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Mandatory days of worship

mikaakimmikaakim
edited June 2010 in Buddhism Basics
Hi gang!

As always I have some questions, but I will keep them short.

My daily meditations are going well, and my mind is slightly less, over active.

Curious if like Christianity there is a certain day when we MUST go to temple, or do a certain ritual?

Also curious, can some confirm for me that Vipassana meditation is the technique Theravada use?

How do I go around telling my family about my conversion, which is happening more and more every day?

Can someone talk to me in regards to eating meat? especially in the Theravada tradition?

Is Ajahn Brahm is good online teacher to learn from?



I really do love talking to you guys and gals! I hope you are all ok, and had a good friday!

with love!

Richard
xxx

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  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator
    edited June 2010
    mikaakim wrote: »
    Hi gang!

    As always I have some questions, but I will keep them short.

    My daily meditations are going well, and my mind is slightly less, over active.

    Curious if like Christianity there is a certain day when we MUST go to temple, or do a certain ritual?
    Nope. Again, the effort and obligation, is down to you, although there are significant days in the Buddhist calendar. What most Buddhists do is observe these days if they can, with fasting and abiding by a further three precepts (making 8 in all). have a look at this list....
    Also curious, can some confirm for me that Vipassana meditation is the technique Theravada use?
    Again, glance through this article....
    How do I go around telling my family about my conversion, which is happening more and more every day?
    You don't. you merely Be what you want to be. let your actions speak louder than your words. let them see the development in you and the positive things it brings to you. Buddhists don't generally preach or proselytise, and answer skilfully when approached. so just let what you are, shine forth more than what you say.....
    Can someone talk to me in regards to eating meat? especially in the Theravada tradition?
    generally speaking, if you want to eat meat - eat meat.
    But do so Mindfully. Bear in mind that what you are eating had a mother.
    but there is no law, rule or precept telling you that as a layperson (or even a monk!) you cannot eat meat.
    Just don't be the one to kill it for this purpose, and do not let somebody deliberately kill something specifically for you.
    Vegetarianism is a hot subject in Buddhism, and you will get many diverse views and opinions. Take your own decisions as being right for you.
    Is Ajahn Brahm is good online teacher to learn from?
    In my opinion?
    One of the very best.


    I really do love talking to you guys and gals! I hope you are all ok, and had a good friday!

    with love!
    well...mine was...eventful, to say the least! But I'm happy with the way it went!
  • GuyCGuyC Veteran
    edited June 2010
    Is Ajahn Brahm is good online teacher to learn from?

    In my opinion?
    One of the very best.

    Agreed. I think the world is extremely fortunate to have monks such as Ajahn Brahm who are both well-read (in the Suttas) and well-practiced. He truly deserves the title "Ajahn" (which means teacher).
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