gregkavarnos wrote:What? Is today Oshos birthday or something?
I'm soooo confused???
USA has a unofficial, but still popular 'holiday' of April Fool's day, where practical jokes are played on the innocent. April 1 is the date.
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Re: I have quit Buddhism
by Will » Sun Apr 01, 2012 3:52 pm
USA has a unofficial, but still popular 'holiday' of April Fool's day, where practical jokes are played on the innocent. April 1 is the date.
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Re: I have quit Buddhism
by gregkavarnos » Sun Apr 01, 2012 4:01 pm
Well my dear Will, it is an age old tradition here in Greece too! You have just been April fooled on a rebound off Andre Honores April fool! 
"Meditation is familiarisation with realisation"
Jigten Sumgon Gonchig: The Single Intent, the Sacred Dharma
"Oh great bodhisattva, you ought to understand the quintessence in this way: Whatever appears is one in its suchness. It cannot be falsified by anyone. The sovereign of unconceptualised sameness dwells in the spirit of the Dharmakaya which cannot be cognised."
The All Creating Sovereign, Mind of Perfect Purity.
Jigten Sumgon Gonchig: The Single Intent, the Sacred Dharma
"Oh great bodhisattva, you ought to understand the quintessence in this way: Whatever appears is one in its suchness. It cannot be falsified by anyone. The sovereign of unconceptualised sameness dwells in the spirit of the Dharmakaya which cannot be cognised."
The All Creating Sovereign, Mind of Perfect Purity.
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Re: I have quit Buddhism
by Will » Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:49 pm
gregkavarnos wrote:Well my dear Will, it is an age old tradition here in Greece too! You have just been April fooled on a rebound off Andre Honores April fool!
Gads - will this 'day' never end.
Being insufferably drawn to knowledge, here is Wiki on this old & widespread Day of Fools:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools'_Day
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Re: I have quit Buddhism
by Paul » Sun Apr 01, 2012 7:09 pm
Anders Honore wrote:Aww, I don't have the nerve to keep this up when people are writing sincere good intended replies here.
Check the date, guys.
It's a shame you dropped it so quickly - I thought it was very funny, especially the YouTube satsangs.
"Do not block your six senses; delight in them with joy and ease.
All that you take pleasure in will strengthen the awakened state.
With such a confidence, empowered by the regal state of natural mind,
The training now is simply this: lets your six senses be at ease and free." - Princess Parani
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Re: I have quit Buddhism
by Blue Garuda » Sun Apr 01, 2012 7:40 pm
Will wrote:gregkavarnos wrote:Well my dear Will, it is an age old tradition here in Greece too! You have just been April fooled on a rebound off Andre Honores April fool!
Gads - will this 'day' never end.
Being insufferably drawn to knowledge, here is Wiki on this old & widespread Day of Fools:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools'_Day
In the UK pranks are only legit if they happen beofre midday. Trouble is, on our global forum, it could last for a very long time! LOL
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Re: I have quit Buddhism
by Lazy_eye » Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:39 pm
Hi Anders,
Good one -- although I have to admit, the Osho stuff sort of gave it away for me. I know you would never fall for that.
Good one -- although I have to admit, the Osho stuff sort of gave it away for me. I know you would never fall for that.
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Re: I have quit Buddhism
by Anders » Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:58 pm
Lazy_eye wrote:Hi Anders,
Good one -- although I have to admit, the Osho stuff sort of gave it away for me. I know you would never fall for that.
Well, I figured I should leave an easter egg in there for sharp minds to figure it out.
"Even if my body should be burnt to death in the fires of hell
I would endure it for myriad lifetimes
As your companion in practice"
--- Gandavyuha Sutra
I would endure it for myriad lifetimes
As your companion in practice"
--- Gandavyuha Sutra
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Re: I have quit Buddhism
by Tara » Mon Apr 02, 2012 7:45 pm
As 1st April has now passed and to prevent any misunderstanding regarding the content of the OP this topic is locked.
Thanks Anders for a really good laugh
Regards,
Thanks Anders for a really good laugh
Regards,
Tara
Mors certa — hora incerta
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In these difficult times you may feel that it is helpful
To be sharp and critical with aggressive people around you.
This approach will just be a source of distress and confusion for you.
Speak calmly – that’s my sincere advice. - from Longchenpa's 30 Pieces of Sincere Advice
Mors certa — hora incerta
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In these difficult times you may feel that it is helpful
To be sharp and critical with aggressive people around you.
This approach will just be a source of distress and confusion for you.
Speak calmly – that’s my sincere advice. - from Longchenpa's 30 Pieces of Sincere Advice
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