I have set up a small humble altar. I have 2 small figures of Hotei, given to me by my uncle and grandmother who passed away. I am not sure if I should put them on my altar. I would like to. The bigg…

I hope you all won't think I'm a turd for dropping this in here and then not coming back tonight- but this should spice things up- the rendition of the Heart Sutra is my own, done for my teenage son-

The key concern for Buddhism is suffering and the ending of suffering. Buddhism does not provide answers to "ultimate questions", it addresses suffering.

1. A Cup of Tea

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Now although I am sure I'm in the wrong place, as I should ask some neutral people rather than one who may convert me, I want to know opinions.

When I was 15 years old, I was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of autism. Since then, I have come to the realization that autism colors my every experience and perception, making me p…

1 - Do Buddhist believe in suicide? if not how do they condone ritual suicide like the burning monks

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Let me first say that this is not a matter of intolerance, exclusivism, or anything of the sort. Nor is it a matter of telling people what to believe. It's a matter of definition and theological,…