As Ch’an masters have been generally celibate, the idea of successful procreation does not hold for the perpetuation of their respective lineages. In the case of enlightened lay Ch’an masters – even if they have off-spring it is not guaranteed that their children will be enlightened beings.
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Ancient Theology Debunked by Buddha
It is clear that Chris White wishes to subsume secular science into the teachings of Christian theology and in so doing end secular science serving as an ‘independent’ threat (and corrective) to the illogical claims of Christian theology. This agenda can be clearly seen in his three hour debunking of Ancient Aliens – where the last thirty minutes or so are taken-up establishing a pro-Christian theological stance that is in structure more logically bizarre than the pseudo-science he had previously been debunking.
Keeping a Clear Mind
Become aware of the cycles of happiness and grief and do not be arrogant,
Quantum Entanglement – Consciousness and Matter Integrated
‘Possibly the Western dichotomy between “material reality” and mental images is exaggerated or even false. Our nervous system has the power and resources to create
Taiwan Held its First Lesbian Marriage in 2012
Original Chinese Language Article: By Yi Re Qiu (一日囚) (Translated by Adrian Chan-Wyles PhD) Taiwan’s Taoyuan County was the venue for the island’s first marriage
Chinese Performance Artist Protests Against Eating Dog Meat
During the evening of the 19.12.2011, the 40 year-old performance artist from Guiyang – Pian Shan Kong – took off his clothes, and whilst wearing only his underwear, he climbed into the metal cage that just 20 minutes before had housed the dog that had been slaughtered. He assumed a posture like that of a dog, together with a frightened attitude, in the hope that he could inspire compassion and loving kindness in the minds of those watching.
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 