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by Anonymous on September 15th, 2009
No disrespect, of course, but other than Buddhists themselves, who is claiming that it IS a "good religion" to follow?
I remember overhearing two Southern Rednecks talking to each other in Texas, several years ago. One of them asked, "What do you think of Buddha?"
The other one replied, "Buddha? It's OK, I guess, but margarine is cheaper."
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by Anonymous on December 22nd, 2009
"Don't go by reports, by legends, by traditions, by scripture, by logical conjecture, by inference, by analogies, by agreement through pondering views, by probability, or by the thought, 'This contemplative is our teacher.' When you know for yourselves that, 'These qualities are unskillful; these qualities are blameworthy; these qualities are criticized by the wise; these qualities, when adopted & carried out, lead to harm & to suffering' — then you should abandon them...[...]
"When you know for yourselves that, 'These qualities are skillful; these qualities are blameless; these qualities are praised by the wise; these qualities, when adopted & carried out, lead to welfare & to happiness' — then you should enter & remain in them."
--from the Kalama Sutta
How can you go wrong? It includes the truths contained in any religion.
If you read a text or hear a teacher and see no reason to follow the advice--drop it!
by Anonymous on September 27th, 2009
I think that it is more a 'way' then it is a religion, as from what I understand they don't believe in a God, they believe in the mind and it's ulitmate enlightenment. They seem to be tolerant of the way things are as opposed to the intolerance of each other that the various religions have.
What tradition of Buddhism do you follow and why?
by rmtn on November 7th, 2011
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At breakfast at Buddhist monasteries, do the monks sometimes joke "Leggo your Eggo!"
by Amorphous Blob on August 21st, 2011
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What features of Buddhism and other Eastern religions deal with the suffering caused by mental depression?
by jaflor on August 26th, 2011
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If everyone reached enlightenment and were no longer reborn like in the buddhist faith wouldn't the world cease to exist
by jmb516 on September 21st, 2011
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Why do Buddhists shave their heads? Rather than being a sign of humility, is this not MORE image-conscious, because of the effort required?
by mumpsimus on November 7th, 2011
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no-one in particular! I have just heard a lot of good Buddhist quotes recently that made sense, and I'm looking in to it. Also I'm looking in to Kaballah water
by Alex-ALi on September 15th, 2009
Good luck with your research, and thanks for my points.
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As information, I was a member of the Jodo Shinshu (Japanese) Buddhist Temple in Denver, Colorado, back in the 1970s. (I no longer follow that religious path.)
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One of my fellow members was Ellison Onizuka, originally from The Big Island (Hawaii), who was killed in the "Challenger" Space Shuttle explosion in 1986.
by Anonymous on September 15th, 2009
Yeah Mensan...LMAO!!
Alex-Ali is not looking into "Buddha" as in "Butta" or "Butter!" ROFLAO...
by Sunshine in a COAT of Sunshine on September 15th, 2009
Sorry...I didnt see your post before I posted mine Mensan.:):)
by Sunshine in a COAT of Sunshine on September 15th, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend Mensan.
What made you change your faith?
by Alex-ALi on September 15th, 2009
Ellison and I weren't freinds, we were just two people who happened to attend the same temple at the same time. He was an aeronautical engineering student at that time, at a local University.
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I was never an "adherent" of Buddhism, but attended that temple and became a member of it, to further my own religious education. I didn't find anything about the belief that compelled me to embrace its tenets.
by Anonymous on September 15th, 2009
I would have presumed him a friend as you mentioned him...
Religious education is integral to development of the mind and soul, well done
by Alex-ALi on September 15th, 2009
I am honored.
by Anonymous on September 15th, 2009