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Calling bullshit on the 4 noble truths
bird poops on plum branch
buster
March 15th, 2009
I've been wanting to get this off my chest for a long time. 

The 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism are bullshit:
http://enjoymentland.com/2009/03/15/my-honest-take-on-the-4-noble-truths/

Life is not suffering.  Life is not joy.  Life is just life, and the 4 noble truths are just melodramatic whining.

I guess I'm in a weird mood today when I feel like picking on Buddhism.

Update: And why not, a quick response to the Ten Commandments for good measure:
http://enjoymentland.com/2009/03/15/my-quick-take-on-the-ten-commandments/

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j_coutts
2009-03-16 03:04 am (UTC)
I am at a 50/50 split on this one. I want to believe the four truths but I agree with the objections. Can we meet somewhere in the middle?
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iheartretards
2009-03-16 07:22 am (UTC)
Buddhists: The Christians of the east!
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atonal
2009-03-17 01:16 am (UTC)
Except the basis of their belief system isn't centered around sexual guilt. Also, Buddhists don't believe in converting people. Oh, and there's the whole monotheism thing.
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Hello.


I changed my name from Erik Benson to Buster McLeod on the flip of a coin in September of 2006. When I got married on Oct 4th, 2008, I changed it again to Buster Benson. I live in Seattle, WA. I was previously a co-founder of The Robot Co-op (self-help internet startup) and McLeod Residence (art gallery and bar). Now I work on stuff related to Enjoymentland. I once wrote a book called Man Versus Himself. I believe life is art. I believe in doubling down on big living, big loving, big risk, and big change.

I have a manifesto of 12 things you can do to make your life more interesting. They are:

1. You must not dilly-dally.
2. You must be your word.
3. You must have good intentions.
4. You must admit to being the maker of meaning.
5. You must not feel sorry for yourself.
6. You must have a vision that you are striving for.
7. You must tie creativity and experimentation with survival.
8. You must be the change.
9. You must rally others with your vision.
10. You must stake your reputation on your better self.
11. You must be responsible for your own failure and success.
12. You must be comfortable with big failure.
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