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Kannon · NAMU AMIDA BUTSU · Veteran
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This conversation has been upsetting I have been a member a long time and brought up my ideas before I don't know why now it is such a big deal. I am uninterested in continuing to argue my point as I have already explained myself.
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Pure land buddhism is based on expedient means for foolish beings in a time of little dharma. In ancient times it was much easier for people to find religious/spiritual connections. nowadays that is definitely not so. we are fettered by many negativ…
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meditation was a nice gateway into buddhism but now its not so helpful anymore especially since i have seen what pure land practice can be. why seek enlightenment in an unenlightened mind if i can call upon amida and have him help me instead? i medi…
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I agree with all the sentimentality. I love hoarding books and having an overfull bookshelf. I'm part of a little McDonald's book club and it's been nice giving books to my coworkers. It's so stimulating. The place has been significantly down as of …
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Journey is an amazing game, when I was in high school I was subscribed to game informer... I saw their blurb in the back of the mag and bought it on my ps3 It feels like a long time ago now. It was a great experience, beautiful and breathtaking. Th…
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In therapy I was discussing my "life script" and how it has lead to a self-fulfilling cycle of subjugation and self hatred. It was relieving to talk about. There are a few giant boulders keeping me from finally believing in myself. But I'm just chip…
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I will pray to medicine buddha and dedicate merit. He has 12 yaksha warriors to help. Send compassion and support. I empathise with you and hope everything goes well. I hope you find comfort in family And friends. And I will send gratitude to the nu…
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Beautiful story. They have so much compassion and respect for one another.
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@Carlita Amida Buddha made 48 vows when he was still the monk Dharmakara. Through several lifetimes on several planes he became Enlightened and thus Amida Buddha. https://en.m.wikisource.org/wiki/Amitabha's_forty-eight_vows
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Git
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Bob
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@Kerome significant insight can be found through spirits. I think you are missing the point. It it not a mind issue but a heart issue. Buddhism is not just about the mind. It is also about loving kindness. My mind is not loving or kind. I can't tame…
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My fault again! Instead of using the notification I just need to always check to make sure I am on the last page. @Carlita stomata
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@vinlyn I have heard quite a few Buddhists purport that Buddhism is a more scientific religion than Christianity. Okay, then let's be scientific about it. Otherwise, like another thread asked -- is Buddhism just like all the rest? Religiosit…
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@Carlita Kwan Yin is another manifestation of Avalokitesvara, one of two of Amida Buddhas main Bodhisattvas, whom arose out of China. The gender switch happened there. Kannon is another manifestation from Japan; my icon. He is from Japan. Very an…
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Balloons
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I just got a book today. "Just As You Are: Buddhism For Foolish Beings" It is a Pure Land book. I have just started reading but much of the content is related to this discussion. Whether or not Buddhism is a religion, whether or not it has room f…
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I live in the US but if an international ticket is the price for a reduced spiritual retreat it is one I am happy to pay (: Thanks for considering me.
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Read this a few weeks ago, nicked from my sister's box of yard sale things Currently reading
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Ah yes.... I went through a huge Radiohead phase my sophomore year. Really helped me understand a lot of what was going on inside.
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Sack
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@Kerome I like this notion a lot. Reminds me of pure concsciouness in PL
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Billiards
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@mindatrisk ❤ Well I am still a novice but I have been learning about Buddhism for years now since I was 16. It helped pull me out of a deep depressive episode so I stuck with it. As for practice, I go through phases. Earnesty came around 18. Now…
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Money (it's a crime...)
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Oh dear Buddha. He lost me at "There are, bikkhus..."
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What would be the ballpark price estimate?
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Water
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As a Pure Lander I cannot say much but I will tell you the hindrances I've found in my practice: Balancing my relationship with Amida Keeping my moment of shinjin Mis/understanding the 3 sutras Afterlife pondering Not letting certain part…
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Same @paulyso. I try to to lots of little things during my day to help people. I hand out compliments like candy. Compassion motivates me a lot more than liberation. Many Pure Land Buddhists believe once they take refuge in Amida they will achiev…
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@Shoshin thank you so much. I will listen to this later tonight.
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Thoughts by themselves do not seem to cause any trouble. But when emotions are thrown in, the mind starts to bother us. I would disagree. I have experienced intrusive thoughts which have no basis in my current personal reality. They intrude …
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Not yet? Break 'the self' regularly! “If you want to kill yourself, kill what you don’t like. I had an old self that I killed. You can kill yourself too, but that doesn’t mean you got to stop living" -- Vargas I generally use writing and …
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If anyone is so inclined I recommend looking up Cleve Backster and his work with primary perception. It is very interesting.
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I sat outside late one night and saw a cat in my front yard. It was taut with giant eyes. Before I knew it the cat pounced on a bush. I heard an awful squeak rustling and saw a dark wriggling shape. Then it went still and quiet and I realized the ca…
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@karasti I am looking for indoor bug spray for the windows and doors An interesting development
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@techie Is right. Video games are part of a large technological trend. I think they are fascinating. I do not believe they have true karmic consequences because the actions have no consequence in real life https://www.pbs.org/kcts/videogamerevol…
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@IronRabbit too bad I can't give you all 3 points!