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] Date Posted: 6/07/07 9:32 In reply to: squinney man 's message, "advice about conscience" on 24/06/07 11:12 I agree paganwolf. Is marvellous this thread. Thanks a bundle Zenwind for your reply. My view of karma is more hindu than buddhist. I believe for example I used to be an animal, a peaceful one who is now a human being able to elevate to higher realms with the right conduct. I feel that actions I do will result in a less favourable rebirth for me whereas I see from your perspective zenwind I would not be singled out like that. I would be changing and transforming as part of the universe..it is not personal though actions I do as part of the universe can affect the organisms transformation. Maybe I have got you wrong. Anyway. thanks a million for sharing everyone. I do find it heartening shall i even say a relief to read others views! It is freeing. Almost relieving of fear. I have found this whole thread has taught me a lot. Has taught me that I am operating a lot on what my immediate group of rather actvist vegan friends think (embarrassing for a woman who is kind of middle aged). Thank you all for opening my mind and freeing me from my own narrow thinking. Blessings and light melanie [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
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Author: jade [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 6/07/07 18:26 wow what a long thread, been interesting to read the points of view, and im all for a great debate i have to say. But in this topic I have to agree in principle with Zen, its just so not black and white. Outwardly killing, can be discussed, and debated, but we forget the fumes from our cars, the pollution that kills, its just such a huge topic, I do think its good that people have their views and want to stick to it, and i admire the perceptions people have on here for not wanting to harm any form of life. I think intent is the most important thing to me, in terms of who I am and what I want to give/take from this planet, I think most topics here really have been covered, so im not adding anything new, interesting what you say earthF about the dairy though, having worked on a dairy farm i can tell ya a few stories. lol. But it made my point that it is more than just "killing" an animal, you dont have to kill an animal to harm it in my view, and i also think the population could do with being culled also lol (metaphorically speaking) but who decides on what is or what isnt right, or who stays or who goes. we all have our own journeys, its what makes us free, free to choise, to learn and to grow. Hopefully as the earth learns and our souls learn with each new incarnation the world will elevate to a place that is the world we would want now. great threads been really interesting thanks jade [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |