I spend a lot of time driving on the road and nearly every job I've had in my life involved driving. Yes, people do some silly things, I can almost count on at least one instance a day.
I just let it go, what am I going to do about it anyway.
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- Fri Nov 03, 2023 1:39 am
- Forum: Engaged Buddhism
- Topic: Buddhism, Driving, and Vehicular Vengeance
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1848
- Tue Oct 10, 2023 8:21 pm
- Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
- Topic: Prayers for innocent civilians dead in Israel and Palestine
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1629
- Mon Sep 04, 2023 11:22 am
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: Pure Land Resources
- Replies: 73
- Views: 80728
Re: Pure Land Resources
There's also a website called pureland Buddhism.
They also have a YouTube channel.
It's Chinese pureland
They also have a YouTube channel.
It's Chinese pureland
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 9:34 pm
- Forum: Ethical Conduct
- Topic: Which of the following activities do you consider sexual misconduct?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6047
Re: Which of the following activities do you consider sexual misconduct?
I'm very surprised that only 25% of the respondents considered rape and paedophilia (child abuse) to be sexual misconduct.
Especially considering that in most Western countries they were the only 2 sexual activities on the list that are also crimes
Especially considering that in most Western countries they were the only 2 sexual activities on the list that are also crimes
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:09 pm
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Do you practice during physical exercise?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2444
Re: Do you practice during physical exercise?
I do silent recitations while exercising. However it's done as an auxiliary practice and not my main practice.
- Sat Jul 01, 2023 11:15 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: A lot of questions; Muslims, Relationship and Religion
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2298
Re: A lot of questions; Muslims, Relationship and Religion
In regards to question 4. My wife is a practising catholic and I follow buddhism. We've had no problems. Our small alter at home contains a few catholic statues (virgin mary, the little king, St peter etc) there is also a buddha and kuan yin statues. Occasionally my wife will read one of my buddhist...
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 9:16 am
- Forum: Jodo Shin Shu
- Topic: Japanese Pure Land and Five Precepts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1360
Re: Japanese Pure Land and Five Precepts
In pureland Buddhism we aspire to be reborn in the pureland. Whether we keep the precepts or not doesn't matter. I choose to try my best to keep the precepts because it makes my life in this world more manageable. But it's got no bearing on whether I'll be born in the pureland or not. That has alrea...
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 9:23 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Would Mahayana Buddhist ethics be too extreme?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3084
Re: Would Mahayana Buddhist ethics be too extreme?
The precepts and ethics are a wonderful way to live your life.
However we all live in samsara and from time to time you're going to have to box on with the best of them.
Sometimes you've got to do what you've got to do.
However we all live in samsara and from time to time you're going to have to box on with the best of them.
Sometimes you've got to do what you've got to do.
- Mon May 15, 2023 10:49 am
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: What career do you all have?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1847
Re: What career do you all have?
I work as a labourer in the water and sewerage section of a local council. It's not a bad gig. Sick leave, holidays, superannuation.
- Mon May 15, 2023 10:31 am
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Euthanizing pets...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3808
Re: Euthanizing pets...
Putting a dog down, or any other animal for that matter is without doubt the worst part of owning an animal.
Unfortunately it is part of being a responsible animal owner.
Good luck and best wishes.
Unfortunately it is part of being a responsible animal owner.
Good luck and best wishes.
- Sat Apr 29, 2023 4:04 am
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: Is Buddhism a philosophy or a religion?
- Replies: 114
- Views: 10704
Re: Is Buddhism a philosophy or a religion?
In some ways philosophy and religion go hand in hand.
For me it doesn't matter much, as long as it helps me.
For me it doesn't matter much, as long as it helps me.
- Sat Apr 29, 2023 4:01 am
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: Is Buddhism a philosophy or a religion?
- Replies: 114
- Views: 10704
Re: Is Buddhism a philosophy or a religion?
That's a great answer.PadmaVonSamba wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 2:54 amA philosophy in that it can be
grasped intellectually
And a spiritual path in that it can be
experienced intuitively.
Re: Happiness
Gratitude is the foundation of happiness. IMO.
- Thu Feb 09, 2023 12:06 pm
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: The most simple approach to Buddhism
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5090
Re: The most simple approach to Buddhism
One of the pureland schools may be worth looking at
- Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:55 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Depreciating Christmas
- Replies: 62
- Views: 3215
Re: Depreciating Christmas
I will be all alone again this Christmas. You with families are the lucky ones. Imagine having nothing and no one while others prepare their feasts and open gifts. Sorry to hear that hope you'll be OK 🫠 I'm one of the lucky ones with a family. Tomorrow we'll all be going to my oldest sons house. Ev...
- Sun Nov 06, 2022 7:50 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: a poll about fifth precept
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2600
Re: a poll about fifth precept
I choose not to use alcohol at all, although I admit to my reason being nothing at all to do with the 5th precept
- Fri Sep 16, 2022 2:17 am
- Forum: Wellness, Diet and Fitness
- Topic: The Great Debate on Quitting Smoking
- Replies: 152
- Views: 63341
Re: The Great Debate on Quitting Smoking
I haven't had a smoke in 3 years using nicotine pouches. While admittedly still addicted to nicotine at least I'm giving my lungs a break. I was heavily addicted smoker. Started at 8 years old and by age 15 was smoking a packet a day. When I stopped at 55 I was smoking 75gms of RYO tobacco a week. H...
- Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:24 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello. From the Philippines.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 728
Re: Hello. From the Philippines.
For what it's worth my wife is from the Philippines. I've seen buddhist monks in Cebu city. I don't know where their temple is and just because I saw them in Cebu doesn't necessarily mean that they're from Cebu.
- Wed Aug 17, 2022 11:20 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: The Grave Commusocialist Danger to Your Latte
- Replies: 12
- Views: 698
Re: The Grave Commusocialist Danger to Your Latte
I'm approaching 59 years old and have been a union member since I started working at 15. In Australia the unions have lost their teeth, but I'd still rather be a member than not be a member. I think of it like insuring your car. We pay too much for what we get but I'm not wealthy enough to go withou...