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November 22, 2016
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At home doing nothing in particular

I’m stuck at home, with no volunteering jobs at the moment.  Must learn to relax and do more exercise.

I find that exercise helps with my ongoing depression, and helps to put my brain in gear for meditation and reflection.

I am currently getting very strong distractions which affects the way I think, but hopefully I will get over this and be happy again.

What do you think?

September 25, 2016
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Stuck in a mental hospital

I am currently stuck in a mental hospital,  creating works of art that reflect the outside world,  and working out the amount of energy needed to propel a space vehicle to the speed of light.

I’ve been brushing up on my knowledge of Buddhism and physics using the book The Tao of Physics.  Lovely!

September 1, 2016
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Lucid Dream

Last night I had the most amazing lucid dream, where I felt that I could affect the outcome.  The dream was a cross between The X-Files, the Truman Show and the Derran Brown TV specials.

Although I could not remember most of the dream,  I am aware of the themes of free thought and mental illness.  It was quite a mind bending experience, as I was responsible for the outcomes of several individuals, determining their destiny.

Don’t ask me about the details because I genuinely can’t remember.  The experience was a bit like a Derran Brown episode,  where the subject experiences a surreal experience, which has been meticulously been set up.  I can probably compare it to an episode where the subject was part of a horror computer game, where the user experienced the events in real life – blasting away zombies.

Because I can’t literally recall any of the events in the dream,  I can only describe the feelings associated to the idea of the dream.  Feelings of deep contentment, and feelings of doing the right thing for the benefit of human life, come to mind.

I apologise that I am unable to elaborate further, but dreams are so difficult to recall and to extract any meaning from.

August 31, 2016
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Taking a break

At the moment I’m taking it easy after admitting myself to a mental hospital, after I have missed a week’s worth of anti-psychotic medication.  I think this is good preparation for my stay at the Buddhist monastery in Hemel Hempstead, as this helps me to reflect on my current situation.

August 30, 2016
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Going to Retreat

I’m going back to Amaravati in October and I am staying for four weeks.  Hopefully this will be the start of staying there permanently, so I can practice being a monk.

I am interested in this lifestyle because it means I don’t have to worry about money, as everything is included.  The laypeople are generous enough to supply food, so  I don’t have to worry about that either.

July 26, 2016
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Not feeling too well

I have to be honest, I’m not feeling 100% today.  I’m also suffering writer’s block – I just can’t think of what to talk about.

I’m in work at Newport Mind, so there’s a hint.  I’m a volunteer at the moment, but in the near future I’m thinking of becoming a Buddhist monk.

What’s on your mind a the moment?

April 25, 2016
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How is everyone?

Hello everyone.

I want to take this opportunity to ask how everyone is?  I recently lost a friend who was suffering from a chest infection, so my mood isn’t 100%.

I find myself thinking about my own mortality, that some day I will pass away from this life into another.  Do you believe in reincarnation?  Because I’m a Buddhist I believe that after I die I will find myself in another body – what do you think?

Thank you Internet!

February 22, 2016
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Word Salad

I believe that I suffer from a condition which is described as “Word Salad.”  This is when your thoughts are made up of random words and phrases, that do not have any meaning to anyone other than yourself.

I believe that Word Salad is a side effect of Psychosis and Schizophrenia, from which I suffered from 6 years ago.   Medication is helpful to an extent, by these random thoughts are hard to get rid of.

Please let me know in the comments what you think about this subject.

February 8, 2016
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Happy Chinese New Year

Wishing all of you a Happy Chinese New Year – Year of the Monkey.  May all find happiness and prosperity in their lives over the following year.

I think that in order to find genuine happiness, one must develop their friendships and relationships.  Remember, love is free.

January 29, 2016
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Adobe Creative Cloud

I have a software package called Adobe Creative Cloud.  I find using this software quite enjoyable,  and I have used Muse to create this website.  I’m thinking of subscribing to the stock photo service,  as there are plenty of images I can use for the Buddhism section.

Please let me know what you think!