Buddhism = life.
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Do you know where "qi" comes from?Originally posted by laurence82:is it qi, like those in qigong and wu xia xiao suo?
the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. (Genesis 2:7)
A little bit of divine breath is so power that man thought he himself is so power. Maybe God breath more breath in one person than the other person. That is why he is more "superior" than the other. Crap. -
Of course, its not that dogmaticOriginally posted by askxyz:The teachings of Buddhism have been changing (and "turning" ) over the years and is still changing (and "turning" ).
Geez, one of the reason for decreasing number of members in a faith in europe is due the fact its so dogmatic, and at times, so intolerant.
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will mr fugue concur on this?Originally posted by askxyz:Do you know where "qi" comes from?
the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. (Genesis 2:7)
A little bit of divine breath is so power that man thought he himself is so power. Maybe God breath more breath in one person than the other person. That is why he is more "superior" than the other. Crap. -
Basically in my opinion buddhism should not stay put in it's teachings throughout many years... buddhism itself relates to life and life is ever changing so it's ok if buddhism changes it's teachings to suit life..... The teachings of the buddha is is not for one to strictly follow instead one must know how to use the teachings to his/her advantage in life....Originally posted by askxyz:The teachings of Buddhism have been changing (and "turning" ) over the years and is still changing (and "turning" ). -
buddhism is seeing a revival in many parts of the world. it has been ever changing since 2500 yrs ago. it has adapted to the cultures of china, korea, japan, south east asia, and now in the present age, europe and america. one of the reasons why it is popular in the west is buddhism is embracing. it advocates equality, a value many westerners find most accepting.
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do you have a memory problem or language deficiency??Originally posted by laurence82:will mr fugue concur on this?
I ALREADY said, I do not know the source~!!! -
means u agnostic?Originally posted by Mr Fugue:do you have a memory problem or language deficiency??
I ALREADY said, I do not know the source~!!!
like ef ai?
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this is tricky............Originally posted by laurence82:means u agnostic?
like ef ai?
I dun agree with existence of god but I also do not know the source of energies. -
You can buy good shoes, as long as you don't attached to it, or until the point you are still attached to it at deathbed. Then it becomes a problem. All of these are impermanent.Originally posted by Mr Fugue:buddhist cannot do this, cannot do that one........
cannot have the slightest desire; like buying new shoes. must use old things/clothes as long as it still can be used.
lidat, I might as well die~!! even more strict than christianity.
All these things lack permanent subtance, they are empty. It is when we realise the empty nature of all these things that we can be liberated. -
Actually I don't find contradictories with Buddhism's teachings in daily lives at allOriginally posted by dranoel maxwell:Basically in my opinion buddhism should not stay put in it's teachings throughout many years... buddhism itself relates to life and life is ever changing so it's ok if buddhism changes it's teachings to suit life..... The teachings of the buddha is is not for one to strictly follow instead one must know how to use the teachings to his/her advantage in life....
And yes, indeed, it is a way of life, the way of liberated living. -
What kind of change do you mean?Originally posted by askxyz:The teachings of Buddhism have been changing (and "turning" ) over the years and is still changing (and "turning" ).
As far as I know, the scriptures have not been changed... the way of teaching the dharma may be changed though. -
i used to be from there...but nowadays seldom volunteer due to other commitments like increased workload and time clashes...Originally posted by gorby107:
Yeah it is the Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services
It is located at Punggol Rd
just opposite Punggol Park there
next to it have another temple
the volunteers there mostly are aunties and uncles..lucky for me, when i was there, i joined the Youth Group there and have pple around my age. -
Originally posted by syncopation_music:
did i say it wasn't originated in india?
[b]No! Buddhism started from India, check your history book on Buddhism before u make statement and it is never mixed with taoism
[/b] and the local chinese do mix buddist philosophies with taoism. -
As long as your heart is pure, its okie to eat meat! No use being strictly vegetarian and recite sutras daily when u have a black heart!Originally posted by syncopation_music:No! unless u create it yourself
y force other to be vegetarian when everyone have different health issue ?
Notice that some followers of Guan Yin eat meat but refrain from Beef? Is it the same reason y Muslims dun eat Pork?
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The tradition of not eating beef did not originate from Buddhism, but rather, the idea of not eating beef meat is because the cows work so hard to help us prowl the field (in the past) and we are so ungrateful and eat them.Originally posted by markzz:As long as your heart is pure, its okie to eat meat! No use being strictly vegetarian and recite sutras daily when u have a black heart!
Notice that some followers of Guan Yin eat meat but refrain from Beef? Is it the same reason y Muslims dun eat Pork? No disrespect to Islam , btw... Just wanna noe why.
The story about Guan Yin relating to the cows is also a myth, not a true account.
However, a lay Buddhist who has chosen not yet to be vegetarian, should follow the guidelines for eating meat in order that the meat is karmically purer (5 clean sources of meat):
(1) That he did not slaughter the animal personally
(2) That he did not instruct others to slaughter
(3) That the slaughter was not committed for his sake
(4) That he did not witness the slaughter
(5) That he did not hear the cries associated with the slaughter
(See the entire article on 5 clean sources of meat: http://www.jenchen.org.sg/vol5no4a.htm) -
The Butcher didn't slaughter the pig , right? he just chop up the meat! So I think his sin not as great as the pple at the slaughter house..Originally posted by An Eternal Now:The tradition of not eating beef did not originate from Buddhism, but rather, the idea of not eating beef meat is because the cows work so hard to help us prowl the field (in the past) and we are so ungrateful and eat them.
The story about Guan Yin relating to the cows is also a myth, not a true account.
However, a lay Buddhist who has chosen not yet to be vegetarian, should follow the guidelines for eating meat in order that the meat is karmically purer (5 clean sources of meat):
(1) That he did not slaughter the animal personally
(2) That he did not instruct others to slaughter
(3) That the slaughter was not committed for his sake
(4) That he did not witness the slaughter
(5) That he did not hear the cries associated with the slaughter
(See the entire article on 5 clean sources of meat: http://www.jenchen.org.sg/vol5no4a.htm) -
I believe selling meat should try to be avoided... so if one is a butcher and is a Buddhist, if he is able to, he should try to switch to selling something else. Yes his karma will be less when compared to people working at the slaughter house, but in the practise of 8 Fold Path, whereby 1 of them is Right Livelihood, butchery and selling meat does not constitute under this catergory:Originally posted by markzz:The Butcher didn't slaughter the pig , right? he just chop up the meat! So I think his sin not as great as the pple at the slaughter house..
The Buddha mentions four specific activities that harm other beings and that one should avoid for this reason: 1. dealing in weapons, 2. dealing in living beings (including raising animals for slaughter as well as slave trade and prostitution), 3. working in meat production and butchery, and 4. selling intoxicants and poisons, such as alcohol and drugs. Furthermore any other occupation that would violate the principles of right speech and right action should be avoided. [back to the top]
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if I'm attached to dzi beads which are buddha's things.........Originally posted by An Eternal Now:You can buy good shoes, as long as you don't attached to it, or until the point you are still attached to it at deathbed. Then it becomes a problem. All of these are impermanent.
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Then don't be attached to those things. You can't bring your Dzi beads to your next life.Originally posted by Mr Fugue:if I'm attached to dzi beads which are buddha's things.........
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but dzi beads is associated with buddha lehz, how??Originally posted by An Eternal Now:Then don't be attached to those things. You can't bring your Dzi beads to your next life. -
Dzi beads did not originate from Buddha, it originated from Tibetan traditions and beliefs. It was not taught in scriptures.Originally posted by Mr Fugue:but dzi beads is associated with buddha lehz, how??
Even if, just stating an example here, Buddha himself had Dzi beads, and ask people to wear Dzi beads mala, these things are still not worthy of attachments. All things are arisen out of various cause and conditions, empty of inherent existence and impermanent.
All these things cannot lead you to liberation, only the Buddhadharma can. -
tell me, what is on the buddha's head??Originally posted by An Eternal Now:Dzi beads did not originate from Buddha, it originated from Tibetan traditions and beliefs. It was not taught in scriptures.
Even if, just stating an example here, Buddha himself had Dzi beads, and ask people to wear Dzi beads mala, these things are still not worthy of attachments.
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Is this Buddha or Buddha Statue?
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These things are decorative and does not mean that Shakyamuni Buddha or Padmasambhava has worn them.
http://www.hseofdestiny.com/dzi/en/info_tianzhu.asp
Historical Accounts
The earliest record of Dzi in ChinaÂ’s history is in the Tang Dynasty. When Princess Wencheng married Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo, the most expensive betrothal gift was a Buddha statue built according to the image of the 12 year old Jowo Sakyamuni. It was brought to Tibet all the way from Chang'an. The Buddha's diadem, cape, decorative strap and robe were splendidly adorned with various pearls, agates, turquoises, corals and hundreds of various Dzi, including three Nine-eyed Dzi beads, Triple-eyed Dzi beads, Double-eyed Dzi beads, Tiger-tooth & Longevity Dzi beads and others. This Buddha statue is currently placed in Lhasa, Jokhang Monastery. Hence, we can see that Dzi beads have been used as offerings to Buddha; not only are they sacred, but they are also rare and precious. -
neither~!!Originally posted by An Eternal Now:Is this Buddha or Buddha Statue?
it's a buddha's statue's HEAD.