Agreed, they also don't know that they don't know what they are doing. I too think cannabis would be a cash cow, but government is so inept that it won't work out to their advantage -they won't put the

What a beautiful area of the world that you live!

The first precept does mean you should be a vegetarian, never ever harming any life, if possible. The Buddha never ate meat unless it was offered to him during daily alms -he recognized the alms-giving,

Much of today's Buddhism is not what the Buddha himself taught. In many cases, today's Buddhist schools or traditions teach exactly what the Buddha taught not to do. For example rites and rituals was not

'Dwelling in the cave of the heart, the mind, without form, wanders far and alone. Those who subdue this mind are liberated from the bonds of Mara.' -Sakyamuni, The Dhammapada v. 37

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To me, one has to face into all the accumulated conditioning, the suffering of it all before breaking free. The realization that we chase after this conditioned existence without realizing we are doing

How about the realization of no-self? Dropping all the conditioned existence that one has accumulated throughout their years? Living free of that burden is a great relief.

Other: We're not there yet, but could be if certain modern day and very present political ideologies get their way or get into power. Sometimes, what seems like a good idea because it's suiting to your

No allergies, but food intolerance's.

Nice words. I agree with what you say. Meditation does wonders for relaxing and calming the mind, which leads to clarity and insight. And, if this insight is followed, life can be good. Food also has a

I agree with what you say. Technically it is decentralized but in reality, humans always find a way to manipulate and control near anything they come across. Crypto is one of those things. I'm still learning

Cemeteries are always fascinating, especially the older ones. Makes me wonder what their lives were like, so long ago.

Nice recap of some Greek history. If I recall correctly, Alexander was somewhat forced to stop in Northern India due to discontent of his men. Apparently though, they were fascinated by the wandering ascetics,

Thank you for this. 'Subtle, yet profound' is the Buddha's dhamma. Also, important to know that there are two traditions: Theravada and Mahayana, with Vajrayana sometimes being considered the third, sometimes

Makes me wonder. Where has it been? Where is it going? How about the enduring people that work it?

Makes me wonder who abandoned it, did it serve a useful life, does it serve a purpose now? Looks like it was target practice at some point. Rest in peace.