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(Quote) Buddha directly adressed the difference. There is a whole pitaka about the vinaya of monastics. I think it's safe to say, there is a difference. I don't know why that should lead to strife. I… (View Post)
I found buddhism because I was a hot head and wanted a way to fix myself. I knew about meditation, and looked into it. There was ample evidence of it's effects. I also realized how buddhism and medit… (View Post)
For years I have followed the path of the upāsaka, so I don't really concern myself with a lot of the dhamma-vinaya. I read a sutta once in a while, but I think I have read what there is to read for … (View Post)
(Quote) Yes, for the enlightened maybe. But I have a wonderful family I would not want to leave just yet. I especially would like to see my son grow up. I am but a householder, I make no pretentions … (View Post)
"The non-doing of any evil, The performance of what's skillful, The cleansing of one's own mind: This is the teaching of the Awakened" Well, somebody probably quoted it before, but I really… (View Post)