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Chaz · The Remarkable Chaz · Veteran
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Re: Dark Side of Buddhism
(Quote) Actually, he/she is. (Quote) What standards would those be and what are the sources? (Quote) Actually I don't personally care if a teacher wants a partner within the sangha. I don't see anyth… (View Post)
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Re: Dark Side of Buddhism
I think, if we want to look at Buddhism in the whole light/darkness duality, the darkness arises from mind. Our own mind. It has nothing to do with anything external or other. We can point to scandal… (View Post)
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Re: Dark Side of Buddhism
(Quote) I've never heard or read any mention of the 5Ps by my Guru. I took Refuge Vows with him and Bodhisatva Vows with his brother. Precepts aren't even an option. That's not to say we can't take t… (View Post)
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Re: Dark Side of Buddhism
(Quote) It's certainly "normal". I'll give you that. Fair? Unreasonable? Niether. It's often unfair, because it's arbitrary. Do you live to the exact same standard? Do you believe everyone … (View Post)1 -
Re: Dark Side of Buddhism
(Quote) Yes, but it's not all that cut-and-dry. It can be and often is situational. In the case of CTR, who was having sex with many students over the years, can simply having sex with someone consti… (View Post)1