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Friday Philosophy Question: "The enemy of achievement is contentment." But zen says "The absence of desire is bliss."

Posted by Dr.Vermin (aka Dr.Vermin) Oct 11 '13, 10:27

Can one consider developing contentment and peace with your present situation as an achievement in itself, or is this just rationalization for laziness or lack of ambition?

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It means you got 2 meals from the chinese place. -- nm - Will Hunting Oct 11, 10:48
I believe the Buddha would say the absence of desire would achieve something: clarity - con_carne Oct 11, 10:47
Once you reach your defined goal of achievement, then you can obtain bliss. It depends on your personal definition of "achievement." - JaxSean Oct 11, 10:38 2
- Makes sense. - Dr.Vermin Oct 11, 10:45 1
  - I think of desires as a kind of appetite, and they have a way of coming back later once they've been sated -- nm - con_carne Oct 11, 11:06
Could Jesus microwave a burrito so hot that he Himself could not eat it? -- nm - Roger More Oct 11, 10:34
yes. -- nm - znufrii Oct 11, 10:32 9
- LOL - amoxy Oct 11, 11:09
- Ya know there's multiple questions there, right? Yes to what?!? -- nm - Will Hunting Oct 11, 10:33 7
  - exactly. -- nm - znufrii Oct 11, 10:34 6
    - Very zen. :) -- nm - Dr.Vermin Oct 11, 10:37 5
      - is it? -- nm - znufrii Oct 11, 10:42 4
        
        People were right to challenge you earlier this morning. You deserved worse. :) -- nm - Will Hunting Oct 11, 10:52
        
        We all just got znufrii'd -- nm - con_carne Oct 11, 10:50
        
        Now you're just showing off. -- nm - Buddha Oct 11, 10:46 1
        
        Am I? - znufrii Oct 11, 10:57

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