21 Dec 2012

My mom married into a family of them lol.
And I always ignored it and thought it to be stupid, until I ate some mushrooms and read the Qur'an with a mentality like that of a chalkboard which was being written on and then erased over and over. Suddenly, without the opinions and judgement emanating from my mind, I was able to see why Islam is so profound. But because of cultural programming, it's very difficult to read between the lines. VERY difficult

 

I have very little cultural programing myself when it comes to religion, i read what interests me. Truth is i intend to read the Qu'uran at some point, im not sure when. I'd also like to get through the Tao Te Ching.

 

If you get a sraight up translation of the Tao Te Ching, without the bullshit commentary and translation explanation, you can readthe entire text in like 30 minutes. It's very short and to the point. And that's why I call the commentary and translation explanation bullshit, because the freaking first sentence of the text is "The Tao that can be spoken of is not the eternal Tao"
The Qur'an is most beautiful, and although it's initial appeal applies to drug addicts and felons behind bars, seeking a place to belong, if you open your eyes and really see what it's purport is geared towards, you will be overwhelmed with love. I highly suggest the translation by Abdullah Yusufali for the first reading, it should be very easy to find and is very straighforward.

 

Thank you for the recomendation, i dont think ill be converting anytime soon, Christianity makes sense to me.

 

I have an mp3 tao te ching I would be willing to send ya, if you trust me with you email.
PM me.
this offer is open to every body.

 

I love how people who don't understand the words coming out of my fingers feel like they can sum me up REALLY quickly.

I'd take it, but I'm already in the "taoist quaker" camp, so I think I'd be better off reading it.

 

I have never been able to sit through it. I think you are better off reading it personally.

 

Aren't you the guy who was trying to masturbate his cat?

 

there is beauty and falsity in every religion

 

I am sure you know what you are talking about, but everytime I see a post like this (and yours tend to be like it on these kinda subjects) I ignore it. Sorry.

And you confuse me, you told me you have no religion but know about Hinduism the most, now you say you're a muslim.

 

No, I was not trying to masturbate my cat. I did masturbate one of my cats!

Perhaps we can chat someday about philosophies . . . you seem to be both intelligent and rational; a rarity on the internet.


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My apologies to the OP for letting this thread get so far off topic.

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If it happens it happens, if it doesn't it doesn't. I better try lots of drugs just in case.

 

You are the OP.


I'll be 19 by the 2012 so i'd be in my first year of uni..

 

Only idiots think it means the end of the world. The Mayans are probably spinning in their graves. It's the end of a 26,000 year cycle. Like the Millenium we all celebrated less than a decade ago, but on a bigger scale, and also marking the point at which we cross from *this* side of the galaxy to *that* side of the galaxy.

Why did the chicken cross the galaxy?


I repeat - only idiots think Dec 21st 2012 (or whatever date pedants will mention) means the world will end.

 

The world should have ended many times before by the logic of this thread.. If there is any.

 

resistance is futile

 

jeez .... I forgot! . . . . Do you think maybe I smoke too much?



Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svāhā
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Hahaha... Maybe, or maybe your mind is getting bored, and playing tricks on you. :tongue:

 

Oh I've been meaning to ask you this: Did it reach orgasm? and how would you know it did, like does it make squealing sounds or what?

And for clarification, I don't have any cats or intend to masturbate any animal in the future.

 

It's ok, I wouldnt have understood any of it at 15 either.
And I was raised in a family that is half muslim, but certain aspects of hinduism apply directly to my own experience, I dont know the most about it, only that what I can apply to my psychedelic experiences. Islam because it only aknowledges one God, Hinduism because it believes that all demigods are extensions of one God. Traditionally, I grew up with Islamic culture, by choice I explored Hinduism and adopted much of the approach through yoga. But in reality, it's all a bunch of bullshit and fails at the very foundation for spirituality, which is love. I hope that clears it up for you.
God bless