posted May 17, 2005 03:34 PM         

But last night I open it up and started to read Proverbs. Why do I have a sudden urge to read the Bible whereas in the past I had no interest in it?

posted May 17, 2005 04:46 PM         

May be the universe wants to get you out of your current dilemma.

posted May 17, 2005 10:48 PM         

Skim through the parts you understand, and things of lesser relative importance
- Names, measurements, dates, etc.

The bible is patriarchal and therefore omissive. But you'll work it out.

I just had to know what was in it.

The faster you read the more likely it is that you understand.

The distance between your eyes and the book should be increased, so as more words can be read in each glance. Take rests.
Read about 1 column a second. Look at every word.

-You can be just like jesus!

Are you never going to read it?

You dont need to read it.

The source of infinite wisdom is available to everyone at anytime - listen.

posted May 17, 2005 11:22 PM         

Buddhist:
The Dhammapada(proverbs)etc,
The Diamond Sutra

The Parsi:The Religion Which Might have been Ours

Zoroastrian:
The Zendavesta
The Pahlavi Texts
The Gathas

Islam/Muslim:
The Koran/Quran

Confucianist:
The Li Ki
The Shih King
The Analects of Confucius
The Great Learning
The Doctrineof the Steadfast Man

The Taoist:
The Tao Te King
The works ofChuang Tze

I know I have left many out. If you are not interested in any of this, that is fine. I just feel people should know that there is more written about wisdom etc. than the western mind usually admits to there being.
Also you might find this website of interest: http://www.tombofjesus.com

And this; which has given me a boost in times of doubt:

TO ALL WITH LOVE!
Jesus said, "let him who seeks continue seeking until he finds. When he finds, he will become troubled. When he becomes troubled, he will be astonished, and he will rule over the all."
Jesus said, "Recognize what is in your sight, and that which is hidden from you will become plain to you. For there is nothing hidden which will not become manifest."
From "The Gospel of Thomas"

posted May 19, 2005 01:22 AM         

THEY ALL COME DOWN TO ONE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT IDEA, LOVE.

posted May 19, 2005 01:52 AM         

May be this is not the best analogy, but after reading Geeta and Bible, thats what I had thought initially.

One thing I can tell about the Gita is that without it ones knowledge is really incomplete. It is one of the first ancient books that talks about atom, etc. The only part which I could not digest is when some of verses contains references to reincarnating as animals. The geeta was written mostly from Oral tradition brought over millions of years ago they say. It is a small book in a greater book called the Mahabharata(the great war). So without understanding Mahabharata it is difficult to understand Geeta. Theres plenty of VHS tapes/DVD available in Indian stores with english subtitles. One of the good ones is produced by BR Chopra(link is reproduced). Not sure if it has subtitles.
http://www.allzonedvd.com/bollywood/misc/mahaboxstory.html

As you can see there are 16 DVDs. Lots of great characters such as sons of God and sons of Man etc...Its fascinating. Its little complicated to grasp each character, I guess you have to be born in India to appreciate each character (Thats my opinion)
There are also seperate DVD on the life and adventures of Krishna. Ofcourse books are other options, but I am very visual and prefer movies than books.

Thought would share.

posted May 19, 2005 08:18 AM         

So its a good story eh, whats the moral?

Love?

Yeah bible has interesting characters and stories, but I would LIKE to think that I do know what is important, and so, if you feel like there is anything more I need to do before I rid myself completely of self doubt, (what a non sequiter) then I shall continue.

"Have I held anything back from you?"

Dont tell me that I have to read anything unless I really should.

I wish people didnt have to work for their money I wish they got it for their happiness.

How many people are happy in their jobs?
How many?

"A world where everything has happened"

Ok Ill read them all tomorrow, youve convinced me, anything else while Im at it?

posted May 19, 2005 06:49 PM         

I am curious as to what you mean by that. I have experience things that make me ask of the meaning you have for it. And yes, one can read much, but that is not the way to find one's self, to become spiritually enlightened. There are many people with college degrees in matters of spiirtuality, religion and philosophy, who are still totally clueless or lost. They have the book smarts only.

posted May 19, 2005 09:23 PM         

BTW I liked your personalized gospel. I have asked myself the very questions that you have asked.

Chow

posted October 01, 2005 04:47 PM         

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posted October 01, 2005 07:56 PM         

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where does it all end tho?
I cant read everything, and I find comfort in KNOWing, for I am nothing without it.

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