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by Tex
Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:18 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: the great vegetarian debate
Replies: 5693
Views: 970383

Re: the great vegetarian debate

Again, I don't see why there needs to even be a debate when it comes to Buddhist vegetarianism. People need to make their own lifestyle choices. As for myself, I would like to eat a diet that is both healthy and the most consistent with the first precept. And that's great if that's your interpretat...
by Tex
Tue Jul 04, 2017 2:38 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: the great vegetarian debate
Replies: 5693
Views: 970383

Re: the great vegetarian debate

Santi253 wrote:I am switching to a vegetarian diet because that's what the Buddha taught
Where?
by Tex
Tue Jul 04, 2017 2:30 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Nervousness/Anxiety
Replies: 9
Views: 2340

Re: Nervousness/Anxiety

Don't forget to begin the meditation by directing loving-kindness to yourself.
by Tex
Sat Nov 26, 2016 9:23 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 9
Views: 3623

Re: Hello

Tori wrote:
Tex wrote:Welcome!

I'm a fan of philosophy as well.
Have you by any chance read Aristotle's De Anima?
About 20 years ago, lol.

The only ones I've read recently are Camus, Sartre, Plato, and Nietzsche.
by Tex
Sat Nov 26, 2016 8:05 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: 2 very intelligent men
Replies: 36
Views: 7057

Re: 2 very intelligent men

Atheists believe in materialism, which is not Buddhist, the dhamma doesn't teach materialism. People are always telling atheists what they believe. I'm an atheist. I'm not a theist, which is the only thing "a-theist" means. You cannot assume anything else about my worldview. You'd be bett...
by Tex
Sun Nov 13, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Quitting cigarettes
Replies: 29
Views: 5494

Re: Quitting cigarettes

I smoked for 20 years. I tried to quit many times before I succeeded, but when I did, this is what worked: 1) Daily exercise. Helps with mood, sleep, etc. 2) Daily St Johns wort. Natural anti-depressant. 3) I started out with nicotine gum to combat cravings, then slowly reduced that and replaced it ...
by Tex
Sun Nov 13, 2016 7:02 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 9
Views: 3623

Re: Hello

Welcome!

I'm a fan of philosophy as well.
by Tex
Sun Oct 16, 2016 12:18 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Is Theravada Buddhism a Religion?
Replies: 28
Views: 7302

Re: Is Theravada Buddhism a Religion?

That's a much more important aim than an Alumni gathering... :anjali: Mike Well, of course it is. I wasn't arguing that the Marine Corps or the Texas Exes should be considered religions; the point was that the definition above is way too broad. There have been over 10,000 religions throughout human...
by Tex
Sat Oct 15, 2016 4:19 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 10
Views: 3507

Re: Hello

Welcome!
by Tex
Sat Oct 15, 2016 3:59 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Is Theravada Buddhism a Religion?
Replies: 28
Views: 7302

Re: Is Theravada Buddhism a Religion?

Theravada Buddhism does not demand blind faith from its adherents. Spiritual progress depends on the emergence of five cardinal virtues — faith , vigor, mindfulness, concentration and wisdom. http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/conze/wheel065.html Saddha is well-reasoned faith, not blind fai...
by Tex
Sat Oct 15, 2016 3:55 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Is Theravada Buddhism a Religion?
Replies: 28
Views: 7302

Re: Is Theravada Buddhism a Religion?

It depends entirely on which definition of "religion" one prefers. Miriam Webster gives the following three: (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/religion) 1. The belief in a god or in a group of gods. 2. An organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or ...
by Tex
Sat Sep 24, 2016 5:48 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Howdy from Texas!
Replies: 11
Views: 3222

Re: Howdy from Texas!

Greetings from Austin!
by Tex
Fri Sep 23, 2016 11:47 pm
Forum: Shrine Room
Topic: Questions about items on an altar
Replies: 7
Views: 3284

Re: Questions about items on an altar

Best advice I've heard on this: the most important thing about your altar is that you use it.

I think you're on exactly the right track in setting up your altar in a way that inspires you to come back often.
by Tex
Sat Sep 10, 2016 2:52 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Meditation clarification
Replies: 6
Views: 2105

Re: Meditation clarification

This whole book is well worth reading, if you haven't already. "Dealing With Distractions I and II" may help with this particular issue.

http://www.vipassana.com/meditation/min ... nglish.php