by: Bronco…

Hello Jassie…

Buddhism, of any teaching is valuably precious in it’s own right. I have myself been a Buddhist, for 25 years to date, I would not change it for the world…

However, from my own total committment to Buddhism, many other things have filtered in, to impress my studies further. I now have no bias or confusion with other religions, such as Hindu, even christianity…

From my own point of view. Param Atman, Hindu, God, Christianity, and of course Consciousness, the choice of Buddha. For me right now they all fit perfectly, as the very same dimensions inseparably…

One breath, one mind, one enlightenment inseparably. Heaven and Nirvana, again are the same dimensions beyond separation. My confusion was always the word He, which both Hindu and Christianity use to express their God…

Does it matter what we call this invisible dimension which is all around us as omnipresence. As you so righty described, you feel in touch with Buddha, when you meditate and silently speak to him, how right you are. The consequences of your actions brings amazing sensations of peace. You are well in tune my friend…

by: Jassie

Hi Bronco,

I’m glad that we’ve the same strong belief towards Buddhism. In fact, I respect other religions as well and I’m currently learning more about other religions such as Hindu, Islam and Christianity in my pre-university course. My love for Buddhism provides me a strong foundation and I’m fascinated by this religion because the Buddhist devotees will not preach devotees of other religions into becoming a Buddhist. In Buddhism, there’s nothing such as one will gain the merits by preaching another into this religion. In other words, it’s merely out of one’s willingness to choose to become a Buddhist or otherwise.

I also believe that Buddhism is a religion without a God, where the path to Nirvana lies in the mind and heart of each and every being.=)

by: Anonymous

Hiya Jassie..

Thanks for the immediate reply, Buddhism, has always been ignored because of it’s non theist beliefs. In other words they never believed in a permanent separate God, this is why they were kind of shunned by other religions…

In actual fact, Buddha, only suggested, that it is impossible for anything to be permanent within an impermanent Universe. All is change, said Buddha, and living the life of direct experience, as the great man suggested, we all found his advice to be paradoxical to truth…

This is the bias which has separated all religions over the aeons of time. I chose Buddhism, because of it’s total truth which loitered within me, inherent awareness of something quite extraordinary from being a child…

Buddha’s initial statement of, you are what you think, having become what you thought, mindblowing information which lasts an eternity, which could also be true of permanence, yet full of change. That lovely statement you made, personifies it all precisely, how good the consequence of feeling is, after a good thought, act or deed. Now that jassie, is the science of Buddhism, which will remain permanent in mind… Sincerely Bronco…

by: Jassie

Hey Bronco,

Greetings! It’s my pleasure to reply something which is as meaningful as our discussion about the religion we both love, cherish and respect; Buddhism. =)

I believe the concept of Buddhism is expanding now especially in the Western countries. The practice of meditation along with its endless benefits is ubiquitous regardless of what religions the society is in nowadays. I like the Buddhist quote- “We are what we think.” It somehow implies that we are the master of our mind instead of the other way round. 😉

Previously, I didn’t know the true purpose of the monks chanting in the temple/monastery. I initially thought it was merely out of religion purposes or as a mantra to bless the people who worship Buddha. How shallow I was! As I understand Buddhism better, I came to realise the purpose of the monks chanting is to practise Right Concentration; an important part of Noble Eightfold Path. With the right concentration, only can our mind be at peace and we can think mindfully and act rationally. That is the first criterion of a wise person. =)

There’s a book that I would like to recommend, I wonder if you’ve read it before? I find it informative and truly meaningful. The book is titled The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin S.Sharma, it gives me a little insight into Buddhism. Simple quotes with profound meanings. One of the them is “Concentration is at the root of mental mastery.” =)

by: Bronco

Yo Jassie, in my haste I forgot to identify my self, which of course is Bronco, not anonymous, however, you knew that any way, your instinctive values were very aware of my silly mistake…

Mindfulness in all things, which goes to prove how essential it is to remain focused at all times, my mistake proved that very fact. Especially in meditation, where one lack of concentration can slip us into the water, as the wild horse of mind takes us away from our initial mindfulness…

You say that, many people are moving towards Buddhism within the circles you move in, they will have absolutely nothing to lose or compare with. I never force my views on people, even though they know what my philosophy for life is, I remain silent, until such time they ask the question, what is life all about…

Whatever snippet of information one gives them, they know as we did by awareness, it is right. My Great pal, my Grandfather, who chose to be an atheist for his own reasons, and I can tell you he never changed even on the edge of transition, or death, what a man. It’s Nice to be Nice, and, if I go tomorrow cock, I have had a good innings. Two amazing statements which have lasted this life I live, never to forget…

There is no death emphasised Buddha, only the deathless condition remains, which is Consciousness, God, or Param Atman, what we manifest from is where we return to, to become again if we have to by the force of karma, or want to as did Buddha and Jesus, to awaken the ignorance in people…speak whenever you like, my door is always open..Bronco…

by: Jassie

Greetings Bronco,

I would like to hear your opinion. Buddhism emphasises that attachment and cravings will lead to sorrow. I’m actually facing an emotional conflict because I get too attached to the people I’m close with. I know I shouldn’t be but I just couldn’t help it… And also it’s hard for me to move on from my past. I tend to always reminisce the past (the happy moments which I’ve clung onto) and not allowing my past to lay at rest. Sometimes, this really leaves me in a turmoil and I’m afraid to be too close with a friend for fear of losing him because of the fact that nothing is permanent…

Sincerely, Jassie.

by: Bronco

Hello Jassie…

Lovely comment, the heading above is what Christians believe to be their link to enlightenment and the total absorption of God…

Buddhists, have the very same context in Buddha, and consciousness, the oneness, wholeness, impermanent yet inseparable Universe…

After 25 years of Buddhism all my conerns and bias have been eradicated. As I will continue to remind at every level, God,Christianity, Param Atman, Hindu, and our Buddha’s consciousness are all inseparable dimensions…

It has taken me 25 years to totally appreciate the reality of this amazing inseparability. Now I am free of all bias and ignorance. Those sensations you speak of are the paradox of absorption inseparably…Bronco…

by: Jassie

Hi Bronco, thanks for your comment. However, I don’t really understand your last statement. If you don’t mind, can you please explain further? Thanks. =)

by: Anonymous

Greetings indeed Jassie…

The greatest power on earth is Love, now how on Earth can we deny attachment to this amazing phenomenon, fact is, it is impossible to deny it’s overwhelming power…

You share the concerns of Millions of Buddhists, who believe they are breaking their vows to the word of Buddha, myself included, we are doing no such thing, and the great man himself will condone that very action of attachment…

All that Buddha is stating, are what the causes of our eternal suffering are, attachment is one, to which, he is absolutely right as we come to find. He also stated, not believe him, respectfully of course, but to find out for ones self by direct experience, which is what we are doing right now…

No different than our parental advice in our growing years, you will learn by your mistakes they painfully advise, only for us to ignore then find out eventually. Live you life freely Jassie, you know the rules of engagement, it is the consequences of our thoughts and actions which bring the love heart ache and pain. The consequences which subsequently arrive are what we all have to process. We are what we think, having become what we we thought…Be happy stay tuned Bronco. As the Beatles sang, All we need is love…

by: Jassie

Hey Bronco, thanks for the remarkable comment! =) You are absolutely right, there’s no way we can deny the power of love, and consequently the attachment that follows. I understand what you’re trying to convey to me and I’ll not let the odds keep me from doing what I know in my heart I was meant to do. Thanks a lot for your words, Bronco! I really appreciate them.

Sincerely, Jassie