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[sky]

Originally Posted by ImthatIm

I like the song "Row row row your boat."
I think it captures the essence of Wu wei.

Life is but a dream

[sky]

Originally Posted by ImthatIm

Maybe "the deep now" is touching the Dao.

Or is The Dao

[BigJohn]

Originally Posted by sky123

Not all Buddhist Teachings are called Suttas...
The Pali Canon, which means “the word of Buddha,” includes some of the Buddha’s discourse, but it also incorporates the teachings of his pupils.
' If you claim the Tripitaka is not Buddhist scriptures '
That came from you, not me... I am referring to The Buddhavamsa which is NOT a Sutta nor Sutra....

Is not the Buddhavamsa part of the Tripitaka as you mentioned?

[BigJohn]

The Buddhavamsa indicates Gautama Buddha was not the first Buddha which is a problem for some Buddhists. It should not be, but it is.

Some Buddhists claim everybody can and will become a Buddha which is another problem for some Buddhists. It should not be, but it is.

The Buddhavamsa provides a refreshing account of the other Buddhas before Gautama Buddha and the interaction Gautama Buddha had with those Buddhas.

[sky]

Originally Posted by BigJohn

Is not the Buddhavamsa part of the Tripitaka as you mentioned?

Gosh you have a Wife/Daughter and Family who according to you are Buddhist why are you going around in circles, they can explain
I have tried a few times, I suspect this is done purposely so I won't be trying on this particular question again...

[sky]

Originally Posted by BigJohn

The Buddhavamsa indicates Gautama Buddha was not the first Buddha which is a problem for some Buddhists. It should not be, but it is.
Some Buddhists claim everybody can and will become a Buddha which is another problem for some Buddhists. It should not be, but it is.
The Buddhavamsa provides a refreshing account of the other Buddhas before Gautama Buddha and the interaction Gautama Buddha had with those Buddhas.

I don't know any BUDDHIST who have a problem with any of the above....
Regarding the previous Buddha's, you are still missing the point that's why I recommended you Read and Study Jataka Tales before you Post further on previous Buddha's....

[sentient]

Originally Posted by ImthatIm

I like the song "Row row row your boat."
I think it captures the essence of Wu wei.

Heh, good one ...

Totally off topic here, but hey ImthatIm ….
I think that ‘we’ had actually ‘stolen’ one of 'your people’s' songs …. (A native american song from Canada?)

It is called a “Canoe Song”, which became a traditional children’s song:

Finnish version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sVkKFgobpg

Saami yoik singing, heavy metallish version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooegdNVxY_M

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Originally Posted by sentient

Heh, good one ...
Totally off topic here, but hey ImthatIm ….
I think that ‘we’ had actually ‘stolen’ one of 'your people’s' songs …. (A native american song from Canada?)
It is called a “Canoe Song”, which became a traditional children’s song:

Thanks for sharing this with me.
We share the same sun, moon, stars,sky and earth, surely songs are meant to be shared like "One Love".(Rastafarian reference)
Just as the many Buddha's share in the same Buddha nature.(If I understand Buddha correctly)

I did see the symbol of your avatar come up at the end of the metal version.(four directions or vertical and horizontal)

When paddling the canoe and singing a song the canoe and paddlers
can enter the flow, become one mind, one heart and one spirit
along with the canoe and water and environment.

[sentient]

Originally Posted by ImthatIm

Thanks for sharing this with me.

No. That was silly. I need some impulse control here.

Originally Posted by ImthatIm

When paddling the canoe and singing a song the canoe and paddlers
can enter the flow, become one mind, one heart and one spirit
along with the canoe and water and environment.

Yes, that was what I wondered about the original song … would it have conveyed that flow?

Originally Posted by ImthatIm

I did see the symbol of your avatar come up at the end of the metal version.(four directions or vertical and horizontal)

Yes – the centre - the way to “orient awareness”.

Thanks ImthatIm ...

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Originally Posted by sentient

Yes, that was what I wondered about the original song … would it have conveyed that flow?

I am not familiar with the origins or history of that song.
I am familiar with canoe songs that come from a more primal nature.

Each canoe or band or family can have their own canoe song.
So there are many, many canoe songs.
Here is one more my speed and type.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBBefqzUDsc


I think I found your song below.(I see you where just having fun)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buE4-sn8DzQ