| 4 months ago :: Jul 04, 2009 - 7:25PM #1 | |
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Earlier today this woman I know invited me to a meditative monk gathering not too far from where I live. To be honest I haven't decided whether or not to go yet right now, but I always retained a strong interest in Buddhism mainly because of how the Buddha encouraged his students to gain wisdom, understand their mind, & determine if something is true for themselves. It doesn't demand blind faith or worship any God, creator, or supreme being... but instead it emphasizes the practice of meditation, the attainment of knowledge, and the cultivation of mental discipline. She had also mentioned something about how Buddhism was initially a ethical system/way of life but was turned into a religion by it's followers. That's something I need to look into more. Anyway, if anyone can offer advice or information I'd appreciate it, cause I been thinkin about this shit.
What's your opinion on Buddhism? Good or bad?
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| 4 months ago :: Jul 04, 2009 - 10:43PM #2 | |
what kind of Buddhism?? and i deff. encourage it where are u located? i recomend you look in to tao, Confucius, zen and many others...i try to follow alot of buddhist teachings like th eight fold path, and the four noble truths..even tho i dnt consider myself a buddhist...
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| 4 months ago :: Jul 05, 2009 - 6:44AM #3 | |
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lol im banned, oh no
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| 4 months ago :: Jul 05, 2009 - 6:45AM #4 | |
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Buddhism is a false religion founded on idolatry. Buddhist priests who grow up with these beliefs spend their lives worshipping Buddha. Until you accept Jesus you are on the wrong path. |
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| 4 months ago :: Jul 05, 2009 - 6:46AM #5 | |
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And don't bother reading what Ktulu posted. You'll be wasting your time. |
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| 4 months ago :: Jul 05, 2009 - 7:00AM #6 | |
You're wrong. The Buddha didn't want anyone to worship him. His teachings specifically say not to follow him, but yourself.
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| 4 months ago :: Jul 05, 2009 - 10:02AM #7 | |
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| 4 months ago :: Jul 05, 2009 - 10:51AM #8 | |
Fixed. |
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| 4 months ago :: Jul 05, 2009 - 10:53AM #9 | |
Which is still idolatry. Following the ME god. Placing man as the highest authority and mans intellect as a perfect judge of truth. The lie told in the garden of eden still lives on in Buddhism and practically every other eastern religion. |
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| 4 months ago :: Jul 05, 2009 - 11:02AM #10 | |
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