In reply to Pam’s post, let me quote the following:
“Unlike religions, the Dhamma the cosmic law is beyond words. The more you conceptualize, the more you are likely to miss the point”.
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- Thu Mar 26, 2020 9:15 am
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: Religion, the fine art of deception
- Replies: 7
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- Sun Mar 22, 2020 3:40 pm
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: Religion, the fine art of deception
- Replies: 7
- Views: 21806
Re: Religion, the fine art of deception
An enlightening piece of writing, no doubt. However, it is unlikely to appeal to a world engrossed in religions and holy men. Sadly to them, it will remain a voice in the wilderness.
- Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:54 am
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: Religion, the fine art of deception
- Replies: 7
- Views: 21806
Religion, the fine art of deception
Is Buddhism the ‘Word of Siddhartha’? Religion, the fine art of deception. Man created God in his form. Buddhists depicted their Buddha in their monks’ uniform All in the name of Religion The fine art of deception Where billions are made, deceiving the naïve with impunity Promising a ‘way out of suf...
- Thu Feb 20, 2020 5:49 pm
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: Is the Middle Way the Buddhist eight-fold path
- Replies: 2
- Views: 15140
Re: Is the Middle Way the Buddhist eight-fold path
Thanks, for your interesting comments.
- Thu Feb 06, 2020 9:08 am
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: Is the Middle Way the Buddhist eight-fold path
- Replies: 2
- Views: 15140
Is the Middle Way the Buddhist eight-fold path
IS BUDDHISM THE ‘WORD OF SIDDHARTHA’? Is the ‘Middle Way’ the Buddhist ‘eightfold path’? ‘Fools rush in where angels fear to tread’ The ‘Middle Way’ is a process unique to every one of us for the renunciation of ‘self’ an illusion a creation of ‘Chitta’ your dualistic thought process. Whereas the ‘B...
- Sun Dec 29, 2019 12:40 pm
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: 'Renunciation' Buddhist style
- Replies: 8
- Views: 29699
Re: 'Renunciation' Buddhist style
What a question to ask? To the subscriber what matters is not the name of the scientist but the veracity of the so-called ‘tedious nonsense’ quoted. Correct this ‘nonsense’ if it is wrong for the good of all. I am not a scientist, maybe I too can learn from you. For your info, there are thousands of...
- Sat Dec 28, 2019 6:44 pm
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: 'Renunciation' Buddhist style
- Replies: 8
- Views: 29699
Re: 'Renunciation' Buddhist style
Rowden, you are entitled to your opinion.
- Fri Dec 27, 2019 8:38 am
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: 'Renunciation' Buddhist style
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Re: 'Renunciation' Buddhist style
Sorry Pam, your playing with words obviously would take you nowhere. A scientist was once asked ‘what is an atom’ to which he promptly answered in the only way he could “atom is made of atoms”. Do I need to say more? ‘Words’ are limited to our understanding of the universe. They are no more than con...
- Tue Dec 24, 2019 12:08 pm
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: 'Renunciation' Buddhist style
- Replies: 8
- Views: 29699
'Renunciation' Buddhist style
IS BUDDHISM THE ‘WORD OF SIDDHARTHA’? ‘Renunciation’, Buddhist style. “To a seeker, ‘Renunciation’ is not an act but strictly a mental factor. It is not a means to an end but the end itself the renunciation of the world of abstract concepts, we are in” ‘Renunciation’ in Buddhism is a comedy a masque...
- Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:09 pm
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: The holy robe
- Replies: 0
- Views: 28278
The holy robe
IS BUDDHISM THE WORD OF SIDDHARTHA? The ‘holy’ robe. ‘Sheep in wolf’s clothing or a wolf in sheep’s clothing’? Buddhas, holy men, laymen, gods are an integral part of the world of concepts. They are all in the same boat, mere concepts. The way of a seeker is to renunciate this conceptual world he is...
- Thu Oct 10, 2019 8:48 am
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: The Meditation delusion
- Replies: 0
- Views: 28289
The Meditation delusion
IS BUDDHISM THE ‘WORD OF SIDDHARTHA’? The Meditation delusion. By Paul Hess To the seeker the source of ‘Chitta’ the thought process is his unique ‘Dhamma’ the cosmic law the creator of his elusive world the process of Dependent Origination. However in sharp contrast, according to Buddhism as in all...
- Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:06 pm
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: The path to wisdom in a nutshell
- Replies: 72
- Views: 116205
Re: The path to wisdom in a nutshell
The more we talk about wisdom the more we reveal our ignorance for what we don’t know is the path to wisdom is also the path to ignorance. So, where do we go from here? Any suggestions?
- Sun Aug 25, 2019 10:23 am
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: The world of greed, lies and deception
- Replies: 3
- Views: 17509
Re: The world of greed, lies and deception
Language as a medium of expression is totally ineffective in this world of concepts. It cannot convey one’s inner experience the Dhamma the source of ‘Chitta’ a process beyond space and time. In such a world, teachers, preachers, books, Buddhas, gods, Christ, etc. have no relevance. However, it is u...
- Fri Aug 23, 2019 10:27 am
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: Truth coming from the well armed with her whip to chastise mankind
- Replies: 6
- Views: 20541
Re: Truth coming from the well armed with her whip to chastise mankind
A very interesting story indeed. However, ‘Truth and Lies’ being concepts, one must know where to draw the line. Otherwise, it could be catastrophic especially where religions are concerned. So let us keep it personal for ‘Truth’ cannot survive without ‘Lies’ and vice versa.
- Thu Aug 22, 2019 9:03 am
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: The world of greed, lies and deception
- Replies: 3
- Views: 17509
The world of greed, lies and deception
IS BUDDHISM THE ‘WORD OF SIDDHARTHA’? The world of greed, lies, and deception by Paul Hess The world driven by greed can have no ethics It has to be based on lies and deception Hence the truth is anathema to such a world. Religions lie to their followers Politicians to their voters and businesses to...
- Thu Jul 18, 2019 6:37 pm
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: Failures are the pillars of 'Retreats'
- Replies: 0
- Views: 29189
Failures are the pillars of 'Retreats'
Is Buddhism the ‘Word of Siddhartha’? Failures are the pillars of ‘Retreats’ By Paul Hess “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread, with their hearts above their heads” ‘Retreats’ as the term implies are for failures, the subnormal who have lost faith in themselves and ever willing to remain subser...
- Fri Jun 21, 2019 10:31 am
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: 'Kamma is a nonentity in the way of a seeker
- Replies: 0
- Views: 29084
'Kamma is a nonentity in the way of a seeker
IS BUDDHISM THE ‘WORD OF SIDDHARTHA’ ‘KAMMA’ A NONENTITY IN THE WAY OF A SEEKER. By Paul Hess The Dhamma the cosmic law is ‘Dependent Origination’ a process beyond space and time. Whereas ‘Kamma’ an Indian religious belief based on the ‘law of causality’ that occurs in space and time the way the ign...
- Thu May 16, 2019 11:06 am
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: Seeking Enlightenment?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 14805
Seeking Enlightenment?
IS BUDDHISM THE ‘WORD OF SIDDHARTHA’? Seeking ‘Enlightenment’? By Paul Hess ‘Chitta’ the source of which is Dhamma the cosmic law is the creator of five senses the tools of deception. Beyond this world is ‘Emptiness’, empty of concepts’. This is the ‘Word of Siddhartha’. Since the creation of Buddhi...
- Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:53 am
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: Meditation in the Way of a seeker of 'Dhamma'
- Replies: 0
- Views: 22386
Meditation in the Way of a seeker of 'Dhamma'
IS BUDDHISM THE ‘WORD OF SIDDHARTHA’? ‘MEDITATION’ IN THE ‘WAY OF A SEEKER’. By Paul Hess ‘You are the manifestation of your ‘Chitta’ When we delve into the subject of meditation the first impression that comes to our mind is the body posture commonly associated with it viz. sitting and walking. In ...
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 6:02 pm
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: The ‘Jhana’ and the illusion of ‘One-pointed mind’
- Replies: 0
- Views: 22366
The ‘Jhana’ and the illusion of ‘One-pointed mind’
Is Buddhism the ‘Word of Siddhartha? The ‘Jhana’ and the illusion of ‘One-pointed mind’ “The inherent nature of ‘Chitta’ is duality. It cannot be stilled or purified but it can be neutralized”. ‘Jhana’ an ascetic meditation practice that predates Siddartha is a concept that has no significance to th...
- Fri Feb 15, 2019 8:16 am
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: The Birth of Siddhartha.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 20864
The Birth of Siddhartha.
Is Buddhism the 'Word of Siddhartha'? The Birth of ‘Siddhartha’. The birth of Siddhartha Ended the reign of religions, gods and holy men Man, until then a mere pawn of these powers Was to know, he is the creator of his ‘world’ And the master of his destiny Suddenly for us, there is no past, present ...
- Tue Jan 08, 2019 7:57 am
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: The illusion of 'I' and consciousness.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 21817
The illusion of 'I' and consciousness.
IS BUDDHISM THE ‘WORD OF SIDDHARTHA’? The illusion of ‘I’ and consciousness. ‘The so-called ‘I’ is a mere spark in the process of Dependent Origination’. The ‘Chitta’ the thought process is the creator of the elusive ‘I’. Trapped in its world your life as a Buddhist revolves around trying to save th...
- Mon Dec 31, 2018 6:26 pm
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: The cost of ignorance, the glory of truth
- Replies: 17
- Views: 17843
Re: The cost of ignorance, the glory of truth
The puppeteer and the puppets.
We are puppets of the cosmic law the puppeteer. Not understanding our creator and the manipulator who are we to talk about ‘Reality and Ignorance’?
Reality and ignorance are inseparable.
We are puppets of the cosmic law the puppeteer. Not understanding our creator and the manipulator who are we to talk about ‘Reality and Ignorance’?
Reality and ignorance are inseparable.
- Sat Dec 08, 2018 7:56 am
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: 'None so blind as those who can see but don't see'
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- Views: 21885
'None so blind as those who can see but don't see'
None so blind as those who can see but don't see' Man, made god in his form. Buddhists depicted their Buddha in their monks’ uniform ‘Religion’ is the name of the game of deception Where billions are made, deceiving the naïve with impunity Promising a ‘way out of suffering’, a nonentity. A shameless...
- Sat Nov 03, 2018 7:04 pm
- Forum: GENIUS FORUM
- Topic: Was Siddhartha a Buddha?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6965
Re: Was Siddhartha a Buddha?
Hi Pam, Your reply to my post has rendered me speechless. What else can I say? Buddhism as all blind faiths is a so-called ‘holy and sacred’ lucrative business and for its success, it must appeal to the beliefs of the common man the naïve the majority or risk being rejected. In contrast, the ‘Dhamma...