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- Sun Jan 12, 2014 7:21 pm
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Books on the kalachakra teachings
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1002
Re: Books on the kalachakra teachings
Kalachakra Tantra - Rite of Initiation, by HH the Dalai Lama
- Sun Jan 12, 2014 2:28 pm
- Forum: Games & Humour
- Topic: Yes or No ...
- Replies: 1039
- Views: 247992
Re: Yes or No ...
Not particularly, in the sense that I try to play whatever hand I'm dealt with equanimity, but without actively looking for trouble.
Are animals only driven by instinct?
Are animals only driven by instinct?
- Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:45 am
- Forum: Games & Humour
- Topic: Yes or No ...
- Replies: 1039
- Views: 247992
Re: Yes or No ...
Yes, especially when I can see both sides of an argument and both are true, to a certain extent.
Do you have a keen eye for details?
Do you have a keen eye for details?
- Sat Jan 11, 2014 6:35 pm
- Forum: Games & Humour
- Topic: Yes or No ...
- Replies: 1039
- Views: 247992
Re: Yes or No ...
No, but I try to eat what my body needs and causes as little harm as possible to other beings and myself.
Do you talk in your sleep?
Do you talk in your sleep?
- Sat Jan 11, 2014 8:44 am
- Forum: Games & Humour
- Topic: Yes or No ...
- Replies: 1039
- Views: 247992
Re: Yes or No ...
Not at the moment.
Do you like cottage cheese?
Do you like cottage cheese?
- Sat Jan 11, 2014 7:31 am
- Forum: Games & Humour
- Topic: Yes or No ...
- Replies: 1039
- Views: 247992
Re: Yes or No ...
No, I find them fascinating
Do you have any allergies?
Do you have any allergies?
- Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:25 pm
- Forum: Dharma Stories
- Topic: The jar of life
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4457
Re: The jar of life
I was reminded of this old story after reading some posts here on the forums. Somebody pointed out that to some Buddhists Dharma means embracing a path of renunciation because of certain choices they make, while other Buddhists make different choices altogether, and that all got me thinking. At the ...
- Fri Jan 10, 2014 4:45 pm
- Forum: Games & Humour
- Topic: Yes or No ...
- Replies: 1039
- Views: 247992
Re: Yes or No ...
Oh, yes.
Would the world be a better place if conflicts were solved through a game of chess?
Would the world be a better place if conflicts were solved through a game of chess?
- Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:39 am
- Forum: Dharma Stories
- Topic: The jar of life
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4457
The jar of life
One day, an old professor of the School of Public Management in France, was invited to lecture on the topic of “Efficient Time Management” in front of a group of 15 executive managers representing the largest, most successful companies in America. The lecture was one in a series of 5 lectures condu...
- Thu Jan 09, 2014 10:20 pm
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Buddhist stories for children?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3739
Re: Buddhist stories for children?
Thanks for all the replies so far Good stuff
- Thu Jan 09, 2014 4:08 pm
- Forum: Dharma Stories
- Topic: The Thief and the Master
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3027
Re: The Thief and the Master
Tenzin loves the story and thanks Ngawang Drolma for it. :smile: Söpa wonders if both supermann7 and zengammon are John. :tongue: Those dang Bodhisattvas are just a little tooo clever. It might irritate me if I wasn't so thankful. Those dang Bodhisattvas are just a little tooo clever. It might irrit...
- Thu Jan 09, 2014 8:35 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from the Bronx via ways of Queens, NYC, NY
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1639
Re: Hello from the Bronx via ways of Queens, NYC, NY
Hi ylee, nice to meet you. I'm looking forward to your posts, I'd like to learn more about Chinese Buddhism as well.
- Thu Jan 09, 2014 8:30 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: "No Matter How Far Along You Go, You Can Always Turn Around"
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1551
Re: "No Matter How Far Along You Go, You Can Always Turn Aro
Hi solomon, nice to meet you and welcome
- Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:45 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Vietnam ☺
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1866
Re: Hello from Vietnam ☺
Hello nomind, nice to meet you and welcome.
- Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:54 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from St. Louis
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1568
Re: Hello from St. Louis
Hello, nice to meet you and welcome do DW.
Good choice for a username.
Good choice for a username.
- Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:16 pm
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Buddhist stories for children?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3739
Buddhist stories for children?
Hello, Can anybody recommend a collection of good Buddhist stories for children (preferably from the Mahāyāna tradition)? :reading: They can be traditional or modern. Jātakas aside, one exquisite collection of stories is The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane , a collection of traditional wisdom tales from ...
- Mon Jan 06, 2014 10:01 pm
- Forum: Engaged Buddhism
- Topic: African Americans & people of Color, & Buddhism in the West
- Replies: 171
- Views: 43474
Re: African Americans & people of Color, & Buddhism in the W
PS on the topic of Buddhism & the African-American community, I've found some information about Ven. Bhante Suhita Dharma (more here), the first African-American to be ordained a Buddhist monk.
- Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:05 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Sitting on a Blue Dragon Symbolism
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2254
Re: Sitting on a Blue Dragon Symbolism
It's usually an auspicious symbol. Quote from Robert Beer, The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols : The azure or turquoise dragon is the vehicle of many Buddhist protective deities, aquatic or storm gods, and guardians of treasure. The text goes on suggesting that, as a treasure guardian, the Sino...
- Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:31 pm
- Forum: Games & Humour
- Topic: Yes or No ...
- Replies: 1039
- Views: 247992
Re: Yes or No ...
Yes.
Are you an early bird?
Are you an early bird?
- Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:13 pm
- Forum: Games & Humour
- Topic: Yes or No ...
- Replies: 1039
- Views: 247992
Re: Yes or No ...
No, I prefer hot beverages.
Is is snowing over there?
Is is snowing over there?