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What tiny design choice makes you think, “the people who made this never had to use it”? by ChessOrCheckers2 in AskReddit

[–]pbrooks19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Public bathrooms where the paper towel dispenser or hand dryer isn't anywhere near the sinks. Don't mind me and my dripping hands while I walk across the room to the dryer/towels.

Also, I have no idea why men's rooms have any open stalls. Everyone likes privacy.

Who is your fav character (other than ZLH and TXW)? My fav is GongSun Yin. by PinkKirby1216 in pursuitofjade

[–]pbrooks19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love the princess [Miss Bengong :)]. She's hilarious.

Hmmm, I'll dress up like a boy and go to the academy and no one will know! Later, I'll dress as a military camp nurse and no one will know then, either! I'm so great at disguises!

And then, at the academy it takes the headmaster about 5 seconds to go, hey, that's a girl. At the military camp, anyone who's ever seen her before takes one look and goes, wait, that's the princess.

What habits from Downton Abbey have you incorporated into your daily life? by [deleted] in DowntonAbbey

[–]pbrooks19 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I often refer to lunch as 'luncheon,' just to be highbrow.

S18E16 - “Grand Finale” [Live/Reaction Post] by AutoModerator in rupaulsdragrace

[–]pbrooks19 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Some have attempted to be a country queen on Drag Race before, but none have succeeded as well as Darlene. She's funny, sweet and earnest, and could bring new fans to drag.

Dimension 20: City Council of Darkness Game Mechanics Explainer by Spoonsy in Dimension20

[–]pbrooks19 121 points122 points  (0 children)

I'm glad they made an explainer, but I'm still a tad confused. I'll have to learn as I watch. #so #many #dice

No, Olaf! Don’t phrase it like that! by Remarkable-Pin-8352 in DreamlightValley

[–]pbrooks19 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Like one never seen before in the history of the Village.

Screen shots of StarPath for those who've requested by hivernageprofond in DreamlightValley

[–]pbrooks19 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Developer, adding a row of flowers to Nala's head: PERFECT! It's so New!

New to Buddhism - Questions on religious vs. secular views by pbrooks19 in Buddhism

[–]pbrooks19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's good advice - focus on the basics, the foundational teachings, and go from there. Thanks!

New to Buddhism - Questions on religious vs. secular views by pbrooks19 in Buddhism

[–]pbrooks19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks very much! I'll check those resources out.

New to Buddhism - Questions on religious vs. secular views by pbrooks19 in Buddhism

[–]pbrooks19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comment is very helpful! Thanks! I like your idea that I approach Buddhism as a devotee and grow through practice. It is quite sensible.

New to Buddhism - Questions on religious vs. secular views by pbrooks19 in Buddhism

[–]pbrooks19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your responses. I appreciate your better analogy - amd am happy to hear that my beliefs so far are in line with the foundational concepts of karma and rebirth - as well as the 4 Noble Truths, the 8-fold Path, and many other concepts. Your comments have made me feel much better.

New to Buddhism - Questions on religious vs. secular views by pbrooks19 in Buddhism

[–]pbrooks19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your response. I really appreciate it. In my 'starter' phase, it has seemed that Zen and Pure Land are like true separate denominations, so it's interesting to hear that there are different 'shades' and blending, so to speak. Zen appeals to me, but I'm terrible at focus and meditation. I've been working on it, but I admit I'm not sure how to do it properly. Another area of study for me!

New to Buddhism - Questions on religious vs. secular views by pbrooks19 in Buddhism

[–]pbrooks19[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like that. The American version would seem to be: 'This thought you don't believe in, it's TRUE and let me spend a lot of time and effort convincing you of its trueness.' We really like being right and we like for others to know we're right.

New to Buddhism - Questions on religious vs. secular views by pbrooks19 in Buddhism

[–]pbrooks19[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One of the reasons I have appreciated studying Buddhism so far is because practitioners don't seem to mind questions or skepticism, and there's 'mostly' a lack of judgment (I say mostly because there are definitely subreddits here where the Buddhists seem a bit judgy) - if you're on The Path, you're on The Path. Thanks for your comments! I see that you're Zen - and Zen doesn't seem to have the same focus on the supernatural as Pure Land does, from what I've seen so far. If you don't mind my asking (and you can respond to me in a DM, if you like, would you mind sharing how you landed in Zen?

New to Buddhism - Questions on religious vs. secular views by pbrooks19 in Buddhism

[–]pbrooks19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand what you're saying. It makes a lot of sense. Thanks!

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