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- Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:35 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: The Bodhisattva Vows
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1964
Re: The Bodhisattva Vows
Thanks!
- Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:10 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: The Bodhisattva Vows
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1964
Re: The Bodhisattva Vows
I'm always getting my traditions mixed up!
At least I put it in the free-for-all section.
At least I put it in the free-for-all section.
- Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:38 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: The Bodhisattva Vows
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1964
Re: The Bodhisattva Vows
Hi Tiltbillings,tiltbillings wrote:The question is: Is there really a need for such vows, given that the Buddha taught such a need or such vows?
... sssshhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwww ... [sound of question flying over head]
- Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:22 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: The Bodhisattva Vows
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1964
The Bodhisattva Vows
I'm curious about the Bodhisattva vows and what they might mean to serious practitioners who make these vows. People who've taken the precepts, refuge, or just recite them regularly. I've had a recent experience that leads me to believe that many "serious" practitioners may not actually ta...
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 12:28 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Sangha or Teacher: Which is Most Essential?
- Replies: 112
- Views: 23852
Re: Sangha or Teacher: Which is Most Essential?
Well, yes of course, Sangha is essential. And from Sangha we find teachers, without which we are not going to be able to learn key methods, get ourselves going properly. Like learning to drive a car, or tune and play a guitar. We need guidance, an advanced practitioner observing, guiding, right by ...
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:42 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: taking refuge????
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2933
Re: taking refuge????
If something like causality never changes then won't there always be causes & results? And if there are always causes & results then ... wait ... I've just gone cross-eyed.
- Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:24 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Zen Forum International: Coming soon!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 22846
Re: Zen Forum International: Coming soon!
For some of us the question is: why did e-Sangha break away from medavcuts wrote:Why are people breaking away from e-Sangha?
- Fri Jan 23, 2009 7:55 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: seeking forgiveness
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2766
Re: seeking forgiveness
Right or wrong we must walk on.
- Fri Jan 23, 2009 5:54 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Its a girl!!!!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 10161
Re: Its a girl!!!!
Congratulations!
Re: A lotus
Be my guest, Dazzlebling.
- Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:00 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Buddhism - Religion or Philosophy
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9635
Re: Buddhism - Religion or Philosophy
Existential reasoning would be philosophical. Irrational, in a religious sense, would be trans-rational.jcsuperstar wrote:it [religion] defines who i am on a deeper level, both rational and irrational.
Re: A lotus
Nice one, Retro!
I took this shot at the LA Japanese Gardens last summer. Looks like a different kind.
I took this shot at the LA Japanese Gardens last summer. Looks like a different kind.
- Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:56 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Buddhism - Religion or Philosophy
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9635
Re: Buddhism - Religion or Philosophy
Oops... I meant the Noble Eightfold Path.Manapa wrote:Hi PiperWhat is NEFP?piper wrote:Philosophy operates within the realm of discernment or wisdom, and religion involves transcendence. The NEFP contains both aspects.
- Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:31 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Buddhism - Religion or Philosophy
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9635
Re: Buddhism - Religion or Philosophy
Philosophy operates within the realm of discernment or wisdom, and religion involves transcendence. The NEFP contains both aspects.
- Tue Jan 20, 2009 7:27 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Buddhism: Cultural Add-ons vs. Dhamma
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4875
Re: Buddhism: Cultural Add-ons vs. Dhamma
Hi Christopher::: What of Buddhism in our world today (rituals, beliefs, clothing, social norms, etc) is a cultural add-on and what aspects are essentials of the dhamma? The essentials of the dhamma surely developed within a culture. I don't know if it makes any sense to interpret culture being adde...