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- Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:24 pm
- Forum: Wellness, Diet and Fitness
- Topic: Bullworker and isometrics.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1270
Re: Bullworker and isometrics.
A minute is a basic interval, each repeat of that is a rep. Reps until time to move on to something else. Facing up, I find a low couch or similar, rest my shoulders on it and hold the body up with heels. They both sound like pretty good exercises. I'm guessing if you do it without moving then you ...
- Sun Jul 26, 2020 4:33 pm
- Forum: Wellness, Diet and Fitness
- Topic: Bullworker and isometrics.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1270
- Sun Jul 05, 2020 7:00 am
- Forum: Wellness, Diet and Fitness
- Topic: Bullworker and isometrics.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1270
Re: Bullworker and isometrics.
Another new gadget I've been using, and I like is called the Isoflo. It can be used isometrically or with movement. I find it is good for the shoulders and back. I can get a stiff neck and shoulders and I found this really helped to loosen them up.
- Sat Jul 04, 2020 9:33 pm
- Forum: Wellness, Diet and Fitness
- Topic: Bullworker and isometrics.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1270
Bullworker and isometrics.
I've been using an old style piece of exercise equipment called a Bullworker. I use it for isometric exercise. It does seem to work and tone me up with not a great deal of time or effort. Isometric exercises are also supposed to help with elevated blood pressure, so that is good for me too as I get ...
- Sun Jan 12, 2020 9:24 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Is Avici hell eternal?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4528
Re: Is Avici hell eternal?
'Time' itself is a quality of Samsara.
- Sun Aug 18, 2019 4:08 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Contemplation
- Replies: 5
- Views: 852
Re: Contemplation
Literally everyone who practices the vajrayana does this - or at least, they should be as it's step 1 of most curricula, outer preliminaries. True, like contemplating the four thoughts of the Ngondro... ... but that is part of a formal practice, I'm thinking about using contemplation more generally...
- Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:14 am
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Contemplation
- Replies: 5
- Views: 852
Contemplation
Hi, I was talking with my teacher about an issue that I have with overeating. He said to contemplate the effects and consequences of what I eat. Think about what I really wanted. He said this was more important than simply trying to follow a rule because ego gets in the way, ego doesn't like to be t...
- Sat Jul 13, 2019 10:51 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5487
Re: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
Thank you all



- Sat Jul 13, 2019 11:55 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5487
Re: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
Yes, I think will look into Pure Land Buddhism and see what I can find out.

- Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:43 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5487
Re: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
Another little book that I picked up a few years ago was: The Four Buddhist Books In Mahayana. Translated by Upasika Chihmann. It is a lovely book with a very endearing and sincere testimony by Miss P. C. Lee (the translator). This book also talks about chanting Amitabha. There seems to be a few dif...
- Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:05 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5487
Re: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
This is all really interesting. I haven't read the lotus sutra, I don't know why I've skipped over that?


- Mon Jul 08, 2019 10:41 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5487
Re: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
At the moment I'm reading 'The Teaching of The Buddha', produced by Bukkyō Dendō Kyōkai. It talks about the Eternal Buddha,
- Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:31 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Buddhism, and theistic religions.
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5487
Buddhism, and theistic religions.
Hello, I've probably asked this question or one similar to it, but didn't explain myself well... So I'll ask in this forum and explain myself a bit better. I'm a Buddhist and follow the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, though I also like to read some translations of the Pali suttas and I like...
- Fri Jun 21, 2019 10:40 pm
- Forum: Kagyu
- Topic: Karmapa Chenno chanting
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2275
Karmapa Chenno chanting
Could I ask what are the origins, purpose and benefits of chanting Karmapa Chenno.
Any suggestions on this practice.
Thank you.
Any suggestions on this practice.
Thank you.
- Sun May 26, 2019 11:57 am
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: The teaching of Buddha.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2097
Re: The teaching of Buddha.
Thank you, I've found a little bit from them on YouTube, they do seem quite non-sectarian.
Although my dad didn't belive in any religion, it was supportive for me to have their book with me as he died.

Although my dad didn't belive in any religion, it was supportive for me to have their book with me as he died.

- Sat May 25, 2019 9:55 pm
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: The teaching of Buddha.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2097
Re: The teaching of Buddha.
Thank you 

- Sat May 25, 2019 9:03 pm
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: The teaching of Buddha.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2097
Re: The teaching of Buddha.
Sorry, that should be:
Bukkyō Dendō Kyōkai...
Bukkyō Dendō Kyōkai...
- Sat May 25, 2019 7:43 pm
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: The teaching of Buddha.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2097
The teaching of Buddha.
My father was very ill and died a few days ago, his aorta ruptured. In the hospital multifaith chapel they had some books to give away produced by 'Bukkyo Sending Kyokai' , The Society for the Promotion of Buddhism. I practice Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhism, but I did find it helpful to have this book...
- Mon Oct 08, 2018 12:44 am
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Nun's ordination
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6122
Re: Nun's ordination
Thank you, this is very interesting. Sorry for not getting back sooner.
Time flies.

Time flies.

- Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:36 am
- Forum: Ethical Conduct
- Topic: Adultery and Being a Buddhist
- Replies: 134
- Views: 31037
Re: Adultery and Being a Buddhist
".. . I can love each woman because each woman give me different things I need...."