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by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:15 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Altruism
Replies: 216
Views: 10847

Re: Altruism

128 In a crowd of scholars bodhicitta makes one attractive. In a crowd of fools bodhicitta makes one attractive. In a crowd of ordinary folk bodhicitta makes one attractive. Bodhicitta produces joy for all.
Khunu Lama
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 11:09 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Altruism
Replies: 216
Views: 10847

Re: Altruism

121 If non-artificial, precious bodhicitta is produced and does not degenerate but further increases, it is absolutely definite that the stage of the knowledge of all modes of meditation will be obtained.
Khunu Lama
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 10:45 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Altruism
Replies: 216
Views: 10847

Re: Altruism

120 When bodhicitta has been taken as a friend it is as reliable as the axial mountain, and no matter how great a terror there may be, like a lion it is ever free from fear.
Khunu Lama
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 9:57 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Disagreeing with the guru
Replies: 8
Views: 727

Re: Disagreeing with the guru

What is the recommended course of action when there is a disagreement with the guru (on non-dharma topics)? As an example some lamas might not believe in evolution and prefer the traditional Buddhist view of how sentient beings appear in the world. My assumption is that we are to just disagree poli...
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 8:52 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Altruism
Replies: 216
Views: 10847

Re: Altruism

118 Even if all of the wholesome thoughts of earthlings were to be gathered together into one, it would not compare with a fraction of bodhicitta, just as [ordinary] trees [cannot compare with] the pārijātaka tree.
Khunu Lama
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: fastest growing "religion"
Replies: 66
Views: 3730

Re: fastest growing "religion"

OK thanks Malcolm I see this word "nihilism" bandied about by Buddhists as if they are clear about what the term means. This is largely a result of its misuse by Tibetan teachers who write in English. Nihilism is in fact moral skepticism: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/skepticism-mora...
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: fastest growing "religion"
Replies: 66
Views: 3730

Re: fastest growing "religion"

:good: All I said in my post was there was a danger of nihilism with atheism I didn't say all Atheists I just said there was a danger when you don't believe in anything When you have refuge in Buddhism it protects That's my point 👉 And with theism there are the disadvantages of eternalism. We can ev...
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Altruism
Replies: 216
Views: 10847

Re: Altruism

108 One whose mindstream is ornamented with bodhicitta is free from obscuration, stops doing harm to self and others, and is empowered to bring together a great surge of good qualities.
Khunu Lama
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: fastest growing "religion"
Replies: 66
Views: 3730

Re: fastest growing "religion"

Absence of metaphysical convictions does not equal absence of ethical and social concerns, in fact, it can make them more compelling. Arguably, if one requires a theory of karmic retribution, for example, to drive one’s ethical conduct, one’s moral fiber is fairly weak and self-involved. I don't pe...
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Altruism
Replies: 216
Views: 10847

Re: Altruism

105 It might be possible to lasso the wind. It might be possible for sandalwood to have warmth. It might be possible for light to turn to darkness. It is impossible for bodhicitta ever to betray you.
Khunu Lama
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 4:59 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: fastest growing "religion"
Replies: 66
Views: 3730

Re: fastest growing "religion"

Well I took some heat for that :mrgreen:
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Altruism
Replies: 216
Views: 10847

Re: Altruism

104 Bodhicitta is the supreme essence that is obtained [from churning] the milk ocean of the Guru Buddha’s teachings. So until one is enlightened, one should make an effort to treat it as important.
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: fastest growing "religion"
Replies: 66
Views: 3730

Re: fastest growing "religion"

Are you a Buddhist? Then you're an atheist. Basic definitions. Don't really class myself as an Atheist thanks 1. It’s easier for a Buddhist to be an atheist than for an atheist to be a buddhist. 2. Technically, a theist is a person who believes in the existence of a god. An atheist is someone who r...
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 4:30 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: fastest growing "religion"
Replies: 66
Views: 3730

Re: fastest growing "religion"

All I said in my post was there was a danger of nihilism with atheism

I didn't say all Atheists I just said there was a danger when you don't believe in anything

When you have refuge in Buddhism it protects

That's my point 👉
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: fastest growing "religion"
Replies: 66
Views: 3730

Re: fastest growing "religion"

Problem with atheism is there's nothing stopping you falling into nihilism having no respect for anything or anyone not having confidence in karma or thinking there are consequences for your actions Religion doesn’t seem to stop a lot of people either. Start a new thread about that I'll opt out
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: fastest growing "religion"
Replies: 66
Views: 3730

Re: fastest growing "religion"

Problem with atheism is there's nothing stopping you falling into nihilism having no respect for anything or anyone not having confidence in karma or thinking there are consequences for your actions Are you a Buddhist? Then you're an atheist. Basic definitions. Don't really class myself as an Athei...
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: fastest growing "religion"
Replies: 66
Views: 3730

Re: fastest growing "religion"

Problem with atheism is there's nothing stopping you falling into nihilism having no respect for anything or anyone not having confidence in karma or thinking there are consequences for your actions How does this work out in real life circumstances? Do atheist people engage in immoral acts more tha...
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: fastest growing "religion"
Replies: 66
Views: 3730

Re: fastest growing "religion"

It's mentioned in the seven supplications to Tara also
Omniscient Mother Goddess, please protect those who have dwelt in the authentic truth but do not understand the interdependence of cause and and thus are blind to the meaning of what is to be known!
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 3:36 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: fastest growing "religion"
Replies: 66
Views: 3730

Re: fastest growing "religion"

Arguably, if one requires a theory of karmic retribution, for example, to drive one’s ethical conduct, one’s moral fiber is fairly weak and self-involved. I actually don't think this is true A profound understanding of karma is quite an advanced aspect of practice ties in with Bodhicitta Why would ...
by Konchog Thogme Jampa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: fastest growing "religion"
Replies: 66
Views: 3730

Re: fastest growing "religion"

I don't class Buddhists as Atheists I'm talking about the dangers of nihilism these days Absence of metaphysical convictions does not equal absence of ethical and social concerns, in fact, it can make them more compelling. Arguably, if one requires a theory of karmic retribution, for example, to dr...

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