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Could they be hyoshigi? Thank you !!! I've been looking for the name but I couldn't find it. Also found an from a Nichiren sect called "Honmon Butsuryu Shu" talking about the clappers. I also figured out that the things the priest is strike together…
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As I recall they can also be seen in Akira Kurosawa's film "Yojimbo". To clarify I want to know what they're called.
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Well I actually found a page with the etymology of the word: http://dsal.uchicago.edu/cgi-bin/philologic/getobject.pl?c.1:1:1900.pali Anybody recite this phrase on a daily basis ?
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I am listening to Osamu Kitajima - Golden Mean " Masterless Samurai "
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Love the cartoons !
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Only lasted ten minutes tonight. The feeling of sleepiness overtook me this time.
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The resolution to meditate at least twenty minutes a day
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So you'd like to be a vegetarian but only after making sure you won't make bad vegetarian breakfasts, lunches & dinners??? Well I want to get some recipes recommended and then try them out to see how they sit with me. I don't really have many id…
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I wish I knew what an App was... :D An app is a little program you can put on your iPod, iPhone, and iPad.
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Dang, I can't find much on him except for his Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hsing_Yun And an entry about him on Buddhanet: http://www.buddhanet.net/masters/hsing_yun.htm I'm just curious if someone can verify if he's a valid teach…
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Perfect !. I just got a new laptop and I'm afraid of getting a wallpaper from just anywhere out of fear of viruses. Thank you ! It's beautiful !
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A spiritual master once taught me this through his transcribed words (Some of what I remember may contain a quote of his or two) .Try making anger a conscious decision and you may find that you cannot make yourself angry when you are fully aware bec…
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PremaSagar said: "Don't become attached to anything in particular" I feel I need to be a little more clear on this point. Don't become attached to anything is what I feel I was trying to say. The word "particular" seemed to be unnecessary baggage to…
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Thank you. You're welcome ! May you be tranquil and at ease ! :)
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Find a place where you can be alone. I find that for me healing and calming down is something that can be done best within a quiet environment. If you can't find a quiet place then at least find a room where you can have some alone time and ask not …
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Thank all of you for your responses !
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Yes that is related to emptiness at the intellectual level from what I have 'grokked' over the past 10 years. There are other teachings on emptiness sort of views such as 'mind only'. But the way you mention is the way HHDL teaches emptiness or at l…
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@Sile thank you for the link I will definitely read the article. Thanks to @Jeffrey and @person for your responses !
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Has one type of Buddhism interested you more than others? Are there Buddhist centres in your area to investigate? Your last sentence makes the most sense to start with but finding a teacher sure helps answer the questions specific to the practise …
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The Buddha's Discourse on Loving Kindness (Metta Sutta) http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.08.than.html The Lotus Sutra (If you're looking for inspiration to practice try thumbing through the scripture to find the story of Never D…
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Are Bodhisattvas angels? Bodhisattvas are sentient-beings who through rigorous practice became enlightened for the sake of the liberation of everyone. Good examples of these beings would be: Chenrezig, Manjushri, and Medicine Buddha. And as @Dakini…
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Thanks for the link, @PremaSagar. I've always wondered how prayer works in Buddhism. So Mahayanists pray to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. That answers the "Who do they pray to" question. You're welcome =)
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After that I fell silent, should I have pressed my case more ? Why did you want to? Well because "Universal Spirit" sounds too much like the "Brahman" of Sanatan Dharma. The term suggests that Buddhism is a religion that believe in a supreme God of …
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Is this a high school class or university? And which country? I ask because I think the context of the situation matters. If this is some comparative religion class by a college professor I feel you should continue to press. If its just some general…
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Awesome thread!:) Thank you! And who said there were 7? I read in Master Nan Huai-Chin's book titled 'Basic Buddhism' that usually 5 or 7 Buddhas are usually believed to have existed before our teacher Shakyamuni
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Oh and if your mind jumps around too much on the first few times of attempting to meditate that's normal. Just enjoy these thoughts like clouds and let them pass of without resisting them. Remain aware and observant.
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Did anybody else hear the piece on "Morning Edition" (NPR) this morning about Japanese Buddhist Monks operating and tending bar in Tokyo? While I release that "Shin" or "Chan" dominates over there, as well as Zen, obviously, still, I don't know of …
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I just recently became Buddhist because it really works for me . I used to be Christian and then I was agnostic for a short period of time . Does anybody have any advice for me ? Also does anyone know where I can get a copy of the Pali Canon in engl…
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It makes me curious to know if there are any published documents refuting Adi Shankara's charges.
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*Correction: For converts replacing the of with "for"
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Why do people who don't understand things insist on defining them to suit their pre-conceived, biased notions? Sad isn't it. It's usually out of a desire of converts.
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Thank everybody for contributing such wonderful responses ! @compassionate_warrior The Vaishnavites seem to believe that Buddha was an avatar who only came to establish vegetarianism and establish "Ahimsa Paramo Dharma" (Non-Violence as the Highes…
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Thank you very much for this beautiful thread !
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Please move the topic if needs be Thank you !
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Steal one. From the monks. I heard that is worth like +10 karma. Haha no just looking for something comfy to wear during meditation
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*Spelling corrections: Meditator *correction "...on bed while *meditating*
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There is the Lion posture (sihasana) for lying down while meditating and several statues of Buddha do depict him as lyying down in this particular posture. http://www.buddha-images.com/PathomChedi/pathomchedi56.jpg You simply cradle your head in t…
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You can go to a zendo and wear a lay robe - you've earned it by showing up - they keep them in the "unordained" cloakroom - why shouldn't you have one at home if you want it - it's not like your emptiness will be revoked for wearing a robe! http://…
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@feUnnecessary. If you are not ordained, you have no right to wear such robes. just buy a comfortable tracksuit, or purchase tai chi clothing. Agreed I'll just get some comfortable clothing
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Good replies ! Hoping to make a variation of monks robes to meditate peacefully and comfortably.
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@Hubris Excellent answer ! @ compassionate_warrior Tibetan robes
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I've watched two parts of "Why has the Bodhi Dharma..." so far. I love this director's work. I hope all that come across this thread enjoy the movies !
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Hi Dharma Brother ! I found a good English-Subtitled version of the movie for you to enjoy
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Your welcome brother/sister ! I may post at another time the movie I mentioned 'Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,...and Spring !'
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Weren't the Jains ascetic in their practices, whereas the Buddha taught that asceticism was an extreme? Jainism AFAIK also believes in a soul, which Buddhism does not. I think it's likely Jainism influenced Buddhism, but only in certain respects. …
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Sounds Zen... :om:
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Haven't read that article but I'll bookmark it
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Are you a student Prema? Hi Jeffrey ! :wave: I have always considered myself to be a student of whatever wisdom there is available. I am a Buddhist but I try to keep an open mind and learn from different traditions as well. Whether that wisdom c…
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