Merry Meet Eric,Originally posted by Eric Cartman:summary plz
Originally posted by OCEANOS:Where is your full writing?
[b]Merry Meet Eric,
This is a summary of my own writings, if its too lengthy for you, thats just too bad. You probably missing alot in life. Have a little patience is enough for you to walk the extra mile...
Blessed Be,
Oceanos[/b]
Look it up in the Light of Atlantis forum.Originally posted by Eric Cartman:Where is your full writing?
Merry Meet Herzog,Originally posted by Herzog_Zwei:Look it up in the Light of Atlantis forum.
Merry Meet Eric,Originally posted by Eric Cartman:Where is your full writing?
Originally posted by OCEANOS:Nah was just doubting you wrote anything more than that.
[b]Merry Meet Eric,
A summary of my own writings, you find it too lengthy. Now you want my full writing. I do not see a need to expound on the history & origin of Buddhism as they are available everywhere in ~ Buddhism: Wisdom Bliss ~ if you take the time to explore around. Thanks again.
Blessed Be,
Oceanos[/b]
Merry Meet Eric,Originally posted by Eric Cartman:Nah was just doubting you wrote anything more than that.
Originally posted by OCEANOS:Irrelevant. Just admit that this is your full writing and not a summary.
[b]Merry Meet Eric,
What is there to doubt? If there is nothing there, how can there be dust? If you never throw a stone into the lake, how can there be ripple? Don't you reckon that?
Blessed Be,
Oceanos[/b]
Merry Meet Eric,Originally posted by Eric Cartman:erm so what is true buddhism? you opened this question in your title but never answered it.
Originally posted by OCEANOS:ah ok
[b]Merry Meet Eric,
Excuse me. this is an open question for anyone to ponder on. If i ask a question & answer myself, i might as well not to. Perhaps time is not on my side compared to you. Maybe you don't understand what i wrote but its ok, only those who meant to know shalt understand the meaning behind my words. Thanks for supporting this thread, you been a great help in propagating this message. Thanks again.
Blessed Be,
Oceanos[/b]
Merry Meet Eric,Originally posted by Eric Cartman:ah ok
Pls read this topic by neutral_onliner: Knowing the 'Genuine' BuddhismOriginally posted by Eric Cartman:What is true buddhism?
Originally posted by neutral_onliner:
In our world today, there are [b]at least four different types of Buddhism.
The first type is the authentic Buddhism, the education of understanding the true face of life and the universe originally intended by Shakyamuni Buddha. Unfortunately, the authentic Buddha's education is rare nowadays, and difficult to encounter.
The second type of Buddhism is the religious Buddhism. Originally, Buddhism was not a religion, but now it has become one. We can no longer deny that there is a 'Buddhist religion' because everywhere we look, Buddhism is displayed as a religion. Unlike the monasteries in the past which held eight-hour classes per day and provided another eight hours for self-cultivation, today's Buddhist 'temples' no longer uphold such a perseverance of the Buddha's Teachings. Today we mainly see people offering to the Buddha statues and praying for blessings and fortune. In this way, Buddhism has been wrongly changed into a religion. (However time has changed many have buck up and start to spread dharma)
The third type of Buddhism is the philosophical study of the Buddha's teachings. Many universities today open courses on the study of Buddhist Sutras, considering the teachings as a philosophy. The content of the Buddha's education is actually a complete university of knowledge and wisdom. Philosophy is only one of its courses. Just as it is wrong to recognize an university as a single course, it is also inappropriate to think of and limit the Buddha's education as only a philosophy. The Buddha's education can help us resolve our problems - from family difficulties to the great issue of life and death. The Buddha's teachings are deep and vast, and teach us the truths of life and the universe. It should not be mistaken as only a philosophy.
The fourth type of Buddhism we see in our world today is the deviant and externalist Buddhism. This is an extremely unfortunate affair which only came to be in the past 30-40 years. We must know that the religious Buddhism persuades people to be decent, and the philosophical Buddhism pursues truth, neither cause much harm to the society. If Buddhism is changed into a deviant and externalist path, using the weakness of the human nature to cheat and harm living beings; disturbing the peace and safety of the society, then this conversion of Buddhism has gone too far. The speech and actions of these deviant and externalist paths can be very attractive and enticing. One should be very careful as not to be mislead by these deviant ways, or regretting it would be too late.
These four types of Buddhism exist in our society today, we should recognize them as they are and think carefully as to which way is most beneficial to us, and the one we will ultimately follow.
Latest development of Buddhism ...
Buddhism is gaining wide appeal across the globe. The large international membership of the World Buddhist Sangha Council is clear evidence. There are a growing number of internet sites that offer information about Buddhism. Many companies produce music, videos, and multi-media educational material on Buddhism. Buddhism has even influenced pop culture and permeated into the psyche of the masses. In Singapore too, Buddhism has not only retained its relevance, but is gaining popularly. Between 1990 and 2000, the percentage of Singaporeans above 15 years old who are Buddhists increased from 31% to 43%, the largest increase amongst all major religions. Dharma talks in Singapore are now also conducted in English, to reach out to young Singaporeans, including professionals. Devotees today do not just visit the temples to pray. They are eager to delve deeper into the Buddhist scriptures and reflect upon their philosophical and spiritual significance
http://www.4ui.com/eart/165eart2.htm
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Merry Meet An Eternal Now,Originally posted by An Eternal Now:Pls read this topic by neutral_onliner: Knowing the 'Genuine' Buddhism