Blue Frog on Board

[shakun]

I feel like a Blue frog... a little strange and a little new ....

But hope to get more active by the day!

Introductions I feel, are largely how one perceives oneself or how one would like to be perceived - not necessarily how one is perceived...

I see myself as a strong mind and unafraid of questioning my every step, every thought and every belief... trying to keep an open mind and not to be so strong that I forget to be vulnerable.

mindful breathing, mindful being and mindful living - as Buddha lived, is what I strive to be...

[The Voice of Time]

Great! Please feel free to start joining the battle x)

[Bill Wiltrack]

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GREAT first post!



Welcome to the forum!




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[The Voice of Time]

...(edited by AMod for the sake of consistency with deleted posts.)

Buddhist Enlightenment is all about control, first and foremost individual self control, and a shutting out of the world in an attempt to preserve a harmony of the mind. Basically a religious cure for madness.

[shakun]

Cure for madness?

Buddha was the most practical thinker - he rejected all beliefs based on mere trust and loyalty, invited people to make the path as they walked.

[The Voice of Time]

Practical is a matter of what you are trying to achieve. Reason I said it is a cure for madness is because it retains a strong protection of the mind against what is deemed "bad influences", generally anything that is thought to be able to take it out of balance. In so doing Buddhism is a cure for maddening thoughts.

[shakun]

yes, I can see what you mean!