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A Buddhist Thanksgiving

JasonJason God EmperorArrakis Moderator
edited November 2012 in Buddhism Basics
A Buddhist Thanksgiving

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  • OneLifeFormOneLifeForm Veteran
    Very cool! :)

    It has been quite some time since I've physically been around other Buddhists.
  • MetallicaMetallica
    The question is, are you only looking for superficial external experience to give you some temporary peace?
  • JasonJason God Emperor Arrakis Moderator
    edited November 2012
    Metallica said:

    The question is, are you only looking for superficial external experience to give you some temporary peace?

    If this is directed towards me, I'd like to think that that's not all I'm looking for even though it was certainly a pleasant experience. Whatever the case, I don't see anything wrong with enjoying or wanting to enjoy a communal meal with a group of kind and generous people myself.
  • OneLifeFormOneLifeForm Veteran
    Metallica said:

    The question is, are you only looking for superficial external experience to give you some temporary peace?

    Not sure who this question was posed for..

    Sometimes I desire "external" experiences. They come and go.

    Being around such folks like @Jason was in such a manner is certainly not any superficial activity by use of its standard definition of being shallow.. facade.. etc.

    I'd say that it is quite a healthy desire to want to be around other folks like that and share your time and belongings with.

    Jeffrey
  • JasonJason God Emperor Arrakis Moderator
    OneLifeForm said:


    I'd say that it is quite a healthy desire to want to be around other folks like that and share your time and belongings with.

    As do I. :)
  • Mat Ridenour
    Wow. I was shocked to see this posting right when I came to this website. This is the temple I attend on Sunday mornings. I walk to it almost every day. Funny how things come together like that.
  • JasonJason God Emperor Arrakis Moderator
    Yeah, it's a small world sometimes. I live in the area too. I used to go to the Sunday chanting, meditation, and meal offering, but now I mainly just go to the Tuesday night chanting and meditation.
  • Ananda
    I have to agree with the author. I often would enjoy the company of like-minded individuals from time to time. Although, it is not a driving need in my life, it is nice to have. Sadly, in my neck of the woods, there doesn't seem to be many Buddhists around here.
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