I have moved house and I have finally been able to allot a small space of my new flat to a meditation area + small Buddha shrine .
Here it is:
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- Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:52 pm
- Forum: Shrine Room
- Topic: your home altar/shrine
- Replies: 198
- Views: 188945
- Sun Feb 18, 2018 2:58 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Darwin and the Buddha
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2951
Re: Darwin and the Buddha
There are some similarities, but the bigger differences seem to be ignored. Probably you are right, and comparing the two seems like a stretch. I agree on the fact that both thinkers believe life is fundamentally a struggle, and I found this interesting in the sense that it shows how far-fetching t...
- Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:11 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Darwin and the Buddha
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2951
Darwin and the Buddha
This article gives an interesting perspective on the similarities between Darwin and the Buddha: https://threepointeightbillionyears.com/2018/02/06/darwin-and-the-buddha-2/ FEBRUARY 6, 2018 BY THREEPOINTEIGHTBILLIONYEARS.COM Darwin and the Buddha The teachings of Charles Darwin and Gautama Buddha ar...
- Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:01 am
- Forum: Pāli
- Topic: Detailed explanation of the Three Refuges and the Five Precepts?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2469
Re: Detailed explanation of the Three Refuges and the Five Precepts?
This is an amazing resource, thank you so much for sharing it!Dmytro wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2017 12:38 pm Tisaraṇa is explained at:
http://buddhism.lib.ntu.edu.tw/BDLM/en/ ... _pali3.htm
- Mon Jan 22, 2018 7:47 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Nihilism has poisoned modern society; as Buddhists, we should reject it.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8413
Re: Nihilism has poisoned modern society; as Buddhists, we should reject it.
The problem the west has is, that is the world morality is equated with judeo-christian judgement and has really negative connotations. So we have to re-frame what morality means and how we talk about it. Not an easy task when the word has been owned by those religions for so long. :goodpost: The i...
- Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:11 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Why are you in this forum?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 10558
Re: Why are you in this forum?
I chose #9 because I see this forum as an opportunity to learn from more experienced members and to share my experience, concerns and successes in the path.
Not having a physical sanga close by, I regard this forum as my virtual sanga.
Not having a physical sanga close by, I regard this forum as my virtual sanga.
- Sat Jan 20, 2018 6:53 pm
- Forum: Sīla
- Topic: is the 5th precept seen as "optional" by some?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 27061
Re: is the 5th precept seen as "optional" by some?
I've just finished reading this thread, and i found it so inspiring I had to post a reply, even though the OP is quite old. I am currently trying to keep the 5th precept (the hardest one for me, together with stopping idle chatter and gossip!), and find it quite hard when there's peer pressure. Howe...
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 9:30 am
- Forum: Shrine Room
- Topic: Seeking suggestions for a trip to Hong Kong
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8509
Re: Seeking suggestions for a trip to Hong Kong
Hi everyone, I just wanted to report back on my trip. It was really amazing, and I visited many Buddhist temples including Lantau Big Buddha, Chi Lin Nunnery, 10,000 Buddhas and Western Monastery. They were all very impressive, but the Big Buddha was a bit too much of a tourist attraction for my tas...
- Tue Aug 08, 2017 2:02 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: the great vegetarian debate
- Replies: 5693
- Views: 972336
Re: Vegetarian
I would also recommend tofu (豆腐 doufu). It s easier to digest than beans, it's usually cheaper than veggie burgers and the like, and it can be prepared in a thousand different ways.
- Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:06 am
- Forum: Shrine Room
- Topic: Seeking suggestions for a trip to Hong Kong
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8509
Re: Seeking suggestions for a trip to Hong Kong
Thank you, I can't wait!mikenz66 wrote: Have a great trip.
Mike
- Wed Aug 02, 2017 3:19 pm
- Forum: Shrine Room
- Topic: Seeking suggestions for a trip to Hong Kong
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8509
Re: Seeking suggestions for a trip to Hong Kong
If you are a fan of Hong Kong movies, 10,000 Buddhas has a cameo in Infernal Affairs (remade by Scorsese as The Departed). The Chinese title refers to Avici Hell, hence "Infernal"... A big budget movie with several superstars and beautiful panoramas from rooftops. I actually LOVE :heart: ...
- Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:01 am
- Forum: Shrine Room
- Topic: Seeking suggestions for a trip to Hong Kong
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8509
Re: Seeking suggestions for a trip to Hong Kong
Thank you so much for the advice Mike and David.
- Tue Aug 01, 2017 12:12 pm
- Forum: Shrine Room
- Topic: Seeking suggestions for a trip to Hong Kong
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8509
Seeking suggestions for a trip to Hong Kong
Hello everyone, I hope this is the right place to post this. In December I will be travelling to Hong Kong for a couple of weeks. I know Hong Kong is not a Theravada place, and that actually HK Buddhism is inextricably linked to Daoism and other local customs. However, I am still very excited to vis...
- Wed Jul 19, 2017 2:31 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Ajahn Chah Facebook page
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8658
Re: Ajahn Chah Facebook page
bodom wrote:Hi all,
So if anyone would like a break from the negativity on social media and is a fan of the Venerables teachings please feel free to check it out.
https://www.facebook.com/The-Dhamma-Tea ... 245451828/
Thank you, this is a great idea.
- Thu Mar 30, 2017 6:55 am
- Forum: Dhammaduta (Dhamma propagation)
- Topic: DhammaWheel Public Library Challenge: The Social Harmony Edition
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2516
Re: DhammaWheel Public Library Challenge: The Social Harmony Edition
Are there any plans to translate the book into other languages?
Unfortunately our local library would only (or mainly) purchase books in Italian as not many people can read English proficiently here.
Unfortunately our local library would only (or mainly) purchase books in Italian as not many people can read English proficiently here.