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| blacknblue 2006-04-26, 1:25 am |
| I have been really into mudras recently. I find when I simply practice
smiling as much as I can all kinds of feelings emotions are brought up.
Some sad some happy...emotions nonetheless...karma.
I read about how the buddha smiled and smiled and was a childlike
buddha. It seems ridiculous, but I have been amazed at the power in
this childlike philosophy. Fake it till you make it. Pretend you
believe, pretend....soon things start changing. Smile Mudra? I
practice it. Sometimes tears roll uncontrollably down my face, but I
continue smiling...I feel like breaking down....but practice the smile
mudra...its simple and amazing...maybe not good for some people in here
but I find it the most important part of my spirituality. I attach the
smile mudra to no thought or idea. I just smile and sometimes I laugh
with uncontrollable joy. Even social anxiety and homelessness anxiety
break into my thoughts...and I joyfully laugh at them...smile I like
it.
Im not XXXXing around either. I practice it all the time, especially
when I am alone during meditation, I smile during meditation
throughout. Smile like Buddha
I posess nothing, have little money, yet I feel better than ever
since this simple practice.
peace,
Aaron
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| Sevenhundred Elves 2006-04-27, 1:26 am |
| blacknblue wrote:
> I have been really into mudras recently. I find when I simply practice
> smiling as much as I can all kinds of feelings emotions are brought up.
> Some sad some happy...emotions nonetheless...karma.
> I read about how the buddha smiled and smiled and was a childlike
> buddha. It seems ridiculous, but I have been amazed at the power in
> this childlike philosophy. Fake it till you make it. Pretend you
> believe, pretend....soon things start changing. Smile Mudra? I
> practice it. Sometimes tears roll uncontrollably down my face, but I
> continue smiling...I feel like breaking down....but practice the smile
> mudra...its simple and amazing...maybe not good for some people in here
> but I find it the most important part of my spirituality. I attach the
> smile mudra to no thought or idea. I just smile and sometimes I laugh
> with uncontrollable joy. Even social anxiety and homelessness anxiety
> break into my thoughts...and I joyfully laugh at them...smile I like
> it.
> Im not XXXXing around either. I practice it all the time, especially
> when I am alone during meditation, I smile during meditation
> throughout. Smile like Buddha
> I posess nothing, have little money, yet I feel better than ever
> since this simple practice.
>
>
> peace,
>
> Aaron
You describe it so pleasantly and vividly that I want to try it as soon
as possible. In fact, I'm smiling right now. Thank you.
S.
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| danijel dubicanac 2006-04-27, 6:28 pm |
| thanks!
yogananda said smile is a battery
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| sisifus 2006-04-27, 6:28 pm |
| Buddha teaches us to have no wishes. So smile if you want to
"blacknblue" <alyall@cox.net> schreef in bericht
news:1146030673.463093.40520@j33g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> I have been really into mudras recently. I find when I simply practice
> smiling as much as I can all kinds of feelings emotions are brought up.
> Some sad some happy...emotions nonetheless...karma.
> I read about how the buddha smiled and smiled and was a childlike
> buddha. It seems ridiculous, but I have been amazed at the power in
> this childlike philosophy. Fake it till you make it. Pretend you
> believe, pretend....soon things start changing. Smile Mudra? I
> practice it. Sometimes tears roll uncontrollably down my face, but I
> continue smiling...I feel like breaking down....but practice the smile
> mudra...its simple and amazing...maybe not good for some people in here
> but I find it the most important part of my spirituality. I attach the
> smile mudra to no thought or idea. I just smile and sometimes I laugh
> with uncontrollable joy. Even social anxiety and homelessness anxiety
> break into my thoughts...and I joyfully laugh at them...smile I like
> it.
> Im not XXXXing around either. I practice it all the time, especially
> when I am alone during meditation, I smile during meditation
> throughout. Smile like Buddha
> I posess nothing, have little money, yet I feel better than ever
> since this simple practice.
>
>
> peace,
>
> Aaron
>
>
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| On 2006-04-27 14:40:34 -0700, "sisifus" <joopes@hotmail.com> said:
> Buddha teaches us to have no wishes. So smile if you want
Actually no. Buddha teaches us that wishes are a natural part of the
human project. We wish to live, to eat, for survival, for happiness
and health.
He warns about identifying with this transient wishes.
Smiling is encouraged for a positive attitude and to support
compassion. We have no choice but to be part of the world of
dualities. Our choices should be towards the smiles rather then the
frowns.
The school of yoga I was originally trained in called this practice of
putting on a smile "mood making". The sentiment was if you did your
yoga the smiles would follow spontaneously, naturally. Putting on a
smile, is superficial and does not work the underlying causes of
sadness.
I disagree. There is a school of Buddhism and suggests that one take
an "enlightened" attitude at first. We do our practice but at the same
time we cultivate positive compassionate attitudes. Eventually, the
consciousness will follow as this attitude becomes truly authentic.
--
~Stu
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| sisifus 2006-04-28, 6:22 pm |
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"Stu" <Nospam@towel.com> schreef in bericht
news:2006042719505050073-Nospam@towelcom...
> On 2006-04-27 14:40:34 -0700, "sisifus" <joopes@hotmail.com> said:
>
>
> Actually no. Buddha teaches us that wishes are a natural part of the
> human project. We wish to live, to eat, for survival, for happiness
> and health.
>
> He warns about identifying with this transient wishes.
>
> Smiling is encouraged for a positive attitude and to support
> compassion. We have no choice but to be part of the world of
> dualities. Our choices should be towards the smiles rather then the
> frowns.
>
> The school of yoga I was originally trained in called this practice of
> putting on a smile "mood making". The sentiment was if you did your
> yoga the smiles would follow spontaneously, naturally. Putting on a
> smile, is superficial and does not work the underlying causes of
> sadness.
>
> I disagree. There is a school of Buddhism and suggests that one take
> an "enlightened" attitude at first. We do our practice but at the same
> time we cultivate positive compassionate attitudes. Eventually, the
> consciousness will follow as this attitude becomes truly authentic.
> --
> ~Stu
Okay Stu , I apoligize I thought frowning can give you enlightment too.
Sorry for the mistake.
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