Re: On Karma

"Violet" wrote:


I chose the householder path & still have responsibilities which I will
fulfill with contentment.
Although I know I should be detached I do not agree with the Buddhist
teaching that my soul should be the most important thing, I still feel
that would be selfish when, I have children to love & that I do love
albeit that I know all other souls to be equal.

I was in bliss recently but am now depressed again & know that the
source is my own desire & delusions. I must get back to my original
path but fear I have strayed too far from it & become too steeped in
self.

Are you in live, real-time contact with other practicing Buddhists in
your area? I don't think anyone is expected to do this alone.


brian mitchell
.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Snooty or not
    ... Nothing *causes* the shuffling in the sense you mean, ... many modern Buddhists don't even bother with a soul concept. ... don't get to take anything with you except your karma. ...
    (talk.origins)
  • Re: The Truth About Evolution and Religion
    ... Because I have a soul my sense of smell is better than ... Buddhists regard belief in a personal soul ... smell better than a dog - I had a bath this afternoon. ...
    (talk.origins)
  • What the atman-hating Atomists (rahula & theravada) dont want you to recognize and know
    ... to name some important scholars, disagree with the claim that Buddha ... The claim than the Buddha ... (soul) had nothing to do with the five ... Buddhists imply that the five aggregates are ultimate. ...
    (talk.religion.buddhism)
  • Re: The Truth About Evolution and Religion
    ... Because I have a soul my sense of smell is better than ... The problem is that I am a Buddhist and Buddhists do not believe in ... smell better than a dog - I had a bath this afternoon. ...
    (talk.origins)
  • Teaching "Men Count The Days,..." 10-31-83
    ... Personal feelings, ideas, opinions, ... God the Soul." ... TEACHING DELIVERED THROUGH FRANCES M. KLUG ON ... in many areas of life. ...
    (alt.politics)