Burning question on buddhism to be answered ?
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Any question to be answered on Buddhism ?
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do you believe the fairy tales like stories like taking seven steps with lotus blooming under them on being born?
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Yes.Originally posted by Lin Yu:do you believe the fairy tales like stories like taking seven steps with lotus blooming under them on being born? 
I wouldn't say they are fairy tales though. -
how can that be? somemore can talk on birthOriginally posted by An Eternal Now:Yes.
I wouldn't say they are fairy tales though. -
That is chicken feet compared to some of the miracles he could performOriginally posted by Lin Yu:how can that be? somemore can talk on birth Not that it should be stressed. -
so is buddha god like or a god?
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No. Gods cannot compare to Buddha at all!Originally posted by Lin Yu:so is buddha god like or a god? -
god don't die but buddha dieOriginally posted by An Eternal Now:No. Gods cannot compare to Buddha at all! -
There's no god that doesn't dieOriginally posted by Lin Yu:god don't die but buddha die 
Buddha on the other hand, realised the deathless. -
there are some aspect of buddhism that i can't agree or accept. does that still make me a buddhist?
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Technically as long as you took refuge in the triple gems, you are a Buddhist.Originally posted by Lin Yu:there are some aspect of buddhism that i can't agree or accept. does that still make me a buddhist?
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Hi Lin Yu
basically I adhere to the Humanistic View of Buddha life
that to demystify the Buddha life to become like a normal human being attaining Buddhahood
based on the late master Tai Hsu
if you interested ,y not add to our skype and we chat ? -
Like definition of merits in terms of cashOriginally posted by An Eternal Now:Technically as long as you took refuge in the triple gems, you are a Buddhist.
Other than the 7 steps things, what do you not accept? More $ donated more merits 
Don't question a particular doctrine
Each school concentrate on their specific sutras
Worship dharma protectors instead of Lord Buddha
Instead of doing rituals for the benefit of mankind some do it for the sake of $ Pay $$ to join for some rituals
Secretive dharmas that only transmit among sects and schools Since when Lord Buddha kept secrets? 
Too many so called mainfestations who can confirmed? I thought, you think who can confirm?
Lastly, performing prayers instead of self cultivation
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Originally posted by maggot:
Buddhism does not teach such a doctrine.
Like definition of merits in terms of cash More $ donated more merits
http://www.jenchen.org.sg/understa.htm#merits
Real merits
Merits are consequences of the non-orignation and non-cessation of the mind. During the Tang Dynasty in ancient China, Emperor Liang Wu-Ti asked the patriarch Bodhidharma, "Venerable One, I have built many monasteries for the well being of the Sangha and I have also performed many virtuous deeds. What merits have I accumulated? Bodhidharma answered, "You have no merits." Why is that so? It is because when Emperor Liang Wu-Ti performed those acts of giving, he was attached to them. Thus, even though he had performed many virtuous deeds, because he had not cultivated the purity of his mind, he did not attain "non-origination and non-cessation". Therefore, his actions can only be considered as cultivation of blessings, not merits. Without liberation there are no merits. On the other hand, when there is liberation, all virtuous deeds will reap merits.Don't question a particular doctrine
?Each school concentrate on their specific sutras
To focus on practicing one sutra is also very good because life is short and you cannot possibly learn the whole Tripitaka completely. Once you enter one sutra deeply, you can penetrate all sutras.
In finality, all orthodox sutras will never contradict in essence with each other -- orthodox in this definition being in line with the 3 Dharma Seals. That is why to one who realised one's true nature, the whole Tripitaka is within his grasp.Worship dharma protectors instead of Lord Buddha
No comments. My organisation and most Buddhists I see don't do this. And BTW, we don't even 'worship' Lord Buddha as well.
We venerate, pay reverence and respects to him because being an enlightened person he is worthy of veneration and learning from, but we don't believe in any 'God' in a Christian sense.Instead of doing rituals for the benefit of mankind some do it for the sake of $
No comments. My organisation doesn't do this. Pay $$ to join for some rituals Secretive dharmas that only transmit among sects and schools
I agree teachings should be open to all. However, I believe sometimes the purpose of keeping teachings restricted is not for the sake of restricting who can listen to the dharma, but rather, the teachings should be imparted under learned, experienced and qualified guidance lest one be misled. Just like the topic of meditation -- it is really advisable to learn meditation under a qualified teacher who can point out the right instructions to you and correct you so that you may practice correctly. Since when Lord Buddha kept secrets?
We should also be careful what knowledge we reveal to others. Just like the teachings of Emptiness should only be explained to those with the conditions to accept it.. I think it is somewhere in the Bodhisattva precepts or something, not to explain Emptiness to someone not ready to hear it. Not because he may not understand it yet (because if he don't understand we can still gradually explain to him), but because if the teachings are spoken and people grow aversion towards that teachings or cannot accept them, then this has a detrimental effect by preventing them from seeing the truth.
Not only I create obscuration for others, I create very bad karma for myself. I have personally experienced such things before and regretted speaking to persons without the right conditions. For this deed I was also 'abmonished' by Thusness. Sometimes it's better to stay silent and not speak the dharma. Therefore, 'Condition' is very very important.
AndrewPKYap should know -- he visit the other forum that I mentioned and should have witnessed what happened there.Too many so called mainfestations who can confirmed? I thought, you think who can confirm?
I don't know what you mean by 'I thought, you think who can confirm?'Lastly, performing prayers instead of self cultivation
No comments, I hardly pray except for some special occasions and needs. Self cultivation is certainly more important. -
I don't what you mean by 'I thought, you think who can confirm?'
Sorry it's I thought, you think, who can confirm? -
Still don't get you.Originally posted by maggot:Sorry it's I thought, you think, who can confirm? -
Nonsensical trolling removed. - AEN
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Your post shows you're just trolling again as usual, making nonsense and unrelated comments whenever possible.Originally posted by Herzog_Zwei: Show that there's no wisdom in Buddhism. -
Nonsensical trolling removed. - AEN
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Asking with aOriginally posted by An Eternal Now:......
And I am not answering him, I am only asking for clarification.? -
NevermindOriginally posted by An Eternal Now:Still don't get you.
The phrase will be familiar to you when you serve NS later -
Anyway I get it.
Some of the practitioners are able to see. -
[quote]Originally posted by Herzog_Zwei:
Not really, I am showing you Zen. People are asking you properly, if you want to answer then answer properly.[/quote
it is not very zen of you to point out others mistakes and laugh out loud. people are trying to get answers here, its not polite to jump to conclusion saying there is no wisdom. i hope to get some respect for the others, if you can spare. thank you -
Originally posted by jacqn:
Oh, then do you have the insight?
[quote]Originally posted by Herzog_Zwei:
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Not really, I am showing you Zen. People are asking you properly, if you want to answer then answer properly.[/quote
it is not very zen of you to point out others mistakes and laugh out loud. people are trying to get answers here, its not polite to jump to conclusion saying there is no wisdom. i hope to get some respect for the others, if you can spare. thank you[/b]