Hi guys,
Is Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva real? How did the worship of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva begin and when was it?
Is Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva a historical figure?
Thank you
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- Fri May 20, 2022 10:23 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva
- Replies: 13
- Views: 755
- Wed May 18, 2022 10:06 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Om mani padme hum
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1071
Re: Om mani padme hum
Sorry for the typo.
Can you chant it soon after you wake up in the morning? Or you have to brush your teeth, taking shower, etc. first? Can you also chant it when you're not wearing clothes?
Can you chant it soon after you wake up in the morning? Or you have to brush your teeth, taking shower, etc. first? Can you also chant it when you're not wearing clothes?
- Wed May 18, 2022 1:49 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Om mani padme hum
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1071
Om mani padme hum
Hi all,
Can everybody chant om mani padme hum? Do you have to be a vegetarian to chant om mani padme hum? Thanks
Can everybody chant om mani padme hum? Do you have to be a vegetarian to chant om mani padme hum? Thanks
- Sat May 15, 2021 4:16 pm
- Forum: Academic Discussion
- Topic: Diamond Sutra Authorship (TNH Heart and Diamond Sutra)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2982
Diamond Sutra Authorship (TNH Heart and Diamond Sutra)
Moderator note: it is best to start new topics rather than posting on old threads. - Hazel. Click quote to see original post. I have been interested in studying the Heart and Diamond Sutra and wondered how TNH translations and commentaries are? His book "the diamond that cuts through illusion&...
- Fri Mar 05, 2021 8:15 am
- Forum: Ethical Conduct
- Topic: GMO and right livelihood hi all,
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3436
Re: GMO and right livelihood hi all,
I was told by a Buddhist monk that there is a reason why Buddha prohibited five livelihoods. We should not change the list just because some jobs are harmful. Buddhist teaching is about non harming but I was told that if the food contains GMO it's not wrong livelihood because it's clear as you alrea...
- Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:09 am
- Forum: Ethical Conduct
- Topic: GMO and right livelihood hi all,
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3436
GMO and right livelihood hi all,
Hi all, It's clear. Buddha said there are five trades are to be avoided by lay people: business in weapon, human being, meat, intoxicant and poison. We should not change this list according to our taste. But Buddha teaching is about compassion and not harming others. GMO Food is said to be harmful b...
- Tue Mar 02, 2021 6:45 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: This odd quote by Master Hsuan Hua
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2893
Re: This odd quote by Master Hsuan Hua
Most enlightened teachers have some contradictory in their teaching or realization. Maybe because it's based on (their) reality rather than books.
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:27 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Great Compassion Mantra
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1158
Re: Great Compassion Mantra
When you want something badly, and you have hope and faith, our mind can create an illusion in order to meet our expectations. Our mind is very powerful, what we put it into it will manifest. Have you read a true story where a voodoo black magic victim was cured by a doctor who employed psychologica...
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:18 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Om Mani Padme Hum
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1880
Re: Om Mani Padme Hum
Nobody knows whether it is fire in literal or figurative sense. But I believe both fire and afflictions are mentioned in sutta. Some sutta also mentioned those who chant particular bodhisattva name will be protected from thief, fire and other calamity. Nobody knows and no one experience it. Some peo...
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:27 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Om Mani Padme Hum
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1880
Re: Om Mani Padme Hum
Ok, thanks for your reply. Does anyone have any experience to be shared for your Dharma friends (kalyanamitra)? By sharing and learning from each other hopefully at least our faith is strengthened. It's said if someone chants some sutta s/he won't be harmed by fire. Is this only a myth, a psychologi...
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 6:07 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Om Mani Padme Hum
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1880
Re: Om Mani Padme Hum
Thanks guys for the long reply. The question is what is the real personal experience that you had (if any) in real life, sorry if I'm not clear enough? Lots of them, but we are encouraged not to cling to them. I have been engaged in Chenrezig practice for years though, and unsurprisingly, it helps ...
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 1:01 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Om Mani Padme Hum
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1880
Re: Om Mani Padme Hum
Thanks guys for the long reply. The question is what is the real personal experience that you had (if any) in real life, sorry if I'm not clear enough?
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 6:22 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Om Mani Padme Hum
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1880
Om Mani Padme Hum
Hello,
What is the magical (if any) or real beneficial effect of chanting om mani padme hum mantra? Does this experience exist, can anyone share them?
What is the magical (if any) or real beneficial effect of chanting om mani padme hum mantra? Does this experience exist, can anyone share them?
- Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:52 am
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: Is Vajracchedika Prajna Paramita authentic
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2613
Re: Is Vajracchedika Prajna Paramita authentic
Generally and ordinarily speaking I haven't found a claim that says Vajracchedika is a original teaching of Buddha. Please correct me by referring me to a credible source. Looking at the many Mahayana Sutras such as mentioned above, Surangama Sutra, etc. I personally feel invited to know more about ...
- Thu Jul 30, 2020 11:14 am
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: Is Vajracchedika Prajna Paramita authentic
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2613
Is Vajracchedika Prajna Paramita authentic
Hello guys,
As the title says, does it come directly from the Buddha himself or from Tripitaka? AFAIK, it is composed later on by Buddhist monk, maybe influenced by other teaching / faith or religion. Does anyone have any thought?
As the title says, does it come directly from the Buddha himself or from Tripitaka? AFAIK, it is composed later on by Buddhist monk, maybe influenced by other teaching / faith or religion. Does anyone have any thought?
- Fri Jun 26, 2020 2:15 pm
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: Well Known Thai meditation monk confirms existence of Amitabha's Pure Land.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6704
Re: Well Known Thai meditation monk confirms existence of Amitabha's Pure Land.
Hey Guys, Just thought I'd post this here as I thought it'd be of interest to some. I've been living in Thailand for 5 years and have studied Theravada, Mahayana, as well as Tibetan Vajrayana. I've sought the advice of many Theravada monks in helping me to improve my practice of meditation. It's be...
- Mon May 25, 2020 1:05 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Origin of Vajracchedika Prajna Paramida Sutra
- Replies: 1
- Views: 543
Origin of Vajracchedika Prajna Paramida Sutra
Hello all,
As the title says, who composed this Sutra?
My last best research was it is unknown, or someone in East Asia composed it. Does anyone have better answer? Thanks
As the title says, who composed this Sutra?
My last best research was it is unknown, or someone in East Asia composed it. Does anyone have better answer? Thanks
- Thu May 21, 2020 9:33 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Karmic cause become gay
- Replies: 71
- Views: 9905
Re: Karmic cause become gay
How is it possible when she or he is not gay in the first place? Would you consider using sex toys will make someone make someone as a gay person? Just want to discuss this, I don't mean to offend anyone. Thanks all for your prompt reply, appreciate that :anjali: how about using sex toys, I read so...
- Thu May 21, 2020 9:30 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Karmic cause become gay
- Replies: 71
- Views: 9905
Re: Karmic cause become gay
- Thu May 21, 2020 8:56 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Karmic cause become gay
- Replies: 71
- Views: 9905
Re: Karmic cause become gay
What’s to elaborate? It’s like asking what karma makes a person left handed rather than the opposite, right handed. Every being trapped in samsara is driven by the same passions. The only difference is in the body part. Why does one person like to read and another person likes to hear music? Eyes, ...