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blue sky at night

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19. Buddhism
Wed Feb 17, 2021, 09:31 PM
Feb 2021

as a philosophy has many advantages over other ways of thinking...I have always admired Buddhists, wish I had the discipline they exhibit. Our Friends son married a wonderful Buddhist Woman with Laotian Parents, it was the best Wedding I ever attended, no stress what so ever and FUN! I was the Photographer.

Excellent perspective PatSeg Feb 2021 #1
That's an amazing way to look at it Dorian Gray Feb 2021 #2
Had this precise discussion today with a drama buddy of mine. Zoonart Feb 2021 #3
Take everything into the path vlyons Feb 2021 #6
I meant to say Darma buddy.... Zoonart Feb 2021 #7
Sort of like Turbineguy Feb 2021 #4
Thank you Deuxcents Feb 2021 #5
In his last cogent moments, I wonder if Rush was wishing for a "do over"? OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2021 #8
Maybe he wanted one about a minute after dying lunatica Feb 2021 #13
ethical morality majority sanatanadharma Feb 2021 #9
K&R This is really thoughtful and helpful. Thank you n/t bronxiteforever Feb 2021 #10
Taoism explains safeinOhio Feb 2021 #11
He is going to have some hard learning in his next life. Doreen Feb 2021 #12
I'm sure that I have many lifetimes before I'm completely and perfectly enlightened too. vlyons Feb 2021 #26
I respect your point of view. Tommymac Feb 2021 #14
I haven't turned the other cheek. vlyons Feb 2021 #27
I like this. Delphinus Feb 2021 #15
Thank you for posting. k&r DesertRat Feb 2021 #16
Interesting BeerBarrelPolka Feb 2021 #17
A very nice perspective, but probably much easier said than done. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #18
Buddhism blue sky at night Feb 2021 #19
Viewing difficult people as treasure troves has proven Harker Feb 2021 #20
Buddha made clear Trump types go to hell DIVINEprividence Feb 2021 #21
As Rush has nothing but eternity to play over and over in his mind judesedit Feb 2021 #22
I feel sorry for the citizens of Hell who have to deal with Rush Limbaugh for the rest of eternity. NBachers Feb 2021 #23
Buddhists would point to the example of Ashoka Warpy Feb 2021 #24
I don't hate Rush, but I don't love him either. vlyons Feb 2021 #28
I wish I weren't so flawed Poiuyt Feb 2021 #25
if karma must be balanced, and i think it does .. bedazzled Feb 2021 #29
Yes, and also it is a stark lesson in the importance of Right Speech. JudyM Feb 2021 #30
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