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Originally posted by mahis
I read somewhere that (buddhist?) monks can't see/predict beyond 2012.
What do you see happening during and after 2012?
Originally posted by filosophia
Only the individual can will their actions, meaning there is no such thing as a collective will but rather the will of the individual.
When I first started to meditate I realized the difference between the collective consciousness which influences you to do certain things, and the individual will which is based on higher values such as truth, honesty, and above all happiness.
Compare this to the society we live in which pushes capitalism and greed, depravity and dishonesty.
Meditation has allowed me to take a path that goes contrary to the world, and as a result, I have been much happier.
Originally posted by filosophia
reply to post by juveous
okay then that is a bold statement why not teach yourself?
Originally posted by ithilc
reply to post by filosophia
That doesn't really answer the question; to continue on that, why do you then want to transcend?
Originally posted by FiatLux
Originally posted by filosophia
Only the individual can will their actions, meaning there is no such thing as a collective will but rather the will of the individual.
Is it the norm that the Buddhists teach that the overall picture is all about the individual and not the collective?
Originally posted by MischeviousElf
As I have said for a long time on here.
3 Simple steps, to effective practise.
Relax.
Now.
Love.
Elf
Originally posted by filosophia
reply to post by juveous
what I meant was, if you are going to come on my thread and start insulting me, you better at least back it up with some teachings of your own, otherwise you are just a heckler. Respectfully.
I "grasp" the concepts I am teaching, so if you can, please point out how I fail to grasp it and then how you would go about grasping it or explaining it more clearly so that others may grasp it.
[edit on 4-6-2010 by filosophia]