In education, the definition of "grade 1" is "an averaged level where he general population of 5-6 year olds can attain a general understanding, and then build on that understanding into the next grade..... and so on" Somehow, an individuals growth has been graded in the same fashion. But we all know that different persons… Continue reading If all folks have differing abilities and understanding, how can there be “One Way”?
The Platform Sutra
The writings of Chinul
https://terebess.hu/zen/mesterek/Collected-Works-of-Chinul.pdf https://www.dailyzen.com/journal/secrets-of-cultivating-the-mind-son-master-chinul
The Awesome Reality behind the “God” faces we put on the Creator
Human beings understand things that they can relate to. This is proven over and over again. "God" is understandable because we can relate to the concept. Science has NO IDEA where the material they study every day came from, so they simply push aside all systems, and call them mindless evolution. They can baffle with… Continue reading The Awesome Reality behind the “God” faces we put on the Creator
Science has no answer to WHERE the materials for the universe came from
So, there is alot of bluster on the Big Bang, and the Big Bounce theories of the beginning of the universe, but they all go round and round in circles on the subject of WHERE the materials came from. There is alot of repetitiveness in the following discussion, and that is because there is only… Continue reading Science has no answer to WHERE the materials for the universe came from
Where to go from our current government styles…. successfully.
I think it is obvious that there are fundamental issues with any organized system like democracy. One way they are showing up, is in our current struggle with the majority's suppression of minorities. When a system is run by a majority, the attitude of the majority depends on the benevolence of the majority, and generally… Continue reading Where to go from our current government styles…. successfully.
The importance of Society in relation to the Individual
"While it is important for individuals to have the freedom to pursue their own interests and desires, it is also crucial for them to recognize the importance of the broader society and to work together to ensure its well-being. Balancing individual and collective interests is essential for a healthy and thriving society" A conversation What… Continue reading The importance of Society in relation to the Individual
Thoughts on Matthew 6:22-23
The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil (scattered or unfocused), thy whole body shall be full of darkness. (Matt 6:22-23, KJV) Is Jesus talking about how the mind works? Is the metaphor of the… Continue reading Thoughts on Matthew 6:22-23
Return to Africa theory supported by North African Berber blue eyed populations
I theorize that the fair skinned populations of the world are due to a Neanderthal /human intermixing. I could be wrong, but at one point not that long ago, the concept of Neanderthal /human intermixing was laughed at due to DNA being different enough to allow intermixing to happen.This is interesting, because the Berbers seem… Continue reading Return to Africa theory supported by North African Berber blue eyed populations
Whats up with all the activism these days?
Just thinkin.....Starting to wonder here..... is the real reason why we are seeing so much activism these days, because folks feel like they aren't important anymore? Are they working from a sense of neediness and emptiness, so they attach themselves to a cause that makes them feel like they are heard...... alive and important? Again,… Continue reading Whats up with all the activism these days?
Reality is Dharma 