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cintune
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If you really need a faith to take with you to the crags, consider that the Tantric sage Padmasambhava first carried the teachings of Buddha into India by trekking across the Himalaya in the 8th century, possibly the world's first documented Alpine expedition. Buddhist practices including breath control and mental focus are directly applicable to climbing, and some of the world's best climbers hold a distinctly dharmic orientation to their lives and careers. No other religion comes closer to addressing the climbing experience, physicaly or metaphoricaly. This is simply a fact. Om mani padme hum, y'all.
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Jan 25, 2005, 7:48 PM
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I can see where this is going....... Ascending for Allah Bouldering for Buddah Jumaring for Jesus Pulling down for the Pope....... :lol: Curt
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Lets not forget... Senders for Shiva Tau Tradsters Shinto Sport climbers association and Vertical Voodoo
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jebel_andi
Jan 25, 2005, 8:00 PM
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don't forget the jug hauling jedi
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In reply to: Pulling down for the Pope....... That sounds really bad... shinto sport climbers are neither V-chuffers for Vishnu
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keinangst
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Don't forget about The aGneisstics and The atheSchists.
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Mountaineering Mormons Evertst Evangelists Tick-list Fundamenalists
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Jan 25, 2005, 8:23 PM
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No No NO NO NO! this just cant work..... Climbers for Buddha would be impossible.... theyd be contemplating right mindfulness and in doing so would be shunning the trappings of prideful things such as conquering the mountain etc.... hows that for a wet blanket??? :P
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coloredchalker
Jan 25, 2005, 8:34 PM
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Budhism is contrary to climbing anyways. Desire is the root of all evil so we must get rid of desire, including the desire to send. Just not possible. :cry:
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cintune
Jan 25, 2005, 8:50 PM
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In reply to: No No NO NO NO! this just cant work..... Climbers for Buddha would be impossible.... theyd be contemplating right mindfulness and in doing so would be shunning the trappings of prideful things such as conquering the mountain etc.... hows that for a wet blanket??? :P Yes yes, yes, grasshopper. It's not the mountain that is conquered, it is the self. That would be the point. Climbing for ego gratification is another thing entirely, more suited to monotheistic megalomania.
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cintune
Jan 25, 2005, 8:52 PM
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And so... the desire to send brings you closer to "God's love," somehow?
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What is the sound of one rope flapping, rock hopper? When you can snatch the nut from the placement, then it will be time for you to leave.
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coloredchalker
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In reply to: In reply to: Budhism is contrary to climbing anyways. Desire is the root of all evil so we must get rid of desire, including the desire to send. The ideal of "non-action" doesn't mean doing nothing. It means not being invested in the action or it's outcome. Kim But can you climb with out being invested in the action and not desiring a particular outcome? I can't. but I'm not trying to get on a rabbit trail about the incogruence of budhism and climbing. It was just the first thing that went thru my brain.
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cintune
Jan 25, 2005, 9:52 PM
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In reply to: but I'm not trying to get on a rabbit trail about the incogruence of budhism and climbing. It was just the first thing that went thru my brain. The point I was trying to make is that Buddhism has a solid tradition rooted in the Himalayan experience, with its sacred mountains to climb and perambulate, as well as a psychological regimen that includes many attitudes and practices that have proven beneficial to the act of climbing, among other things. In contrast, Christianity always has the power of prayer, I suppose. With Jesus so busy winning Grammys and Super Bowls, I don't doubt he can also find time to help out a climber or two, but Christianity really has no specific tradition regarding the pursuit of climbing (unless you count Moses that is, but he didn't bring any beta down with him). Mountains have always been considered sacred, for purely aesthetic reasons in my opinion. Buddhism has incorporated more of the tangible and symbolic aspects of mountaineering than any other religion to date.
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Over the past several years I have studied Buddhist teachings and read some of the sutras, as well as the Tao Te Ching and some Zen Buddhism texts. I have included the practice of meditation and mindfulness into my life, and it has helped me in many ways. As far as climbing is concerned, my increased focus and breathing from meditation has helped tremendously. Also, my approach to climbing is not as goal-oriented as it used to be; it is more about connecting with nature and my surroundings. Might sound corny but it is true, and I find that I enjoy myself much more. I don't consider myself a Buddhist per se, but I have embraced many of the ideals and practices into my life and I have become a happier person and a better climber as a result. Take from that what you will. Cheers Jj
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Neither promise yourself anything or do things where if you are denied them it causes you material pleasure. Leonardo Da Vinci. Ive just discovered Buddhism to, ive found its made me so much happier because I dont seek material pleasure.
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Ahhh... I think the title of you thread should be "Buddha for Climbers" rather than "Climbers for Buddha." Or my personal preforance, "Buddha for Big Wallers." With this change, I would gladly sign on. I am not sure that the Buddha himself had any ascents at all to his credit or that a Buddhist will climb stronger than say, our Chistian or Muslim sisters and brother. However, I am convinced that the Buddha's teaching aids any aspect of a persons life, vertical or otherwise. There are many examples of climbing Buddhists. In America, Beat-niks like Gary Schneider always associated the two as well. Anyhow, best of luck in your Buddhist pursuits... john
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cintune
Jan 26, 2005, 2:05 AM
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In reply to: Ahhh... I think the title of you thread should be "Buddha for Climbers" rather than "Climbers for Buddha." Or my personal preforance, "Buddha for Big Wallers." With this change, I would gladly sign on. Point taken. How about "Dharma for Dirtbaggers." Just riffing on the "Climbers for Christ" thread, which seems to have devolved (pun intended) into an argument about evolution vs. creationism. Since I have the good fortune to live in one of the current hotbeds of that particular controversy, there's nothing being said there that I don't hear every day, ad nauseum.
In reply to: I am not sure that the Buddha himself had any ascents at all to his credit or that a Buddhist will climb stronger than say, our Chistian or Muslim sisters and brother. However, I am convinced that the Buddha's teaching aids any aspect of a persons life, vertical or otherwise. There are many examples of climbing Buddhists. In America, Beat-niks like Gary Schneider always associated the two as well. A lot of route names seem to have been inspired as well. But then, a lot of route names have been inspired by a lot of things.
In reply to: Anyhow, best of luck in your Buddhist pursuits... Namaste.
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Jan 26, 2005, 2:08 AM
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I think Hannibal gets credit for the first alpine expedition. And if I see Buddha on a climb I am going to kill her. DMT
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johnhenry
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I have been musing quite a bit about the recent evolution, creationism, intellegent-design debates as well. The debate is striking to me because the theory of Evolution is an articulation of fundamental Buddhist principles! Imagine that, religion and science saying the same thing. It is no accident that Einstein became extremely interested in Buddhism late in life. How does one kill a climbing Buddha? Maybe a dropped #8 cam... Cheers, john
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I try to study a lot of different religions and look at ways where they point to the same thing, so I can't say I'm a Buddhist but I done 10 day Buddhist silent meditation retreats and studied it quite a bit. When Buddha says that desire is the link to bondage, it's not just the desire of attraction to pleasure that he talks about, but also the desire to avoid suffering and discomfort. It's our clinging and attachment to things that kills us, not the thing in itself. So the point is to be equanimous and not hang on to anything (but holds if you're a climber) You experience whatever you experience, but let go. Climbing gives us plenty of opportunity to practice cause climbers often have to undergo pain, fear, effort and other miseries. Since we often do that with relative equanimity, we should be able to carry that attitude over into the other events in our lives. Which, no matter what your religion is, constitutes wisdom. Resistance to our pain is generally greater than the pain itself. Just accept and take appropriate action if necessary. PEace karl
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In reply to: I think Hannibal gets credit for the first alpine expedition. - Funny, that thought just occurred to me a few minutes ago. There was also that Bronze Age Iceman guy they found in the glacier a while back. Padmasambhava's trip over the Hindu Kush and the Himalaya was a longer trek, though.
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Disciple says to his master, "Oh, I'm so happy! I feel os free! I’ve finally achieved detachment!!!" !WACK! Disciple, "Oww! Why did you do that?" Master, "To detach you from your detachment!" -Zen Comics
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buddha rocks.....nuf said :D
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Budhism is contrary to climbing anyways. Desire is the root of all evil so we must get rid of desire, including the desire to send. The ideal of "non-action" doesn't mean doing nothing. It means not being invested in the action or it's outcome. Kim But can you climb with out being invested in the action and not desiring a particular outcome? You can if your goal is to learn something rather than get to the top. Best, Kim
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In reply to: In reply to: Pulling down for the Pope....... Shouldn't that be "Pedophelia for the Pope"? no, it should be pulling down ON the pope.
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In reply to: If you really need a faith to take with you to the crags, consider that the Tantric sage Padmasambhava first carried the teachings of Buddha into India by trekking across the Himalaya in the 8th century, possibly the world's first documented Alpine expedition. WOW... I love when I can show how knowledgeable I am!!! Padmesabhava actually carried Buddhism from India to Tibet, where he's so loved that they call him Guru Rimpoche ("precious teacher") and consider him a the Second Buddha of our age. Actually, I find Buddhism and climbing VERY connected with each other... what about the emptiness (lack of intrinsic existence) of holds? Do holds exist without a climber that looks at them and uses them? Does a climber exist without the holds? It is actually a very powerful example of dependent co-arising in my opinion... And, it is true that one should aknowledge that desire is something to get rid of, but until one is not fully enlighted to move forward on the path Buddhist teachings teach that one has to use the same worldly tools that bound us here in suffering to get rid of attachments. Desire to get enlighted is still desire, but can help to move forward along the path of getting rid of all desires. Desire to climb at one's limits could (and I emphasize the word "could") have the same role. Tashi Delek
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In reply to: I think Hannibal gets credit for the first alpine expedition. And if I see Buddha on a climb I am going to kill her. DMT Someone beat me to it. :( KILL KILL KILL the buddha!
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In reply to: Padmesabhava actually carried Buddhism from India to Tibet, True. My mistake.
In reply to: I find Buddhism and climbing VERY connected with each other... what about the emptiness (lack of intrinsic existence) of holds? Do holds exist without a climber that looks at them and uses them? Does a climber exist without the holds? It is actually a very powerful example of dependent co-arising in my opinion... Which is where having a magical flying tiger comes in handy. Good name for a step-aider, no?
In reply to: Desire to get enlighted is still desire, but can help to move forward along the path of getting rid of all desires. Desire to climb at one's limits could (and I emphasize the word "could") have the same role. We cling to the rock in the same way that we cling to the world of appearances. "First there is a hold, then there is no hold, then there is."
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cintune
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In reply to: Padmesabhava actually carried Buddhism from India to Tibet, True. My mistake.
In reply to: I find Buddhism and climbing VERY connected with each other... what about the emptiness (lack of intrinsic existence) of holds? Do holds exist without a climber that looks at them and uses them? Does a climber exist without the holds? It is actually a very powerful example of dependent co-arising in my opinion... Which is where having a magical flying tiger comes in handy. Good name for a step-aider, no?
In reply to: Desire to get enlighted is still desire, but can help to move forward along the path of getting rid of all desires. Desire to climb at one's limits could (and I emphasize the word "could") have the same role. We cling to the rock in the same way that we cling to the world of appearances. "First there is a hold, then there is no hold, then there is."
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If a free-soloist falls from the cliff and there's nobody around to hear him, will the tragedy still be flamed on RC.com? The student asks the master "How can I achieve enlightenment?" The master holds up a container of water and says, "You are but the water in this Nalgene, you must take the shape of the container that holds you." He then throws the Nalgene to the floor. It bounces around and comes to a stop. The student says, "Lexan is the bomb." In the mind of the student, there are many possibilities; in the mind of the master, you must gaston to a lieback before throwing for the jug.
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Do not hold any preconceptions in your mind about climbing. Climbing, afterall, is only a word.
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I'm a roped-boulderer for Hashem. shalom isaac
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Do you still get the onsight if you did it in a past life? NickH
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In reply to: Do you still get the onsight if you did it in a past life? NickH Of course you do.
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edge moved this thread from General to Community.
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In reply to: What is the sound of one rope flapping, rock hopper? When you can snatch the nut from the placement, then it will be time for you to leave. But Master Dirtineye, I can not see the rope, so how can I hear it flap? Does the rope really exist?
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