Topic 20 of 52: Physical Buddhism (Tendai Marathon runners, Shinobi, and martial arts)
Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (13:20) |
Paul Terry Walhus (terry)
Some people have learnt to kill literally and used the principles of
Buddhism to enhance their warrior skills. Who would you kill
compassionately? Is God a candidate for assasination?
6 responses total.
Topic 20 of 52 [spirit]: Physical Buddhism (Tendai Marathon runners, Shinobi, and martial arts)
Response 1 of 6: Alexander (aschuth) * Mon, Mar 13, 2000 (14:15) * 7 lines
Then concept behind martial arts in a buddhist/zen context as far as I understand it is that the last guy standing is of the truer, superior school:
Prove spiritual advancement by showing the inferiority of the other person's concepts. Martial arts styles are simply applied concepts of spiritual or philosophical teachings.
At least that how it looks like.
Topic 20 of 52 [spirit]: Physical Buddhism (Tendai Marathon runners, Shinobi, and martial arts)
Response 2 of 6: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Mar 13, 2000 (15:13) * 1 lines
Forget about natural physical gifts? It can't be ALL in the mind...can it?
Topic 20 of 52 [spirit]: Physical Buddhism (Tendai Marathon runners, Shinobi, and martial arts)
Response 3 of 6: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Mar 13, 2000 (15:18) * 1 lines
As for your introduction...How does one know when one has killed GOD? Is that possible?
Topic 20 of 52 [spirit]: Physical Buddhism (Tendai Marathon runners, Shinobi, and martial arts)
Response 4 of 6: Alexander (aschuth) * Tue, Mar 14, 2000 (14:00) * 12 lines
Killing God: Not in the Christian spiritual framework.
But for the equation better gong fu = better understanding of the dao, look at how tiny Bruce Lee was, and how he whipped Chuck Norris in that ole movie!
Sounds silly, but there you have the key: greater moral propriety and better grasp of the dao leads to better application, e.g. technique, and thus consequently to success against all obstacles, e.g. "victory".
Note: The intro is by Terry.
I wonder what Terry would say to my remarks. He's the scholar in this area.
Topic 20 of 52 [spirit]: Physical Buddhism (Tendai Marathon runners, Shinobi, and martial arts)
Response 5 of 6: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Mar 14, 2000 (14:06) * 1 lines
Thanks for your insight. I was hoping we would attract Terry's attention by posting in here! Perhaps when he takes a break from pounding nails he will join the conversation.
Topic 20 of 52 [spirit]: Physical Buddhism (Tendai Marathon runners, Shinobi, and martial arts)
Response 6 of 6: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, May 15, 2000 (01:20) * 16 lines
Vesak Day in Singapore
The celebration of Vesak symbolizes in a single day the
total concept of Buddhism - the birth, attaining
Buddhahood, and Maha Parinirvana (the final great nirvana
attained by Buddha through his own physical death). The day
reflects upon a way of life lived according to some
cherished Buddhist precepts. People are encouraged to open
up their hearts to a peaceful and pious life, as Buddha's
message has proclaimed to his followers down through the
generations. Followers are reminded to rid themselves of
disease and to be healthy - essential components for a full
life. Buddhist devotees mark this day by going to the
temple and meditating. They also fly the Buddhist flag and
decorate their houses with lanterns.
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