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satachan's Journal
As you can see by the pics before, I tend to forget what row I'm on. It's still fully functioning though, and reaaaaaly soft. ( pics ) Current mood: These are some photos from my cell-phone while I was taking a walk outside of my surrounfings and a couple of my mini-garden in pots. ( pictures! ) After much dispute over myself I’ve decided to follow Theravada. (Yes, I know how this sounds. Mahayana! Theravada! And back and forth again! But really, I thought to myself. Isn’t the whole point of going from one religion to another (I haven’t completely turned my back to Orthodox Christianity mind you, just maybe to the side) about feeling confident and secure in your beliefs? And if Theravada makes sense, and Mahayana sounds to glorifying, then there’s only one clear winner, isn’t there?
Here’s a very basic garter stitch shawl pattern that I found on ask: Cast on 3 (or two or four it doesn’t really matter), knit for three rows then increase two (one on each side works best with yarn overs) keep going on increasing every three rows until you reach the length you want, then start decreasing in the same manner. The shawl comes out triangular. I think you could alter this to rib stitch or stockinette stitch if you wanted to. Garter stitch I think looks best because it still manages to come out delicate and not bulky because of the yarn. </div>
My favorite sutra so far from the Mahayana Sanskrit Canon (I think that’s what it’s called) so far is the Diamond Sutra. The reason being is because I’ve recognizes some of the teachings that it has and there is less of that “Praise” “Almighty” stuff that I’m trying to get away from Christianity. The Amitabha Sutra had that problem from me. It listed out all these praises. “In Praise Of Amitabha Homage to the Buddha of the Western Pure Land, This makes Amitabha look like an all-powerful god. Now, don’t get me wrong Amitabha is great and all, I recognize his achievements, but still, Amitabha isn’t a god, he is a former human who fought and suffered and learned just like everyone else. Praising him is right and all, but downright worship seems very over the top to me. Surprisingly, the most memorable word from the Buddha I remember is from the Theravada Dammapada, Knowing this body Is like a clay jar, Securing this mind Like a fort Attack Mara With the spear of discernment, Then guard what’s won Without settling there Without laying claim. --40 Cittavagga, The Mind This is the best thing I can relate to in Buddhism. The problem is that it is in Theravada. I can relate to Theravada a lot and I would prefer to be a part of it. The problem I have is the Theravada attitude to women and it’s overall strictness and emphasis on the monastery. I’m a woman and I don’t want to permanently join a monastery. I’ll participate in a “service” of sorts, but for a few hours each week not for months or years. The reason that I came to Buddhism in the first place is because I knew it was mainly atheistic and focused on two main things. 1. Being happy 2. Peace That’s what enlightenment’s for right? I’ve looked into it a bit more and I’ve figured out Mahayana is more “polytheistic” rather than “atheistic” although the Buddhas are not gods. The Buddha is above a god in that a god is a sentient being that has not reached enlightenment and is still subject to samsara. I've deleted all of my previous posts because I wanted to start from scratch again and actually do something with this journal. If there are any stories or chapters that you were following comment or contact me and I'll direct you to my fanfiction page. |
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