tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657778252610307364.post3693746001105855912..comments2024-01-27T07:19:16.259-08:00Comments on Kim Antieau: Moon DayKim Antieauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327488174129777103noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657778252610307364.post-36776370991370613812008-05-13T21:57:00.000-07:002008-05-13T21:57:00.000-07:00Hi Joelle! Yes, I lumped them all together since r...Hi Joelle! Yes, I lumped them all together since religions just blur together often for me. But I agree, the Buddhists don't talk about a life after death. Suffering is very much a part of Buddhism, though, I would argue. Although, it could also be argued that the acceptance that life is full of suffering is what the Buddhists are trying to convey. I've studied Tibetan Buddhism and been a part of many, many Buddhist ceremonies and empowerments, so there are obviously things about it that appeal to me. <BR/><BR/>But all the organized religions are at their core--and this is my opinion, you understand--all religions are sexist and misogynist at their core, including Buddhism. I am not religious for many reasons, but that's the biggest one. The other big one is that I don't believe in god. I believe in god in us (goddess) and the divine nature of Nature. I believe in the Invisibles, in the Spirit of Place, in Faeries and in Old Mermaids and in the right of everyone to find a religion, spirituality, pizza joint, coffee bar, spit of land, curve of river, or forest of trees where they can find solace, groundedness, and joy. <BR/><BR/>Big hugs,<BR/><BR/>KimKim Antieauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07327488174129777103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657778252610307364.post-34812445087811384172008-05-13T21:04:00.000-07:002008-05-13T21:04:00.000-07:00Hmmmm...While I consider myself a Buddhist, I've n...Hmmmm...While I consider myself a Buddhist, I've never thought much about self sacrifice or life after this one. I guess it depends on who you read and what you're looking for. Most of our "doctrine" comes from Buddhism Plain And Simple by Steve Hagen. It is indeed, plain and simple, and now...here...<BR/><BR/>Not that I'm trying to talk you into anything! I just was sort of surprised by your post and I think it is probably more my lack of delving into the matter than anything. But what we've found works beautifully for us and it is essentially called Buddhism although really, you don't need a name for it. I liked your post a lot. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657778252610307364.post-1975845651831442008-05-13T04:44:00.000-07:002008-05-13T04:44:00.000-07:00Yes, it looks like a lovely/dreamy book. It's at A...Yes, it looks like a lovely/dreamy book. It's at Amazon. Just published last month.<BR/>All my 7 huge boxes of books are boxed up in a closet...but I can certainly understand how weeding the book collection frees you a bit. But in reality makes space for more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657778252610307364.post-40433922817713440952008-05-13T00:43:00.000-07:002008-05-13T00:43:00.000-07:00Oooh! No, I didn't know about that book. I must re...Oooh! No, I didn't know about that book. I must read it! Remember I sold over 1/3 of my books? Well, I guess now I'm filling in the empty spaces again. *sigh* Ah well. What better way to spend my "stimulus" money. Thanks!Kim Antieauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07327488174129777103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657778252610307364.post-42865530004969463652008-05-12T21:35:00.000-07:002008-05-12T21:35:00.000-07:00You have picked the best places for the negative i...You have picked the best places for the negative ions you needs which are the seashore and pine forests. Both lovely in there own way.<BR/>Such great book recomends! Thank you! There is a new Emily Dickinson book out but I bet you know this already.<BR/><BR/>A Summer of Hummingbirds: Love, Art, and Scandal in the Intersecting Worlds of Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Martin Johnson Heade<BR/>by Christopher Benfey<BR/><BR/>I plan to look into some of the one's you mentioned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com