LIFE OF BUDDHA

by A. FERDINAND HEROLD, trans. by PAUL C. BLUM
meekness is sweet to him who knows the law; kindness is sweet to him who can see; meekness is sweet to all creatures; kindness is sweet to all creatures; blessed is he who has not a desire in the world; blessed is he who has conquered sin; blessed is he who has escaped the torture of the senses; blessed is he who no longer thirsts for existence.

Go, conquering hero, go! Travel through the world, be the light and the guide. Speak, teach; there will be many to understand your word. Discover the middle path, the path that opens the eyes and opens the mind, the path that leads to rest, to knowledge, to nirvana.
This sacred path has eight branches: right faith, right resolve, right speech, right action, right living, right effort, right thought, right meditation.

The four sacred truths:
suffering: birth, old age, sickness, death
origin of suffering: thirst for power, pleasure, existence
suppression of suffering: annihilate desire
extinction of suffering: the eight-fold path

What is the cause of old age & death?
birth, existence, ties, desire, sensation, contact, six senses, name & form, perception, impression, ignorance. Thus does ignorance lie at the root of death, old age, suffering & despair.........
YOU HOLD THE LAMP; GO NOW AND DISPEL THE DARKNESS!


GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF HUMANNESS

SELF-CONFIDENCESELF-IMAGE
SUCCESS MOTIVATION (DESIRE)ENTHUSIASM
CREATIVITYWINNER'S ATTITUDE
STOPPING PROCRASTINATIONEFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
POSITIVE THINKINGTIME ORGANIZATION
DECISION MAKINGPERSONALITY DYNAMICS

To change your REACTION, change your ATTITUDE,
To change your ATTITUDE, change your FEELINGS,
To change your FEELINGS, change your BELIEFS,
To change your BELIEFS, change your SUB-CONSCIOUS.

Decide where you want to go; then the avenues to get there become more apparent. Analyzing where you are; identifying your desire; believing that you will be able to achieve your goal; setting a realistic deadline; identifying the obstacles you will have to overcome; clearly identifying the support you will need to attain your goal.


INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY ___10 SECRETS to SUCCESS (printed 4-3-02)

HOW YOU THINK IS EVERYTHINGDECIDE UPON YOUR TRUE DREAMS AND GOALS
TAKE ACTIONNEVER STOP LEARNING
BE PERSISTENT AND WORK HARDLEARN TO ANALYZE DETAILS
FOCUS YOUR TIME AND MONEYDON'T BE AFRAID TO INNOVATE; BE DIFFERENT
DEAL AND COMMUNICATE WITH PEOPLE EFFECTIVELYBE HONEST AND DEPENDABLE; TAKE RESPONSIBILITY


Ann Landers

TWELVE RULES FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE (printed 2-14-91)
never both be angry at once
never yell at each other unless the house is on fire
yield to the wishes of the other as an exercise in self-discipline-if you can't think of a better reason
if you have a choice between making yourself or your mate look good-choose your mate
if you feel you must criticize, do so lovingly
never bring up a mistake of the past
neglect the whole world rather than each other
never let the day end without saying at least one complimentary thing to your life partner
never meet without an affectionate greeting
when you've made a mistake, talk it out and ask for forgiveness
remember, it takes two to make an argument. the one who is wrong is the one who will be doing most of the talking
never go to bed mad.

MATE FOR LIFE: leave her alone if: (printed 4-4-94)
she doesn't know whether hamburger comes from a cow or a pig
she can get her panty hose off in less than five seconds
she has sex w/ you on the first date
her parents call you "son" on your first meeting
she smokes but tells you she can quit anytime she wants
didn't get her h.s. diploma because her parents moved frequently
goes to church? she sez h.s. class once toured crystal cathedral
you suggest a cocktail before noon & she accepts
she says the words "till death do us part" are outdated
never voted in presidential election
she clarifies her money is HER money & your money is OUR money
she wants a baby soon - to cement the relationship


HERE ARE SOME "pearls" THAT'VE HELP ME GET ON

I am in full and complete control of my life I am in complete control of the thoughts that enter my mind I chose what I will think I am in complete control of my mind & its thoughts I am in complete control of my thoughts & the workings of my mind I am in complete control of my thoughts & the choice of subject matter I am in complete control of my thoughts & what I chose to comtemplate I view life realistically for what it is & accept people for what they are I look for and see the good in every person & situation I possess the inner strength to rise above past & present circumstances I possess the inner strength to separate career ambition & my commited relation I am a conscientious & considerate lover, I enjoy hours of long foreplay My future is clear and bright I remain free of the past, I go forward w/ my life I grasp the future free of hesitation I live truth I move into the future free of hesitation, free of all doubt I move into the future swiftly and easily I possess inner strength and steadfastness (chutzpah) ------------------- The next are, in general, from "Monetary Independence...a guide for the thinking person", Bright Spirit Press; I'm putting my capabilities to the fullest possible use I'm alive and worry free My highest and best potential manifests for me now for the highest good of all I accept, forgive & encourage myself, & my relationships, productivity & health are enhanced My wealth constantly increases whether I am sleeping, working, or playing From the book, "GODBODY" the answer is: getting & giving growing & changing making things go touching and sharing feeling love life_______________ And from psych class (ahem): SIGNS OF UNHEALTHY BOUNDARIES

telling all talking at an intimate level on the first meeting falling in love w/ a new acquintance falling in love w/ anyone who reaches out being overwhelmed by a person - preoccupied acting on first sexual impluse being sexual for partner, not self going against personal valves or rights to please others not noticing when someone else displays inappropriate boundaries not noticing when someone invades your boundaries accepting food, gifts, touch, sex that you don't want touching a person w/out asking taking as much as you can get for the sake of getting giving as much as you can give for the sake of giving allowing someone to take as much as they can from you letting others direct your life letting others describe your reality letting other define you believeing others can anticipate your needs expecting others to fill your needs automatically falling apart so someone will take care of you self abuse sexual & physical abuse food abuse

................speaking of which

RICHIE'S BRISKET OF BEEF - COLORADO RECIPE
1 corn-beef brisket
1 bottle burgundy cheap Gallo
2 in. roast pan w/ foil cover
1 1/2 cups ? (wine?)
1 1/2 cups H2O
Dry beef stew mix
350 degrees. 1hr./#
After 1 1/2 hr. add veggies, turn over. Brussel sprouts, onions, potatoes, mushrooms; etc.

RICHIE'S BAR-B-QUE SAUCE
onion, browned in butter, pepper, brown mustard, dark vinegar, tomato sauce, brown sugar, honey, worstershire sauce, lemon, cayenne, & BAY


"The budget should be balanced, the treasury should be refilled, the public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officaldom should be tempered and controlled and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt." - Cicero, 63 B.C.

IS YOUR CHILD GIFTED?

by Marge Eberts & Peggy Gisler, M.A., Ed.S.

"Don't expect a gifed child to be outstanding in all these characteristics. Respect their uniqueness, their opinions, their ideas, and their dreams." - Marge Eberts & Peggy Gisler, M.A., Ed.S.; reprinted from the Press Democrat 4/30/96


I present the following pamphlet copy as evidence that the Christian church believes and practices in the force of unseen powers - Power of prayer; Laying-on of hands; faith healing; voodoo - call it what you will...

ADMINISTERING TO THE SICK

  • Consecrating the Oil (Authority)
  • Anointing (Authority)
  • Sealing/Confirming (Authority)
  • Blessing (Prayer of Faith)
  • This pamphlet has been privately compiled
    as suggestive words for the Christian to
    use in administering to the sick.

    CONSECRATING THE OIL (To make Holy)
    A simple prayer for the purpose of consecrating might go something like this:

    "Our Heavenly Father, by authority of the Lord Jesus Christ, I consecrate, dedicate and set apart this oil for the blessing and anointing of the sick and afflicted, and I do it in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen" Once the oil is consecrated it is permanent and not necessary to do again.

    ADMINISTERING TO THE SICK
    This can be done in two parts by one or two Christian brothers/sisters visiting the sick person.

    1. ANOINTING WITH OIL. The anointing is done by one of the brothers or sisters. Sick person may lie or sit.
    Example: (While pouring the oil) Sister Marian Johnson, by authority of the Lord Jesus Christ, I anoint you with oil that has been consecrated, dedicated and set apart for the blessing and anointing of the sick and afflicted, and I do this in the sacred name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

    2. SEALING THE ANOINTING. At this time, following the anointing, the Christian brother or sister (or both) lay their hands on the head of the sick person. One of them acts as voice.

    (Note to administering brother/sister.) Let the prayer be suited to the case. It stands to reason prior to visitation the circumstances be pondered. You may even fast so that there will be even greater spirituality - a clear channel between you and the Lord, as YOU are the instrument by which he is working through. The leading of a spiritual, exemplary life may be extremely helpful to you in standing in the Lord's stead.

    Example: Commencing with eyes closed in prayer, call sick person by name, "Sister Marian Johnson, by authority of The Lord Jesus Christ, I/we lay my/our hands upon your head, seal and confirm this anointing and hereby pronounce a blessing that ..." (the blessing/prayer of faith will now be dictated through you by the Holy Spirit. Pray this prayer vocally in behalf of the sick person by inspiration and prodding from the Holy Spirit. It may be short or long, depending what the Spirit has to say. Try to instill faith in the sick person that by his/her faith in the Lord, that healing CAN and WILL happen). Prayer over the sick must proceed from and be accompanied with a lively faith. There must be faih in the person praying and in the person prayed for. When the prayer is complete, close in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Your Prayer of Faith anointing oil is genuine. It is prepared of six key ingredients (as mentioned Biblically) of the highest quality, imported from the east. Essence of Frankincense and Myrrh from the Holy Land is carefully combined with exact proportions of Calamus, Sweet Cinnamon and Cassia, then thoroughly blended together with the virgin pure golden juice/oil of only the choice, selected, hand picked friut of the olive tree, harvested and pressed the same day.The result, an elegeant, golden anointing oil with a most pleasing fragrance. The very closest to Bibical times as possible. Olive oil becomes cloudy in temp. below 50° F. Always store at room temp. to preserve its natural state. Do not refrigerate.

    Shalom

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    "Pray this prayer vocally in behalf of the sick person by inspiration and prodding from the Holy Spirit" - Can you believe this: 'prodding'...Don't let any Christian deny the use of spirit-channeled enties.


    From MASH
    Directed by Harry Morgan

    A beautiful sermon given by Father Mulkaiey about two men. One thinking only of himself, his social standing, and appearance in the eyes of his elders.
    The other, not thinking of himself or his loss of life (leukemia), gave to others all he had in encouragement and action...

    He goes on to say: "God didn't put us here for that pat on the back, he put us here so HE could exist, be here himself and walk among us, and live in the lives of those he created."


    Did anyone view Ed Wood? or Madness of King George? Don't see Outbreak, see Andromeda Strain. And see Fargo, and Birdcage. but MISSION: IMPOSSIBIUS ?? Preposterous. See Lone Star, bizarre. And Phenomena. See the original Titanic, from 1956. American Beauty was cool. So too, Gosford Park. And from 2002, see Sunshine State, and Bowling for Columbine (that was a scary movie), and About Schmidt. And for some really looney fun, see Brazil: a blend of Geo Orwell and Monty Python


    And now......ein kleine nachtmusik

    Smile
    September Song
    Dear Heart
    Stardust
    First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

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