may peace be found in this piece of jing tu
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hi....jus came n say halo...glad to see a buddism forum being set up...hope it will b another channel to xuan yang san bao.....
i'm a buddist too...but not of da cheng jing tu zhong...
belongs to nan chuan xiao cheng fo jiao (thai buddism)
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*point to zacken*
mod mod mod!!!
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hahaha... no point lah.. i'm already running HOFS liao..Originally posted by laurence82:*point to zacken*
mod mod mod!!!
which i also tok abt buddism...
but i will b a chang ke in this forum to give u support...
ah mi tuo fo.... -
AEN has one more empty space for mod. I don't think he mind having another buddhist in his realms.
I'm here to read only. Good to see that someone is setting a place where they can answer questions for believers and non-believers. -
i dont mind giving up my seat, coz i seriously lack the knowledge...Originally posted by Nelstar:AEN has one more empty space for mod. I don't think he mind having another buddhist in his realms.
I'm here to read only. Good to see that someone is setting a place where they can answer questions for believers and non-believers. 
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hi star.....this place seems rather cold....like to start the ball rolling by sharing wif us wat makes u.........Originally posted by Nelstar:AEN has one more empty space for mod. I don't think he mind having another buddhist in his realms.
I'm here to read only. Good to see that someone is setting a place where they can answer questions for believers and non-believers. -
laurence82, we are borned knowing nothing. There's nothing to be ashamed of for lacking the knowledge.Originally posted by laurence82:i dont mind giving up my seat, coz i seriously lack the knowledge... -
not ashamed, just lacking qualifications...Originally posted by Nelstar:laurence82, we are borned knowing nothing. There's nothing to be ashamed of for lacking the knowledge.
of course, i forgot this mod place isnt like hiring a worker kekeke -
Hmm I'm not a buddhist lah. Just listen to some preaching only.
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Me not buddhist also.. but one of my friend is and he is the one tat make buddhist sensible to me
He told me he went to be a monk now.. don't know how is he doing...
Nelstar wat happened to your avator (don't know spelling..) ? -
Lawrence, don't worry about not enough knowledge.. frankly there r mods who knew nuts about their forums... Got dedication enough liao...
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Hope i won't pollute this place with my signature.
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the forum name doesnt mean it only supports pureland buddhism la, its just a name. if not just naming it "Buddhism" will be very boring.
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There are 3 streams of Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana (lately i've discovered Narayana the human vehicle and Devayana the heavenly vehicle, funny how no one gives much attention to these two, but human vehicle is more well known than heavenly vehicle). Theravada (teachings of the elders) is mainly about self liberation, Mahayana (large vehicle Buddhism, and they like to call the theravada people as "hinayana", meaning small vehicle) is about liberating everyone together, while Vajrayana is about tantras and other secret teachings taught by the Buddha to the more high capacity people.Originally posted by 01024G:Hope i won't pollute this place with my signature.
What's the difference between da cheng jing tu zhong and nan chuan xiao cheng fo jiao (thai buddism)?
Pureland Buddhism is a Mahayana tradition. It teaches that you can be reborn into Amitabha's pureland in your next life if you do some stuff they teach, so that Amita Buddha or Amitabha can teach you there. And I don't know anything about Thai Buddhism, someone else please enlighten us!
(I may be wrong on some stuff I say because I've only been a Buddhist for half a year and my knowledge is randomly picked up, please correct me if I'm wrong!) -
I have no sect or tradition, I am just a general Buddhist for now.
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I'll try my best to answer any questions regarding buddhism with my limited knowledge.
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Thai Buddhism can be considered one tradition of the Theravada stream.
The term "Human Vehicle" has originated since Buddha's time, it's been mentioned many times over centuries by different masters, but only recently has masters like Master Taixu who brought Human Vehicle into mainstream.
"da cheng jing tu zhong and nan chuan xiao cheng fo jiao" - doctrinal difference, and difference in path.
While the "Hinayana-ists" practice Self-Liberation method, the highest attainment is the attainment of "Arhatship", or sainthood. However, the Mahayana practitioners commit Bodhisattva vows and practice Great Compassion, liberating both the inner sentient being and the other sentient beings. Only through the practice of Bodhisattva can one attain Buddhahood. The Hinayana practitioners may turn to the path of Mahayana at some point of their cultivation.
When I speak of "Hinayana" and "Mahayana", I would not discriminate them by just the traditions and sects. There are people who attained arhatship within Chinese Mahayana and Vajrayana, and there are those who wish to practice the Bodhisattva path in Theravadin too, since the Bodhisattva concept is present in the Theravadin.
The Mahayana Buddhism focuses more on the metaphysics compared to the Theravadin, I suppose. The Mahayana Canon and the Pali Canon (theravadin uses the Pali canon) are also different sets of scriptures... but basically, all authentic buddhist scriptures never leave the 3 Dhamma Seals:
1) Impermanence
2) Non-self
3) Nirvana
Most importantly, I think a practitioner should stick to their path, practice 1 dharma door, and not run around Singapore to look for different dharma doors but not enter them deeply. This is a common mistake of many people in the modern age when information technology and modern transport is predominant. -
yes Xabir is here! he is my "shi fu" and almost everything I learnt came from him!
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Would like to add something. There are four seals for every authentic buddhist scripture irregardless of the 4 schools.Originally posted by Xabir:but basically, all authentic buddhist scriptures never leave the 3 Dhamma Seals:
1) Impermanence
2) Non-self
3) Nirvana
1) All phenomena are impermanent
2) All contaminated things are in the nature of suffering
3) All phenomena are empty and selfless
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Erm... sorry I don't understand all the english terms, if possible can translate into chinese a not?
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You probably know one or more of these.
Phenomena - An occurrence, circumstance, or fact that is perceptible by the senses.
Nirvana - Nie4 Pan2
impermanent - doesn't last forever
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Congrats, guys, may this place be a place of peace and learning.....
May people of other faith who drops by for a visit, respect the moderators and the Buddhist religion.
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Merry Meet my dear Brother Zacken,Originally posted by zacken99:hi....jus came n say halo...glad to see a buddism forum being set up...hope it will b another channel to xuan yang san bao.....
i'm a buddist too...but not of da cheng jing tu zhong...
belongs to nan chuan xiao cheng fo jiao (thai buddism)
I also drop by to say "Hi", just a step behind you...ha ha ha Well regardless of whichever Factions or Traditions of Buddhism, ultimately its the same, all Fundamental Teachings of Lord Buddha & the Great Wisdom is ever existing. We are all followers of the Noble Truths & Disciples of Buddha, all are sentient beings are the same.
Blessed Be,
Oceanos -
84,000 (uncountable) Dharma Doors are being skilfully taught by Buddha for various Sentient Beings of different capacity. As long as one does not leave the Triple Jems (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha), and practice earnestly, no matter what dharma doors they practice, they will eventually achieve their Buddhist aims.