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Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 01-31-2017, 07:25 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
Remember when I used to post loads in this...

Remember when I used to post loads in this thread? Yeah, me too. We looked at Zen, didn't we, yes we did, and it's parents Taoism and Buddhism, Epicurus too I think, maybe a few others. Well I'm...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 03-10-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
I've no time for abstract philosophy, sorry, only...

I've no time for abstract philosophy, sorry, only practical philosophy. Practical philosophy like this:

MIND

As the fletcher whittles
And makes straight his arrows,
So the master directs ...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 02-26-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
Ever heard of Shunryu Suzuki? You should have. I...

Ever heard of Shunryu Suzuki? You should have. I posted a video of his a few pages back. You better go back and watch it. All of it. I will be asking questions later. :laughing:

Here he is again:...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 02-18-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
Alain de Botton! I love that man. That video is...

Alain de Botton! I love that man. That video is one of six shows he did, the other five focused on Socrates, Epicurus, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche and Montaigne. I think it was aired (in the UK) a good...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 02-18-2016, 02:48 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
I seem to have hijacked this thread and turned it...

I seem to have hijacked this thread and turned it into the spirituality, maybe even religious (oh no! ;)), thread. I now endeavour get it back on track. If only for a little while.

I like...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 02-12-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
These snippets of poetry by Rumi don't really...

These snippets of poetry by Rumi don't really belong here. And yet this is where they best belong. It's funny how what the Sufi poets say echo what Jesus said, and Muhammad, and Buddha, and Lao Tzu,...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 02-10-2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
What's that? You say haven't read the Dhammapada?...

What's that? You say haven't read the Dhammapada? Crikey. You better watch this video:

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Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 02-05-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
I said one! ;) Hmm, maybe I'll let the user...

I said one! ;)

Hmm, maybe I'll let the user reviews on Amazon UK dictate which book I start with. I wanna pick a goodun, otherwise I might reject him by starting with a poor choice.
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 02-05-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
That's an interesting mix of ingredients. I...

That's an interesting mix of ingredients. I briefly googled him just now and he seems quite acclaimed. Can you recommend one of his books?
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 02-05-2016, 12:47 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
I'm unfamiliar with him. What kind of books does...

I'm unfamiliar with him. What kind of books does he write?
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 02-04-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
I was sat in the full lotus the other day,...

I was sat in the full lotus the other day, humming with the universe, levitating a few inches off the ground, you know, doing what I do, existing at a level of insight that even Buddha didn't...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 02-02-2016, 10:39 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
Llebpmac Nelg - Try A Little Kindness ...

Llebpmac Nelg - Try A Little Kindness

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Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 02-01-2016, 03:00 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
Should we tolerate intolerance? This famous...

Should we tolerate intolerance? This famous philosophical question, oft called the paradox of tolerance (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradox_of_tolerance), has been on my mind recently following an...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 01-19-2016, 03:00 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
Tibetan Book of the Dead Documentary: ...

Tibetan Book of the Dead

Documentary:

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Audiobook of the full book:

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Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 01-15-2016, 10:49 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
Agreed. I'm not sure whether the question has a...

Agreed. I'm not sure whether the question has a 'right' answer, but I think the question exists to promote the conscious breathing that meditation promotes and the awareness that blossoms from the...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 01-15-2016, 07:53 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
I remember watching a BBC documentary where the...

I remember watching a BBC documentary where the British novelist Marcel Theroux (Louis Theroux's brother) visited Japan to learn about, search for, and try to experience true wabi-sabi. It was pretty...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 01-12-2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
Here's a philosophical question to chew on - do...

Here's a philosophical question to chew on - do you breathe or are you breathed?

I can't remember where I heard that, but it's a goodun. More of a koan really.
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 01-11-2016, 06:13 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
90-2Dg2CJdw :)

90-2Dg2CJdw

:)
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 12-21-2015, 11:06 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
I love horses. I work with them most days, and...

I love horses. I work with them most days, and seek them out in the hills and fields on my days off. Incredibly sensitive creatures.
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 12-21-2015, 10:33 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
Better hurry? :laughing: I've not heard of...

Better hurry? :laughing:

I've not heard of her before, but find her wikipedia page quite interesting. I see the BBC did a Horizon show on her too. I might watch it later. Thanks for sharing.
...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 12-21-2015, 06:04 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
1E_UtG0nDq4 :laughing: I'd watch the...

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:laughing:

I'd watch the news if it was like that.
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 12-21-2015, 05:42 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
I've long admired cows and other animals,...

I've long admired cows and other animals, believing firmly there is much to learn (and more importantly unlearn) by merely watching them.

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Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 12-13-2015, 09:48 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
We are now going to look at that rarest of...

We are now going to look at that rarest of things, a modern day Taoist philosopher. That's right. Amazing. I know. It's like Christmas in this thread, isn't it? Why yes, yes it is. :)
...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 12-10-2015, 02:50 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
I've watched a lot of his vids and believe he's...

I've watched a lot of his vids and believe he's genuine. He loves philosophy and all the zen stuff but can poke fun at it too.
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 12-10-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 14,914
Posted By Mr. Charlie
LbjcSuhmbfI :D More bloody Taoism?...

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:D


More bloody Taoism? Yup. :)

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