tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998998547000813414.post7153352154154123515..comments2023-12-08T01:00:57.240-08:00Comments on My Buddha is pink: Four Noble Truths for gaysRichard Harroldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02943119066949899198noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998998547000813414.post-9711413306903272222010-06-27T06:09:46.998-07:002010-06-27T06:09:46.998-07:00@Cris Bogart
"I'm offended by stereotype...@Cris Bogart<br /><br />"I'm offended by stereotypes because they make it harder for people to be seen as individuals."<br /><br />And what or who is this "individual"? What is this self? And why is it important how you identify "self" be recognized by others? You own the fact you are offended. The offense arises because of how you identify "self" or "individual" and cling to it.<br /><br />I know many gay men who fit the descriptions I used in this post. They exist; I think they would be offended if they were referred to as a "stereotype." They think of themselves as normal, and quite frankly, they are normal. And I know others who do not fit these "stereotypes." Rather, they fit other "stereotypes" that exist about gay people.<br /><br />But you're right. I shouldn't have used the example of a Madonna concert. That was very unimaginative of me. It shows my age too. I should have used Lady Gaga.<br /><br />Today I am off to the Pride Parade here in Chicago where I will enjoy an old-fashioned parade filled with nearly-naked hunky go-go boys dancing to techno, flamboyant queens who over-use eye shadow, couples with children, leather men in assless chaps, dykes on bikes, gay nerds (oh god, I love gay nerds!) - hundreds, thousands of people collectively expressing themselves as individuals and having a wonderful time doing it.Richard Harroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02943119066949899198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998998547000813414.post-45087338027951161142010-06-27T02:27:29.743-07:002010-06-27T02:27:29.743-07:00I stated an opinion about the blog post, not you o...I stated an opinion about the blog post, not you or your blog in general. I don't think that was a clumsy move.<br /><br />As I said, it is the stereotypes in the article are offensive. It suggests that gay men blame others for their stress more than straight people do, and that gay people will understand the dharma better if framed in terms of promiscuity, overspending, and Madonna concerts. I don't think those generalizations about us are accurate or kind.<br /><br />I'm offended by stereotypes because they make it harder for people to be seen as individuals.Chris Bogarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163342331118448067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998998547000813414.post-47161270477627463272010-06-21T03:50:44.872-07:002010-06-21T03:50:44.872-07:00@Chris Bogart: What is the offense and who or what...@Chris Bogart: What is the offense and who or what is being offended?<br /><br />It seems you are passing judgment after reading one blog post. Do you consider that a skillful move?Richard Harroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02943119066949899198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998998547000813414.post-4649342728711078692010-06-20T18:17:56.232-07:002010-06-20T18:17:56.232-07:00There are a lot of offensive stereotypes in this a...There are a lot of offensive stereotypes in this article. Gay people's experiences, strengths, and weaknesses are more varied than that.Chris Bogarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163342331118448067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998998547000813414.post-10400027128904463642010-05-03T14:22:12.638-07:002010-05-03T14:22:12.638-07:00Wonderful post Richard, thank you for this!Wonderful post Richard, thank you for this!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14925360776637168540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998998547000813414.post-23909952296434520362009-11-29T15:55:38.554-08:002009-11-29T15:55:38.554-08:00converts? Richard are you going for your 2nd toas...converts? Richard are you going for your 2nd toaster oven?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998998547000813414.post-63253526031519522242009-09-20T11:13:35.631-07:002009-09-20T11:13:35.631-07:00Thanks for this, too.Thanks for this, too.Was Oncehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15787588883235992471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998998547000813414.post-58211401539866150162009-09-19T12:41:27.304-07:002009-09-19T12:41:27.304-07:00Wow, thank you Jack and Nathan, you guys are very ...Wow, thank you Jack and Nathan, you guys are very kind. Thank you for the support!Richard Harroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02943119066949899198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998998547000813414.post-69172587281807607652009-09-19T09:52:47.913-07:002009-09-19T09:52:47.913-07:00"We think we want real things, that what we d..."We think we want real things, that what we desire is real, but when we look at it with a clear mind, it becomes apparent that most of what motivates us really doesn’t exist." Man, isn't that the truth. It's easier to believe the fantasies, than to actually swim through the mud, and discover what it is your life is truly calling you to do.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13920234350446745482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998998547000813414.post-21728804472210008952009-09-19T06:37:04.236-07:002009-09-19T06:37:04.236-07:00Fantastic post! The presentation of the Dharma sh...Fantastic post! The presentation of the Dharma should vary with the audience. Good luck with the converts!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05764686989342179833noreply@blogger.com