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"When [the body] is worn down and exhausted by hunger and thirst, the mind in its turn must feel the strain, that mental organ which must reap the fruit. No, inward calm is needed for success! Inward calm cannot be maintained unless physical strength is constantly and intelligently replenished. Only if the body is reasonably nourished can undue strain on the mind be avoided"
"Buddhist Sciptures" by Edward Conze p46
Quotes text from "Buddhacarita" by Ashvaghosha, vi 14-8,21-2,43-52
Tags: asceticism, buddhism, david blaine, exhaustion, health
Current Mood:  blank
Listening To: "Cyberchrist" by Chaingun Operate
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"The Jewish War" by Josephus (first century), translation by G. A. Williamson. Penguin Classics. "Buddhism and the mythology of evil" by Trevor Ling. Oneworld publications. "The Bahai Faith" by Joseph Shepperd. The Oxford Who's Who in the Classical World. A second hand bookshop in Camden had a 25% off closing down sale. All of the above for £15. 1 and 3 are both references, I don't plan on reading Josephus' one from beginning to end, but own it in order to check sources and quotes. I'll need Jewish Antiquites too, but it wasn't there. 2 is, basically, going to be used as compendium of references to evil, Mara, etc, in various Buddhist and Christian texts. I've read most of 4 already. Bahai is a very bad religion in terms of human welfare, having many of the same teachings on marriage, sex, etc, that Abrahamic religions have, and is Islamic in nature, but more liberal. Bahai appeals to some Muslims, so represents a religion that may be capable of making Islamic countries more liberal and less monstrous. Tags: abrahamic religions, bahai, buddhism, camden, josephus, london, second hand books
Listening To: "The Exit" by Suicide Commando
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A Satanist considers Satan as an archetype which is best expressed in English, using Western monotheistic religion as a reference, but does not accept the traditional role given to Satan by white light religions. When looking at different parts of the world, or at different religions, the nature of Satan changes accordingly. For example, what would a Satanist say is a Satanic rejection of the Buddhist or Hindu worldviews? ( read more )Tags: buddhism, comparative religion, eastern, hinduism, religion, satanism
Current Mood:  happy
Listening To: "Death of a child" by Ultraviolence
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