Originally posted by Aik TC:
Maybe we should give Almond Cookies the benefit of the doubt that he is confused and need some guidance. Coming onto a Buddhist forum site and getting ridicule for his Christian views I believe, is not much fun that is, unless he is such a committed Christian, that to convert the unbelievers to his faith is his final and only objective. Hopefully he is just trying to seek affirmation that the Christian teaching and thoughts are true and is acceptable by other faith as well, and that there is no other motives behind his coming on this site with his views.
Almond go see a counsellor to remove all the doubts in your mind.
I do visit other foums but because Eternal hope here is inactive and full of Trolls.
Yah I do get confused cos I read alot on these 2 religions that interest me only.
I have no interest in other religions.
Sometimes I dream abt Jesus and buddha in my dreams.
Originally posted by Almond Cookies:
I do visit other foums but because Eternal hope here is inactive and full of Trolls.Yah I do get confused cos I read alot on these 2 religions that interest me only.
I have no interest in other religions.
Sometimes I dream abt Jesus and buddha in my dreams.
If you start reading Buddhist teachings in a haphazard way, it can be confusing as the Buddhist doctrinal ideas goes all the way from Realism, Idealism to Absolutism. It caters to all types of people with different disposition. If you want to understand Buddhism itself, it would be best that you start out reading the history and development of the religion and then going into the very basic of the Buddhist tenets which is the teaching of the historical Buddha of the Theravada tradition. You will then have the foundation to go on to the teaching of other Buddhist school of thoughts without confusing yourself. You can then do a comparison of the Buddhist thoughts with the Christian teachings. This should help you to make a better informed decision as to which religion suit you best - and then sticking to it.
I meant confused is like when I go toilet and pee then got bubbles after urinating.
I will think of the diamond sutra the mong huan pao ying.
When I go nature park I will think of the flower and grass withers but God's word stands forever.
I starting associating my everyday life with religious quotation.
Nope I did not read buddhism text anymore.
I only read bible nowadays.
Then morning I eat bread I will think of Jesus as bread of life.
When I walk in a pathway I will think of Jesus's word I am the way the truth and the life.
Sometimes I pass by buddhist temples via transportation I will think of Buddha's teachings.
Then I dream of Jesus and Buddha.
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I meant confused is like when I go toilet and pee then got bubbles after urinating.
I will think of the diamond sutra the mong huan pao ying.
When I go nature park I will think of the flower and grass withers but God's word stands forever.
I starting associating my everyday life with religious quotation.
Nope I did not read buddhism text anymore.
I only read bible nowadays.
Then morning I eat bread I will think of Jesus as bread of life.
When I walk in a pathway I will think of Jesus's word I am the way the truth and the life.
Sometimes I pass by buddhist temples via transportation I will think of Buddha's teachings.
Then I dream of Jesus and Buddha.
Maybe I memorised too many quotes from both religions.
When I go to my room with a bible I will think of bible quotes.
When I see my household buddha I will think of buddha quotes.
Originally posted by Almond Cookies:Because Trinity is very important to Christians.
If you don't believe in that, not a christian.
Although our limited mind cannot understand It, It's still important to believe in it.
Shut up la, go to Eternal Hope to discuss Christianity, don't be a pain here. In some posts in this forum you mentioned you will not discuss Chrisitianity here, you are a great liar. Lying is in your blood. Lying is a sin.
Originally posted by Almond Cookies:When I go to my room with a bible I will think of bible quotes.
When I see my household buddha I will think of buddha quotes.
These are signs to tell you to go back to IMH.
Originally posted by shanfan:
These are signs to tell you to go back to IMH.
I am gonna see a counsuellor soon for this. Reliigons can be confusing since they teach different things. You should be more tolerant.
Originally posted by shanfan:
Shut up la, go to Eternal Hope to discuss Christianity, don't be a pain here. In some posts in this forum you mentioned you will not discuss Chrisitianity here, you are a great liar. Lying is in your blood. Lying is a sin.
Yes lying is a sin in Christianity context.
I am seeking professional help soon incase I become insane.
you need to learn to relax your mind. dont think about quotes. dont think what is right what is wrong. you cannot understand truth this way it only confuse you. dont think about anything. breathe in and out, calm down. clear your mind. enjoy life. when see bubble, just enjoy seeing bubble. dont think about it. when see flowers dropping, just enjoy seeing that.
remember last time you see a tree and your sense of self dissolve. but dont think about it - just enjoy everything like you enjoyed the tree without a self. just the tree - crystal clear and alive. all troubles come when you forget to enjoy life.
you forgot how to relax your mind and enjoy life so you have all these problemsa dn confusions.
truth cannot be apprehended through discursive thoughts so just let them go
walk in the park more often, enjoy the scenery and dont let your mind wander into more thinking
I always go for stroll in park but I will remember the grass and flower wither but the word of God stands forever.
I have got to stay away from religions from the time being .
there are many who claimed to be sons of their own god involved in many unethical practices in businesses, politics, etc...they are just crooks who claimed to have seen or touched heavens...spreading and justifying their own WORD on behalf of their own god
there are even stories of how many of these crooks who survive life through unfair and unscrupulous business dealings and had the cheek to ask for forgiveness before their meals...
how ironical, hypocritical and wicked these people are...they really need to abstain from their own religions forever....
if thoughts come, just be aware of it and let them pass
dont dwell on it, dont think further, drop it
and continue enjoying the scenery, sounds, etc
dont let thoughts and confusion ruin your enjoyment and happiness of the here and now
Cookies has been confused for a long time.
he just needs to relax, rest, and enjoy the present mo€ment. since he experienced the dissolving of the self when looking at a tree, he should continue letting go and experiencing the aliveness of whatever the moment takes.
when seeing scenery just see, enjoy it, drop any selfcontraction
this will bring him out of his mental loop, problems, and let him have a better understanding of truth (which cannot be apprehended through discursive thoughts)
Originally posted by Fcukpap:there are many who claimed to be sons of their own god involved in many unethical practices in businesses, politics, etc...they are just crooks who claimed to have seen or touched heavens...spreading and justifying their own WORD on behalf of their own god
there are even stories of how many of these crooks who survive life through unfair and unscrupulous business dealings and had the cheek to ask for forgiveness before their meals...
how ironical, hypocritical and wicked these people are...they really need to abstain from their own religions forever....
When karma catch up with them, they don't understand why or what they have done wrong. Instead they blame their god.
There was a lady who blamed god for the sudden death of her son, she pulled out the cross on her door and smashed it to the floor upon knowing the death of her son. Sometimes I think god is pitiful because many have mistaken him. It is never his will to let anyone die young.
People need to understand karma inorder to better comprehend things that happen to them.
Originally posted by Almond Cookies:When I go to my room with a bible I will think of bible quotes.
When I see my household buddha I will think of buddha quotes.
If only you have affinity and faith with Amitabha, then singlemindedly chant and recite chants and verses associated with Amitabha!
If you want to be grounded in knowledge, just focus on one religion, either Buddhist or Christian. For Christians, it is relatively easy, there is only one holy book!
If you want to either a good Buddhist or Christian and knowledgeable about it, then you must wholeheartly read the Bible, whichever, version you have. As you read, question of what is good and what is bad, what is right or what is wrong. What does your core values tells you ! Read the ins and outs the Bible, would you, or should, do this, or if you are God, why must, could, should you do this.
Later, when have felt you gotten the jist of your studied religion.you must realise what your core values are, and if the religion corresponds and strikes a chord with you .