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by Namu Butsu
Thu Jul 17, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Dharmawheel forum
Replies: 6
Views: 1467

Dharmawheel forum

Hi, I just wanted to say that this forum in my opinion lacks any substance for real seekers of Buddhism. It is filled with many self righteous buddhist (who are likely buddhists wannabes). We already see the numbers dwindle down and the activity dry up. One of the reasons I feel is that people are n...
by Namu Butsu
Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:52 pm
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: Going independent?
Replies: 117
Views: 30712

Re: Going independent?

This is not directed at anybody on the thread. I do not see how one can be 100% independent. One would have to get some material on Nichiren buddhism through one of the channels such as Nichiren Shu, Shoshu, SGI, Honmon Butsuryu, Kempon Hokke, etc. Even the style of chanting and prayers may come fro...
by Namu Butsu
Thu Jun 19, 2014 11:39 am
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: The acceptability of "Nam"
Replies: 72
Views: 19436

Re: The acceptability of "Nam"

I think Nichiren Buddhist sects would be interesting if it were not for all the bickering and fighting. It seems like wherever you find Nichiren Buddhists, they are arguing amongst themselves. I am sure many other sects do it as well, but it seems to be rampant amongst Nichiren Buddhists. Its sad, b...
by Namu Butsu
Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:14 pm
Forum: East Asian Buddhism
Topic: Tiantai?
Replies: 6
Views: 2946

Tiantai?

Does Chinese Tiantai still exists? I was trying to find some material in english, but could not find any. I know there are resources on Tendai, but I wonder if the original Tiantai is still alive and kicking. Any resources?
by Namu Butsu
Sun Jun 01, 2014 5:27 pm
Forum: Chan
Topic: Chan practice to born in pure land
Replies: 3
Views: 3280

Re: Chan practice to born in pure land

Hey ArabicBuddhist, Here is something I am currently reading on Chan and Pure Land Buddhism: http://buddhiststudies.berkeley.edu/people/faculty/sharf/documents/Sharf2003.%20TP%20Chan%20and%20Pure%20Land.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; The PDF seems to refute the notion t...
by Namu Butsu
Sat May 31, 2014 4:45 pm
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Am awareness itself meditation
Replies: 55
Views: 11573

Re: Am awareness itself meditation

Do you understand what I am saying now, or do you still want to continue tilting at windmills?
No need to be offended. I am sure you are doing a great job preventing us from going astray from a simple meditation. Thank you for your effort.
by Namu Butsu
Sat May 31, 2014 1:41 pm
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Am awareness itself meditation
Replies: 55
Views: 11573

Re: Am awareness itself meditation

To teach these sort of techniques requires a certain level of realisation on the teachers behalf and a depth of explanation that the above statement doesn't even begin to fulfil. Anyway, in the real world, if want to teach something even as simple as the alphabet, you have to have qualifications, s...
by Namu Butsu
Sat May 31, 2014 2:13 am
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Am awareness itself meditation
Replies: 55
Views: 11573

Re: Am awareness itself meditation

It seems in some paths or ways of Buddhism that there is too much control. You cant even quote basic teaching without being asked who your teacher is and your credentials. I wonder if sometimes it is ego speaking or a sincere effort so that masses don't 'go astray'. I remember sometime ago someone s...
by Namu Butsu
Thu May 29, 2014 3:42 am
Forum: Media
Topic: KOYASAN SHINGON BUDDHISM
Replies: 3
Views: 1495

Re: KOYASAN SHINGON BUDDHISM

It looks like there will be a Shingon seminar here in Ann Arbor, Michigan sometime this Summer. I might attend it.
by Namu Butsu
Thu May 29, 2014 3:40 am
Forum: Language
Topic: What Language to learn?
Replies: 20
Views: 10345

Re: What Language to learn?

Thanks Porkchop! This is something worth contemplating. I know a guy at my job that speaks fluent Chinese and is versed in classical Chinese. I'm sure he could help me out
by Namu Butsu
Thu May 29, 2014 2:43 am
Forum: Language
Topic: What Language to learn?
Replies: 20
Views: 10345

What Language to learn?

For someone who wants to study Mahayana, what language would be best to learn? Sanskrit, Chinese, Japanese, Korean?
by Namu Butsu
Sat Dec 28, 2013 10:33 pm
Forum: Media
Topic: Eckart Tolle - master of the park bench
Replies: 430
Views: 76352

Re: Eckart Tolle - master of the park bench

Hello all, It never seems to amaze me how arrogant many self proclaimed buddhist are. So many go on internet rants about so called charlatans, meanwhile not a single one of them has reached Buddhahood. For those who are talking ill about Eckhart through this thread do not seem to have any understand...
by Namu Butsu
Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:14 am
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: Was Nichiren Enlightened?
Replies: 9
Views: 3076

Was Nichiren Enlightened?

I am sure Nichiren Buddhist believe that Nichiren is enlightened, but is there any letters of his where he speaks of his enlightenment? From what I read I know he doubted if he was expounding the Lotus Sutra, because he was not protected until he had his vision. So was he already enlightened before ...
by Namu Butsu
Sat Jul 13, 2013 8:07 pm
Forum: Pure Land
Topic: Lost foolish being
Replies: 15
Views: 4045

Lost foolish being

So I have tried a lot of different paths. I have been trying to see if i could be a person of yogic discipline. i thought I could gain power over energy to help heal people (mainly a close one I love who is suffering). I thought my pranayama would cure my social anxiety and calm the body for integra...
by Namu Butsu
Thu Jun 30, 2011 5:26 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Temples that you can become monk or nun?
Replies: 8
Views: 2731

Re: Temples that you can become monk or nun?

I just want to get some information so I can do further research. I enjoy Zen, Tibetan, and similar traditions. Are there any that also accept nuns?
by Namu Butsu
Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Temples that you can become monk or nun?
Replies: 8
Views: 2731

Re: Temples that you can become monk or nun?

Im just looking for info from any temple in any part of Asia that accept westerners. Doesn't really matter the tradition.
by Namu Butsu
Thu Jun 30, 2011 12:25 am
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Temples that you can become monk or nun?
Replies: 8
Views: 2731

Temples that you can become monk or nun?

Namaste,


I was wondering if there are any temples in Asia that accept westerners to take monk and nun vows?

any info would help
thanks
by Namu Butsu
Sun Feb 27, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: Pure Land
Topic: Divergences from the Jodo Shinshu Teachings
Replies: 103
Views: 34458

Re: Divergences from the Jodo Shinshu Teachings

"What troubles me is that, living in such a utopia, what motive would anyone have for attaining enlightenment?" I have also heard that the Pure Land which has such things to delight the senses as you mentioned will cause us to be tire away from wanting the five senses to be pleased becaus...
by Namu Butsu
Fri Feb 25, 2011 5:44 pm
Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
Topic: Common Mahayana Mantras
Replies: 4
Views: 3705

Re: Common Mahayana Mantras

Excellent this information is most appreciated. I love the link that shows proper pronounciation of the mantras. :namaste:
by Namu Butsu
Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:37 am
Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
Topic: Common Mahayana Mantras
Replies: 4
Views: 3705

Common Mahayana Mantras

What are some common Mahayana Mantras that are shared between many different mahayana paths? :buddha1: :buddha2: :heart:

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