Buddhism means wake up your idea!
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sound shocking , but we must know that Buddhism in India mean "awaken"
so wat do u think will makes us a good Buddhist that stands out among the
other religion of praising Other power
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i mean in modern concept , if u want young ppl to take note of buddhism
we should approach a more charismatic approach
Buddha have used various charismatic approach to convert some of his disciple -
Don't need to be specially modern, but at least not so attached to some traditions would certainly help.Originally posted by bohiruci:i mean in modern concept , if u want young ppl to take note of buddhism
we should approach a more charismatic approach
Buddha have used various charismatic approach to convert some of his disciple
We should also use a different approach to spread the Buddhadharma, although I personally think Evangelism is not the way for Buddhism. -
quality over quantity
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Very refreshing. I like it.Originally posted by bohiruci:Buddhism means wake up your idea!
sound shocking , but we must know that Buddhism in India mean "awaken"
so wat do u think will makes us a good Buddhist that stands out among the
other religion of praising Other power ??
I think it's better to use our own words to express the Buddha's teachings as long as we don't misinterpret it. This would make it much more compatible with our time and place. -
AgreedOriginally posted by laurence82:quality over quantity
But best still, both. -
Must we take the charismatic approach?
Altho i dont quite like the topic starter doing comparisons on Buddhism with other faiths, do be aware of the dangers the charismatic approach in other faiths.
More often than not, it spawn cults, religious intolerance, lack of awareness of the faith.
Rather i take a step at a time to nurture one person, than to spread to 1000 people at one time. -
True enough, many Buddhist cults have such a characteristic.Originally posted by laurence82:Must we take the charismatic approach?
Altho i dont quite like the topic starter doing comparisons on Buddhism with other faiths, do be aware of the dangers the charismatic approach in other faiths.
More often than not, it spawn cults, religious intolerance, lack of awareness of the faith.
Rather i take a step at a time to nurture one person, than to spread to 1000 people at one time. -
Which cult or cults?
How to be walking on the Buddhist path towards enlightenment ...
1) It depends very highly on fate and destiny. Most likely if you are not 'touched' by the Right Hand of Buddha in your current lifetime, then maybe the next one (that is if you qualify, based on your Karma Account) or for some, not for a long long time.
If 1) is true ...
2) It then depends on your state of mind, environment, friends, social circles, etc.
and a whole load of other 'ingredients' that I am too tired to type it out.
... no spark no fire ... -
Yes, both Yin and Yuan must meet before one has a chance to enter the Buddha door. It is quite difficult.Originally posted by Eye in the Sky:Which cult or cults?
How to be walking on the Buddhist path towards enlightenment ...
1) It depends very highly on fate and destiny. Most likely if you are not 'touched' by the Right Hand of Buddha in your current lifetime, then maybe the next one (that is if you qualify, based on your Karma Account) or for some, not for a long long time.
If 1) is true ...
2) It then depends on your state of mind, environment, friends, social circles, etc.
and a whole load of other 'ingredients' that I am too tired to type it out.
... no spark no fire ... -
haha , i am shallow , i mean this is the STOP PRESS ! line lah
well as a topic starter i dun meant to shock ppl out there
if you read the Meaning of Buddha ,it means to awaken , and in the modern Army guys concept , awaken simply mean to wake up lor
well if comes to the 2nd and deeper level , we must understand abt wat Buddhism differs from other religion
is the concept of emptiness
which is in my home bookshelf , yet i cant reallie realise it yet
the house is full of people ,but yet it is empty , maybe this is a trigger point for many in the forum
we may have the excellent home theater system, the best leather sofa and
the most fastest laptop and computer to work with
yet we find life is devoid of something ....
there goes the search for real happiness
thats wat many master do as the reason y they embark on journey to spiritual understanding and attainment ... -
Evangelism is not the way for Buddhism , then wat is Buddha doing when he sent 50 disciples to preach .Originally posted by An Eternal Now:Don't need to be specially modern, but at least not so attached to some traditions would certainly help.
We should also use a different approach to spread the Buddhadharma, although I personally think Evangelism is not the way for Buddhism.
I dun agree ,i tends to look at another viewpoint , we are converting ppl thru inner reflect
not forcing ppl to give hp and start calling and calling -
I think you guys are doing quite good here already!Originally posted by bohiruci:Evangelism is not the way for Buddhism , then wat is Buddha doing when he sent 50 disciples to preach .
I dun agree ,i tends to look at another viewpoint , we are converting ppl thru inner reflect
not forcing ppl to give hp and start calling and calling The most important quality of Buddhism is to allow an individual to exercise one's mind to seek the truth. Hence, discussing how basic Buddhistic principles can be used in our daily lives will help to attract others to find out more about the Religion. -
It depends on what you meant by evangelismOriginally posted by bohiruci:Evangelism is not the way for Buddhism , then wat is Buddha doing when he sent 50 disciples to preach .
I dun agree ,i tends to look at another viewpoint , we are converting ppl thru inner reflect
not forcing ppl to give hp and start calling and calling -
Depends on whether AEN is thinking of the methodology or methodOriginally posted by bohiruci:Evangelism is not the way for Buddhism , then wat is Buddha doing when he sent 50 disciples to preach .
I dun agree ,i tends to look at another viewpoint , we are converting ppl thru inner reflect
not forcing ppl to give hp and start calling and calling
As a methodology, as a concept, evangelism exist in one form or another in all faiths.
Then, the question would be what method would you employ to spread the teachings?
earthling put it well, its thru inner reflection, not pushing something as the truth down somebody else throats... -
define 'methodology' and 'method'. a last visit to the dictionary show they are the same thing!?Originally posted by laurence82:Depends on whether AEN is thinking of the methodology or method
As a methodology, as a concept, evangelism exist in one form or another in all faiths.
Then, the question would be what method would you employ to spread the teachings?
earthling put it well, its thru inner reflection, not pushing something as the truth down somebody else throats...
what is the truth? which truth? one yob tot truth cant be shared, its territorial, 'its me, not yours'. -
shui yuan bah.
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whats that? if you can explain ...Originally posted by Ito_^:shui yuan bah. -
Dictionary is a simple tool to understanding words. If it isnt, people wont need to take up English major.Originally posted by Eye in the Sky:define 'methodology' and 'method'. a last visit to the dictionary show they are the same thing!?
what is the truth? which truth? one yob tot truth cant be shared, its territorial, 'its me, not yours'.
Methodology is a concept, method is an action. If you wish to know more, you can pick up books on research methods.
Again, for someone's visual incapability, truth can be shared, but not put down people's throat.. -
BTW, Caffries is a better beer ...Originally posted by laurence82:Dictionary is a simple tool to understanding words. If it isnt, people wont need to take up English major.
Methodology is a concept, method is an action. If you wish to know more, you can pick up books on research methods.
Again, for someone's visual incapability, truth can be shared, but not put down people's throat.. -
okie i proceed to the second level of this forum topics
wat idea we have to wake up
Buddha sakyamuni defines our 4 kinds of inverted (or rather wrong view)
of our world and the our thoughts
that is
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there is permanence of our happiness , achievement ,our career and family
2.
there is happiness everytimes
3.
"I" exist !
4.
Our body is pure and untainted
Buddha Sakyamuni set forth this 4 inverted views that all the "deep " sermon is based upon
whereas the other are "too cheem" for the layman (i am also a learner and poor practitioner)
this will sound rite the basic fundamental for those who just want to see "wat waking up ! " is about
okie
first
1.The world is impermanence
today glory and honour is not lasting
once committed evil or misfortune befalls
one can never escape the agonising pain of losing all that
one's life does not guarantee to end at old age
some ppl life ended abruptly at accidents ,or mishaps,plane crash, natural disaster
even family cannot sustain ,one's loved ones bound to left or die
nothing governs this world , only impermanence does
impermanence is a unique charateristics that allow creative minds to spring up
becos things ,situation , personal relationship changes
2.Happiness
Buddha does not denies the existence of happiness
but happiness is very superficial and skin deep
things pleasing to you occur in a flash
and few days later sad things which will disturb ur mind
so then wat is the real happiness ?
seek the inner peace
when the outside is chaotic ,ur mind is at peace
ur small inner peace will radiate to those evil ones to drop their weapons of assault and transform to be guardian of peace
3."I"
composite is this body , even u cannot find the parts that said
that is "I"
realise this real nature of self that there is no "I"
we should not take insult and deflame into a mind of disturbance
but rather happy someone is there to make us achieve in our practice
4.Body is pure ??!??
our body is by nature filth and full of excrement
no matter how clean u are , sweat soon filled our sweat glands and cause it to smell
our faeces ,ear wax , sweat , saliva are products of this stinking corpse
thinking the best cooling clothes and the most heavy make-up with the most strongest perfume or deodorant will mask the unpleasantness are just
being naive .
we should not take pride in using our filthy body to attract opposite sex or deluded to the sensual pleasures ,but used it to help the disabled,less fortunate ones to have a happier day ahead
that begins the 2nd level of this discussion ....
"the rabbit holes is going deeper and deeper "
alice in wonderland -
Very good... right here is the display of the 4 seals of Buddhism:
1) All compounded phenomena are impermanent
2) All contaminated phenomena are suffering
3) All phenomena are empty and selfless
4) Nirvana is peace -
Born in 1943 ,june 30th on the period of Blitzkrieg in WWII in Hertfordsire,Woolmers Park ,England
Diane was a young girl of the George Perry Family
since young she was troubled by illness
it was a mircaculous that she got caught fire when her clothings
was near a fire stove
and she meditated according to what she heard abt Tibetan Buddhism of Tong Lin(Visualise others suffering as self)
and healed of a rare disease of the spinal area
that seeded her First encounters into Buddhism.
on a Buddhist website
she saw a English lady(Freda Beddi) marriage to a Indian who set up a Kagyu monastery in Dalhousie .India
then she set journey to India
who is She ?
She is the famous Ani Tenzin Palmo
one of the famous Westerner to convert to Buddhism
a striking example of how plain people comes to touch with the Beautiful teachings of the Buddhadharma