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by Santi253
Mon Sep 04, 2017 12:01 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Theistic Belief/Believing in God/Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
Replies: 116
Views: 23770

Re: Theistic Belief/Believing in God/Buddhas and Bodhisattvas

My point in mentioning prayer to buddhas and bodhisattvas is that there's practicality nothing in other religions that Buddhism doesn't also offer. If you want to feel a connection to a power larger than yourself, Buddhism has that available to you.
by Santi253
Sun Sep 03, 2017 10:01 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Unity Church/Unitarian Church/Centers for Spiritual Living
Replies: 6
Views: 2644

Re: Unity Church/Unitarian Church/Centers for Spiritual Living

Another religious organization I forgot to mention, which attempts to encompass all religions, is the Bahai faith. There was a time when I was considering to become a Bahai, but I didn't feel comfortable meeting in a stranger's house, rather than an actual church building. Another reason why I didn'...
by Santi253
Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:15 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Buddha and Mahavira
Replies: 57
Views: 37483

Re: Buddha and Mahavira

Yes, I agree with this and also why not follow those signs and road-maps the Buddha gave us. If someone knows the way from point A to point B and has a road-map, why not use it? Sure, we could wander around aimlessly for years and we might find it, but if there's a much easier and efficient way, it...
by Santi253
Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: the great vegetarian debate
Replies: 5693
Views: 972210

Re: the great vegetarian debate

I just thought of something that could drastically improve America's health, especially for low-income people: Fruits and vegetables should cost less for people on food stamps. Grocery stores could even be reimbursed at the normal amount, while incentivizing low-income people to eat healthier foods...
by Santi253
Sun Sep 03, 2017 10:16 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: the great vegetarian debate
Replies: 5693
Views: 972210

Re: the great vegetarian debate

I just thought of something that could drastically improve America's health, especially for low-income people: Fruits and vegetables should cost less for people on food stamps. Grocery stores could even be reimbursed at the normal amount, while incentivizing low-income people to eat healthier foods.
by Santi253
Sun Sep 03, 2017 7:21 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Buddha and Mahavira
Replies: 57
Views: 37483

Re: Buddha and Mahavira

If I learned the Buddha never existed, it would be a bigger disappointment than when I learned Cool Runnings wasn't actually a true story:
http://scenestr.com.au/movies/the-10-bi ... l-runnings
by Santi253
Sun Sep 03, 2017 5:11 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Buddha and Mahavira
Replies: 57
Views: 37483

Re: Buddha and Mahavira

I agree - and the Mahavira stuff/Jain similarities kind of freaks me out. It doesn't keep me up at night, especially considering that Buddhism is a much larger and more successful religion, while Jainism is a much more restrictive religion and more limited in its appeal. Jainism makes me wonder why...
by Santi253
Sun Sep 03, 2017 5:07 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Buddha and Mahavira
Replies: 57
Views: 37483

Re: Buddha and Mahavira

There is no claim made that you can enter Nirvana because Buddha did. Buddhism is, as a religion, rooted in the Buddha's experience of enlightenment, which led him to teach the path to enlightenment. It has never seen itself as ahistorical. Even the Mahayana sutras, which are believed to have been ...
by Santi253
Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:02 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Buddha and Mahavira
Replies: 57
Views: 37483

Re: Buddha and Mahavira

If the Buddha never existed, but the teachings and practice did, it would have very little effect on the truth or falsity of Buddhism. If the Buddha did not, as a historical person, attain Nirvana, what hope do we have to attain Nirvana ourselves? Exactly the same as you had before. No, because the...
by Santi253
Sun Sep 03, 2017 3:39 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Buddha and Mahavira
Replies: 57
Views: 37483

Re: Buddha and Mahavira

Caodemarte wrote: If the Buddha never existed, but the teachings and practice did, it would have very little effect on the truth or falsity of Buddhism.
If the Buddha did not, as a historical person, attain Nirvana, what hope do we have to attain Nirvana ourselves?
by Santi253
Sun Sep 03, 2017 2:07 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Buddha and Mahavira
Replies: 57
Views: 37483

Re: Buddha and Mahavira

Are the similarities between Buddhism and Jainism, including between their founders, close enough as to put either religion into question?

What if the Buddha never existed, and instead was based on Mahavira?
by Santi253
Sat Sep 02, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: the great vegetarian debate
Replies: 5693
Views: 972210

Re: the great vegetarian debate

Another thing that is good if prepared well is placenta....either pig of cow. When my wife's uncle's cow has a calf he cooks the placenta and brings some around for us to eat...it is a special thing for him to give us some and shows that we are close. He cooks it in the traditional way which frankl...
by Santi253
Fri Sep 01, 2017 1:55 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: the great vegetarian debate
Replies: 5693
Views: 972210

Re: the great vegetarian debate

chownah wrote:In thailand you can still get pig lungs. I had some for dinner tonight. It was good but nothing to shout about....the tongue or heart is much better.
chownah
Gross.
by Santi253
Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:59 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: the great vegetarian debate
Replies: 5693
Views: 972210

Re: the great vegetarian debate

Can I ask why you're writing in larger font now? It's easier to read. I've never tasted meat or fish since I was a teenager, but I don't usually tell everyone I'm a vegetarian, I just get on with it. I am just very surprised with myself, since I used to eat meat everyday, with practically every mea...
by Santi253
Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: the great vegetarian debate
Replies: 5693
Views: 972210

Re: the great vegetarian debate

I had a few bites of steak today that my wife made, and I was struck by how unremarkable it tasted compared to foods like potatoes, brown rice, even kale. When you've been on a plant-based diet for over a month, like I have, you will likely lose your appetite and taste for meat. Meat just doesn't t...