Ajahn Brahm for sale?

[hermitwin]

This is quite funny n creative. But i dont know how
the conservatives will react.

http://ajahnbrahmforsale.com/

[SamKR]

[greggorious]

Conservative types are usually more dogmatic. To me Buddhism is a liberal religion and should be open to many interpretations, even within one specific tradition. Ajahn Brahm often goes against the grain, and personally I think that's why loads of people love him, because he is unorthodox.

[daverupa]

',=-/

[plwk]

[alan]

Maybe we'll get lucky and get to hear a long, pointless, rambling joke!

[Mr Man]

Well I wouldn't see myself as conservative but I don't see it as funny or appropriate but there you go.

[polarbuddha101]

I think the Buddha would disapprove.

[greggorious]

Didn't the Buddha have a sense of humor PolarBuddha?

[polarbuddha101]

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[greggorious]

I doubt it's "Prostituting his time" when it comes to a good cause. Ajahn Brahm strives for equality and will take whatever measures necessary. If that would have pissed off the Buddha, I don't think he'd mind. The Budha didn't even want to teach women and had to be convinced by Ananda to do so. There's still a heirachy in Thai Buddhism now, men are seen as superior but People like Ajahn brahm want to change this.

[Bhikkhu Pesala]

Is there any evidence that its not just a spoof or a scam?

Buddhists should be trying to conserve the Buddha's genuine teachings, so “conservative” or “orthodox” are not dirty words in the Buddha's teaching.

The Venerable Mahākassapa convened the First Buddhist Council to conserve the Dhamma/Vinaya for future generations after the Buddha's demise.

[marc108]

lol I think its funny. Ajahn Brahm is great and what he's doing for the Bhikkhuni's is great as well. Of course other people are going to try to project their perceptions of what they think a Bhikkhu should or should not be doing... but really, who are we to tell Ajahn Brahm anything lol.

[greggorious]

I couldn't agree more Marc

[Cittasanto]

it is extremely inappropriate for a mendicant to do such a thing. they are not commodities for sale. People should give not because they get something, but because they find wherever it is inspiring.

[Mr Man]

lol I think its funny.

I honestly cannot see how it is funny. Funny for me is Tommy Cooper

Ajahn Brahm is great and what he's doing for the Bhikkhuni's is great as well.

Might be great but in my opinion it is not relivent here.

Of course other people are going to try to project their perceptions of what they think a Bhikkhu should or should not be doing...

I don't think it is a case of projecting perceptions.

but really, who are we to tell Ajahn Brahm anything lol.

Why not?

[Bhikkhu Pesala]

I visited the Dhammasara Nun's site, but I could find no evidence for this alleged sale of Ajahn Brahma's time.

Apparently, it is for real. I found this page on Dhammaloka.org

[Cittasanto]

I visited the Dhammasara Nun's site, but I could find no evidence for this alleged sale of Ajahn Brahma's time.

Apparently, it is for real. I found this page on Dhammaloka.org

I couldn't find anything. and am surprised it isn't on the Dhammasala page!

[Stephen K]

Ajahn Brahm mentioned this in his last talk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU2oKq8X_po

[Cittasanto]

Hi Mr Man,
I agree with the rest but would like to add to what you add to your responce to marc108 if you do not mind.

Of course other people are going to try to project their perceptions of what they think a Bhikkhu should or should not be doing...

I don't think it is a case of projecting perceptions.

If a judge, politician, or police officer acted inappropriately for their position and specific duties is it projection for the lay public who are not 100% aware of their rules to critisise?

but really, who are we to tell Ajahn Brahm anything lol.

Why not?

the Laity often are the cause of vinaya rules, and on occasion advised on certain aspects (such as the theft parajika rule) who the hell were they to tell the Buddha anything?