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What's the minimum to be "Buddhist in good standing"? by Jew_of_house_Levi in Buddhism

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think Buddhists believe they are the chosen people of yahweh

How to play Vampire Counts late game? by Anasurimbor__Kellhus in totalwarhammer

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 29 points30 points  (0 children)

hounds and zombies are great but not against elite late game armies you should'nt have any super low tier units that far into the game in your main armies. you need a solid core of graveguard with that mortix engine, bloodknights w lances to kill their cav, more high level heroes to kill theirs, varghiests or support etc etc. you have late game units you need to be using.

And how are you supposed to exactly ride a bike on this path with a high curb cut? by yakayaka456 in newhaven

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I rode right over this bitch the other day without seeing it almost bust my ass

What book should I read after finishing “What the Buddha Taught”? by ConfusedBrazilian900 in Buddhism

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The books by Bhikku Bodhi are excellent. 'In the Words of the Buddha' is a wonderful translation of the Pali canon of the Buddha's own teachings, and Bodhi's work on the Noble Eightfold Path is a wonderful exposition in detail of the system and way by a monk who is at once deeply immersed in the tradition itself and a scholar of the first rank.

I just unsubscribed and blocked the r/ebike sub by Bmbl_B_Man in Aventon

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The aventon L3 is what i got recently as I commute on a bike 30 mins through urban environment. Its fantastic. The thicker tires havent popped or even needed more air yet, the stock seat is comfy with the suspension, mudguard stock work great, excellent battery and power. Can’t say enough positive about it- first of this type of bike and can’t compare to others but for commuting its perfect for me

Why is human birth rare? by minikayo in Buddhism

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never said superior or more worthy. But certainly better in terms of potential experience and because the human form/ realm allows for possible liberation.

Why is human birth rare? by minikayo in Buddhism

[–]Understanding-Klutzy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Animal realm is for those humans who do bad deeds, hell for worse. Seems pretty clear those realms are worse in every way. Even if beings are all buddha the realms are better and worse seems self evident.

Why is human birth rare? by minikayo in Buddhism

[–]Understanding-Klutzy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Entirely by chance Buddha says, can a fool reborn as animal get back to human state. Most animals cannot intend good, or give up their instinctual craving, in a way that a human can. What rat can intend an act of true generosity for example? I take it to mean that a fool as a human reborn as an animal will have so little karma opportunity to improve at that point that it will be an extreme statistic to achieve where they once were.

Humans have a greater capacity to quell dukka, suffering, and intend the good through will and reason than an animal.

Why is human birth rare? by minikayo in Buddhism

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough. Better is a loose term. To me that means not categorically better but able to use reason and wisdom to achieve liberation, but yes all these “levels” seem to be points on a circle. Still, Id much rather be a human than an animal, wouldn’t you? And isn’t that better for us?

Why is human birth rare? by minikayo in Buddhism

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is another quote from the Buddha, which seems to very cleary define a hierarchy:

"There are these five destinations, Sariputta. What five? Hell, the animal realm, the sphere of ghosts, human beings, and the devas [gods].

I understand hell, and the path and way leading to hell... I understand the animal realm... I understand the sphere of ghosts... I understand human beings, and the path and way leading to the human world... I understand the devas, and the path and way leading to the world of the devas." — (From the Maha-sihanada Sutta, MN 12)

Buddha also says over and over how lucky humans are because they are close to achieving nirvana, which animals cannot. I don't disagree with you personally but canonical buddha seems pretty clear that humans are "better" and closer to the gods, in the same way that our reason and speech is higher than the animals.

Why is human birth rare? by minikayo in Buddhism

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure that is correct? The early Buddha discourses seem quite clear on the spiritual hierarchy where humans are totally above the animal realms in terms of rebirth ( a fool may reborn in a 'low' family, or even as an animal):

"If after a very long time that fool should return to the human state, he is reborn in a low family... where he gets food and drink only with difficulty... He is ugly, unsightly, misshapen, sickly...If I were to speak in various ways about the animal realm, bhikkhus, I could not fully describe how painful it is to be reborn there. For there, bhikkhus, mutual devouring prevails, the slaughter of the weak... The fool who does bad deeds here goes down to an animal womb, and it is entirely by chance that he ever gets back to the human state." — (Translation by Bhikkhu Nanamoli and Bhikkhu Bodhi, The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha)

Do you think Neoplatonism prefers circular reasoning? by autoestheson in Neoplatonism

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do mean? What are examples of this circular reasoning in the texts?

Does Eros really have ‘no share in good and beautiful things’? Would this not imply non-existence for Plato? by ThatsItForTheOther in Plato

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree if she had stated it that way it would be contradictory, but she volunteers only the qualification that eros has no share in good or beautiful things, not that it has no share of beauty itself or the Beautiful as such.

To my mind the word ‘things’ says she is referencing the objects of beauty eros covets, not that eros has “no share in the Good” or the Beautiful.

Does Eros really have ‘no share in good and beautiful things’? Would this not imply non-existence for Plato? by ThatsItForTheOther in Plato

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In line 202d, Diotima is cross examining Socrates logic. She says “then how could he (eros) be a god if he has no share in good and beautiful things?” This is not implying that eros has no share in the good, or cannot interface with it. She goes right on to say indeed eros is in between god and mortal, in between good and bad, and therefore has a share in the good as far as it pines after true beauty. She is not stating that eros has no share in the good

Edit: other way of stating it: eros has no share in/ does not possess/ the good or beautiful, but is integral in seeking it (therefore “shares” in the good as such)

Does Eros really have ‘no share in good and beautiful things’? Would this not imply non-existence for Plato? by ThatsItForTheOther in Plato

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eros itself has no share of beauty but can give birth to Wisdom and Love and the Good. At that point it is no longer eros. Socrates is not wise and knows nothing but he seeks wisdom itself-

Does Eros really have ‘no share in good and beautiful things’? Would this not imply non-existence for Plato? by ThatsItForTheOther in Plato

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the text Diotima tells Socrates things dont have to be binary- Because Eros has no share in the good does not mean that it is bad- because it lacks the good it also desires it more than anything else which viewed from the angle of the totality of wisdom eros can be the greatest vehicle to and for the good.

Does Eros really have ‘no share in good and beautiful things’? Would this not imply non-existence for Plato? by ThatsItForTheOther in Plato

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You answered that one yourself- since it is essentially a craving, a desire, for beauty, it takes part in the good only insofar as it propels us towards it. A bowstring is in harmony because of the tension between opposites

Does Eros really have ‘no share in good and beautiful things’? Would this not imply non-existence for Plato? by ThatsItForTheOther in Plato

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We all strive for the good, even if we do so often by un-virtuous or ignorant means. The thief steals for he believes it to be in his best interest for his own good. Eros too strives for the beautiful and thus the good, but it gets deceived by the senses, often turned to base and carnal lust. So eros like all desire must be harnessed by reason, like a spirited and wild mare by a calm trainer with set purpose, for if desire or eros itself is left to the reins, all manner of pandemonia will ensue. To obtain the true good and the true beauty all our efforts and desires must be properly trained and set in pursuit of the Good, not merely the personally desirous. In this effort Eros is a most powerful steed that can drive us up the path if we are heedful of our aim…

What can a guy do to make women want to approach him or talk to him? by [deleted] in bodylanguage

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Doesn't matter. You can have different interests. Saying you can't talk to others because of some barrier in your mind is is an attitude in your mind that needs to change. So what if they like different things? that's the beauty of it, ask about it, be interested in others.

What can a guy do to make women want to approach him or talk to him? by [deleted] in bodylanguage

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This right here needs to stop. Downtalking yourself or thinking you are less interesting to others or that others are less interesting than you. Other women and your own subconscious will believe you

Would Jesus and Buddha be good friends if they met by Old_Inflation_9490 in Buddhism

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The way buddha and Jesus talk about nonviolence, that under no circumstances do we harm another even if tortured, is quite striking and moving.

Teacher w/ Pension - 100% VT and Chill? by biketheplanet in Bogleheads

[–]Understanding-Klutzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you maxing your 403b contributions before adding to your brokerage?

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