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Falling in love with Buddhism. Anyone make the change?
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i'm a practicing Buddhist myself. please feel free to message me if you have any questions
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Relgion isn't about believing in fairy tales or going to some place after you die. It's about improving the quality of your life.
To OP, I don't portray the verses in the bible literally but I believe if you live your life through the Bible's teachings you will ultimately life a better life and feel the peace and happiness that Buddhism pursues through meditation. In a way going to church and having faith is mediation, it gives you a feeling.
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I don't classify myself with any form of religion, but I have a lot of respect for Buddhism.
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I'm Buddhist but I don't practice my religion.
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Self-proclaimed Buddhist. They GET life.
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I been meaning to get into Buddhism for the past two years, but i never took the time to get any books or anything.
So can somebody post some good books about Buddhism for me?
So can somebody post some good books about Buddhism for me?
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"the miracle of mindfulness"
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Siddartha is a good book.
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That's how most religions are..but their followers are sometimes violent.
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i like the whole concept of buddhism except for the reincarnation thing
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The thing about buddhism is it is not really concerned with the birth/rebirth cycle. They want to know more about present time. They are looking for a truer meaning to reality.
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I have been looking into this myself lately as well. I guess I am wondering "how to start" for lack of a better phrase. I have been looking online at Buddhist temples that offer meditation classes and things like that from beginners to advance. I figure I should just go to a temple and talk to someone over there. It says all classes are free, but a donation is reccomended, anyone know what a reasonable ammount is? I live in Houston, so anyone else from here that practices?
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no your not. sit down.Originally Posted by nublee
Originally Posted by Yen2dro3
You believe in a old fat Asian guy? are you Asian?
off yourself, seriously.
OP, I'm a Buddhist myself (though not a hardcore Buddhist), so if you have any questions, I'll try my best to answer
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Originally Posted by ChrisPhenephom
Originally Posted by Yen2dro3
You believe in a old fat Asian guy? are you Asian?
siddartha wasnt a asian guy tho.
I am a Theravada Buddhist myself.
I advise those in this thread to read up on it and see if its for you.
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Originally Posted by Yen2dro3
Originally Posted by ChrisPhenephom
Originally Posted by Yen2dro3
You believe in a old fat Asian guy? are you Asian?
siddartha wasnt a asian guy tho.
I am a Theravada Buddhist myself.
I advise those in this thread to read up on it and see if its for you.
dude...that's not Siddhartha though.
you are quite the ignorant fellow. do your research my dude
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budai
and buddhists don't "believe" in the buddha, like you believe in God or Jesus or Allah. we don't worship him as a deity. we just follow his teachings.
although some buddhist traditions do have deities.
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8 year old girl gets raped.
Christians: Not God's fault..we have free will!
Buddhists: It's not karma...sometime bad things just happen for no reason!
c'mon son....
Christians: Not God's fault..we have free will!
Buddhists: It's not karma...sometime bad things just happen for no reason!
c'mon son....
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whats your point?
not everything is so cut and clear and can be explained.
i mean which came first the chicken or the egg?
not everything is so cut and clear and can be explained.
i mean which came first the chicken or the egg?
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Originally Posted by Yen2dro3
Originally Posted by ChrisPhenephom
Originally Posted by Yen2dro3
You believe in a old fat Asian guy? are you Asian?
siddartha wasnt a asian guy tho.
I am a Theravada Buddhist myself.
I advise those in this thread to read up on it and see if its for you.
I don't know if you're a troll or just stupid, either way just stop posting.
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it is metaphor for reincarnating in the PRESENT life. meaning changing the chemistry of your thoughts, speech and actions into a positive force.
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you don't need to go anywhere to meditate. you don't even have to be sitting on a mat with your legs crossed reapeating mantra.
meditation simply means to be aware/present of your thoughts, speech and actions. i highly recommend reading "the miracle of mindfulness" it is a great book for anyone interested in learning the art of meditation.
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Originally Posted by Yen2dro3
You believe in a old fat Asian guy? are you Asian?
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the egg
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I made the change 5 years ago. I like most of the teachings out of all the other religions but I mainly stick to a collection of philosophical ideas. Can't really mess with some of the fantasy part and only reason I aint official is cuz I can't give up all my desires yet.
The five precepts, Noble eightfold path, four noble truths, three marks of existence, six supreme qualities, three refuges, etc. is all good once your committed
The five precepts, Noble eightfold path, four noble truths, three marks of existence, six supreme qualities, three refuges, etc. is all good once your committed
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I've been thinking about starting to practice Theravada Buddhism as well, I love the eastern philosophies, but I don't know where to start......