Reality in Buddhism vs. Ordinary Magical Thinking, Algorithm of Reality | The Sangha US #5 | 10.2.21
In this group call, the discussion goes into several different directions: the truth of reality; Westernized Buddhism and attainment; spirituality as an escape from (fake) reality; the evolution of consciousness; Holocaust survivors; development of a new paradigm and societal collapse and, of course, funny jokes uttered by Dhammarato summed up in one line, "Life is tough. Cheer up. Things can get worse".
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0:00 Law 32: Never appeal to the truth and reality unless you are prepared for the anger that comes from disenchantment
7:10 Fantasy world. Experience of harshness/sadness
18:45 A-do-nothing vacation vs a-do-everything vacation
21:57 Christianity and its demise
23:24 GREB
28:10 Buddhism and magic. Retreats and attainment. "Salty vs blend food"
32:10 Why turn water into wine? Why not just be happy with water?
40:00 Symptoms relief vs complete cure of spiritual disease
48:20 Buddhism in the world. 1830's USA. Alan Watts
1:01:03 Thai Monk and the Palace
1:06:45 "The erotic is the antidote to death". Wholesome motivation to keep you alive - friendship and caring for others
1:18:00 Holocaust survivors. Forgiveness in Christianity vs Nothing to forgive, just forget about the past in Buddhism
1:22:45 Individual responsibility
1:25:35 Life is tough. Cheer up. Things can get worse
1:26:07 Cycles of time. Can you ride these cycles happily?
1:30:30 The act of the universe bends towards knowledge
1:41:25 A new paradigm and societal collapse. Wars. Knowledge. Ignorance
1:57:30 Is reality an algorithm?
2:03:00 Everything is in flux. Can you enjoy your ride? Stop sucking on life
2:07:15 Spirituality as an escape FROM or INTO reality
2:18:37 Psychedelics and seclusion
2:20:10 Fake monks as bad actors
2:29:10 Ugly reality is an option
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