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- Fri Nov 23, 2018 1:07 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: 5 precepts
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4578
Re: 5 precepts
For me, yes I have taken the precepts since I was very young around age 3. by my older relatives (my father said it was my grandma who took me to a buddhist temple, but maybe it was my father himeslf). When I was younger I did not know any better about the precepts, so along that way yes I did commi...
- Fri Nov 23, 2018 12:48 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: 5 precepts
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4578
Re: 5 precepts
Agreed, steady progression twoards firmer and higher "grounds" on the precepts would be a good goal to work towards then, to elimnate the mind's fetters and desiers for true liberation, one step at it time. But I still feel one shouldn't aim too high to the point of self-mortizliation. Als...
- Thu Nov 22, 2018 12:31 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: 5 precepts
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4578
Re: 5 precepts
Yes well said Tenma, thank you. in fact I would say any of the 5 precepts will be impossible to abide by in this world, if too much strict conditions are added on. What does the old saying goes, devil is in the details (if too much unhelpful excessive details)? Like "to say the truth all the ti...
- Wed Nov 21, 2018 11:41 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: 5 precepts
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4578
Re: 5 precepts
Any my own opinions is that the "Killing" precept is the most dangerous and must be tread with the most caution. Even if you don't believe in karma and after-life , any sane person with some common sense see easily how breaking the precept at the most basic level will lead to immediate bad...
- Wed Nov 21, 2018 12:36 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: 5 precepts
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4578
Re: 5 precepts
My belief is that the 5 precepts are very important guidelines and measuring stick to measure if actions are "safe" and righteous or not. Also there are various levels and "details" on each precept itself, and I feel the highest levels can only be pratically pursued by monks (who...
- Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:32 pm
- Forum: Ethical Conduct
- Topic: 5th heinous crime
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4258
Re: 5th heinous crime
That is very reassuring, thank you. :namaste: I also found the other post regarding schism to be reassuring and calming too: https://dharmawheel.net/viewtopic.php?t=28651&start=20 "How Does One Purify the Five Heinous Crimes in Sutra?" Looks like a person can only commit the "shci...
- Tue Nov 20, 2018 2:35 am
- Forum: Ethical Conduct
- Topic: 5th heinous crime
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4258
Re: 5th heinous crime
Well I really hope I am not causing a schism by online criticizing Tantric / Tiebietian buddhism for not adhering to the 5 basic precepts and being dangerous, especially the "Sexual" part. There was a different north americaner online blog about a that complaiined how Tantric buddhism made...
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 4:36 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Idea: Friendship Buddhism Group!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1074
Re: Idea: Friendship Buddhism Group!
thanks very much for the replies. No sacaasm or scare intended, I apologize. Agreed, human life is short, best to make it the most we can out of it. For me , I think towards a beneficial non-harmful lifestyle as much as possible, is the best. Just wanted to get some thoughts our of my head, like how...
- Sat Oct 27, 2018 11:56 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Idea: Friendship Buddhism Group!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1074
Re: Idea: Friendship Buddhism Group!
Yes I aploogize, I must work on elminating my delusions and fetters properly and walk on the proper path.
Please forget all that I have said in my previous post.
I must repent now for making light of the noble buddah path.
Thanks for the lessons.
Please forget all that I have said in my previous post.
I must repent now for making light of the noble buddah path.
Thanks for the lessons.
- Sat Oct 27, 2018 4:36 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Idea: Friendship Buddhism Group!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1074
Idea: Friendship Buddhism Group!
Hello Friends: I have a crazy delusional thought game right now. I want to start a cult called Friendship Buddhism!! The goal is to conquer the entire human world with goodness loving kindness and happiness and total equanimity and harmony, in adherence the 5 precepts at the basic level (to ensure n...