Once upon a time Emperor Wu took an interest in Buddhism and spent a great deal of public wealth on funding Buddhist monasteries in China. When he had heard that a great Buddhist teacher, Bodhidharma, had come to China, he sought an audience with him. When they met, Emperor Wu had asked how much karmic merit he had gained from his noble support of Buddhism. Bodhidharma replied, "None at all." The Emperor asked, "Then what is the truth of the teachings?" Bodhidharma replied, "Vast emptiness, nothing holy." So the emperor asked, "Then who are you standing in front of me?" Bodhidharma replied, "I do not know," and walked out. - Zen
"With much wisdom comes much disappointment; the person who gains more knowledge also gains more sorrow." - 1:18 Ecclesiastes
I am a pretty mellow fellow. I feel older than every boulder. Everything seems like a dream I have already had in which I have no control over the outcome. I am pretty open minded to others having their own view of things; just don't expect me to agree with others. I am not a superstitious type. I can be very honest. Oh, and I have a cane.
E=mc²
Secular
Evolutionary Theorist
Grey Party
Technologist
Paradox Self Realizations:
Angry and Calm
Arrogant and Empathetic
Charismatic and Reclusive
Logical and Passionate
"Where knowledge ends, religion begins."
- Benjamin Disraeli.
"Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?"
- Epicurus.
"The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear."
- Jiddu Krishnamurti.
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