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- Mon Jul 15, 2019 6:42 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Guanyin-centric practice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1966
Re: Guanyin-centric practice
Sensoji, the oldest temple in Tokyo, split from the Tendai sect and now calls itself the Sho-Kanzeon sect. The central Honzon is a hidden statue of Sho-Kannon-sama. Their theology is hard to find resources on but is definitely Kannon-centric. In Japan at least there is also a difference between “sh...
- Sun Jul 14, 2019 6:27 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Guanyin-centric practice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1966
Guanyin-centric practice
Hey y’all. I find myself more and more devoted to Guanyin (or whichever romanized monicker you know her by) the longer I practice. I’m not entirely sure why; perhaps there’s something to be said for the power behind her ubiquitous compassion, or the role her merits have played in my life and others’...
- Thu Oct 15, 2015 4:19 am
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Karma's "place" of effect
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2273
Karma's "place" of effect
Hello all, I've been wondering about the specific things that karma affects. Does karma ONLY affect your birth (as in, which domain you're born in within the desire realm), does karma affect that AND the circumstances surrounding that birth within that domain (and everything just snowballs as a mixt...
- Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:19 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Which Buddhist tradition has treated women the best?
- Replies: 167
- Views: 36771
Re: Which Buddhist tradition has treated women the best?
Anyhow, most Buddhists (and even non-Buddhists) have heard about Green and White Taras. Just for an argument. I think mostly Vajrayana Buddhists and Hindus may know about Tara, as she's not prominent in East Asia where they have Guanyin, while Theravada doesn't really have anyone beyond Shakyamuni....
- Tue Dec 09, 2014 7:49 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Which Buddhist tradition has treated women the best?
- Replies: 167
- Views: 36771
Re: Which Buddhist tradition has treated women the best?
All Buddhist traditions have a history of misogyny to some extent, in some way or another. Where do you get this slander from? There have been cultural preferences about women and men, but not within Buddhism. I think this train of thought fails to see that all forms and schools of Buddhism are val...
- Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:04 am
- Forum: Ethical Conduct
- Topic: Mercy Killing of Insects
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5237
Re: Mercy Killing of Insects
From my understanding, painful deaths and suffering lives that lead to painful deaths are just another event thats due to ripening negative karma. So if you interrupt the natural death, then that negative karma will still have to manifest in another life. So it's a short-sighted, "this life&quo...
- Thu May 15, 2014 9:35 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: The absolute truth in one sentence
- Replies: 63
- Views: 12900
Re: The absolute truth in one sentence
Ooooh I have a favorite. "This too shall pass."
Well, less absolute truth and more personal interpretation and emotional reaction… but still…
Well, less absolute truth and more personal interpretation and emotional reaction… but still…
- Fri Feb 28, 2014 3:28 am
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Appropriation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1221
Appropriation
Many concepts within Buddhist culture have been assimilated within more "westernized" countries and their cultures. Examples of this are yoga and buddhist philosophy self-help books. In your personal opinion as a practicing Buddhist, are you more concerned about the cultural appropriation ...
- Fri Feb 21, 2014 4:13 am
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Nirvana, Buddhahood, and Enlightenment
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5272
Re: Nirvana, Buddhahood, and Enlightenment
Wow! Many thanks Zhen Li for your lingual/etymological standpoint. That really helped me out a lot, despite the complexities far beyond basic Buddhahood, Boddhisattvahood, Nirvana, and Enlightenment. Even though what you said is a little thick ( :tongue: ) I learned a lot from your message. Thanks a...
- Fri Feb 21, 2014 12:24 am
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Nirvana, Buddhahood, and Enlightenment
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5272
Nirvana, Buddhahood, and Enlightenment
For some reason I've been having a bit of cognitive blockage when trying to draw conclusions about the three concepts mentioned in the thread title, so I was hoping maybe some kind Dharma Wheels users could clear some things up for me! From what I understand, Nirvana is elimination of the five skhan...
- Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:53 pm
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Buddhist mythology
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2103
Buddhist mythology
As we all know, Buddhism in its more simplistic form focuses on practice and development and the escape from samsara. But culturally there's far more complexities than the basic practice would have you believe; the specifics of all 16-ish Narakas including Yama and his Ox-head and Horse-face guardia...
- Thu Dec 19, 2013 5:35 am
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Conversational Acclamations
- Replies: 2
- Views: 975
Conversational Acclamations
Hi! I have yet another question, probably more personal than my other ones.
Aside from private, in your own home Buddha/Bodhisattva thanks, how do you thank them throughout the day? Do you vocally give thanks or acclaim a Buddha or Bodhisattva when talking to someone or going about your business?
Aside from private, in your own home Buddha/Bodhisattva thanks, how do you thank them throughout the day? Do you vocally give thanks or acclaim a Buddha or Bodhisattva when talking to someone or going about your business?
- Fri Dec 13, 2013 5:08 am
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Common Anatta Question
- Replies: 123
- Views: 17649
Common Anatta Question
I'm sure this general topic has been discussed before but I have further questions to ask. Since there is no definite self or ego (the concept for which is called anatta iirc), then what basis does rebirth have? At least thats the question I've been asking and answering myself for a while now. I jus...
- Fri Oct 18, 2013 9:21 pm
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Mindstream and duality
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2753
Mindstream and duality
Hey! I've been reading about stream of consciousness/mindstream and duality vs. nonduality and I have a question that isn't answered by the sources I've been reading. My question is: Does the concept of nonduality and mindstream imply an absolute, universal connectedness between all living creatures?
- Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:38 pm
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: 3 Questions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2487
Re: 3 Questions
Thank you very much for the insight, I was previously in a more limited state of mind regarding my practice. You have greatly broadened my perspective.
- Thu Sep 19, 2013 12:17 pm
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: 3 Questions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2487
Re: 3 Questions
Thanks to both of you! Jikan, are mantras like Om mani padme hum exclusively practiced during meditation?
- Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:11 pm
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: 3 Questions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2487
3 Questions
Hi! I'm a relatively new buddhist and I have never had a proper understanding of 3 things because of the specific school/teachings research I've done. If you could clarify or explain any of these then I would be greatly indebted to you. Mantras and how and why and for what they're used Practicing re...
- Sat Sep 14, 2013 3:38 am
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: Prayers to Amitabha
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3803
Re: Prayers to Amitabha
Thank you! This is precisely what I was looking for.
- Sat Sep 14, 2013 2:08 am
- Forum: Pure Land
- Topic: Prayers to Amitabha
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3803
Prayers to Amitabha
Is there any formal way to pray to Amitabha to wish for the well-being of others or a specific person's endeavors? Also are there a variety of verses that are used as prayers?