whats the deal???

[running]

It seems I must have an interest in Buddhism. I find myself on the Buddhist forum quite a bit. I'm in the idea that we live many lives. Way back when I feel I practiced Buddhism. All I can recall if I am is this. Spending a great deal of time alone. Turning nothing/solitude into joy. Being a part of a lot but in solitude. Staying put in solitude when excitement arrises. Being by myself but feeling connected outside of my self. Being alone in physical darkness. Becoming causeless yet in joy. Being joy itself for no other reason but to just be. A complete outlook of nonduality

So what I feel is that Buddhism. Some other practice. Still known? Long forgotten?

[sunsoul]

Buddhism isn't just about being alone to be fair.. The Sangha (community) is one of the three jewels. Sharing, caring and being with one another helps the practice take root, and really flower...

[running]

Originally Posted by sunsoul

Buddhism isn't just about being alone to be fair.. The Sangha (community) is one of the three jewels. Sharing, caring and being with one another helps the practice take root, and really flower...

Not it then I don't think. Correct me if I'm wrong. What ever it was was all about becoming joy itself. The idea of having to do this or that was the problem to be dissolved.

From where I stand it would become difficult to get into the judgement of all the actions of life and grow on the spiritual path at the same time.

For me and its evident in my life. Becoming joy itself causelessly leads to being free from greed, selfishness, and so on. I personally need little to nothing to be happy. Due entirely from becoming joy itself. Sharing and giving has become a by product of my condition.

So I don't know? Since I don't entirely understand what your saying since Buddhism is not something I have researched.

[LadyMay]

Originally Posted by running

So I don't know? Since I don't entirely understand what your saying since Buddhism is not something I have researched.

Buddhism has the eightfold path that many follow. It's about following the dharmas I think (someone correct me if I'm wrong with my terminology) which involves cultivating things like kindness and compassion, ect. Simply enjoying time in solitude doesn't make you a Buddhist.. or anything else for that matter. It just makes you you. If you don't want to become too involved in the world cultivating these things because you don't feel like it'll benefit you then that's fine. Follow your own path. Use systems as guidelines, not law :) We make systems just by being, systems don't make us.

[running]

Originally Posted by ScarlettHayden

Buddhism has the eightfold path that many follow. It's about following the dharmas I think (someone correct me if I'm wrong with my terminology) which involves cultivating things like kindness and compassion, ect. Simply enjoying time in solitude doesn't make you a Buddhist.. or anything else for that matter. It just makes you you. If you don't want to become too involved in the world cultivating these things because you don't feel like it'll benefit you then that's fine. Follow your own path. Use systems as guidelines, not law :) We make systems just by being, systems don't make us.

I'm researching about what I may have done life times ago. Thinking that's why I am drawn to the Buddhist section. I live a normal life. I don't have any objective or goal. Other than to grow as I am. For me that is in the form of bliss/causeless joy. Living life and just being myself. So from your statement I'm following my own path.

[sunsoul]

There is nothing stopping you from taking on board some of the Buddhists ideas and practices, like mindfulness, meditation and the ethics.

Thich Nhat Hanh has written some nice books on meditation, and a general guide to mindfulness practice:

The Miracle of Mindfulness

Just keep your eyes open, and see what you connect with.

[running]

Originally Posted by sunsoul

There is nothing stopping you from taking on board some of the Buddhists ideas and practices, like mindfulness, meditation and the ethics.

Thich Nhat Hanh has written some nice books on meditation, and a general guide to mindfulness practice:

The Miracle of Mindfulness

Just keep your eyes open, and see what you connect with.

Thanks sunsoul for the input!

And thanks Scarlett Hayden to for the input!

[CSEe]

Originally Posted by running

It seems I must have an interest in Buddhism. I find myself on the Buddhist forum quite a bit. I'm in the idea that we live many lives. Way back when I feel I practiced Buddhism. All I can recall if I am is this. Spending a great deal of time alone. Turning nothing/solitude into joy. Being a part of a lot but in solitude. Staying put in solitude when excitement arrises. Being by myself but feeling connected outside of my self. Being alone in physical darkness. Becoming causeless yet in joy. Being joy itself for no other reason but to just be. A complete outlook of nonduality

So what I feel is that Buddhism. Some other practice. Still known? Long forgotten?

Perhaps this is a realization ...and at any moment in life is all in Buddhism

[running]

Originally Posted by CSEe

Perhaps this is a realization ...and at any moment in life is all in Buddhism

For me as I experience it being solely in the crown for ever is not what I wish to do. I experience nothingness from my crown. Life and bliss is what I find interesting. In a body. Downt to my root chakra. So you may be right. And I may never follow it to its entirety.

[Enchanted_DreamFaerie]

I've read a few books by Thich Nhat Hanh. He writes beautiful work. I don't believe you'll be feeling in the Zen moment right away or overnight. It has to take some time, just continue to meditate, love everything around you and overtime you'll take everything in. You'll be in total bliss overtime. Don't take life so hard, just enjoy every moment of you're day. Live in the moment. I'm still trying to find my path as well, so trust me you're not alone.