The problem as you pose it exists because you are also assuming that a thing has a finite and independent identity, and that you, the observer, can...
Then that is more like zoning out. It can feel like a very refined state of consciousness.
To clear up something: I pmd those who expressed concern over what was going on between me and Ron, and to some of those who were most involved...
I first met Ron at a Buddhism forum. I was a newbie then and was impressed by him, looked up to him. However, as time progressed and I got to know...
Hey. The word can be spelled recogniZe or recogniSe.
The way I see it, you are describing concentration. Something plain, but very powerful.
Wait. This battle is not worth fighting, not for me. I was wrong to get involved, even if there was good reason to. I am sorry for posting here.
He owns the paper photograph, but not the right to republish it. He has never received nor asked permission to use it as an avatar in a public...
Hi. :)
This is Ron Harvey's profile at E-Sangha: http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/index.php?showuser=10842 The photo of the sunflower was taken by me....
P.S. See, as a foreigner who has learnt English primarily in the written form, I have troubles with such words -- because they don't *look* right...
Regarding the difference between native speakers and those to whom English is a second or third language -- Many foreigners learn English primarily...
I miss her too. I hope she is well.
Sweets, it's just dust. Nothing that couldn't be cried out. :)
So? What are the implications of the existence of self, and what are the self's characteristics?
Oh, look, it's back!
Oh my. I feel I have something crawling in my ears! In *both* ears.
Actually, I have a tiny wound in my ear, it has a crust -- that gets off when I wash it. It heals slowly. Woohooo roaches! Why, thank you,...
If you can.
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