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How does one "act" Buddhist?
Yes yes, we are supposed to show compassion to others, but is there a specific way we Buddhists are supposed act? Did Buddha mention this in any of his teachings?
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there is infinite expressions of compassion which arise when we are empty.
its all about being authentic and spontaneous. not subscribing to a doctrine or ideal.
realizing our inherent buddha nature and then operating like a mirror.
the mirror reflects but the mirror also moves in a certain way. buddhism is map towards truth and then once truth is realized, we are liberated from all maps.
true compassion is unconditional. true compassion is doing what is most obvious in a given situation when our being, mind and heart are completely enlightened and aligned.
thus it is imperative to find our true nature/true nature of reality by bringing consciousness upon itself and realizing the emptiness of all things.
smell ya later!
No big deal.
An old saying: "Just because you go to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car." The same is true for Buddhism. Yes, you can get a tattoo, quote a book, buy a robe, visit revered places, and tack the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path on the refrigerator, but if your neighbor fails to do such things, that doesn't mean s/he is or isn't a Buddhist.
Pay attention and take responsibility and one day maybe you wake up as a Buddhist. I honestly don't know.
In humanistic buddhism we emphasize being in good relations with society and by our behaviour show a good example to others. Just acting according with precepts and put ourselves behind others is good enough. Why do I think so? My friend once told me (after one year of knowing each other): "You're always satisfied adn never complain, though hvae a lot of work- always help others!" That time I realized suddenly that even if we do nothing "spectacular", but just act good in our daily life, we can in fact inspire others to act good and change their behaviour.
I think we should start from working on our character- never complain (people have enough worries,no need to give them more!), smile to people, be kind even to those who we don't like, or stop ourselves from gossping. Who knows, maybe if one sees that Buddhist are like this, he/she will want to know more about Buddhism?
Namaste
Especially relevant at the workplace, IMHO.
No killing, no stealing, no lying, no sexual misconduct, no taking of intoxicants, is the starting point.
Follow the five precepts
Simple. Act like a Satanist but without the blood.
@Todd0248 have a look at the thread date. If it's over 6 months old, chances are, it's dead in the water. Responding isn't worth it, particularly as I can tell you the last time the OP checked in was 2012....