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- Sun Aug 18, 2019 4:08 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Contemplation
- Replies: 5
- Views: 433
Re: Contemplation
Literally everyone who practices the vajrayana does this - or at least, they should be as it's step 1 of most curricula, outer preliminaries. True, like contemplating the four thoughts of the Ngondro... ... but that is part of a formal practice, I'm thinking about using contemplation more generally...
- Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:14 am
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Contemplation
- Replies: 5
- Views: 433
Contemplation
Hi, I was talking with my teacher about an issue that I have with overeating. He said to contemplate the effects and consequences of what I eat. Think about what I really wanted. He said this was more important than simply trying to follow a rule because ego gets in the way, ego doesn't like to be t...
- Sat Jul 13, 2019 10:51 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2752
Re: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
Thank you all



- Sat Jul 13, 2019 11:55 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2752
Re: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
Yes, I think will look into Pure Land Buddhism and see what I can find out.


- Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:43 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2752
Re: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
Another little book that I picked up a few years ago was: The Four Buddhist Books In Mahayana. Translated by Upasika Chihmann. It is a lovely book with a very endearing and sincere testimony by Miss P. C. Lee (the translator). This book also talks about chanting Amitabha. There seems to be a few dif...
- Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:05 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2752
Re: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
This is all really interesting. I haven't read the lotus sutra, I don't know why I've skipped over that?


- Mon Jul 08, 2019 10:41 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2752
Re: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
At the moment I'm reading 'The Teaching of The Buddha', produced by Bukkyō Dendō Kyōkai. It talks about the Eternal Buddha,
- Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:31 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2752
Buddhism, and theistic religions.
Hello, I've probably asked this question or one similar to it, but didn't explain myself well... So I'll ask in this forum and explain myself a bit better. I'm a Buddhist and follow the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, though I also like to read some translations of the Pali suttas and I like...
- Fri Jun 21, 2019 10:40 pm
- Forum: Kagyu
- Topic: Karmapa Chenno chanting
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1100
Karmapa Chenno chanting
Could I ask what are the origins, purpose and benefits of chanting Karmapa Chenno.
Any suggestions on this practice.
Thank you.
Any suggestions on this practice.
Thank you.
- Sun May 26, 2019 11:57 am
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: The teaching of Buddha.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 852
Re: The teaching of Buddha.
Thank you, I've found a little bit from them on YouTube, they do seem quite non-sectarian.
Although my dad didn't belive in any religion, it was supportive for me to have their book with me as he died.

Although my dad didn't belive in any religion, it was supportive for me to have their book with me as he died.

- Sat May 25, 2019 9:55 pm
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: The teaching of Buddha.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 852
Re: The teaching of Buddha.
Thank you 

- Sat May 25, 2019 9:03 pm
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: The teaching of Buddha.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 852
Re: The teaching of Buddha.
Sorry, that should be:
Bukkyō Dendō Kyōkai...
Bukkyō Dendō Kyōkai...
- Sat May 25, 2019 7:43 pm
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: The teaching of Buddha.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 852
The teaching of Buddha.
My father was very ill and died a few days ago, his aorta ruptured. In the hospital multifaith chapel they had some books to give away produced by 'Bukkyo Sending Kyokai' , The Society for the Promotion of Buddhism. I practice Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhism, but I did find it helpful to have this book...
- Mon Oct 08, 2018 12:44 am
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Nun's ordination
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4867
Re: Nun's ordination
Thank you, this is very interesting. Sorry for not getting back sooner.
Time flies.

Time flies.

- Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:36 am
- Forum: Ethical Conduct
- Topic: Adultery and Being a Buddhist
- Replies: 134
- Views: 23168
Re: Adultery and Being a Buddhist
".. . I can love each woman because each woman give me different things I need...."
- Sun Apr 08, 2018 8:18 am
- Forum: Discovering Mahayana Buddhism
- Topic: New to the idea, currently in a state of flux
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1910
Re: New to the idea, currently in a state of flux
Hello and welcome, On the question of Buddhism being a religion... well that depends on the practitioner. We traditionally say in Buddhism that there are 84000 teachings, which is just another way of saying that there are myriad ways of practicing. To a person who likes a religious approach then Bud...
- Fri Mar 02, 2018 6:31 pm
- Forum: Discovering Mahayana Buddhism
- Topic: The Mahayana Is Not Diluted Theravada.
- Replies: 102
- Views: 11743
Re: The Mahayana Is Not Diluted Theravada.
Simon E Its very unlikely that studying the Pali canon will do you anything but good. I think we need to be careful in interpreting what or what does not tranform sutrayana into a foundation vehicle. Motivation is indeed key and primary, but sooner or later a teacher will be needed. My reading of t...
- Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:54 pm
- Forum: Discovering Mahayana Buddhism
- Topic: The Mahayana Is Not Diluted Theravada.
- Replies: 102
- Views: 11743
Re: The Mahayana Is Not Diluted Theravada.
Sorry to jump in here with a question ... it is just that I was thinking about this question this very morning and then happened to notice this thread. I understand that many Theravadin Buddhists are sceptical of Mahayana scriptures - but are Mahayana practitioners sceptical of any Theravadin scrip...
- Wed Feb 07, 2018 6:11 pm
- Forum: Ethical Conduct
- Topic: Schizophrenia and parenthood
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5734
Re: Schizophrenia and parenthood
The way we think about, treat and talk about schizophrenia may play a major part in the suffering that comes with a diagnosis of 'schizophrenia'. I don't think it is helpful to sufferers living right now to send out the message that it would have been better if they had never been born. There is muc...
- Sun May 14, 2017 6:55 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Chhinamunda / Vajrayogini?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2599
Re: Chhinamunda / Vajrayogini?
Looks interesting, a fierce form of compassion indeed!
Thank you..
Thank you..