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Originally posted by -StarDust-:
I hardly eat meat because of health reasons. Killing animals are cruel but I do not believe in Karma .Since they are mostly legalised,I think killing is not wrong.Cruelty is wrong.
Since you do not believe in karma, there is nothing much to say.
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Originally posted by -StarDust-:
I hardly eat meat because of health reasons. Killing animals are cruel but I do not believe in Karma .Since they are mostly legalised,I think killing is not wrong.To prove there is karma is easier than to prove there is heaven. I used to visit temples, thus get to hear real cases of people vow to be long term vegetarian if their sickness or terminal illnesses are cured and it works. There are too many cases to say that they are just coincidences. Of course, I'm not saying it works on everybody because everybody's karma is different.
There is a cause and effect which need not wait till next life and that is ill treating parents. If you know anybody who ill treats his parents, just observe this person, you will get to see what happen to him in this life.
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Originally posted by -StarDust-:
Yes killing humans are wrong but nothing wrong with killing animals.If so, the law should ban killing of animals. Only endangered spiecies are protected.
hi StarDust
It is correct that it is not a crime in Singapore to kill animals, but does that mean it is right to kill animals?
It is also not a crime in Singapore to commit adultery and telling lies, so does it mean that it is morally acceptable to commit adultery and tell lies?
Criminal laws is for enforcing law and orders, and not to enforce universal morale values. So we have to keep this separation very clear.
I can see that you are still very young.
You still have a long life journey ahead of you. What's important for you is to keep an open mind around ideas and beliefs around you. What your friends and families believe in is only a reflection of what is socially acceptable around you, and it might not be the same for another individual in another school, country or continent.
Its good to hear from your peers and families, but keep an open mind, validate against your experience, question the what's said instead of just accepting them. You will either strenghten your own belief or realise that there is a bigger horizon out there. both a win-win to me.
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Originally posted by food4tot:
hi StarDust
It is correct that it is not a crime in Singapore to kill animals, but does that mean it is right to kill animals?
It is also not a crime in Singapore to commit adultery and telling lies, so does it mean that it is morally acceptable to commit adultery and tell lies?
Criminal laws is for enforcing law and orders, and not to enforce universal morale values. So we have to keep this separation very clear.
I can see that you are still very young.
You still have a long life journey ahead of you. What's important for you is to keep an open mind around ideas and beliefs around you. What your friends and families believe in is only a reflection of what is socially acceptable around you, and it might not be the same for another individual in another school, country or continent.
Its good to hear from your peers and families, but keep an open mind, validate against your experience, question the what's said instead of just accepting them. You will either strenghten your own belief or realise that there is a bigger horizon out there. both a win-win to me.
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Oh dear!
Now I have visualized this mental image to the person of AEN !
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Originally posted by -StarDust-:
I hardly eat meat because of health reasons. Killing animals are cruel but I do not believe in Karma .Since they are mostly legalised,I think killing is not wrong.
Set aside differences in belief.....Be warned of graphic content.
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Offer your parents the most precious gift of all - the Dharma - and truly repay their kindness in giving you this precious human rebirth!Dharma for Seniors
If you ever had a wish that your parents could meet the Dharma, your wish is about to come true.
Our Resident Teacher, Geshe Chonyi, has personally initiated an all-new event for retiree seniors like your parents so that they too have a place at ABC where they can receive the immeasurable benefits of the Dharma.
Dharma for Seniors will be held on the first Sunday morning every month, beginning with a special inaugural session on Mother's Day, 9 May.
During each session, Geshela will recite in Tibetan from holy Dharma texts. Just by listening to the recitation, even if one cannot understand the meaning of the words, one can accumulate skies of positive imprints and purify eons of obscurations through the power of the Buddha's teachings.
Geshela hopes that in this way our elders can receive the unsurpassable benefits of the Dharma, just by listening to the recitation. Such skilful means will help those who, because of age, health or other concerns, are not inclined towards attending our study classes.
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100,000 Buddhas' Names
Dharma for Seniors will be launched on Mother's Day with the recitation of the 100,000 Buddha's Names, a rare and voluminous text. The text will be recited over a series of sessions. Due to its length, it will not be possible to complete the recitation in one session! Geshela is however willing and happy to lend his time and voice for the benefit of our seniors.
Mother's Day Surprise
Just for Mother's Day, not only will your parents receive the blessings of hearing the 100,000 Buddha's Names, they will hear the recitation from our Very Special Mother's Day Guest, Khen Rinpoche Lama Lhundrup!
If you'd like to offer the unsurpassable gift of Dharma to your parents this Mother's Day, join us on Sunday, 9 May, 10:30 am.
Programme10:30 am Recitation of the 100,000 Buddhas' Names by Khen Rinpoche Lama Lhundrup
followed by Blessing by Khen Rinpoche (priority for parents)12 noon Mother's Day vegetarian lunch, with the compliments of ABC
Register here if you'd like to bring mum and dad to our inaugural Dharma for Seniors & Mother's Day Surprise. We need all those attending to register (you and your parents) in order to organise the lunch catering.
From June
Dharma for Seniors will be a regular event from 6 June, the first Sunday of the month, 10:30 am - 12 noon. Geshela will lead the sessions.Live with compassion. Work with compassion. Die with compassion. Meditate with compassion. Enjoy with compassion. Enjoy with compassion. When problems come, experience them with compassion.- Kyabje Lama Zopa RinpocheAmitabha Buddhist Centre | 44 Lorong 25A Geylang | SG | 388244 | Singapore