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by thornbush
Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:20 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Where are you from?
Replies: 138
Views: 206212

Re: Where are you from?

Hmm I didn't see karma listed :tongue:
So I guess that I will just have to choose 'Asia' :jumping:
by thornbush
Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:48 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: What do you think?
Replies: 8
Views: 2797

What do you think?

Another quote from a 'non rebirth' post found on another Forum: The Buddha has states why he teaches rebirth post mortem MN 68 "So, Anuruddha, it is not for the purpose of scheming to deceive people or for the purpose of flattering people or for the purpose of gain, honour, and renown, or with ...
by thornbush
Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:00 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Mahayana Bodhisatta and Theravada Stream-Enterer
Replies: 8
Views: 3822

Re: Mahayana Bodhisatta and Theravada Stream-Enterer

Hi clw_uk, This old cat's attempt at answering this: (and no I am not an expert on anything except fumbling around life) Firstly, the ideals of a Bodhisatta as defined by the Theravada and the ideals of a Bodhisattva in the Mahayana are different. In the Mahayana, a Bodhisattva can range from one wh...
by thornbush
Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:31 am
Forum: Shrine Room
Topic: Miscellaneous Photos
Replies: 136
Views: 289979

Re: Miscellaneous Photos

More from the sister site: http://www.dharmawheel.net/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=178" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by thornbush
Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:12 am
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: Immediate rebirth
Replies: 28
Views: 9938

Re: Immediate rebirth

I will answer the OP with a question from one Sutta I found..... http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn44/sn44.009.than.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I designate the rebirth of one who has sustenance, Vaccha, and not of one without sustenance. Just as a fire bu...
by thornbush
Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:52 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Dharma Wheel -- Mahayana forum
Replies: 26
Views: 12414

Re: Dharma Wheel -- Mahayana forum

Oh Dakini-la,

So that's why u were red again huh? :tongue:
Congrats :jumping:
by thornbush
Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:05 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: My first YouTube Video
Replies: 14
Views: 3577

Re: My first YouTube Video

My kamma for now is such that I can only juggle two. I would have to be a Sotapanna to handle all 3 AND levitate while doing that :rolleye:
by thornbush
Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:20 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)
Replies: 65
Views: 27462

Re: Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)

Considering all the people who died yesterday, why do we separate out this very sad, highly troubled individual for special mention? This this slogan should be posted on the front door of every funeral chapel in the world. Sometimes folks can use a good laugh when they're feeling blue. :smile: Matt...
by thornbush
Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:03 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Respect for the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha
Replies: 28
Views: 8269

Re: Respect for the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha

I sometimes think that it an artefact of living in samsara, the profound and the profane changing places. But I wonder why the same people don't have the balls to make underwear with the veiled image of Mohammad printed on the front or statuetes of mohammad with a hard-on. Maybe I'm just overly sen...
by thornbush
Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:27 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: "OM" Symbol: Any Meaning for Theravada?
Replies: 2
Views: 3162

Re: "OM" Symbol: Any Meaning for Theravada?

Examples of how OM is used in Thai Buddhist kathas: http://www.mir.com.my/leofoo/Thai-amulets/Chris_Tam_katha_libary/index.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Wat Rakhang amulets by Somdej Phra Buddhacharn Toh Take the amulet in both your hands and place over your head and t...
by thornbush
Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:39 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Farah Fawcett (February 2, 1947 — June 25, 2009)
Replies: 2
Views: 2034

Farah Fawcett (February 2, 1947 — June 25, 2009)

http://www.sendflowerstobangalore.com/images/wreath1.gif http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2009/04/11/amd_farah_fawcett.jpg http://artfiles.art.com/images/-/A-Scented-Votive-Candle-Burns-Photographic-Print-C12635111.jpeg Farah Fawcett Farah Fawcett, the original Charlie's Angel, dies at 62 Farrah F...
by thornbush
Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:59 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Can we eat food cooked by Buddhists?
Replies: 5
Views: 2150

Re: Can we eat food cooked by Buddhists?

Probably, some here may not have to deal with some Christians who raise food sharing concerns in your part of the world. In my part of the world, I have had incidents where Buddhists ask me on this matter where their Catholic/Christian kindred/friends objects to bringing food back to their home or b...
by thornbush
Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:36 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Can we eat food cooked by Buddhists?
Replies: 5
Views: 2150

Can we eat food cooked by Buddhists?

I was sent this Youtube video link by a friend: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iix5v1ytwBA&feature=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; And listen to how His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze (profile here ) answered a gentleman who was the second person at 4:20 in the...
by thornbush
Fri Jun 19, 2009 1:16 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Obama swats fly, PETA responds
Replies: 24
Views: 6814

Re: Obama swats fly, PETA responds

From President to pauper.....kamma distinguishes not.....