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Namaste' Salutation

KathrynKathryn
edited December 2011 in Buddhism Basics
I know this is more of a Hindu salutation, but I heard this first from my yoga teacher, then became interested in meditation because of that experience, then found my way to Buddhism so I connect the word with Buddhism. My interpretation of the word is meaningful to me, but I rarely hear pother Buddhists use it. Do any of you ever use it?

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  • VictoriousVictorious Grim Veteran
    No not me I am sri lankan. We say Ayubowan. May your lifeforce grow and prosper. I think the Vulcans stole theirs from us.


    /Victor
  • KathrynKathryn
    LOL Victorious!
    Well......Ayubowan :)
  • VictoriousVictorious Grim Veteran
    I bow to you. :).
  • JeffreyJeffrey Veteran
    I have heard usually english as salutations in my western tibetan buddhist sangha.. in mail something like 'kindest wishes'..
  • LesCLesC Bermuda Veteran
    edited December 2011
    I use it.

    Namasté :om:
  • KathrynKathryn
    I am part of an online group made up of Zen Buddhists and they think it's silly. LOL! I suppose that it is "new age-y" and definitely Hindu...but I love it.
  • VictoriousVictorious Grim Veteran
    Zen Buddhist like to be contra everything. :).

    Dont mind them.

    /Victor
  • LesCLesC Bermuda Veteran

    Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks!
  • DakiniDakini Veteran
    I've seen it on bumperstickers and t-shirts a lot.
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