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Chants for Baby
We have a recording of Buddhist chants that are so repetitive (my wife says "boring"), that our three-months-old daughter easily falls asleep when listening.
Obviously, this is what every new parent wants.
But we are concerned that too much Buddhist exposure at such an early age might cause spontaneous reincarnation, which we would like to avoid since she might not be reborn to the same parents (and we're so happy to have her!).
Is there a way to prevent this, or should we stop playing the chants to her?
Thanks for any input!
Confused Parent
Obviously, this is what every new parent wants.
But we are concerned that too much Buddhist exposure at such an early age might cause spontaneous reincarnation, which we would like to avoid since she might not be reborn to the same parents (and we're so happy to have her!).
Is there a way to prevent this, or should we stop playing the chants to her?
Thanks for any input!
Confused Parent
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I have never heard of any "spontaneous reincarnation" and, from my experience of multiple parenthood, anything that gets the little darlings off to sleep is to be welcomed and encouraged. The only problem that I can foresee is that she will grow up blasting Dharma chants through your house. Could be worse. Could be punk or metal.
Secondly - (bear in mind I haven't seen the page) it doesn't necessarily mean it's trolling.
I have the same name on three websites, and have cross-posted threads/questions, so I'm not sure what the problem is.
I also think perhaps you might have to re-consider your definition of 'trolling'....?
If you're not familiar with Internet trolls then take a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(Internet). It is not uncommon for trolls to repost their same message on several different message boards. They are "baiting", or "fishing" for responses. Much like the class clown in high school.
~nomad
I am neither Norse nor fearsome, thus don't qualify.
Anyway, the responses to my post here and in the other forum confirm my suspicion that Buddhists, like most people who take an idea too serious, lack a sense of humour.
But to speak in Simonthepilgrim's words:
Could be worse. Could be crusadors or jihadists.
Confusing Parent (and liking both)
P.S.: Sambodhi, are you really "Spiritually Retarded", as your profile says? What does that mean?
I'll tell ya, as a parent, I'd take spontaneous reincarnation ANY day over spontaneous combustion, that's for sure.
I'd have a hard time explaining that to the school though. "I swear Perry became a goat, Mrs. Maruca...."
You have to work a lot harder for the title of "troll" from us. We don't bestow such lofty monikers lightly. Several of our friends are Master Trolls™.
Oh and sorry for falsely accusing you... You did however mention that no Buddhists "have a sense of humor", therefore you did intend it as a joke thus constituting your posts as "trolling."
I think the definition is tenuous anyway.
We don't consider 'joking' as trolling.
We consider baiting and provoking and enflaming unnecessary arguments, with spite, malice and pointless objectives, as trolling.
I'm confused... does that mean by calling someone a troll when they aren't a troll (like sambodhi did) is in fact trolling?
I can see no malice or spite intended.
Can you?