Inconsistent Babble

Working on my Self

John — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:43:38 +0000

I’m working on my Self contently. I read books, Web sites, watch television, watch Web videos, and I listen to podcasts – all on the subjects of “consciousness”, “enlightenment”, “psychology”, “Buddhism”, “meditation”, the “psyche”, and so on. I am studying this type of information because I am overwhelmingly interested in my mind. I often find quotes [...]

Glory Days

John — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 06:24:45 +0000

I’ve concluded that what I thought were my glory days (say, ages 16 to 22) were in fact NOT my glory days at all.

I have yet to see my glory days, but I’m looking forward to it.

10 Unwholesome Actions

John — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:32:34 +0000

The following list contains the ten unwholesome actions as described in Buddhism. I have added my interpretation for each of the ten:

Killing – Don’t kill any living being. Stealing – Don’t take what isn’t freely given to you. Sexual misconduct - False speech – Don’t lie. Malicious speech – Don’t slander or speak hatred [...]

The 38 Supreme Blessings from The Buddha

John — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:49:36 +0000

The Buddha was asked by a deva, what constituted the highest blessings? The Buddha’s answer included 38 blessings, listed below, which describe what is most valuable in this life.

Not to associate with fools. To associate with the wise. To pay repects where they are due. To reside in a suitable location. To have previously [...]

The story

John — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:19:11 +0000

The story behind this photo, this man, must be fantastic.

October leaves

John — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:11:23 +0000

October leaves, a photo by jbcal on Flickr.

Another shot of my girl!

John — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:07:58 +0000

And again , a photo by jbcal on Flickr.

Range

John — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:43:14 +0000

Range, a photo by jbcal on Flickr.

in HDR

Buddies

John — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:06:44 +0000

Buddies, a photo by jbcal on Flickr.

Toasty warm

John — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:05:30 +0000

Toasty warm, a photo by jbcal on Flickr.

They’re pretty much attached.