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Chaz · The Remarkable Chaz · Veteran
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Re: How much persecution is a new Buddhist signing up for?
I've been a Buddhist for over 10 years and have never faced persecution. I know a guy who makes amazing Taiko drums. He approached a highly regarded Taiko troupe based in the local Jodo Shinshu templ… (View Post)
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Re: Do you ever find it hard to meditate for hours at a time?
(Quote) I'm sure of that! But I was talking about just sitting which I believe the OP was talking about. Doesn't really matter why someone can't sit for extended periods. That's actually off-topic IM… (View Post)
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Re: Difference in Amitābha mantras?
No, not really. In the Tibetan traditions the singing of mantra and sadhanas is very common. here's a link to an MP3 to Lama Kathy Wesley singing the entire Avalokiteshvara (or Chenrezig in Tibetan) … (View Post)
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Re: Difference in Amitābha mantras?
Of course there's a difference - the words are different and therefore the sounds are different and the sounds are important. That said, do whatever mantra suits you. It's all good, as they say. (View Post)1 -
Re: Christmas presence and presents
A couple months after I joined my current Sangha, they had a new members' reception. It was right around Christmas. Because we don't have an area dedicated for stuff like that we use the main shrine … (View Post)1