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@yagr It's not a character defect. It actually takes certain qualities in a person to be able to engage in social struggle without losing their mind, and someone is just different if they are unable … (View Post)
(Quote) Well, yes actually. @lobster explained it better than I can, though. It does bring "peace, prosperity, and emancipation" too. Who says "prosperity" is just about money? :) (View Post)
(Quote) Vows actually have a "purpose" in Buddhism. They are understood as karmic intent. Making them is a commitment that stretches even beyond your current life, so that in the next one, … (View Post)
Some Buddhists do worship devas. One tale about Shakyamuni's previous life involve a deva helping him out because he admired a courageous, kind action he was doing. Some devas are said to take a posi… (View Post)