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Monday, September 16, 2013
Did Aaron Alexis have Thai connections?
Hold.
The.
Phone.
1) How did a man basically tossed out of the Naval Reserve afford to go to Thailand in the first place?
2) Why would such a man be hired in ANY capacity at the Washington Navy Yard?
Most people don't know much about Buddhism. Here is a concise description of the ideas of Buddhism written by an adherent:
The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
Dan Bammes
Some time ago, a young person sent me an e-mail note asking about the basic beliefs of Buddhism. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path represent that essence; this is my reply. It is simply my interpretation at this stage of my understanding; you’re welcome to agree or to dispute it as you might choose.
Looking back over your message, I’m guessing you wanted something a little more than the obvious answers I included in my previous message. At the risk of giving you more than you asked for, here’s my fundamental orientation to Buddhism.
The foundation beliefs of Buddhism are the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These were taught by the Buddha (a word which means The Enlightened One) about 2500 years ago. They are essentially the same through every sect and tradition of Buddhism. They are:
All life knows suffering. Nobody gets what they want out of life. The cause of suffering is ignorance and clinging. Wanting it is the problem. There is a way to end suffering. By learning not to want it. This is the way to end suffering: The Eightfold Path. Right Understanding Learning the nature of reality and the truth about life. Right Aspiration Making the commitment to living in such a way that our suffering can end. Right Effort Just Do It. No Excuses. Right Speech Speaking the truth in a helpful and compassionate way. Right Conduct Living a life consistent with our values. Right Livelihood Earning a living in a way that doesn’t hurt others. Right Mindfulness Recognizing the value of the moment; living where we are. Right Concentration Expanding our consciousness through meditation. Beyond this, Buddhism is a mixture of monastic tradition and folklore. Some of it is helpful to me; much of it I reject as silly.
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Fox News is covering it, and they're saying that Aaron was a Buddhist who at one point worked at a Texas Thai restaurant. He also visited Thailand.
Cue conspiracy theories.
Rand Paulites, where are you?
Most people don't know much about Buddhism. Here is a concise description of the ideas of Buddhism written by an adherent:
The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
Dan Bammes
Some time ago, a young person sent me an e-mail note asking about the basic beliefs of Buddhism. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path represent that essence; this is my reply. It is simply my interpretation at this stage of my understanding; you’re welcome to agree or to dispute it as you might choose.
Looking back over your message, I’m guessing you wanted something a little more than the obvious answers I included in my previous message. At the risk of giving you more than you asked for, here’s my fundamental orientation to Buddhism.
The foundation beliefs of Buddhism are the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These were taught by the Buddha (a word which means The Enlightened One) about 2500 years ago. They are essentially the same through every sect and tradition of Buddhism. They are:
All life knows suffering. Nobody gets what they want out of life.
The cause of suffering is ignorance and clinging. Wanting it is the problem.
There is a way to end suffering. By learning not to want it.
This is the way to end suffering: The Eightfold Path.
Right Understanding Learning the nature of reality and the truth about life.
Right Aspiration Making the commitment to living in such a way that our suffering can end.
Right Effort Just Do It. No Excuses.
Right Speech Speaking the truth in a helpful and compassionate way.
Right Conduct Living a life consistent with our values.
Right Livelihood Earning a living in a way that doesn’t hurt others.
Right Mindfulness Recognizing the value of the moment; living where we are.
Right Concentration Expanding our consciousness through meditation.
Beyond this, Buddhism is a mixture of monastic tradition and folklore. Some of it is helpful to me; much of it I reject as silly.
I don't see no Jihad in there.
LOL
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