Thought For The Day

[Neeranam]

I have a little spiritual book which I found in India. It is kind of between Buddhism and Hinduism. I chose one at random every day.

I'd like to share todays one with you.

"If I am always comparing myself with other human beings, I will SUFFER from ego or jealousy"

[Neeranam]

If you keep your vision elevated, your chin will automatically stay up

[Neeranam]

What was the future happens now, what happens now becomes the past - so why worry.

There is a Thai saying I like- "arai ja gerd gaw hai man gerd" what happens is meant to happen.

Does no one else have any thoughts?

[Jai Dee]

What was the future happens now, what happens now becomes the past - so why worry.

There is a Thai saying I like- "arai ja gerd gaw hai man gerd" what happens is meant to happen.

Does no one else have any thoughts?

Not at present Neeranam, but I do enjoy yours... keep 'em coming.

[camerata]

What was the future happens now, what happens now becomes the past - so why worry.

There is a Thai saying I like- "arai ja gerd gaw hai man gerd" what happens is meant to happen.

Sounds like typical Thai fatalism to me. If we were to paraphrase Buddhist teachings it would come out something like: Whatever is in the past is past, so don't waste time worrying about it. What you do in the present directly affects your future, so make sure you are doing the right thing now!

[Gohonzon]

What was the future happens now, what happens now becomes the past - so why worry.

There is a Thai saying I like- "arai ja gerd gaw hai man gerd" what happens is meant to happen.

Does no one else have any thoughts?

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Better Buddha Sakayamuni:

"If you want to understand the causes that existed in the past, look at the results as they are manifested in the present. And if you want to understand what results will be manifested in the future, look at the causes that exist in the present."

Or to put it another way: If we want to understand our present, look at the causes that we created in the past; and if we want to know the effects in the future, then look at the causes that we are creating now.

[Neeranam]

If I make others believe I am something that I am not, who is being fooled?

[bina]

isnt that the opposite of socrates, : seem what u want to be.... or am i miss quoting (from old memory)

[Jai Dee]

Bump!

C'mon Neeranam... where's todays TFTD?

[Neeranam]

Sorry JD, I forgot today. Was a pretty full on weekend.

A mouse found a grain of salt and found himself to be a grocer.

[free sample]

It's simple to be happy but it's hard to be simple.

[Padkapow Guy]

don't eat yellow snow!

[patricktan]

If I make others believe I am something that I am not, who is being fooled?

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We aree the fool who cheat people. Any more Neeranam? I love it.

[Neeranam]

What causes the most pain - the mistake or the criticism of the mistake?

Any more Neeranam? I love it.

I am glad you like them. I thought that maybe noone was reading with the lack of responds and thoughts.

Anyone else got any thoughts or sayings that are good to remember throughout the day?

[chownah]

To truly see, do not look. To truly hear, do not listen. To truly find, do not seek.

[yoda]

Stripped of reason my mind is blank

Emptied of being my nature is bare

At night my windows often breathe white

The moon and stream come right to the door.

- Shih-wu (1272-1352)

[Neeranam]

Many people use anger as a weapon. Keep humility as your armour and experience protection.

[Neeranam]

What is more important, your standard of living or living a life with correct standards?

[Jai Dee]

What is more important, your standard of living or living a life with correct standards?

Now that one was excellent Neeranam... and one of the main reasons for me living and working here in Thailand.

[Neeranam]

Only when you accept the rules of freedom can you call yourself free.

[chownah]

Only when you accept the rules of freedom can you call yourself free.

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What are the rules of freedom?

[Neeranam]

QUOTE(Neeranam @ 2005-07-08 10:37:29)

Only when you accept the rules of freedom can you call yourself free.

What are the rules of freedom?

Good question Chownah. In a Buddhist sense(as this forum is about it), I guess the 5, 8, 250 or whatever precepts. I won't tell you my real belief in the rules of freedom as they involve God, as I understand him, which has nothing to do with Buddhism.

Thought for the day

Once you get used to doing nothing, you find that there is no time left to become busy.

[Thomas_Merton]

QUOTE(Neeranam @ 2005-07-08 10:37:29)

Only when you accept the rules of freedom can you call yourself free.

What are the rules of freedom?

Good question Chownah. In a Buddhist sense(as this forum is about it), I guess the 5, 8, 250 or whatever precepts. I won't tell you my real belief in the rules of freedom as they involve God, as I understand him, which has nothing to do with Buddhism.

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Not wishing to be confrontational with any profound Buddhists - but, who knows?

[Gohonzon]

"When great evil occurs, great good follows."

[sabaijai]

The existence of things is not in dispute.

It is the manner in which they exist that must be clarified.

Dalai Lama XIV

[Thomas_Merton]

The existence of things is not in dispute.

It is the manner in which they exist that must be clarified.

Dalai Lama XIV

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...who held his 70th birthday 3 days ago.

Happy Birthday, Dal, we neither dispute your existence nor its manner.

[siamesekitty]

The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

[Neeranam]

QUOTE(sabaijai @ 2005-07-09 10:54:52)

The existence of things is not in dispute.

It is the manner in which they exist that must be clarified.

Dalai Lama XIV

...who held his 70th birthday 3 days ago.

Happy Birthday, Dal, we neither dispute your existence nor its manner.

Happy Birthday HH!

I met him once, shaking his hand, at his residence in Darmsala, India.

What an incredible aura and infectious laughter he has.

I had so many questions I wanted to ask him, but when i met him and looked into his eyes, they were all answered without any words being shared.

The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Quite, and try to do it without the feeling of self, but with real love.

[chownah]

QUOTE(sabaijai @ 2005-07-09 10:54:52)

The existence of things is not in dispute.

It is the manner in which they exist that must be clarified.

Dalai Lama XIV

...who held his 70th birthday 3 days ago.

Happy Birthday, Dal, we neither dispute your existence nor its manner.

Happy Birthday HH!

I met him once, shaking his hand, at his residence in Darmsala, India.

What an incredible aura and infectious laughter he has.

I had so many questions I wanted to ask him, but when i met him and looked into his eyes, they were all answered without any words being shared.

The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Quite, and try to do it without the feeling of self, but with real love.

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It is alway best to do things with real love, but in a certain sense it is a better exercise for your soul if you can abide by the golden rule when you are filled with utter hatred.

Edited July 9, 2005 by chownah

[Thomas_Merton]

QUOTE(sabaijai @ 2005-07-09 10:54:52)

The existence of things is not in dispute.

It is the manner in which they exist that must be clarified.

Dalai Lama XIV

...who held his 70th birthday 3 days ago.

Happy Birthday, Dal, we neither dispute your existence nor its manner.

Happy Birthday HH!

I met him once, shaking his hand, at his residence in Darmsala, India.

What an incredible aura and infectious laughter he has.

I had so many questions I wanted to ask him, but when i met him and looked into his eyes, they were all answered without any words being shared.

The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Quite, and try to do it without the feeling of self, but with real love.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It is alway best to do things with real love, but in a certain sense it is a better exercise for your soul if you can abide by the golden rule when you are filled with utter hatred.

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Which has similarities to saying, we can all kiss the faces of those we love, but the real test of self-less love or compassion is to be able to kiss the lips of a leper.

Or, loving our family and friends is easy, but can we love our enemies?