tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402313340510847215.post4841531582121954773..comments2023-12-25T03:58:30.572-05:00Comments on Redshirt's Lament: Destruction - CreationRedshirthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05169722874358288378noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402313340510847215.post-1458466231318276832010-03-06T17:10:33.948-05:002010-03-06T17:10:33.948-05:00Hi Cat Lady,
Thanks for the kind words. I am not ...Hi Cat Lady,<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words. I am not a practicing Buddhist, in that I belong to no formal organization or anything. But I do walk the path as best I can, always striving to do better of course.<br /><br />I have read a great deal on Buddhism (and all religion), and if I had to choose a discipline, I'm not sure I could. I practice martial arts as well, and find the fusion of Buddhist thinking and practice with martial art training to be especially fulfilling. Ultimately, I'm not sure any discipline is required if meditation and Right Mind is practiced at all times.<br /><br />Easier said than done of course.<br /><br />The Tao of Physics really rocked my world when I read it first, probably back in 1992 or so. I've always been nuts of science, and when I first encountered Buddhist thought at Wesleyan U, I was electrified. Seeing them brought together was wonderful. I recently read a book by the Dali Lama on just this subject, which I recommend.<br /><br />I too followed with Joseph Campbell, who, again, just blew my mind. I've had several moments in my life, that I cherish, where I've read or learned something and had the physical sensation of my eyes seeing something for the first time - the proverbial scales falling. Joseph Campbell remains my primary inspiration to this day.<br /><br />If you liked this post, I'm sure there are a few dozen dozen others here you like. Check 'em out!Redshirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05169722874358288378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402313340510847215.post-88350434805394944612010-03-06T09:09:42.444-05:002010-03-06T09:09:42.444-05:00Hi Redshirt - Cat Lady from BJ here. First time v...Hi Redshirt - Cat Lady from BJ here. First time visiter, and I love this image/post. Just curious as to whether you're a practicing Buddhist, and if so, which discipline? <br /><br />I read The Tao of Physics and The Dancing Wu Li Masters back in the late 70's, and then found Joseph Campbell and have never seen the world the same since. Seems like you're a fellow traveller.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com