"5th Gear" said something that struck home tonight

Anonymous

i definately have some emotions atached to some of my past bikes, id love to replace them one day.

however, this is in no way to be confused with hippyness.

supersonic

Oh yeah, I get attatched to bikes, but not sure that is the same thing. Takes a long time to form usually. I know my alu Zaskar LE is good because of the light, tough, fully butted frame.

Anonymous

I used to be a bit of a hippy. Not any more. Now I am the embodiment of anger. Mostly.

Anonymous

supersonic wrote:

Oh yeah, I get attatched to bikes, but not sure that is the same thing. Takes a long time to form usually. I know my alu Zaskar LE is good because of the light, tough, fully butted frame.

my fave past bikes were a reign and the bionicon. in hindsight the bikes i replaced them with werent any "better" and those particular bikes are responsible for some properly good times early on whilst i was learning to ride (even though i am very much still learning to ride)

Anonymous

yeehaamcgee wrote:

Not any more. Now I am the embodiment of anger. Mostly.

this is what we expect.

Happy Harry

yeehaamcgee wrote:

Have you ever studied Zen?

Yes.

Or do you want the long answer?

Anonymous

Happy Harry wrote:

yeehaamcgee wrote:

Have you ever studied Zen?

Yes.

Nah, I was just mentioning, since it's a commonly misunderstood system.

I don't actually mind anyone using it in the usual "wow... ZEN!" way. Just a conversational topic.

Splottboy

"What is the sound of one hand clapping?"

asked a Zen Master.

"Not very loud", I replied...

butcher of bakersfield

yeehaamcgee wrote:

Happy Harry wrote:

yeehaamcgee wrote:

Have you ever studied Zen?

Yes.

Nah, I was just mentioning, since it's a commonly misunderstood system.

I don't actually mind anyone using it in the usual "wow... ZEN!" way. Just a conversational topic.

Zen's very simple and uncomplicated. But yes, often misunderstood.

Splottboy

A different Zen Master asked the question,

"If a tree falls over in a forest, and no one is there, does it make a sound?"

I replied, "Master, that is a good question. If I leave a microphone and recorder by the tree,
I'll let you know."

*AL*

I saw 5th gear last night, and along with Splotty something really did strike home.....



I'd love a go on her



I'd love a go in this.

Anonymous

Vicky butler henderson?
I'd like a go on her.

tlw1

yeehaamcgee wrote:

Vicky butler henderson?
I'd like a go on her.

big fan. met here at le mans on my stag w.end & she was a star. She seemed to like the fact I had union jack socks on with my dress :oops:

Splottboy

She is real top-totty.
Sorta posh, dirty, horny, out-of-your-league but teasing with it...if you get my drift.

My mate - ok me - had a Lad's mag, with two ladies, doing ladies things to each other, and one of them looked EXACTLY like the aforesaid lady.

But, back to the Zen...
Isn't Zen a "State of Being" as opposed to anything else?

I recall reading that the Lord Buddah sat in a cave for many years, and his eyelids disappeared so he could focus more on his meditation.
The spot he stared at apparently became/turned into a shape resembling his body, as his shadow "burnt" and impression into the caves side.
( Apologies for any inaccuracies/mistakes. )

Anonymous

shes a slag.

id like to have a go on her.

Splottboy

So, it WAS her in my mag!

I flippin knew it!!!!

Happy Harry

Splottboy wrote:

I recall reading that the Lord Buddah sat in a cave for many years, and his eyelids disappeared so he could focus more on his meditation

I think it was a tree. He must have looked surprised without eyelids :shock:

To be honest, Buddhism in it's many forms leads in the right direction but like all the other major religions and philosophies insists on having a set of rules and beliefs that you have to subscribe to. That labels you and sets limits to your free thinking. To really find yourself you have to avoid being labelled as anything. Not a Buddhist, a Christian or even a train guard. For instance I tell people that a train guard is what I do not what I am. The best and most illuminating teacher of free thinking was Krishnamurti, an Indian who taught how all the answers are in your own mind and any religion or philosophy will only restrict you. (Look for 'The Krishnamurti Reader' in paperback). It's more zen than zen!

Zen is a concept that can't be described in words. To try and understand it you have to listen to analogies that sort of talk round it and the concept gradually becomes clearer. It's really training yourself to listen to and trust your intuition. Think 'The Force' in Star Wars. If you want to use zen in everyday modern life there are only two books: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig and the classic that it took it's title from: Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel.

Splottboy

I've got "Zen and the Art of Mountain Climbing" somewhere.

Have to dig it out.

Might give me some tips on how to handle Ms Henderson!

butcher of bakersfield

Happy Harry wrote:

Zen is a concept that can't be described in words. To try and understand it you have to listen to analogies that sort of talk round it and the concept gradually becomes clearer.

Depends which school of Zen you belong to.

To be honest, Buddhism in it's many forms leads in the right direction but like all the other major religions and philosophies insists on having a set of rules and beliefs that you have to subscribe to. That labels you and sets limits to your free thinking.

As above, yes, it can be restrictive. But it doesn't have to be. The Buddha himself taught not to take his word, but to discover for yourself. He encouraged others to find their own answers. So called rules in many schools are nothing more than recommendations.