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Chaz · The Remarkable Chaz · Veteran
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Re: Buddhist traditions-Does this ring true? or are these red flags?
(Quote) None of which will matter to a newcomer. Most newcomers to Buddhism haven't the faintest idea about Lamrim, Lojong and Mahamudra and won't care. Their interests and concerns lie elsewhere. (View Post)
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Re: "Don't like the American flag? Then, go home!"
(Quote) Sure. What does that flag really stand for these days? Ours is a country that goes to war over the slightest of provocation, or none. Our most popular sports are extremely violent. Cage fight… (View Post)
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Re: Buddhist traditions-Does this ring true? or are these red flags?
(Quote) Sure. A lot of traditions have a focus on the teacher, with many/most sanghas working with one, or a close-knit group teachers, usually a single senior teacher with a group of subordinate, ju… (View Post)
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Re: Buddhist Violence.
(Quote) Sometimes we're our own worst enemies. People "pointing fingers" in situations like this are often the results of misplaced expectations and perceptions. They are led to believe tha… (View Post)1 -
Re: How does a person qualify to be identified as a Buddhist?
(Quote) You don't have to take refuge in the ceremonial sense, although many have found it helpfull on the path. What's important is actually taking refuge. If you do that, you're a Buddhist. You don… (View Post)1