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@federica said:
Evolution, nor Revolution. Peoples' biggest problem is both accepting Change, and understanding that with people and environments, situations and agendas, things will not stay as they are.
@federica
Please could you change the name of this thread to “Western Buddhism”, as my original title was a bit provocative and we’ve kind of left the initial question behind.
Most of us are practicing as Westerners. So the answer is beyond cultural norms or directional patterns. Is present day Buddhism possible? Do we need Shakyamuni, just one Buddha (awake)?
Also the way to power in the art world as it is now. Especially 4 - I remember talking to a fellow tutor I was starting to regard as a friend about various experiences and her response was - 'What a resource!'
Buddhism is universal. Buddhism is inclusive. Yes there are schools of Buddhism that are strange to others not in that particular culture, that in no way makes Buddhism itself a strange exotic practice beyond Western or Eastern or Northern comprehension. Buddhism is a practice enabling us to live and grow each day.
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Amen or om to that, change is the only constant.
@federica
Please could you change the name of this thread to “Western Buddhism”, as my original title was a bit provocative and we’ve kind of left the initial question behind.
That would be great, thank you ?
Most of us are practicing as Westerners. So the answer is beyond cultural norms or directional patterns. Is present day Buddhism possible? Do we need Shakyamuni, just one Buddha (awake)?
How about Capitalist Buddhism?
Four Noble Token Truths:
Also the way to power in the art world as it is now. Especially 4 - I remember talking to a fellow tutor I was starting to regard as a friend about various experiences and her response was - 'What a resource!'
As Western Buddhists (Similar to Tibetan Buddhism) we are nearer to our cultural influences ...
They are a resource.
Well @kando? Where art you? We are all ears ...
Living quietly in Ireland and keeping my head well down, suffering from art dealer fatigue
Buddhism is universal. Buddhism is inclusive. Yes there are schools of Buddhism that are strange to others not in that particular culture, that in no way makes Buddhism itself a strange exotic practice beyond Western or Eastern or Northern comprehension. Buddhism is a practice enabling us to live and grow each day.
I believe it arte the Buddha who saith:
Existence is Art Dealer Fatigue
Art Buddha [Lobster removes head]