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Old 22-08-2021, 06:54 AM
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A Buddhist Vision of The Beatitudes.

Blessed are the merciful, for they have learned how to be merciful to themselves.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they have looked into their heart of darkness and smiled with the wisdom of a Buddha, etc.....

https://mettarefugedharmanuggets.blo...eatitudes.html
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Old 22-08-2021, 06:57 AM
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hmm bait, why though?
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Old 22-08-2021, 07:06 AM
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hmm bait, why though?
Bait ? That came from you Eelco....
I was hoping to mybe discuss each one but if it's seen as ' Bait ' then so be it......
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Old 22-08-2021, 07:27 AM
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Bait ? That came from you Eelco....
I'm sorry, My bad. My mind is taking me to lots of unskillful places this morning.
Just found it odd so soon after having a discussion about the beatitudes going somewhat over them in the Mantra discussion.

But yes, they should have a thread of their own.
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Old 22-08-2021, 07:51 AM
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Just found it odd so soon after having a discussion about the beatitudes going somewhat over them in the Mantra discussion.
I personally didn't notice any discussion in 'The Mantra Thread' just a lot of negativity and complaints. Buddha was correct, our thoughts become our reality.
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Old 22-08-2021, 08:24 AM
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Merciful.

Imo to be Merciful is to show forgiveness and compassion to those in need, we are indeed blessed if we are able to see that we ourselves are also in need. We can't give to others what we don't have ourselves.
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Old 23-08-2021, 04:53 PM
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I personally didn't notice any discussion in 'The Mantra Thread' just a lot of negativity and complaints. Buddha was correct, our thoughts become our reality.

One person perceived discussion.
One person perceived negativity and complaints.

Buddha was right. That is perception based on thought.

Without thought based perception, what is there?
Nothing at all.
Mind is not referenced.
Reality is now. Sensory perception and awareness and understanding.
One is not living in the self enclosed box of ideas.
That is delusional reality. But even though delusional, one can live there.
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Old 24-08-2021, 07:57 AM
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hmm bait, why though?
The was very insightful actually. Shows a higher awareness. A deeper understanding. Like what one studies in behavioral psychology, the study and analysis of observable behavior. I always try to figure out the why and often do. To understand others is to understand oneself.
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Old 24-08-2021, 08:23 AM
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Buddhist Genesis already written:- Verse 1, Chapter 1 of the Dhammapada:- "All things are led by mind, created by mind"
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Old 24-08-2021, 08:47 AM
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Buddhist Genesis already written:- Verse 1, Chapter 1 of the Dhammapada:- "All things are led by mind, created by mind"

Well said Cobb we can see where the mind leads some The Buddha was wise when He said, Guard well your thoughts......
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