Dharma Wheel

Kalachakra Tantra - Rite of Initiation, by HH the Dalai Lama

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?

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?

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?

Not at the moment.

Do you like cottage cheese?

No, I find them fascinating

Do you have any allergies?

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 ...

Oh, yes.

Would the world be a better place if conflicts were solved through a game of chess?

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...

Thanks for all the replies so far Good stuff

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...

Hi ylee, nice to meet you. I'm looking forward to your posts, I'd like to learn more about Chinese Buddhism as well.

Hi solomon, nice to meet you and welcome

Hello nomind, nice to meet you and welcome.

Hello, nice to meet you and welcome do DW.

Good choice for a username.

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 ...

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.

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...

Yes.

Are you an early bird?

No, I prefer hot beverages.

Is is snowing over there?