Originally posted by Beautiful951:I would like to ask a question about ghosts and spirits. In buddhism, do people believe that we can see them?
I ask this because of the different perceptions of different religions, and I hear that in buddhism, some say we can and some say we cannot or perhaps this is because in singapore buddhism and taoism are kind of close, or it seems like that to me.
Buddhist believe in the existence of hell beings and ghost. Seeing them is a individual ability, some see it some don't. There some who believe the young children can see them, only to lose the ability later on. Most people are unable to see ghost, so the uncertainty of an answer!
The reason Buddhist and Taoist seem similiar, is because Buddhism and Taoism and Confucianism and folk beliefs have coexisted and blended in China before it reaches here.
Originally posted by zero thought:The teaching of all Buddhas are:
1)To avoid evil,
2) To do good,
3) and to Purify the Mind.
Learning and practicing the Dharma comprises all the above 3 points and will lead to nirvana. The goal of any Buddhist meditation practice is not to develop supernatural powers, but to end the cycle of birth and death.
95% of the Buddhist-claimed followers don't do the 3 things you mentioned.
Hell and heaven was never geograhical nor is, It is the delusion of orgranized religion. Heaven or hell is a feeling, emotion emanating from choices that either makes one feel ok or not.
The tomorrows per se dont exist excepting a psychological projection (the past a psycholigical hangover) and all it does is come as herenow!
Regarding enlightenment, I have already planted the seeds of enlightenment long ago, so no need to worry for me. :D
Regarding Earth Ascension, I will try to be very optimistic here.
Originally posted by SoulDivine:Regarding enlightenment, I have already planted the seeds of enlightenment long ago, so no need to worry for me. :D
Regarding Earth Ascension, I will try to be very optimistic here.
Everyone can Ascend, just be good, meditate and be open to answers :)
Hi SoulDivine,
Thanks for the sharing.
Removing negativity need more than just the willingness to do so. There is a need for the correct method of doing so. .. of which Vipassana practice is very effective.
That is the reason, why in the previous post that i said that when one walk the enlightenment path, he/she is at the same time benefitting the Earth and removing the negativity.
The willingness to remove negativity is only the first step. With that, one tries to keep to the precepts as much as possible. Next the meditation and vipassana/mindfulness practice allow the negativity (in the form of sanskaras) to be observed, seen and flush out of the consciousness.
The difficulty is that what an average person knows about himself/herself is only the surface of consciousness. Much of the imprints are in the unconscious and subconscious portion of mind. Therefore without the correct method of doing, there will be not much changes.
There is not just a need to direct people to information about what will happen and blah blah. There is an even more important need to teach people how to do it correctly.
If any lightworker need to be successful, he or she not only need to inform. He or she need to have the experience to teach the effective method of clearing.
Regards
Originally posted by Beautiful951:How do I get rid of hatred, anger, how do I do it? Should I just ignore it like supress it?
I am trying everyday to get rid of hatred and anger....but each time I failed. Each time after my anger, I feel remorseful. I chant when I am free...but seem that the anger always get over on top of my head.
I am still learning......:(
Originally posted by likeyou:
I am trying everyday to get rid of hatred and anger....but each time I failed. Each time after my anger, I feel remorseful. I chant when I am free...but seem that the anger always get over on top of my head.
I am still learning......:(
Hi,
Let the anger or any heavy emotions be. Learn to be at peace , have equanmity with them. Feel the sensation in the body as fully as possible.
Here understanding the characteristics of impermanence helps... The anger will always pass on their own. Be OK (heart-level) with these feelings.
This will help in dissolving them faster.
Originally posted by simpo_:Hi,
Let the anger or any heavy emotions be. Learn to be at peace , have equanmity with them. Feel the sensation in the body as fully as possible.
Here understanding the characteristics of impermanence helps... The anger will always pass on their own. Be OK (heart-level) with these feelings.
This will help in dissolving them faster.
Hi Bro, can rephase your sentences? I am dont quite understand.
Actually I am very short temper...but recently control alot...but still not good....not good at all...is it probably due to tired or sleepy or too much stress at work?
Originally posted by likeyou:
Hi Bro, can rephase your sentences? I am dont quite understand.Actually I am very short temper...but recently control alot...but still not good....not good at all...is it probably due to tired or sleepy or too much stress at work?
Hi Likeyou,
When one is angry, observe and feel the sensation that one is experiencing.
At the heart area, let go the need to get rid of the anger.
The anger cannot be get rid easily because we have attached an importance to something that is not working out well. Be fine with the situation. and not expect an outcome too much.
Originally posted by simpo_:Hi Likeyou,
When one is angry, observe and feel the sensation that one is experiencing.
At the heart area, let go the need to get rid of the anger.
The anger cannot be get rid easily because we have attached an importance to something that is not working out well. Be fine with the situation. and not expect an outcome too much.
Hi Bro, supposing now I am angry with something or someone...nearly explode...what should I do? I tried to stay calm and take a deep breadth, it do work but only for few seconds...and the anger come back real swoft and fast.
Yes I will try to let it go in the heart area.....and tell myself to let the anger go...and started to chant...hope that will works for me.
Originally posted by likeyou:
Hi Bro, supposing now I am angry with something or someone...nearly explode...what should I do? I tried to stay calm and take a deep breadth, it do work but only for few seconds...and the anger come back real swoft and fast.
Yes I will try to let it go in the heart area.....and tell myself to let the anger go...and started to chant...hope that will works for me.
Hi Likeyou,
For me, i will go somewhere and let the anger pass on its own. ..before it get translates into action (and generate bad karma)
The anger come up real fast is because anger is actually in the subconscious level of mind. The stay calm is only at the surface level. It will take a lot of time for the subconscious part of mind to slowly unload itself of the imprints. In the meantime, what we can do is not to keep it rolling on.
Originally posted by simpo_:Hi Likeyou,
For me, i will go somewhere and let the anger pass on its own. ..before it get translates into action (and generate bad karma)
The anger come up real fast is because anger is actually in the subconscious level of mind. The stay calm is only at the surface level. It will take a lot of time for the subconscious part of mind to slowly unload itself of the imprints. In the meantime, what we can do is not to keep it rolling on.
Ok Bro...I will try and ensure I will remember that!
Thanks bro...I just wonder when is the next wave of anger coming....
Originally posted by TrueReppuzan:
95% of the Buddhist-claimed followers don't do the 3 things you mentioned.
First off, it would be interesting to find out how you manage to derive to such a figure, maybe a tabulation of a census is in order ?
Most people within a community would do things that conforms to the social norms, that includes Buddhists, atheists, monotheists, polytheists. The wholesome and unwholesome actions, are committed when one presumes and takes for granted, without being mindful.
Originally posted by simpo_:Hi Likeyou,
For me, i will go somewhere and let the anger pass on its own. ..before it get translates into action (and generate bad karma)
The anger come up real fast is because anger is actually in the subconscious level of mind. The stay calm is only at the surface level. It will take a lot of time for the subconscious part of mind to slowly unload itself of the imprints. In the meantime, what we can do is not to keep it rolling on.
Can we be angry with something worthy?
There's one old story, in Japan or Korea (I forgot and to cut the story short)
A rich lord listened to Dharma held by a respectable monk
But this lord choosed to listen behind a temporary setup screen (�风）
the monk was angry and shouted: "whoever is hiding behind the screen better get out now!"
of coz the lord was ashamed and got out of his screen.
all the peasants and ordinary folks were impressed by the monk's impartiality...
Originally posted by SoulDivine:Regarding enlightenment, I have already planted the seeds of enlightenment long ago, so no need to worry for me. :D
Regarding Earth Ascension, I will try to be very optimistic here.
Everyone can Ascend, just be good, meditate and be open to answers :)
I am open to give you a listen, perhaps you can help enlighten me to questions which I think you are more than qualified to answer, that being "negativity".
Core beliefs is that negativity is bane to this world, therefore, your meditation should yield the answers.
Please enlighten "What constitutes negativity? ", or phrase it another way, what is a negative act.
"What is the origin of negativity?" or ""How does negativity arises? "
If negativity is the problem "What are solutions for eradicating negativity?"
Originally posted by 2009novice:
Can we be angry with something worthy?There's one old story, in Japan or Korea (I forgot and to cut the story short)
A rich lord listened to Dharma held by a respectable monk
But this lord choosed to listen behind a temporary setup screen (�风）
the monk was angry and shouted: "whoever is hiding behind the screen better get out now!"
of coz the lord was ashamed and got out of his screen.
all the peasants and ordinary folks were impressed by the monk's impartiality...
I feel this is more of skillful action than unrestrained anger.
Originally posted by simpo_:Hi SoulDivine,
Thanks for the sharing.
Removing negativity need more than just the willingness to do so. There is a need for the correct method of doing so. .. of which Vipassana practice is very effective.
That is the reason, why in the previous post that i said that when one walk the enlightenment path, he/she is at the same time benefitting the Earth and removing the negativity.
The willingness to remove negativity is only the first step. With that, one tries to keep to the precepts as much as possible. Next the meditation and vipassana/mindfulness practice allow the negativity (in the form of sanskaras) to be observed, seen and flush out of the consciousness.
The difficulty is that what an average person knows about himself/herself is only the surface of consciousness. Much of the imprints are in the unconscious and subconscious portion of mind. Therefore without the correct method of doing, there will be not much changes.
There is not just a need to direct people to information about what will happen and blah blah. There is an even more important need to teach people how to do it correctly.
If any lightworker need to be successful, he or she not only need to inform. He or she need to have the experience to teach the effective method of clearing.
Regards
In my opinion, the main problem now is there is alot of people are still stuck in negativity and refuses to free themselves and others. Providing the right information to the sick and needy should be the priority now because everyone has the abillity to self-heal and self-recover by themselves once they made the to decision to be free from negativity.
There are various methods to remove negativity, but I have to agree meditation is the most recommended one as anyone can do it.
How I freed myself from negativity:
- Create the intentions/thoughts to be good/better person (since young, around ten years old)
- Analyse personal experiences and seek information from various sources (Internet websites)
- Manifest good intentions into reality through practice (8-fold path, since 2005)
- Received message/dream from higher dimension "father" (For me is special case)
- Received help from 观世音��(Easier for me to meditate)
- Received DNA Activation and energy healing from Rainbow Jigsaw
- Cleverly guided to watch videos ... (Not sure who because it is a telepathic message)
- Questions and answers for myself
Next step, I have already book a place to learn reiki healing :D
Originally posted by SoulDivine:In my opinion, the main problem now is there is alot of people are still stuck in negativity and refuses to free themselves and others. Providing the right information to the sick and needy should be the priority now because everyone has the abillity to self-heal and self-recover by themselves once they made the to decision to be free from negativity.
There are various methods to remove negativity, but I have to agree meditation is the most recommended one as anyone can do it.
How I freed myself from negativity:
- Create the intentions/thoughts to be good/better person (since young, around ten years old)
- Analyse personal experiences and seek information from various sources (Internet websites)
- Manifest good intentions into reality through practice (8-fold path, since 2005)
- Received message/dream from higher dimension "father" (For me is special case)
- Received help from 观世音��(Easier for me to meditate)
- Received DNA Activation and energy healing from Rainbow Jigsaw
- Cleverly guided to watch videos ... (Not sure who because it is a telepathic message)
- Questions and answers for myself
Next step, I have already book a place to learn reiki healing :D
Just to share with you.
I am already attuned to Reiki-2 many years ago. I also have bought DNA activation stuffs years ago. I attended lightbody and channelling talks. I also have past life regression tapes. I had a teacher who taught me how to read vision and dream messages. There was a period of time that i relied much on recieved visions. On hindsight, those are intepreted informations and there is a need to actualise them into direct realisations.
Also, for you only, (hopefully this won't confuse other readers and this is not representative of Buddhism), there is a difference between recieving transmissions from a 'higher dimension' and being actually be in the state from that realm that you will call the Higher self. I have both experiences. The higher self is totally unlike you as a human-being, but is still of one's being... It is a subtle fine vibration form of mental state.. It is also devoid of emotion which is a lower vibration state.. BTW, higher self do not necessarily understand the insights of no-self. It still sees itself as a self (6th dimensional state), but a formless state that is beyond the physical. The higher self will most probably be what Buddhism call the Alaya consciousness. It does not necessarily understands the insights the no-self, impermanence and emptiness.
LOL... you seems to be following a path that I took years ago.
Anyway. All the best, my friend.
May you succeed in your goal :)
Originally posted by SoulDivine:In my opinion, the main problem now is there is alot of people are still stuck in negativity and refuses to free themselves and others. Providing the right information to the sick and needy should be the priority now because everyone has the abillity to self-heal and self-recover by themselves once they made the to decision to be free from negativity.
There are various methods to remove negativity, but I have to agree meditation is the most recommended one as anyone can do it.
How I freed myself from negativity:
- Create the intentions/thoughts to be good/better person (since young, around ten years old)
- Analyse personal experiences and seek information from various sources (Internet websites)
- Manifest good intentions into reality through practice (8-fold path, since 2005)
- Received message/dream from higher dimension "father" (For me is special case)
- Received help from 观世音��(Easier for me to meditate)
- Received DNA Activation and energy healing from Rainbow Jigsaw
- Cleverly guided to watch videos ... (Not sure who because it is a telepathic message)
- Questions and answers for myself
Next step, I have already book a place to learn reiki healing :D
"Zhi biao bu zhi ben", Alleviating the symptoms and not the cause.
Originally posted by Weychin:I am open to give you a listen, perhaps you can help enlighten me to questions which I think you are more than qualified to answer, that being "negativity".
Core beliefs is that negativity is bane to this world, therefore, your meditation should yield the answers.
Please enlighten "What constitutes negativity? ", or phrase it another way, what is a negative act.
"What is the origin of negativity?" or ""How does negativity arises? "
If negativity is the problem "What are solutions for eradicating negativity?"
"Negativity" refers to emotions/characters that are : angry, bitter, fearful, suspicious, greedy, pessimistic, selfish, unforgiving, cruel, always complaining, closed-minded.
You can rename negative acts as malicious acts. Malicious refers to "intended to harm or upset other living beings".
There are plenty of "negativity" examples all over the world, even in mass communication media we are so used to watching and listening everyday. Other than the usual malicious acts like killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, slandering, harsh speech and vain talks. We still have people constantly generating/promting greed, lust, anger, hatred, violence, fear and false views. We even have people destroying the world we live in by generating air/water/land pollution, underground/undersea explosions and deep mining.
For all the malicious acts humanity had done, we will have to pay back eventually, but I do not want to talk about retribution at all, you can open minds and hearts to see/feel for yourselves.
Everyone has a spirit that is inherently pure and filled with love.
To trace back to origin of negativity requires knowledge of billions of years of earth history, and also knowledge of beings that comes from other star systems.
Orignally posted by rainbow jigsaw: However, I need to highlight that the reasons for the destruction of Atlantis was due to the uncontrollable state of negativity in the people. The Atlanteans were filled with only positive Light and and were very strong spiritually, in the beginning. Out of the goodness of their hearts, they agreed to allow beings of negative nature, from other worlds and lands, to reincarnate into their lives. It was done in the hope that the positive nature of Atlanteans then could help and influence these negative souls to reform and turn to the Light. Unfortunately, the negativity of these beings were too strong, and they ended up corrupting much of the Atlantean community who turned away from the Light.)
Basically, you can treat "negativity" like computer viruses that just keeps spreading and infecting living beings that it comes in contact with...
Many reasons... experiencing negativity from our living environment, development of ego structure that blocks connection with the higher selves(spirit), attachements to impermanents... malicious beings corrupting light beings...
Eliminate ignorance and develop compassion. How do to it? You have to find out yourselves.
Originally posted by SoulDivine:How does negativity arises?
Many reasons... experiencing negativity from our living environment, development of ego structure that blocks connection with the higher selves(spirit), attachements to impermanents... malicious beings corrupting light beings...
What are solutions for eradicating negativity?
Eliminate ignorance and develop compassion. How do to it? You have to find out yourselves.
Hi Souldivine,
Higher-self IS ego structure... it is where the rest of the problems came from... Higher self may seem to be refined and pure but it has to maintain itself. The maintenance slowly spreads out into your so-called negativity.
Looking at Atlantis, they may have great knowledge,science or understanding... but because they did not have egolessness, or realisation, therefore even when they had everything, it can still devolve down to destroying themselves and to mankind like it is nowadays. Practice of Buddhism brings one beyond any possibility of devolution. It dismantles devolution completely. Got to understand the difference.
Look at Shambhala pureland, where the people are highly enlightened... and practice the Kalachakra teachings... there is no possibility of devolution or degenerating somewhat... the people there constantly evolving to total perfection. There is no and will not be any form of major disaster or self-destruction there and i believe it has lasted longer than Atlantis. Still exists now. Perhaps, the models you are adopting have to be re-examined.
Originally posted by SoulDivine:What constitutes negativity?
"Negativity" refers to emotions/characters that are : angry, bitter, fearful, suspicious, greedy, pessimistic, selfish, unforgiving, cruel, always complaining, closed-minded.
What is a negative act?
You can rename negative acts as malicious acts. Malicious refers to "intended to harm or upset other living beings".
There are plenty of "negativity" examples all over the world, even in mass communication media we are so used to watching and listening everyday. Other than the usual malicious acts like killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, slandering, harsh speech and vain talks. We still have people constantly generating/promting greed, lust, anger, hatred, violence, fear and false views. We even have people destroying the world we live in by generating air/water/land pollution, underground/undersea explosions and deep mining.
For all the malicious acts humanity had done, we will have to pay back eventually, but I do not want to talk about retribution at all, you can open minds and hearts to see/feel for yourselves.
What is the origin of negativity? (Very complex and difficult question)
Everyone has a spirit that is inherently pure and filled with love.
To trace back to origin of negativity requires knowledge of billions of years of earth history, and also knowledge of beings that comes from other star systems.
Orignally posted by rainbow jigsaw: However, I need to highlight that the reasons for the destruction of Atlantis was due to the uncontrollable state of negativity in the people. The Atlanteans were filled with only positive Light and and were very strong spiritually, in the beginning. Out of the goodness of their hearts, they agreed to allow beings of negative nature, from other worlds and lands, to reincarnate into their lives. It was done in the hope that the positive nature of Atlanteans then could help and influence these negative souls to reform and turn to the Light. Unfortunately, the negativity of these beings were too strong, and they ended up corrupting much of the Atlantean community who turned away from the Light.)
Basically, you can treat "negativity" like computer viruses that just keeps spreading and infecting living beings that it comes in contact with...
How does negativity arises?
Many reasons... experiencing negativity from our living environment, development of ego structure that blocks connection with the higher selves(spirit), attachements to impermanents... malicious beings corrupting light beings...
What are solutions for eradicating negativity?
Eliminate ignorance and develop compassion. How do to it? You have to find out yourselves.
What will be, will be, my friend. ;)
There is a Universal Law of Allowing, which prevents outcomes from happening properly, if we don't allow the Universe enough 'space' to handle situations at the appropriate time.
Everyone's lifeplan, life path, destiny and stage of evolution is different, and hence degree/perspective of understanding also differs. Without actual real-life experience of taking joyful or painful steps of one's personal choice, true realisation and learning cannot be completed. And that defeats the purpose of Life on Earth.
For many cases, people can only understand the severity of the consequences of their choices made in this lifetime, in the next lifetime and beyond. Though it may seem unfortunate from a 3rd party's perspective, it's only the Universal Law of Cause and Effect at work. Not everyone is ready to end their reincarnation cycles in this lifetime, but those who truly are, will be given all the help and guidance needed, by beings that have an affinity with them.
No amount of studying or simulation can prepare one to fly a plane and survive. Only when we have to do it by ourselves up in the air alone when the time comes, and tested under different weather conditions, will we all know if we are truly ready and have learnt enough. Naturally, there will be planes that are able to take-off, stay in the air and land well, and there will be plane crashes. But in the journey of Life, crashes will just mean more lifetimes to learn more thoroughly or choose a more appropriate path.
Exciting times are not far ahead. Everyone will have the chance to test their readiness to fly a plane in this lifetime, whether people are ready or not. It will be a time of true awakening for many. It will be a time that will end all pretences.
Rainbow Jigsaw of Life
Originally posted by SoulDivine:What constitutes negativity?
"Negativity" refers to emotions/characters that are : angry, bitter, fearful, suspicious, greedy, pessimistic, selfish, unforgiving, cruel, always complaining, closed-minded.
What is a negative act?
You can rename negative acts as malicious acts. Malicious refers to "intended to harm or upset other living beings".
There are plenty of "negativity" examples all over the world, even in mass communication media we are so used to watching and listening everyday. Other than the usual malicious acts like killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, slandering, harsh speech and vain talks. We still have people constantly generating/promting greed, lust, anger, hatred, violence, fear and false views. We even have people destroying the world we live in by generating air/water/land pollution, underground/undersea explosions and deep mining.
For all the malicious acts humanity had done, we will have to pay back eventually, but I do not want to talk about retribution at all, you can open minds and hearts to see/feel for yourselves.
What is the origin of negativity? (Very complex and difficult question)
Everyone has a spirit that is inherently pure and filled with love.
To trace back to origin of negativity requires knowledge of billions of years of earth history, and also knowledge of beings that comes from other star systems.
Orignally posted by rainbow jigsaw: However, I need to highlight that the reasons for the destruction of Atlantis was due to the uncontrollable state of negativity in the people. The Atlanteans were filled with only positive Light and and were very strong spiritually, in the beginning. Out of the goodness of their hearts, they agreed to allow beings of negative nature, from other worlds and lands, to reincarnate into their lives. It was done in the hope that the positive nature of Atlanteans then could help and influence these negative souls to reform and turn to the Light. Unfortunately, the negativity of these beings were too strong, and they ended up corrupting much of the Atlantean community who turned away from the Light.)
Basically, you can treat "negativity" like computer viruses that just keeps spreading and infecting living beings that it comes in contact with...
How does negativity arises?
Many reasons... experiencing negativity from our living environment, development of ego structure that blocks connection with the higher selves(spirit), attachements to impermanents... malicious beings corrupting light beings...
What are solutions for eradicating negativity?
Eliminate ignorance and develop compassion. How do to it? You have to find out yourselves.
Thank you for replying, at least you have the sincerity to attempt to answer my questions.
What constitute ignorance, the main constitute of ignorance, cause of suffering? All the world is a flux, everything can cause suffering, but everything need not to cause us suffering. Wherein lies the key?
Compassion, what withdraws us from being compassionate?
How do we act compassionately without our actions being negative instead of our desirable outcome?
Just as you ask others to keep an open mind to answers, same here, I besiege also to keep an open mind to others. Question as much and examine as much as you need, especially when in doubt.
Here something for you to ruminate; http://sgforums.com/forums/1728/topics/412566?page=1#posts-10015221
Volition refers to the power to make your own decisions.
This will be my last set of "answers", I should not response to any more questions as I have made the decision to let go.
There will be two parts I want to point out: Part one will deal with "ignorance", part two, with "compassion". If you are willing to read both parts with open mind and open heart, you will understand what it means to be walking on the "Path to Enlightenment" and what it means to be a member of "Family of Light".
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Tradition relates that after the Buddha's complete enlightenment, he uttered the following words
'Seeking but not finding the housebuilder,
I have traveled through the round of countless births.
How painful is birth over and over again.
Oh housebuilder! You have now been caught!
You shall not build a house again.
Your rafters have been broken. Your ridgepole demolished.
The unconditioned consciousness has been attained.
And every kind of craving has been destroyed.'
(Dhammap�da, verses 153,154)
The 'housebuilder' to which the Buddha refers is just this mental faculty of sankh�ra-khandha whose products, the volitional formations, are conditioned by ignorance.