Dhamma Wheel

Now, the general impression of the Hebrew Old Testament is the Tribes of Israel (of which only the tribe of Judah largely remains) regarded themselves as 'The Chosen People of God'; that there was something specifically special about being born an Israelite. Similarly, in the Pali suttas, we can re...

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Sun Apr 08, 2018 8:01 pm

If you reach enlightenment you can become a buddha But because of how we live today and much of the texts has been translated incorrect and we tend to not be strickt enough in the practice it is very difficult to reach Buddhahood today.

I think Theravadins prefer to use the term "Arahant".

Hi all, In Mahayana Buddhism, there are rituals dedicated especially for hungry ghosts, helping them to alleviate their suffering. In Theravada Buddhism, is there any such activity or ritual, dedicating merits for hungry ghosts, not just departed relatives but hungry ghosts in general. Thanks. Yes,...

There seems to be a lot of different terminology respective to 'enlightened ones': tathagata, buddha, bodhisattva, arahant, etc. What is the difference amongst these different definitions that make them different. Of course a bodhisattva is someone is going to be a buddha in a future life but would...

I have seen quite a few high caste Indians with blue or green eyes, so it makes perfect sense that the historical Buddha, who belonged to the ruling elite would have blue eyes. Hi Kusala Really try and think about this. What you have said does not make sense at all. What you have said is - Kusala h...

Monotheism Is inherently Intolerant, especially Islam... http://i63.tinypic.com/zxwtbn.jpg Compelling. Meme about intolerance posted by a Buddhist intolerant of Islam. I would advise, that if you think tolerance is kusala value, then you yourself should live up to it. As compassionate as the Buddha...

Monotheism Is inherently Intolerant, especially Islam...

There's nothing shadier than trying to use Buddhism to justify right wing political views IMHO Are left-wing or centrist views OK, though? Are they equally or less shady? I only ask... In that right wing views are the antithesis of what Buddhism stands for I would say yes, you are right. Perhaps th...

Something has always upset me about Buddha's life. I first read his life story at about age of 7 or so. And almost four decades has passed but the nagging feeling remains. Buddha left his wife and child. They had material resources to survive but it was abandonment. How does it reflect on his chara...

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Being from a Catholic background, I've noticed that there are lots of parallels and similarities in the practices and rituals of Buddhism and Catholicism. Guan Yin seems very similar to the Virgin Mary, there's confession, holy water etc Jesuits had a significant influence in trade in Asia in the 1...

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This monk was possessed by an "asura"(demon) and nearly lost it...

fearlessness is a thing of beauty...