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by thornbush
Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:52 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: A Reflection
Replies: 8
Views: 3624

A Reflection

I found this post on another Forum and it is rather interesting and rare to read one who has sort of 'wielded the Vajra sword': http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/index.php?showtopic=90392&view=findpost&p=1213497" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Many people never really...
by thornbush
Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello all!
Replies: 5
Views: 2954

Re: Hello all!

Welcome to the 'other' DW 'family' :hi:
by thornbush
Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:58 am
Forum: Media
Topic: Fo Guang Shan and Africa
Replies: 0
Views: 1285

Fo Guang Shan and Africa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocKPtsVNigU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdOTw1PHukw&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=johnDDnkM5I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXGQhdgAihc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocKPtsVNigU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; A docum...
by thornbush
Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:19 am
Forum: Media
Topic: The Bhikshunis of Mt Emei, China
Replies: 0
Views: 1411

The Bhikshunis of Mt Emei, China

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p8SKEsGTbw Mt Emei, China, the Sacred Way Place to Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, see link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p8SKEsGTbw" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; A film by Liang Bibo. The credits are at the end of the film. The film is put up...
by thornbush
Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: The Great Stupa Sculptures
Replies: 1
Views: 1500

The Great Stupa Sculptures

BBC's documentary on Indian Buddhist sculptures... Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkwQf19bu4M&feature=channel_page" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11yGNtje5Bw&feature=channel" onclick="window.open(this.href);re...
by thornbush
Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:20 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: a new friend from dhammawheel
Replies: 9
Views: 4582

Re: a new friend from dhammawheel

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by thornbush
Sun Jun 28, 2009 2:58 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: New Richard Gombrich book - What the Buddha Thought
Replies: 6
Views: 3248

Re: New Richard Gombrich book - What the Buddha Thought

Thank you very much. Will certainly do a follow up on it :thanks:
by thornbush
Sun Jun 28, 2009 2:56 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Astrology, Divination and Oracles
Replies: 16
Views: 6804

Re: Astrology, Divination and Oracles

Ah well, perhaps I may need to go onto another Forum or dig for myself the specs and mechanics of my own question here. Thank you very much to all who have made this thread an interesting discussion.
by thornbush
Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:37 am
Forum: Dharma Stories
Topic: Entrance exam (joke)
Replies: 11
Views: 10888

Re: Entrance exam (joke)

Hehe. You could write a variation of this joke involving holy texts. The Christian has to spell "Bible," the Muslim has to spell "Koran," but the Buddhist has to spell "Mūlamadhyamakakārikā." :shock: It's a good thing you're not Muslim. You misspelled "Qur'an.&quo...
by thornbush
Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:35 am
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: The Gohonzon Mandala and Daimoku Chant
Replies: 0
Views: 1692

The Gohonzon Mandala and Daimoku Chant

I was watching these 2 videos on Nichiren's Gohonzon Mandala and how it was formed. Very interesting (at least from someone like me with rudimentary ideas on Nichiren) and thought to share with all here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TIV-Zu2ZCQ&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB...
by thornbush
Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:44 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Stephen Batchelor - Buddha didnt defeat Mara
Replies: 3
Views: 2515

Re: Stephen Batchelor - Buddha didnt defeat Mara

I have always taken this man with a pinch of salt ...no more...no less :popcorn:
by thornbush
Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: Sūtra Studies
Topic: Historicity of Mahayana Sutras -- Does it matter?
Replies: 54
Views: 19716

Re: Historicity of Mahayana Sutras -- Does it matter?

http://www.buddhanet.net/budsas/ebud/whatbudbeliev/25.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Trikaya - The Three Bodies of the Buddha The three bodies of the Buddha consist of Dharma-kaya (Truth body), Sambhoga-kaya (Enjoyment body), and Nirmana-kaya(Manifestation body). In th...
by thornbush
Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Nonsense in Buddhism?
Replies: 5
Views: 2367

Re: Nonsense in Buddhism?

Yes, at this stage, grumpy old men, bearded or not, comes to mind.... :toilet:
by thornbush
Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:36 pm
Forum: Sūtra Studies
Topic: Historicity of Mahayana Sutras -- Does it matter?
Replies: 54
Views: 19716

Re: Historicity of Mahayana Sutras -- Does it matter?

Me thinks the sooner I get over all that Hina and Mahaweenie thingy, the sooner I can taste the fruits of the Path :tongue:
by thornbush
Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:24 am
Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
Topic: History of Early Buddhism: A Documentary
Replies: 8
Views: 4206

Re: History of Early Buddhism: A Documentary

Buddhist iconography....It's all up to the user. Used with wrong views, one gets wrong results. Used with right views, it is a means to the end, to be dropped once one has crossed over to the other shore. It has been related to me by adherents of other systems, that their concept of making images is...
by thornbush
Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:30 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Nonsense in Buddhism?
Replies: 5
Views: 2367

Nonsense in Buddhism?

See this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KauGMZVB ... re=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Your thoughts please :thanks:
by thornbush
Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
Topic: History of Early Buddhism: A Documentary
Replies: 8
Views: 4206

History of Early Buddhism: A Documentary

Found this interesting 5 Part documentary: Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXf56fPTJy8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR4TtTpV2NE&feature=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Part 3: http://www.yo...
by thornbush
Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:32 am
Forum: Sūtra Studies
Topic: Historicity of Mahayana Sutras -- Does it matter?
Replies: 54
Views: 19716

Re: Historicity of Mahayana Sutras -- Does it matter?

So which is the more believable view, the Theravada or Mahayana, in light of the whole? I can only answer this Q from my life experience: Taking my own case: Way back in 1986 when I was in a fren's house, his mom had an altar to Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and the moment I saw that image , (the one ...
by thornbush
Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:32 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Buddhism in the West
Replies: 17
Views: 6102

Re: Buddhism in the West

The Rinpoche has spoken well and I must add that the term 'Dharma Lite' comes to mind. A Western practitioner once told me that he has been to so many centres where the Dharma has been diluted to unrecognizable levels and it seems that getting more butts on the seats ala 'Vegas' style were more impo...

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