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by dylanj
Sun May 12, 2019 9:44 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Uposatha Observance Days According to the Suttas & Vinaya
Replies: 15
Views: 6551

Uposatha Observance Days According to the Suttas & Vinaya

Hello, so I take Uposatha observance very seriously in accordance with the Buddha's instructions to the Sakyans in AN 10.46 . I understand that in the suttas the proper dates of observance is explained according to the ancient Indian lunar calendar & I read a bit about this calendar recently, as...
by dylanj
Sun May 12, 2019 2:42 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Degeneration of the World
Replies: 10
Views: 1342

Re: Degeneration of the World

If anyone knows of more relevant quotes please share :)
by dylanj
Sun May 12, 2019 2:32 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Degeneration of the World
Replies: 10
Views: 1342

Degeneration of the World

At a time when rulers are unprincipled, officials become unprincipled. When officials are unprincipled, holy men and householders become unprincipled. When holy men and householders are unprincipled, the people of town and country become unprincipled. When the people of town and country are unprinc...
by dylanj
Sun May 05, 2019 7:42 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Is the belief in re-birth damaging?
Replies: 34
Views: 4324

Re: Is the belief in re-birth damaging?

You being born in this life is also not you :)

using the teaching of anatta to dissociate from the consequences of your actions is not what the buddha intended

you will have to experience them, not someone else, only there will not really be any "you" involved
by dylanj
Sat May 04, 2019 8:24 am
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: The First Name of the Buddha
Replies: 3
Views: 1190

Re: The First Name of the Buddha

Angirasa (Angīrasa).-A name applied to the Buddha several times in the Pitakas. (E.g., Vin.i.25; D.iii.196; S.i.196; A.iii.239; Thag.v.536; J.i.116). In the Commentaries three etymologies are given: Buddhaghosa says that "it means emitting rays of various hues from the body," and that the...
by dylanj
Sat May 04, 2019 7:42 am
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: The First Name of the Buddha
Replies: 3
Views: 1190

The First Name of the Buddha

Hi, this will probably be pretty controversial, please remember this is in the Early Buddhism forum & not Classical Theravada. Well, my question was prompted because awhile back it was brought to my attention that the name "Siddhattha" does not appear anywhere in the Early Buddhist Tex...
by dylanj
Sat May 04, 2019 7:33 am
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: Time & Calendar
Replies: 3
Views: 1142

Re: Time & Calendar

Volo wrote: Fri May 03, 2019 10:28 am I'm not sure if this is an ancient calendar system or a modern one, but explanation seems to be quite detailed with the Pali names.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qcPFnA ... p=drivesdk
thanks a lot
by dylanj
Sat May 04, 2019 7:32 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Abortion poll
Replies: 71
Views: 13299

Re: Abortion poll

I voted "up until the start of the 3rd trimester" as I believe that is when "consciousness has descended". That's based upon my limited understanding of fetal development (I'm not an expert) not an expert, limited understanding, but going to say to just go for it & kill the ...
by dylanj
Fri May 03, 2019 9:57 am
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: Time & Calendar
Replies: 3
Views: 1142

Re: Time & Calendar

:computerproblem:
by dylanj
Fri May 03, 2019 9:55 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Abortion poll
Replies: 71
Views: 13299

Re: Abortion poll

I voted "up until the start of the 3rd trimester" as I believe that is when "consciousness has descended". That's based upon my limited understanding of fetal development (I'm not an expert) not an expert, limited understanding, but going to say to just go for it & kill the ...
by dylanj
Fri May 03, 2019 9:52 am
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: Where in the vinaya is the prohibition against monks asking for gifts/offerings?
Replies: 5
Views: 2452

Where in the vinaya is the prohibition against monks asking for gifts/offerings?

i.e. asking specifically for something they want without having been approached & asked what they need by a layperson.
by dylanj
Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:41 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Let's discuss Mount Sineru!
Replies: 71
Views: 13008

Re: Let's discuss Mount Sineru!

The alternative, natural explanation doesn't have to mean the Buddha lied either. It could have been taught as a simile, allegory. That's lying. If one must reject the teaching it would be better to believe the Buddha did not speak it. Not at all. The Buddha used similes and allegories all the time...
by dylanj
Tue Apr 16, 2019 5:50 am
Forum: Dhammic Stories
Topic: Buddha knew all along
Replies: 18
Views: 9202

Re: Buddha knew all along

At a time when rulers are unprincipled, officials become unprincipled. When officials are unprincipled, holy men and householders become unprincipled. When holy men and householders are unprincipled, the people of town and country become unprincipled. When the people of town and country are unprinc...
by dylanj
Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:55 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Valid Forms of Buddhism
Replies: 11
Views: 1524

Re: Valid Forms of Buddhism

the suttas & vinaya "Herein again a monk might say:... ...This is Dhamma, this is Vinaya, this is the Master's teaching.' Now the words of that monk, are neither to be welcomed nor scorned, but without welcoming, without scorning, the words and syllables thereof are to be closely scrutinize...