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What is everyone's opinions on SAKYA BUDDHISM?

EnglishBuddhistDan1EnglishBuddhistDan1 England UK Exeter New
in Faith & Religion

Hello, I have joined the Sakya Buddhism School and so far I am really enjoying it.

I am just curious to see what other people think about the Sakya Buddhism School please?

Thank you 🙏🏽

Shoshin1Jeroen

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  • JeroenJeroen Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter Netherlands Veteran
    edited March 22

    I’m assuming you mean the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism (Sakya). As Tibetan schools go it seems fairly heavy on the Tantric side, not really my cup of tea. But as a starter in Buddhism, any path is good, just stay sensitive to the feeling that this might not be right for you, and if that should come, maybe start exploring other paths.

    Shoshin1
  • VastmindVastmind Memphis, TN Veteran

    Hello…I don’t have enough experience to share an opinion or thought about the particular group…but I’m curious to see what do you enjoy about it so far?

  • personperson Don't believe everything you think The liminal space Veteran

    I spent a fair bit of time in the world of Tibetan Buddhism. The Sakya school didn't do as much outreach to westerners as the other schools, as such I'm not terribly familiar with the particulars. I'm fond of TB in general and most organizations are good, just be on the lookout for the culty ones.

  • JeffreyJeffrey Veteran

    Hi I've practiced and studied with a Kagyu tradition. I listen to dharma talks at home and read. It's overseas for me so I haven't gone in person. I've heard that Sakya has good scholarship but I haven't heard from their teachers or readings so I cannot compare to what I am hearing from my own tradition. So I don't have much impression of them but what I do have is good.

    lobster
  • lobsterlobster Crusty Veteran

    so far I am really enjoying it.

    Sounds OK to me. They are renowned for 'Secret teachings' but then so is the whole of Tantra. My experience is with Kagyu and Ningma.
    It does not matter how or where you start. What matters is how you continue on the path.

    The esoteric tradition, I also studied Shingon, is in many ways a fire path or quick path. Therefore can get intense...

    The best schools of Buddhism ALL teach meditation. If you practice, you improve. You may even become enlightened, which comes as no surprise...

    Good luck and keep up the enjoying... <3

    person
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