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Attention Folks, Q&A Time Again
As I scramble to edit books, keep the blog and everything else up to date, and continue to acclimate to a secular world (my credit card application is still in limbo and I still do not have a driver's license or even a pair of long pants), I have received enough questions that the time for another Question and Answer video is drawing near. So, any of you with questions to ask regarding Dharma, Buddhism in general, meditation, Burma, me, whatever, are welcome to ask, and the video will be made, insh'allah, this week.
(By the way, the first book of the five collections of essays is almost ready to launch. The picture included here is a detail of one of the illustrations, which I consider to be evocative. I think those little trees are bodhi trees too.)
(By the way, the first book of the five collections of essays is almost ready to launch. The picture included here is a detail of one of the illustrations, which I consider to be evocative. I think those little trees are bodhi trees too.)
Hi, a few questions I'd like to see you answer on your next Q&A:
First question: I've been trying my best to learn Sati meditation through books and online resources. I do my best when out in about in daily life, for example, if I stub my tow or cut my finger at work I try to catch myself in the mental state of disliking the pain before I can really attach myself to it and amplify it. As far as sitting practice goes I have been stuck on anapana-sati for probably a year now and I am afraid to really try different things because I feel like the results I get from trying to concentrate on other objects from trying to concentrate on other objects besides the breath are sub-par. Any advice for someone like me? Should I try something different or stick with anapana-sati even though it is an extremely basic meditative practice?
Second question: What is your opinion on the zen doctrine of no-mind, and can you explain it? I am generally very intrigued by Buddhist philosophy as well as philosophy of mind sort of stuff and I am thinking about purchasing Suzuki's explanation of the doctrine.
Last question: Did you ever think about contacting Arktos to publish your book? They have a lot of alt-right authors as well as a lot of books published on eastern spirituality. It seems like you might fit in there. I haven't read your blog a lot so I am not sure of the depth of your material, but I look forward to purchasing your book when it is published. Cheers.
Are there plans to resume your shows with Brian Ruhe?
Orthodox Theravada teaches that all sentient beings have the potential for enlightenment but it also teaches that one can’t become enlightened until a Buddha is born and teaches the Dhamma in a specific world system. How could an ant become enlightened if it can’t understand the Buddha’s teachings? Sure, if the ant is alive during the time of the Buddha it could have its mind read by the Buddha and become enlightened but even if the teachings of the Middle Way are still being taught on said planet after the Buddha’s death, who could teach the ant?
What has been your largest adjustment so far transitioning from monk living under stringent rules and deprivation for decades, to a completely free and autonomous man with complete freedom and responsibilities.
Just sayin’ - the k in magic comes from k-abbalah - which pre-dates but is a part of Judaism - all classical and all modern (by which I mean renaissance onward) magical systems come from this source, as does freemasonry - many people involved in magic-k don’t realize they’re invoking another races’ egregore - especially as it’s the same thing constantly being re-packaged for different populations - by deceit wage war!! (mossad) - buyer beware and best left alone - just sayin’!
Is there any rule in the Patimokkha that specifically prohibits monks from operating vehicles? I’m sure in the Buddha’s time it would’ve been specified as chariots but the principle would be the same when applied to cars I suppose.