Thank you, Chelsey!

Needless to say, I adlibbed a bit, too. E.g., pointing to Sappho's "third eye" (in the Yin Yiang photo), I said -- "a clear proof she was a Buddhist monastic in the previous life. She messed up really badly so now she has to be my dog. This was a huge hit.

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I like this, TBT...clear, measuredly emotional, gently inviting...good!

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Thank you, Y!

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hey! Sorry I'm so curious, but I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed this entry and I agree with sofarfrom78, I would love you as a teacher! :)

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Absolutely no reason to be sorry, Amigo. I like the fact you were curious. And it is a public post.

I appreciate your comment a lot.

BTW, the ladies are really named: Quan Yin's Lady, Princess Sappho (because her fur is like the robes of Quan Yin and also, everyone who is rescued belongs to the Boddhisattva), and Shakya's Lady, Molly "Sweetness" Czarnuszka (because her robes are like those of Zen monks). For short -- Sappho and Molly... ;)

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LOL:-) as I read through this entry.

I think your background is very interesting. Given it, could you share your take on what ethics is, process-wise, as one becomes very aware/ conscious? I have heard it described by Adyanshanti as being in the flow of intelligence, with ethics as the next logical step in the flow.

Loved the photo of the sand castle being guarded by the pupps - Zen quality to that one for sure :-) plus it is an incredible sand castle.

It sounds like you have a wonderful life down there. The beach looks awesome. Is is like that all year 'round?

And yes, that third eye...gorgeous photos.

Thanks for sharing.

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PS Adyashanti.

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Thank you so much for warm thoughts.

By the way, I hope it was obvious, I did not participate in building the castle (but I would if I could, because I am quite a geek, too).

Yes, I am extremely fortunate living here right on the coast of the Mexican Gulf. Very fortunate. I do not know I would rather live anywhere else (though Iwould love to be closer to a bigger city, like Austin, which is 3.5 hours from me.)

To put things in perspective, since the last summer I only had to wear shoes 2 times, literally (not counting special occasions whe nI had to dress up.) That is, when I am on the beach, I always walk barefooted, especially while roaming with the ladies.

About ethics, I need to gather my thoughts. I know nothing about Adyashanti and process approach to it.

The way I think about ethics incoprporate several different (sometimes interconnected) ideas:
A) Ethics is a normative system like, e.g., also law, ettiquette, and religion are.
B) It is differen from any other normative system; it's not easy to explain what the differences are, but...
C) One of the differences is that ethical principles are impartial (no one is above no one is below morality).
D) Impartiality requires of us that we must take into account the point of view of everyone who is affected. Some philosophers argue it' a matter of benefits and harms. Other philosophers argue that it's a matter of respecting the choices and will of everyone. One way or another, this part would require much more explaining.
E) another difference is that it distributes specifically moral sanction (like approval of others, feeling of shame, guilt, etc) and not non-moral sanctions (e.g., prison terms (=law), or eternal punishment (=some religions)
F) Another difference is that ethics is especially important; in cases of conflict, the ethical consideration usually (some argue always) trump other considerations. For example, when ethics and law are in conflict, we ought to do what is moral and not what is legal.

I hope this helps a bit. :)

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I added you on facebook as per request.have a nice day :)

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Hi this is Phil.
My e-mail is pdsherman@sbcglobal.net

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Above is the address for the nice graphic tide chart
I hope this works.I'm noy sure if this is what you need to get to the site.

When you get a chance sent my your e-mail.

Phil

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hello :-) i hope it is ok i have friended you here.

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yours is the loveliest lj introduction i have ever seen.

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Glad you like it!
By the way, do we know each other?

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Very nice photos, Stefan.. Seems very very peaceful and solemn.. Are you familiar of the poet Pablo Neruda? Reminds me a lot about him right now.. Neruda loved nature and wrote poems about the ocean a lot. Neruda lived in Capri Italy.. Google Capri Italy - Gorgeous beaches there.. I was fortunate to be able to visit there once.. Anyway, Neruda's love poems were so passionate.. but, a little dreary at times.. lol.. I wrote a paper in English about one of his poems entitled "September 8th" lol..

I don't know if you remember me, but, I called you about Nursing Ethics questions? Deontological and Teleological arguments regarding Abortions...

Well, you look the same.. You look GREAT!!! Very happy with those Dogs of yours.. (We're talking about 10 plus years since I have seen you) Just a 'little' more white hair and no beard?.. lol.. My dad has two labradors that look similar to yours. Reminds me of his dogs.

Also, regarding Ethics and Animals, Boethius had some very compelling arguments during his imprisonment about Animals vs Humans and the nature of Sins.. Very interesting, Stefan...

Deep 'stuff'!!! Love ya!! And will you remind me of your arguments again about the bananas.. LOVE THAT ONE!! Hilarious!

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Hi Stefan,
Czesc BRACISIEK JAK SIE MASZ W THICH DNIACH !!!!!!!

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Hi Stefan,
Czesc BRACISIEK JAK SIE MASZ W THICH DNIACH !!!!!!!
JA MUSZE POROZMAWIAC Z TOBOW W SPRAVIE NASZEJ MAMY W POLSCE
Zadzon do mnie pls jest to bardzo wazne
Trzymaj sie Mirek
My cell is +2782 857 18 69

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Happy Holidays!
Loved your beautiful photo and haiku collection :)

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A barefooted man
Walking along
Autumn dawn
:)

If you don't mind, I'll add to my LJ friends.
I am Alexander. I live in Russia.
And I like haiku :)

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Thank you!

By all means.

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Is there any meditation center or groups to study buddhism in corpus christi? All the numbers listed online are no longer working, my search has been in vain. If you know of anything please email me at adamschrissy@gmail.com

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*wonderful* self-introduction :-)

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I think that is right bout that. Nice info and thanks. Need to get in google feed.

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What a wonderful self introduction. Truly marvelous. Your dogs are so joyful. I am new to LJ, having only been on a few weeks. I have an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Kent State University, and have a great love of photography and poetry. (and dogs!) I hope you don't mind if I add you as a friend.

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By all means!
How did you find me?
And I hop you'll enjoy these:










And these:

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These are wonderful. There isn't much beach near Pittsburgh, but these remind me a bit of watching my dogs frolic in the snow. Deep drifts are the best!

I found you on the Buddhistgroup site, I really liked your comments on the Apocalypse.

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thanks!

and Thanks!

For me, the position of any religious/philosophical figure or doctrine on empirical matters (such as physics, astronomy, cosmology) is always provisional and matter to revision. So, when new data arrive, those doctrines must accommodate them. For example, no rational religion can deny evolution, and the fact that the universe is more than 10 billion years, or the fact that some animals have self-consciousness and some intellectual/rational powers.

Th basic Buddhist teaching is about compassion-wisdom-non-attachment and not about the cosmological matters and the big guy with the beard.

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Wonderful, joyful dogs!

Our local beaches are crowded and closed to dogs during the tourist season, but autumn is here, and soon we will have days of windswept sand and grey waves crashing, and Pip will attempt to chase sea-birds that can never be caught. just for the principle of the thing.

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Couldnt agree more with that, very attractive article

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