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What do you think happens after death?

samsaranmusing:

The Buddha was often asked why he did not answer the question of “is there an afterlife” in his teachings.  His answer was always “You ask this question only because of your attachment. Lose this attachment and you will no longer ask”

Needless to say this was a very unpopular answer and the Buddha lost followers because he would not answer.  Later, lesser men, attempted to answer it and conjured up all kinds of Buddhist Heavens and “Perfect Lands”.  The Buddha never said anything more about the subject. 

I, being a lesser man, have this answer to the question the Buddha never answered.  It is my view and mine alone. Here it is:

The Examination of Life in the Context of Space-Time

All designed systems have a “purpose”.  A watch, a space shuttle or a toaster oven … all have as their central characteristic a function. 

There is an unbroken connection between every living thing on this planet from tube worms in the Pacific Rift to you and the first self replicating system. You are directly connected to every living thing on Earth both now and since the beginning.

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Some Intuitions I Had Today

samsaranmusing:

Man can truly control nothing besides his own mind

Peace of mind begets peace of action

A man at peace will create peace, a man in love will create love, a man who suffers compassion will create compassion, a man who sees light will create light

Peace is unity

As man attains peace, the universe returns to oneness

By changing his mind, man changes the world

A wonderful submission by sangha member sneezymcfly. Thanks!

Musings by Samsaran: Try to imagine a life without timekeeping