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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-25-06 02:49 AM
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The end of suffering...
and audio visual

Thich Nhat Hahn Room
http://www.shiftinaction.com/node/892

enjoy

:grouphug:
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stellanoir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-25-06 03:22 AM
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1. from your keyboard to the Creatrix's ears.
I know it is possible in our lifetime. Let's can this idiotically counter productive suffering.

Just don't know the *how* about it will transpire but I can feel that potential and am holding up hope and prayer.

Neat site. Thanks for sharing and Merry, Merry, Merry.

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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-26-06 01:45 PM
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4. I see several types of suffering
Edited on Tue Dec-26-06 01:46 PM by rumpel
within

in others which affect us within

and as inflicted by others onto others or us

from an article by Dean Radin (senior scientist) on "I Feel Your Pain"

One of the implications of this study is that those odd sensations in your gut are sometimes attributable to a bad burrito. But they might also be due to our innate intuitive perceptions. Sometimes "I feel your pain" serves to remind us that everyone's suffering is our own.

http://www.shiftinaction.com/node/99

So it is the loads of Habanero, Jalapeno or Serrano Peppers, I eat that You feel...ouch! or maybe not...

:rofl:
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ayeshahaqqiqa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-25-06 01:27 PM
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2. the shift will come from within
thanks for the site url
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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-26-06 01:59 PM
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6. welcome
Edited on Tue Dec-26-06 02:00 PM by rumpel
in one of the many quotes of the Dalai Lama on suffering I find this to be cute

...it is extremely important to look inward and try to promote the right kind of attitude, which is based on awareness of reality. A sense of caring for others is crucial. And it is actually the best way of caring for oneself. ...the moment you think of others, this automatically opens our inner door--you can communicate with other people easily, without any difficulties. The moment you think just of yourself and disregard others, then because of your own attitude, you also get the feeling that other people also have a similar attitude toward you. That brings suspicion, fear. Result? You yourself lose inner calmness.

Therefore, I usually say that although a certain kind of selfishness is basically right--self and the happiness of that self are our original right, and we have every right to overcome suffering--but selfishness that leads to no hesitation to harm another, to exploit another, that kind of selfishness is blind. Therefore, I sometimes jokingly describe it this way: if we are going to be selfish, we should be wisely selfish rather than foolishly selfish. (this is soooo his humor :) )

I feel that the moment you adopt a sense of caring for others, that brings inner strength. Inner strength brings us inner tranquility, more self-confidence. Through these attitudes, even though your surroundings may not be friendly or may not be positive, still you can sustain peace of mind.

--from "The Art of Peace: Nobel Peace Laureates Discuss Human Rights, Conflict and Reconciliation" by the Dalai Lama and other Nobel Laureates, edited by Jeffrey Hopkins, published by Snow Lion Publications
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Delphinus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-25-06 02:24 PM
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3. I'm loving the entire site!
Thanks, rumpel!
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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-26-06 01:48 PM
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5. I am happy
that you like it.

:)
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LaurenG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-26-06 07:53 PM
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7. What a great website, all the different "rooms" are so cool
Thank you.:hug:
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