Why is there suffering?
Why is there suffering?
Those who think the cause of suffering (need) is unreal,
Will experience the reality of suffering.
Those who think suffering (caused by need) is unreal,
“need” to experience the reality of need.
Those who think the end of suffering is unreal,
Need to experience the reality of suffering.
Those who think the path to the end of suffering is unreal,
Need to cultivate the eightfold path.
Those who think the eightfold path is unreal,
Need to be liberated. Those who think
“I am liberated,” need to experience suffering.
Those who think suffering is unreal,
Need to experience suffering.
Those who think experience is unreal,
Should try to experience.
Those who think need is unreal,
Need to be happy.
People who think happiness is unreal,
Should enjoy the great cessation.
Therefore, meditate correctly.
Ordinary mind is the way.
Ask Non-Sin (Nansen) about it.
It is found in the Joshu-roku.
Will experience the reality of suffering.
Those who think suffering (caused by need) is unreal,
“need” to experience the reality of need.
Those who think the end of suffering is unreal,
Need to experience the reality of suffering.
Those who think the path to the end of suffering is unreal,
Need to cultivate the eightfold path.
Those who think the eightfold path is unreal,
Need to be liberated. Those who think
“I am liberated,” need to experience suffering.
Those who think suffering is unreal,
Need to experience suffering.
Those who think experience is unreal,
Should try to experience.
Those who think need is unreal,
Need to be happy.
People who think happiness is unreal,
Should enjoy the great cessation.
Therefore, meditate correctly.
Ordinary mind is the way.
Ask Non-Sin (Nansen) about it.
It is found in the Joshu-roku.
I asked Chow Chow if I have any Buddha-nature left. He told me to wait.
Re: Why is there suffering?
Is Jimmy Yu (Guogu, Guo Gu) around to translate the middle section?
I asked Chow Chow if I have any Buddha-nature left. He told me to wait.
Re: Why is there suffering?
I don't know chinese.the most respected language around here is arabic.my own take is he could be talking about honesty.
no need for mathematic !!!


Re: Why is there suffering?
In that case, why do you lie?
I asked Chow Chow if I have any Buddha-nature left. He told me to wait.
Re: Why is there suffering?
I just compare it with arabic.arabic seems a loose language.so i say honesty.i don't know arabic either.
no need for mathematic !!!


Re: Why is there suffering?
You take, you get.
Very peaceful.
But not without compassion.
Very peaceful.
But not without compassion.
I asked Chow Chow if I have any Buddha-nature left. He told me to wait.
Re: Why is there suffering?
It could be simple misunderstanding.
but it is not a lie.
but it is not a lie.
no need for mathematic !!!


Re: Why is there suffering?
Be careful when you see the Buddha on the road.
I asked Chow Chow if I have any Buddha-nature left. He told me to wait.
Re: Why is there suffering?
what is wrong with you today buddy?daily changing zodiacal equinox?
really? when did you see a Buddha last time?Mason wrote: when you see the Buddha
do you think they could be seen?
i went to the market short time ago.there were no buddha i see on the road.Mason wrote: on the road
so relax!!
no need for mathematic !!!


Re: Why is there suffering?
I asked Chow Chow if I have any Buddha-nature left. He told me to wait.
Re: Why is there suffering?
I asked Chow Chow if I have any Buddha-nature left. He told me to wait.
Re: Why is there suffering?
if you're happy with your wisdom you know zen
no need for mathematic !!!


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Re: Why is there suffering?
Upon inhaling and exhaling, what suffering is there?
Just keep inhaling and exhaling. This seems to be key.
--Joe
Just keep inhaling and exhaling. This seems to be key.
--Joe
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Re: Why is there suffering?
There is certainly suffering.
Here in the South West (of the USA), many eventually come to the realization that it's time to cut back on the refried beans. This can help to reduce greenhouse gases, among others.
--Joe
Here in the South West (of the USA), many eventually come to the realization that it's time to cut back on the refried beans. This can help to reduce greenhouse gases, among others.
--Joe
Re: Why is there suffering?
This thread is beginning to get a bit Lounge-y, what with all the refried beans and farting going on.
I asked Chow Chow if I have any Buddha-nature left. He told me to wait.
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Re: Why is there suffering?
The only need is a function.
Re: Why is there suffering?
The only need is "a" function.my interpret would be: The only need is function
welcome manta
no need for mathematic !!!

