What is Dudeism all about?

[Caesar dude]

I don't believe in spoon feeding adults. The link works fine for me. And if it still doesn't then please take the time to read some of the articles on the main site or the Dudespaper.

If you have no idea what Dudeism is based on why are you here?

Your attitude is not exactly endearing.... Shagbeard is a Bastard? Why?

Don't be a sensitive clit!

[Clit Eastwood]

I don't believe in spoon feeding adults. The link works fine for me. And if it still doesn't then please take the time to read some of the articles on the main site or the Dudespaper.

If you have no idea what Dudeism is based on why are you here?

Your attitude is not exactly endearing.... Shagbeard is a Bastard? Why?

Don't be a sensitive clit!

And I do not believe in being condescended to.  All I did was ask a question, for the sake of having a "General Discussion".  This stuff is bogus.  Go fuck yourselves, all of you.

[Shagbeard]

What area are you seeking to see if it is compatible with? Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Rastafarian ... Can you narrow this down? That would greatly help

[Caesar dude]

Charming!

[Shagbeard]

Fuck it, lets go bowling.

[Stumblin Stumbleweed]

Are these guys gonna hurt us, Walter?

[DigitalBuddha]

There are a lot of in and a lot of outs with that kind of question.
Best to kick back and take it easy.
Have a jay and wait for the enlightenment of those who are wiser than me share with you.
But be warned some cant hand the answer and grab the ringer instead.

Why are you being so evasive?  Enlightenment?  Go fuck yourselves.  This is all full of shit.  Later.

OVER THE LINE! Clit Eastwood...BANNED!!

[Clit Eastwood]

What is Dudeism all about, Digitalbuddha?

Dudeism is about Clit Eastwood getting Waltered out of this a here forum because he's a dick, man. And this is what happens when he tried to fuck a stranger in the ass and ended up getting his ass whooped!

[Rev. Gary (revgms)]

That is kinda a weird name for a Dudeist, but no mind.

I will answer your questions, from there how this goes is up to you man.

Dudeism can loosely be compared to Taoism or Buddhism, it can jive with other faiths and philosophies, but other faiths and philosophies may not jive with it. Not a meta-physical thang, no divine inspirations, prophecies or angels to talk to.

The core concept is abiding, which is akin to The Way in Taoism or Buddha-nature in Buddhism, but the basic philosophy shows up all over and in many traditions.

Dudeism is a readers sport, Dudeism is nearly impossible to truly define, not sure it has been done yet, so that is why we read a lot, looking for a way to answer your questions.

My one sentence explanation of Dudeism: Humanism/Buddhism in a bathrobe for meditative westerners.

It is not a fanboy club for the Big Lebowski, those guys are cool but not necessarily Dudeist.

Maybe look through the Great Dudes in History section, see if you dig the dudes on that list, if so do more reading.

Whelp there ya go, take it or leave it.

[cckeiser]

several things have been chasing themselves around my head this last week, in regards to where this is all going. i knew that dudeism was a philosophy and a lifestyle, but i hadn't really grasped the "religion" aspect... or maybe i had just ignored it, i don't know. what i have realized though, with all the fuss that ensued this week, is that coining this movement as a "religion", for me, presents some problems.

GOOS, I was thinking over your comment in the quote above and in particular where you say "i knew that dudeism was a philosophy and a lifestyle, but i hadn't really grasped the "religion" aspect..." and it sparked me to offer a few comments and a few things that are just like my opinion, man..........

If Dudeism was a religion I would bail on it faster than lightening; dead religion, or religion that is stiff, rigid and stinking with rules and regulations is not my bag either. All that type of religion does is create slaves to other people's control. We certainly have enough of that in the world to last for millennial!

Dudeism, on the other hand, strikes me as a possible foundation in a person's life to help them develop their own path with perhaps the aid of some concepts, perhaps some guidance, maybe some dude like experiences of others (the dudely group mind) and what is becoming a wealth of material available for a person to use while walking their own path.

Dudeism, IMHO, could be seen as providing quality and worthy building materials for a person to avail themselves of used to construct a unique reality, life style and path, etc. different from others who embrace dudeism. By doing so they add to the ever growing body of people who are molding and creating a dynamic fluid philosophy of life. If you think about it, how could it be any other way? We are all unique and no matter how hard we try, we will end up being unique dudeists.

I think that dudeism's job (one job at least) is to help each person be what they can be, help each person find their own path as a dude and by doing so enrich the ever growing reality of dudeism. In other words, dudeism is a work in progress being built by everyone who joins in and adds their uniqueness.

Each time a new person jumps in the dudeism hot tub the celebration is enhanced and changed. As dudeists, we definitely need to embrace change or dudeism will soon be just another dead religion unable to relate to the needs of people and the world around it.

If you will notice, when the major religions of the world began (most of them) they were alive, growing, dealing with birth pains and the reality of the world around them. But, as soon as they became stiff, rigid, authoritarian AND GOD FORBID "complete," that is to say no new concepts permitted, they began to solidify into a set code of beliefs, creeds and rules and in some cases religious battles between sects; they died and retreated behind walls barricading themselves and their captives behind those walls for safety.

Dudeism, on the other hand, should help people grow, not force them into a set of ideas that just don't fit their own personal path.

If every dude is the same, then we are boring, dead and just another mindless religion. But, if dudeism embraces all of its people and all that they are, then we will be wiser, stronger (strong in the sense of really having something to offer the world, not strength as seen in money rich religious organizations), infinitely more creative and much much deeper! Not to mention, enjoyable!

I think that dudeism should merely provide a solid but ever growing basic foundation for each person to build on. If that is done, dudeism will remain relative, energetic and alive to people who embrace it, and capable of offering help in living the life!

All, of course, IMHO.

For me...I prefer Dudeism over Buddhism...Lower standards and way lower expectation.
Welcome to Dudeism Clit.

[Masked Dude]

I'm more wondering why reading a thread is much easier than reading a webpage. With the time used to type the original question, replies, and insults, that could've been the time to click on the main site and read.

[cckeiser]

I'm more wondering why reading a thread is much easier than reading a webpage. With the time used to type the original question, replies, and insults, that could've been the time to click on the main site and read.

Sort of proves he's a dude!

[Masked Dude]

Sort of proves he's a dude!

He got it without realizing it!

[Clit Eastwood]

What is Dudeism all about, Digitalbuddha?

Dudeism is about Clit Eastwood getting Waltered out of this a here forum because he's a dick, man. And this is what happens when he tried to fuck a stranger in the ass and ended up getting his ass whooped!

[cckeiser]

Damn dude will you Please just Chill!
How do you expect me to get any rest here dude with all your shouting and clamoring around?