Hmm I didn't see karma listed
So I guess that I will just have to choose 'Asia'
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- Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:20 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Where are you from?
- Replies: 138
- Views: 208704
- Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:48 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: What do you think?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2803
What do you think?
Another quote from a 'non rebirth' post found on another Forum: The Buddha has states why he teaches rebirth post mortem MN 68 "So, Anuruddha, it is not for the purpose of scheming to deceive people or for the purpose of flattering people or for the purpose of gain, honour, and renown, or with ...
- Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:00 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Mahayana Bodhisatta and Theravada Stream-Enterer
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3846
Re: Mahayana Bodhisatta and Theravada Stream-Enterer
Hi clw_uk, This old cat's attempt at answering this: (and no I am not an expert on anything except fumbling around life) Firstly, the ideals of a Bodhisatta as defined by the Theravada and the ideals of a Bodhisattva in the Mahayana are different. In the Mahayana, a Bodhisattva can range from one wh...
- Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:31 am
- Forum: Shrine Room
- Topic: Miscellaneous Photos
- Replies: 136
- Views: 292921
Re: Miscellaneous Photos
More from the sister site: http://www.dharmawheel.net/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=178" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:12 am
- Forum: Classical Theravāda
- Topic: Immediate rebirth
- Replies: 28
- Views: 10052
Re: Immediate rebirth
I will answer the OP with a question from one Sutta I found..... http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn44/sn44.009.than.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I designate the rebirth of one who has sustenance, Vaccha, and not of one without sustenance. Just as a fire bu...
- Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:52 am
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Dharma Wheel -- Mahayana forum
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12455
Re: Dharma Wheel -- Mahayana forum
Oh Dakini-la,
So that's why u were red again huh?
Congrats
So that's why u were red again huh?
Congrats
- Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:05 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: My first YouTube Video
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3614
Re: My first YouTube Video
My kamma for now is such that I can only juggle two. I would have to be a Sotapanna to handle all 3 AND levitate while doing that
- Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:20 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)
- Replies: 65
- Views: 27640
Re: Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)
Considering all the people who died yesterday, why do we separate out this very sad, highly troubled individual for special mention? This this slogan should be posted on the front door of every funeral chapel in the world. Sometimes folks can use a good laugh when they're feeling blue. :smile: Matt...
- Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:03 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Respect for the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8316
Re: Respect for the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha
I sometimes think that it an artefact of living in samsara, the profound and the profane changing places. But I wonder why the same people don't have the balls to make underwear with the veiled image of Mohammad printed on the front or statuetes of mohammad with a hard-on. Maybe I'm just overly sen...
- Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:27 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: "OM" Symbol: Any Meaning for Theravada?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3179
Re: "OM" Symbol: Any Meaning for Theravada?
Examples of how OM is used in Thai Buddhist kathas: http://www.mir.com.my/leofoo/Thai-amulets/Chris_Tam_katha_libary/index.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Wat Rakhang amulets by Somdej Phra Buddhacharn Toh Take the amulet in both your hands and place over your head and t...
- Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:39 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Farah Fawcett (February 2, 1947 — June 25, 2009)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2042
Farah Fawcett (February 2, 1947 — June 25, 2009)
http://www.sendflowerstobangalore.com/images/wreath1.gif http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2009/04/11/amd_farah_fawcett.jpg http://artfiles.art.com/images/-/A-Scented-Votive-Candle-Burns-Photographic-Print-C12635111.jpeg Farah Fawcett Farah Fawcett, the original Charlie's Angel, dies at 62 Farrah F...
- Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:20 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)
- Replies: 65
- Views: 27640
- Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:59 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Can we eat food cooked by Buddhists?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2172
Re: Can we eat food cooked by Buddhists?
Probably, some here may not have to deal with some Christians who raise food sharing concerns in your part of the world. In my part of the world, I have had incidents where Buddhists ask me on this matter where their Catholic/Christian kindred/friends objects to bringing food back to their home or b...
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:36 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Can we eat food cooked by Buddhists?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2172
Can we eat food cooked by Buddhists?
I was sent this Youtube video link by a friend: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iix5v1ytwBA&feature=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; And listen to how His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze (profile here ) answered a gentleman who was the second person at 4:20 in the...
- Fri Jun 19, 2009 1:16 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Obama swats fly, PETA responds
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6865
Re: Obama swats fly, PETA responds
From President to pauper.....kamma distinguishes not.....