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Buddhists offended by sexy magazine spread
by plwk » Sun Nov 18, 2012 3:57 pm
Photos of lingerie models cavorting with Buddha statues published on the Internet by a men's magazine have caused an outcry among Thai Buddhists. More here
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Re: Buddhists offended by sexy magazine spread
by gregkavarnos » Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:07 pm
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Jigten Sumgon Gonchig: The Single Intent, the Sacred Dharma
"Oh great bodhisattva, you ought to understand the quintessence in this way: Whatever appears is one in its suchness. It cannot be falsified by anyone. The sovereign of unconceptualised sameness dwells in the spirit of the Dharmakaya which cannot be cognised."
The All Creating Sovereign, Mind of Perfect Purity.
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Re: Buddhists offended by sexy magazine spread
by lowlydog » Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:23 pm
Maybe you should post the offensive pictures, then I"ll be able to give a more informed reply. 
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Re: Buddhists offended by sexy magazine spread
by gregkavarnos » Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:48 pm
If you follow the link you will find that they are anything but offensive (from an erotic/sexual angle), I would go so far as to say that I have seen sexier dish washing detergent advertisements on prime time television.
"Meditation is familiarisation with realisation"
Jigten Sumgon Gonchig: The Single Intent, the Sacred Dharma
"Oh great bodhisattva, you ought to understand the quintessence in this way: Whatever appears is one in its suchness. It cannot be falsified by anyone. The sovereign of unconceptualised sameness dwells in the spirit of the Dharmakaya which cannot be cognised."
The All Creating Sovereign, Mind of Perfect Purity.
Jigten Sumgon Gonchig: The Single Intent, the Sacred Dharma
"Oh great bodhisattva, you ought to understand the quintessence in this way: Whatever appears is one in its suchness. It cannot be falsified by anyone. The sovereign of unconceptualised sameness dwells in the spirit of the Dharmakaya which cannot be cognised."
The All Creating Sovereign, Mind of Perfect Purity.
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Re: Buddhists offended by sexy magazine spread
by lowlydog » Sun Nov 18, 2012 5:00 pm
I only see one picture and it seems pretty tame. 
When I clicked on the home page there was an article about a briton monk who doust himself with petrol and lit himself on fire.
Now that seems offensive.
Whats that all about? It does not seem very Buddhist.
When I clicked on the home page there was an article about a briton monk who doust himself with petrol and lit himself on fire.
Now that seems offensive.
Whats that all about? It does not seem very Buddhist.
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Re: Buddhists offended by sexy magazine spread
by Pero » Sun Nov 18, 2012 5:14 pm
...Pornchai Pinyapong...
Oh the irony...
Although many individuals in this age appear to be merely indulging their worldy desires, one does not have the capacity to judge them, so it is best to train in pure vision.
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Re: Buddhists offended by sexy magazine spread
by Quiet Heart » Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:38 am
Here in Thailand there are certain customs that are regarded as offensive.
Touching the head, especially with your foot is offensive.
Pointing your foot, even unintentionally, toward another person is regarded as offensive.
Sitting or standing above a monk (or a buddha statue) is regarded as offensive.
And, of course, sitting open legged like she is doing among Buddha images is considered offensive.
Personally, I don't agree with that assumption.
However, I can see where it might be offensive to some Thai Buddhists.....just based on those three things I mentioned.
Shame on you Shakyamuni for setting the precedent of leaving home.
Did you think it was not there--
in your wife's lovely face
in your baby's laughter?
Did you think you had to go elsewhere (simply) to find it?
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The Layman's Lament
From What Book, 1998, p. 52
Edited by Gary Gach
Did you think it was not there--
in your wife's lovely face
in your baby's laughter?
Did you think you had to go elsewhere (simply) to find it?
from - Judyth Collin
The Layman's Lament
From What Book, 1998, p. 52
Edited by Gary Gach
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Re: Buddhists offended by sexy magazine spread
by Karma Dorje » Tue Nov 20, 2012 5:48 am
I am outraged!! This is an insult to Buddhists! I'll take two!
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