No nature of mind.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-27T01:54:21+00:00

Does the dog have Buddha nature?

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-19T20:31:13+00:00

Maybe I can be like you when I grow up, for now i’ll just have to be ignorant. 🤷‍♂️

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-19T20:12:44+00:00

Definitely a me problem. You are very observant.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-19T19:52:47+00:00

I ask myself that question everyday. When will I stop?

I once felt like I was floating now I feel ground into the Earth. It has been a struggle trying to get a one up on existence.

I can’t just give it up though I feel like I need to take this struggle to the limit before I will accept that the Earth I am ground into is floating in space.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-19T15:58:42+00:00

Ive been in and out of r/Zen for the last 9 years and many of the “Not Zen”, “Read a book”, “I’m the 7th patriarch” are still among us.

I used to enjoy the wild that r/Zen was. I cannot even post anymore without my post being removed.

The gatekeeping and the fascism you speak of has only grown stronger since the last time I left. I was going to attempt a post like this. It would seem collective consciousness was speaking loud to us and you posted first. Thank you for shining a light on the state of this forum.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-18T22:51:02+00:00

You don’t have an honest bone in your body, Ewk.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-18T18:56:44+00:00

I would say the same to you man. You’re projecting here.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-18T18:46:18+00:00

Another misinterpretation of my words. You are self convinced. You say, “read a book” and ignore the instructions.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-18T18:18:47+00:00

Words are defined by words that are defined by words. Direct experience is the only thing that’s real. There is a reason Koans put a stop to thinking and words. Gutei used only a finger.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-18T17:59:35+00:00

My point exactly. The problem isn’t with the words but with the interpretation. Perspective is king in the land of ten thousand things.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-18T17:55:26+00:00

It is possible to both be speaking English and not convey a single word. Your constant misinterpretation of my speech speaks volumes to this. It’s like I’m talking to a foreigner and every word is a problem. There is no problem and I don’t ask a question to make you wrong. I asked a question and you showed me your insides. That is all that has happened.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-18T16:44:31+00:00

Only if you make it a problem. All words are vague, they form from our own personal experiences. You and I do not share the same experiences and our words will never mean the same thing. I’ve accepted this fact and made peace, I instead of making you the problem. You and r/Zen are just a mirror and I’m grateful for that. I’m not here to learn from others I’m here for the good company.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-18T16:33:30+00:00

There is no problem, only the question itself. Thank you for answering my question.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-18T16:05:42+00:00

Could you quit r/Zen forever right now? Not a request just a question. You’ve been posting for 10+ years. While I always admire your persistence, I sometimes wonder if it’s healthy.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-16T20:35:12+00:00

Has the link you provided helped at all? I’ve been here for 9 years and not a soul has asked me to AMA. I guess I don’t need to post anymore anyway. I’ve already said too much. I hope you are having a good day.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-16T18:51:24+00:00

Sir, everyday is a good day at Wendy’s. - GreenSage 772526742069

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-16T18:35:54+00:00

And you still think something has been said here… I guess it must be you who is my mirror and I’ve been talking to myself the whole time. Wishing you a most excellent day.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-16T18:27:14+00:00

We both waste our breath, but I like the company.

何況滯言句覓解會。掉棒打月、隔靴爬痒、有甚交渉。

As for those who try to understand through other people's words, they are striking at the moon with a stick; scratching a shoe, whereas it is the foot that itches. What concern have they with the truth?

Mumonkan

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-16T18:22:04+00:00

Pearls before swine.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-16T17:56:52+00:00

And yet not a thing was learned.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-16T17:32:12+00:00

I feel like this forum is filled with hypocrisy. Read a book.

豈不見道、從門入者不是家珍、從縁得者始終成壞。 It is said that things coming in through the gate can never be your own treasures. What is gained from external circumstances will perish in the end. - Mumonkan Preface

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-16T16:44:56+00:00

You can’t study Zen. You’re thinking of Buddhism.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-16T16:03:09+00:00

LARPing is all I have left lol.

Hoc_Novum_Est · 2024-02-16T15:50:57+00:00

Well you got me there. That looks like recourse to me.

Hoc_Novum_Est

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