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by Yan kong
Tue Apr 24, 2018 11:43 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Practicing both Theravada and Nichiren Buddhism
Replies: 17
Views: 5294

Re: Practicing both Theravada and Nichiren Buddhism

There are other schools devoted to Nichiren, but I think they would revolve almost exclusively around the study of the Lotus sutra.

If you find meaning in the Lotus suits then I'd say it was important in both Japan and China and there are other schools that study it along with other Sutras.
by Yan kong
Mon Apr 23, 2018 5:17 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Practicing both Theravada and Nichiren Buddhism
Replies: 17
Views: 5294

Re: Practicing both Theravada and Nichiren Buddhism

In my experience Nichiren is all about getting stuff, chanting FOR things. Whereas Theravada is all about relinquishing, letting go. There seems to be a fundamental difference... not sure how you'd do both? But if you can combine the two somehow, well done! May it bring you happiness, whatever you ...
by Yan kong
Mon Apr 23, 2018 5:13 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Practicing both Theravada and Nichiren Buddhism
Replies: 17
Views: 5294

Re: Practicing both Theravada and Nichiren Buddhism

Are you continuing with SGI and Nichiren groups simply because you're part of their social circles? If you're just going through the motions and not praying with any sincerity or faith then I wouldn't worry as it doesn't seem like you're practicing Nicheren Buddhism. If you do have faith in Nichiren...
by Yan kong
Mon Apr 23, 2018 4:39 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: J.Krishnamurti discussion.
Replies: 111
Views: 25956

Re: What is the Dark Night of the Soul in Buddhist terms?

Why speculate about this kind of stuff when it is meaningless for anyone who is interested in truth? Freedom is not about adapting to any kind of behavior or thought program. Comparing Fransciscan monks to Thai Forest meditators is laughable. Just sayin'. Questioner: ...but you say nothing about an...
by Yan kong
Fri Sep 29, 2017 2:09 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Theravada vs. Mahayana
Replies: 21
Views: 7225

Re: Theravada vs. Mahayana

Hi I'm hoping someone can answer my question. I just started practicing Buddhism. I was attracted to the concept of breaking the cycle of death and rebirth. I don't want to come back to this world I want out. I'm a layperson. I'm not going to become a monk to practice. So the question is should I p...
by Yan kong
Thu Sep 28, 2017 4:17 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Muhammad - Worthy of respect?
Replies: 154
Views: 31235

Re: Muhammad - Worthy of respect?

we should respect (despite no agreement) any person even criminals because people acts according conditions and kamma. Youre using respect like respecting human rights by not mistreating someone. But Mohammeds been dead for centuries. So the respect in the question is not this type. (And even in th...
by Yan kong
Thu Jun 18, 2015 12:34 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Monastic life and remorse?
Replies: 7
Views: 2542

Re: Monastic life and remorse?

Interesting. Thank you Venerable.
by Yan kong
Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:25 pm
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Monastic life and remorse?
Replies: 7
Views: 2542

Re: Monastic life and remorse?

Remorse is just an emotional reaction I think, it's is just adding more fuel to the Dukkha. It may be necessary sometimes to prompt someone to change their unskillful actions but it's better to be prompted to change them without the need for remorse to push it along. Revise or regret can be the mot...
by Yan kong
Thu Jun 11, 2015 8:03 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Mantras
Replies: 17
Views: 3404

Re: Mantras

This might sound cunky. But, as far as mantras are concerned, do I listen to them like a "radio" or do I use them during meditation? Hi JonnieZ, The mantra Buddho ("the name of the Buddha - Awakened Knowing") is used in the Theravada Thai Forest Tradition. This isn't really a ma...
by Yan kong
Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:44 pm
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Monastic life and remorse?
Replies: 7
Views: 2542

Re: Monastic life and remorse?

Remorse is just an emotional reaction I think, it's is just adding more fuel to the Dukkha. It may be necessary sometimes to prompt someone to change their unskillful actions but it's better to be prompted to change them without the need for remorse to push it along. Remorse or regret can be the mo...
by Yan kong
Mon Sep 16, 2013 5:48 pm
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Restrictions on ordination?
Replies: 3
Views: 1418

Re: Restrictions on ordination?

I have a question concerning restrictions on whether a man can ordain as a Buddhist monk. I recall watching the film 'Amongst White Clouds' recently where a monk spoke about being happy that he had a brother who could look after his parents following ordination as otherwise he would not be able to ...
by Yan kong
Fri Sep 06, 2013 8:56 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: From the Sister site
Replies: 8
Views: 2325

Re: From the Sister site

Mikenz66 that is exactly the thread I was talking about, I have not yet read the entire thread. Bikkhu Pesala, I don't really mean anything by it outside of what is in the posted thread which appears to be practices that have remnants of things from another era which bears resemblance to things that...
by Yan kong
Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:09 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: From the Sister site
Replies: 8
Views: 2325

From the Sister site

Hello, I'm here from the sister site Dharma Wheel. I go to a Chinese temple in Vancouver which I suppose would make me a practitioner of one of the Mahayana schools. Though I have an interest in Buddhism as a whole and I always knew I was largely ignorant of the details of Theravada then someone on ...