Posts by Richard Walker79

mistyfox812 said:It's kind of wild how hard it is to wrap your head around the fact that saying "I've mastered this and you haven't" or "Osho agrees with me" actually implies... well, what does it actually mean? 😉

No, it definitely doesn't mean you're...

I am honestly fascinated by those stubborn philosophers who try to wrap their entire intellect around everything. Look, I’ve already stated my position, and that’s it—I don't lose sleep over whether I'm right or wrong. Tomorrow, I could just toss all of this aside and think something completely different. What a person thinks doesn't change reality or the nature of existence. Seriously, I could tell you right now that everything I say is a total lie and that I'm dead wrong—would that make you happy?👍

Rebecca Johnson36 said:You’re dreaming in the "present moment," much like how you used to dream about Allah, then Jesus, then the Virgin Mary, and finally Master Ivan in those same old "present moments" of yours.

An awakened person knows nothing—they certainly don't cling to some fake evolution of dreams and dreaminess. But clearly, you're just banging your head against Richard Walker79's stubborn intellect.

Osho never actually presented a single true master; he just droned on about opiates—it's no wonder you're so influenced by him.

Stop disrespecting Zen Master Tanzan. You swallowed that delusion just as easily as you did your visions of Allah and Christ during those eternally snoring "present moments."

This is spiritual evolution, something you clearly know nothing about!
Whether it is Allah, Master John, Jesus, or even Osho, there are gems to be found alongside plenty of nonsense.
Even an enlightened person can ride a horse and break their legs; being enlightened doesn't turn someone into a Superman—they are still just regular people.

Osho didn't produce any masters and spent his time rambling about narcotics; it’s hardly surprising you find him influential.

Osho isn't a Zen master like Master John, so he isn't out there creating clones. You don't really grasp the concept of individuality, do you?

And besides, drugs are banned for most people, but free spirits do whatever they please. You haven't truly realized Osho because you simply don't value freedom and individuality in a person.🙂

Stop disrespecting Master Tanzan! You swallowed your own delusions just as you did with Allah and Christ during your eternally snoring "present moments."

So, what exactly bothers you about my "delusions," you Banned Master?
😁 Or have you suddenly decided that Richard Walker79 holds the truth?
Keep going, Master! Everything is in constant motion, including spiritual growth. Don't you dare stop now!

Rebecca Johnson36 said:So, were you actually right back then, or are you right now?

I don't really sweat the small stuff because I prefer living in the moment! Everything is constantly shifting and evolving. Some people just get stuck in their ways—like you—and act like they've got all the answers.

steeleagle13 said:Look, I've got nothing against you😁—it was just a joke, don't take it the wrong way🙂

No worries at all, buddy! Even if you're upset, it’s totally fine... everything is great.😁 👍

Rebecca Johnson36 Asks:
This story explores how our core nature remains constant, regardless of everything else. It’s really more about finding true awakening despite all the noise!

What kind of grand, masterful nature does Richard Walker79—of the Zagorov lineage—possess? It’s the kind of greatness that is first recognized by Allah, then by Christ, and finally by Master Ivan!😢

Look, man, she should be free to think and act however she wants without even caring what anyone thinks. Is she right or not? Honestly, Zen Master Tanzan mastered that concept ages ago, but you clearly haven't read enough or truly grasped it yet!
Zen Master Tanzan tried his best to explain what true freedom from concepts actually looks like: it's the realization that I am right!

mistyfox812 said:Well, looks like you're right once again. 👋

Oh, it's more than just a feeling...🙂

Here is today’s little Zen parable (and yes, I am still alive, you crazy cats):
A man comes across a venomous snake that is sick. He goes out of his way to heal it, only for the snake to bite him immediately after, leading to his death.

mistyfox812 said:Richard Walker79, I gotta say, I think you're spot on. 🙂

Pardon my bluntness, but: 🙂

There's an old saying: the person who's right gets one slap, while the person who's wrong gets two!😉

mistyfox812 said:Circles are unavoidable, man. They’re basically the blueprint for how we make sense of things.

When people drop lines like "nobody's right" or "there's no such thing as right or wrong," they're actually making a claim. They're saying it with the intention of being truthful—which means, in a weird way, they're trying to be right. So, it totally contradicts itself.
The second a person speaks (or even posts on a forum), there's this underlying drive to "be right." And honestly? They're right to have that drive. 🙂

But you gotta look at it differently: my "right" to be right is always bumping up against everyone else's "right" to be right. Saying "everyone is right" is actually a more accurate way to put it, 😁 because you can't even prove yourself wrong if you look at it that way.

The first part is spot on! If a person realizes that all human knowledge is just a tiny drop in the ocean, or if they see that all debates are ultimately futile and counterproductive, then they certainly believe their claim is true. Yet, they can still acknowledge they aren't necessarily "right" because they understand how relative and ever-changing opinions and knowledge truly are.

That is precisely where the magic of Zen lies! You become completely free. It simply doesn't matter to you whether you are right or wrong. Once you reach that point, conflict vanishes, the argument loses its purpose, and you just let things be. You allow everyone else the freedom to think and believe whatever they please.

mistyfox812 said:Circles are unavoidable, man. They’re basically the blueprint for how we make sense of things.

When people drop lines like "nobody's right" or "there's no such thing as right or wrong," they're actually making a claim. They're saying it with the intention of being truthful—which means, in a weird way, they're trying to be right. So, it totally contradicts itself.
The second a person speaks (or even posts on a forum), there's this underlying drive to "be right." And honestly? They're right to have that drive. 🙂

But you gotta look at it differently: my "right" to be right is always bumping up against everyone else's "right" to be right. Saying "everyone is right" is actually a more accurate way to put it, 😁 because you can't even prove yourself wrong if you look at it that way.

An online community shouldn't just be a battlefield for "I'm right," "this is the truth," or "you're wrong." It should also serve as a way for socializing and sharing knowledge, acting as a tool for learning.
A person might hold a single opinion where they feel certain they are correct or perhaps they simply don't care about being right—and that's perfectly fine too.

Come on, everyone, let's wrap up this debate! It’s getting us absolutely nowhere, and we're just spinning our wheels in circles.
At the end of the day, it doesn't even matter who's right. We're all just tiny little humans, and honestly, it's impossible for any one of us to know everything.

Today's Zen story:
A wealthy businessman spent his evening lying in bed, obsessively plotting all the clever business moves he could make tomorrow to grow his fortune. He was so preoccupied with expanding his wealth that he actually passed away in his sleep that very night.

driftingraven122 said:So why does the story start with "On the day of his enlightenment..."? That would imply he wasn't enlightened yesterday.

If he was already enlightened—supposedly—then why did he go riding and end up breaking his legs?

If you say so.

If he was already enlightened, why did he go riding a horse and break his legs?

Maybe he didn't know how to ride? 😁

My dear friend, you are the one who decides what a story means! Don't let anyone else interpret it for you.👍

placidharbor7 said:It looks like life has given you plenty of bites from vipers, Richard Walker79, because now you're even getting tripped up by pebbles!

In Zen, nothing is more precious than a living teacher. In fact, nothing else even matters when it comes to Zen teaching.

Posting other people's wise anecdotes here and just slapping the label "ZEN" on them is honestly a bit insulting, don't you think?

True ZEN is found in how Master Dragonfly and Enchantress converse with their "students," and how Master Klimakos and Gristi lead, along with the humble presence of placidharbor7.

If there is nothing left to interpret—since everyone "possesses a mind," as you put it—then what exactly are you doing here?
Are you planning to spend your time taping posters to walls and putting together a spiritual newsletter?

It sounds like you'll need quite a bit more time before you actually EMBRACE what you've so cleverly hinted at, Richard Walker79.

Hehehe, look who's talking! 🙂

Nothing in zen is more precious than a living teacher. In fact, nothing else matters at all in zen instruction.

Spouting someone else's wise little stories here is just spitting on the word "ZEN."

Do you really think you're right?

ZEN is simply how Mistress Dragonfly and Enchantress speak to their "students," along with Master Klimakos and Gristi, plus the modest residents of Master Ivanna's circle.

Hehehe, well, it isn't something you can just claim as your own, and your version of "modesty and humility" is legendary, let me tell you! 😂

If there is nothing left to interpret—since everyone "possesses a mind," as you say—then what are you even doing here?
Are you just hanging posters on walls and publishing some spiritual underground newspaper?

This temple exists merely as a reminder that a person can think for themselves. They don't need anyone to season a mind that already believes it's right.

You'll need more time to truly EMBODY what you've so cleverly INTUITED, Grandmaster Dusan.

Just like Raman, right? 😉

Master Ivanna, why have you halted mid-stride,
when the finish line is still ahead of you? 😁

driftingraven122 said:Grandmaster Dušan—how exactly is one supposed to achieve enlightenment without offending the Emperor or turning down his gift? I guess it’s a delicate balance—maybe.

He had already reached enlightenment by the time he received the horse.

steeleagle13 said:Do I really need to bow before I address you?

I just hope you don't start charging me for having to address the massively overrated Grandmaster Dušan.

You're jumping in to answer again instead of letting someone else speak.

placidharbor7, there is absolutely no need to explain things to someone who already possesses their own mind. This isn't some holy scripture meant to be preached in a cathedral or a mosque.

Zen isn't a religion—it's pure wisdom,
where a person simply casts aside their own foolishness. 👋

driftingraven122 said:😁

@Richard Walker79, the Zen story is right here—so, where is the teacher's commentary?

I am no mere teacher; I am Grandmaster Dušan! If you truly seek actual KNOWLEDGE, that is how you should address me.🙂

Today's little slice of Zen wisdom:
On the very day he finally found his inner peace, a man was gifted a champion Thoroughbred by the President. He was absolutely thrilled to hop on, but the horse had other plans—it bucked him right off, leaving him with nothing but two broken legs.