Comments for Breathe

Comment on A one-year anniversary by Paul Lynch

Paul Lynch — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:07:57 +0000

Keep up the good work, and thanks for all your posts over the last year. Discovery comes in many ways and for all directions. 108 bows.

Comment on The Metta sutra and Metta chant by roundground

roundground — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:38:54 +0000

Like I have said I am here and, for now, this is only to register my presence here. Like I have said this is great blog full of much to be practiced. Deep thanks
_()_ Johan Rosh

Comment on The Metta sutra and Metta chant by G

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:41:34 +0000

That’s lovely. I’m pretty sure that’s the metta chant I did at a week long meditation retreat over the summer (July/August). I guess there isn’t more than one, right? At the retreat I learned the classical metta phrases (or at least a set of classical phrases) which I find really useful because otherwise I get confused about what to say when. This is what I use:

May you be happy and peaceful of heart and mind
May you be healthy and strong of body
May you be safe and protected from inner and outer harm
May you accept yourself just as you are and live with ease

I find that I like to mentally recite each phrase twice because it helps me remember them.

Comment on Buddhism without the Buddha by zensquared

zensquared — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:38:38 +0000

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone. I have even heard Dharma teachers say Buddhism is not a religion, and I really wish they would phrase that differently — maybe say it’s not like Western religions, in that there is no God as a central figure, etc.

Sort of following after what Barry wrote here — if you’re a Dharma teacher, then what are you teaching?

Comment on Buddhism without the Buddha by Paul Lynch, JDPSN

Paul Lynch, JDPSN — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:31:45 +0000

Very interesting analogies here, and I am not sure that there is a conclusion or point, which by the way is not bad (or good for that matter.) I like it, it raises questions, and afterall only we can answer such personal questions as this. Thanks.

Comment on Buddhism without the Buddha by Barry Briggs

Barry Briggs — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:35:13 +0000

The Buddha referred to his teachings as *shiksha* – a term that means “system of training.” (Source: Red Pine)

In my view, this puts a very different light on the teachings and practices.

What are we training for?

Comment on Buddhism without the Buddha by NellaLou

NellaLou — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:56:26 +0000

Nicely put.

Comment on Buddhism without the Buddha by Chris

Chris — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:15:40 +0000

Agreed.

Comment on Update on ‘The Last Airbender’ movie by Nishu

Nishu — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:08:46 +0000

i saw the trailer for shyamalan’s movie. not very impressive. Avatar is obviously the best animated series .

Comment on Knowledge vs. wisdom by zensquared

zensquared — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:29:29 +0000

Paul … can we say wisdom is “knowing”? Is that a contradiction?