress) with advancing age. I went through a phase where I meditated all the freaking time and a couple years of that and no sex drive lol. I'm not that old either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue eyed snake Posted March 2 15 minutes ago, Maddie said: I went through a phase where I meditated all the freaking time and a couple years of that and no sex drive lol. I'm not that old either. huh, I do not remember that at all, on the contrary really 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted March 2 1 hour ago, Maddie said: Make sure they match. more bangs for your buck ( or something) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted March 2 22 minutes ago, steve said: Studies show that sexual activity for many continues well into the 70s and 80s. I would agree it becomes less of a "big issue" (eg obsession or source of stress) with advancing age. yes but don’t you find in the cold weather things go brittle and drop off? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc benway Posted March 2 2 hours ago, Apech said: yes but don’t you find in the cold weather things go brittle and drop off? Not if you come prepared... Spoiler 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerard Posted March 2 (edited) On 1/3/2024 at 9:34 PM, idiot_stimpy said: What advice or tips would you give in order to help someone spot a fake master? 1. Claims 2. Money (substantial quantities involved enough to fund a lavish lifestyle) 3. Promises 4. Goals 5. What his system will help you attain (linked to point 1) 6. Fancy names used instead of his real name; eg. Master of the Sacred Kunlun Order of the Sublime Bliss rather than Joe Citizen. 7. Hinduism. This tradition is often associate with charlatans. Same with Christianity. Examples: 1. Swami Nityananda 2. The Vatican Edited March 2 by Gerard 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted March 2 8 hours ago, Master Logray said: I have the impression that aside from a small minority of younger "spirituality loving people", the majority are so old that sex is no longer a big issue? Yes. I was going to make a rude pun on the last bit ... but I am 'running late' today . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted March 2 (edited) 7 hours ago, snowymountains said: Venerable grandmaster, what are "FYP" and "bop lores" ? Get with it Snowy ! Gen Z be getting their 'wisdom' from anime now . How to tell a fake master ? he will have some lame anime , 'heroin sheik , sad big eyes , but also one's that get angry ... just before he throws a fireball at you , image of himself . ..... ' kids ' ! " Stop annoying me Billy and go play on the internet . " . Edited March 2 by Nungali 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted March 2 3 hours ago, steve said: Studies show that sexual activity for many continues well into the 70s and 80s. I would agree it becomes less of a "big issue" (eg obsession or source of stress) with advancing age. Oooooh ! Thanks for clearing that up ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Biggest Nobody Posted March 3 13 hours ago, snowymountains said: I will relentlessly practice preliminaries to become worthy of it one day. It is not something you should be working towards lil bro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Biggest Nobody Posted March 3 (edited) 8 hours ago, Nungali said: Get with it Snowy ! Gen Z be getting their 'wisdom' from anime now . How to tell a fake master ? he will have some lame anime , 'heroin sheik , sad big eyes , but also one's that get angry ... just before he throws a fireball at you , image of himself . What? Is that right? Maybe you're right. YOU'RE SO RIGHT!!Throughout heaven and earth... I alone am the honored one. Edited March 3 by The Biggest Nobody Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted March 3 I have spotted another fake master .... Spoiler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
