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Re: Altar or shrine area
@Shigo @vinlyn Pretty much on target. They are not the objects of worship themselves, but a representation, a conduit to connect with the deity(ies) the murtis represent. Murti is incorrectly transla… (View Post)
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Re: Carnivore pets and their diets
With the exception of my two dogs who were chosen (though I was against getting any pets), all the animals I've had were rescues. I had no intention of getting any pets. Evidently I had little say in… (View Post)
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Re: Altar or shrine area
@Shigo @genkaku @MaryAnne... Thanks all. :) I thought this was pretty much it. Some people adhere so strictly to rules that they forget the devotional aspect. As a newbie it's easy to get caught up i… (View Post)2 -
Re: New? Introduce Yourself to NB Members!
Gassho, namaste, hi there. :) I joined just last night, looking for a Buddhist discussion forum. I was drawn to the name newbuddhist, because I guess you can say that's what I am, at least partially.… (View Post)
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Re: Falling out of love with Hindu ritualism and "superstition"
Btw, I have more major packing of deity statues and pictures. My altar/shrine has been totally out of control. I've had an icon for virtually every deity that I thought should be prayed to. Polytheis… (View Post)
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