https://twitter.com/__drewface/status/1322323503706636288?s=20 On spending some time thinking about the tweet above, I'd like to reframe the topic. It suggests knowledge can be obtained via: Sutra (direct, logical, practical) Tantra (esoteric, nuanced) Dzogchen (perfect) But, a categorization of knowledge that I think is more intuitive is: Explicit (knowledge transcribed via text, media) Implicit (knowledge that is transferred … Continue reading Categorizing Knowledge
Turning the Other Cheek & Loving-Kindness
"And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also." -Luke 6:29 (KJV) There's a common phenomena, where people do not like you, your ideas or whatever, and you come into conflict. Perhaps you say something that they disagree with. If … Continue reading Turning the Other Cheek & Loving-Kindness
Zuihitsu, 2024-02
Technically, zuihitsu are longer reflections than what I tend to collect. But, the general idea is right. Here’s this month’s installment. If you want the complete set, please download the fortune file. The problem with throwing the tomato is it precludes using it for anything else. When someone says something you don't understand, ask them to … Continue reading Zuihitsu, 2024-02
Maes-Garreau law
"The Maes–Garreau law is the statement that 'most favorable predictions about future technology will fall within the Maes–Garreau point', defined as 'the latest possible date a prediction can come true and still remain in the lifetime of the person making it'.[1] Specifically, it relates to predictions of a technological singularity or other radical future technologies.[1]" -Wikipedia contributors, "Maes–Garreau law," Wikipedia, The … Continue reading Maes-Garreau law
Casio by Jungle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nJRGARveVc I'm a sucker for music videos with good dancing.
Commonalities of Buddhism & Weightlifting
I have been reading Jack Kornfield's book about spirituality and Buddhism A Path With Heart. As a short summary of Part 1: The Fundamentals, he starts with basic questions. What is your goal? He suggests a path with heart is the goal of spiritual practice. Are we in touch with our fundamental goodness? Are we … Continue reading Commonalities of Buddhism & Weightlifting
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Beautiful Stars by Isaac Freeman and the Bluebloods
Zuihitsu, 2024-01
Technically, zuihitsu are longer reflections than what I tend to collect. But, the general idea is right. Here’s this month’s installment. If you want the complete set, please download the fortune file. Ask a great question and the article will write itself. To govern is to choose.—Nigel Lawson Don't waste precious time trying to prove someone … Continue reading Zuihitsu, 2024-01
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