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by dhammafriend
Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:47 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Wat Dhammakaya
Replies: 942
Views: 395720

Re: Wat Dhammakaya

I did not single out one side or the other. Both Dhammakāya followers and there critics were guilty of speech that is unsuitable for a Buddhist. As my mum used to say: "It is six of one and half-a-dozen of the other." I see no profit in this thread, or those like it. Views are too polaris...
by dhammafriend
Tue Oct 04, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Wat Dhammakaya
Replies: 942
Views: 395720

Re: Wat Dhammakaya

Anyway, perhaps it might be unfair to say that for the entire thread. The first few posts were OK, it just started with a genuine inquiry about a temple regarding which the OP had mixed feelings. However, by the end of the first page it had already descended into a slagging off thread. More than en...
by dhammafriend
Fri Sep 16, 2016 3:44 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Wat Dhammakaya
Replies: 942
Views: 395720

Re: Wat Dhammakaya

From Dhammakaya Uncovered: http://www.dhammakayauncovered.com/facts/2016/7/5/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-dhammakaya-scandal-a-short-fact-sheet Some extracts from the article: DID THE ABBOT RECEIVE STOLEN MONEY? No, he did not. Obviously, to have received stolen money, the money in question...
by dhammafriend
Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:00 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Buddhism and Christianity at Abhayagiri
Replies: 20
Views: 4697

Re: Buddhism and Christianity at Abhayagiri

Finally I realised that the basic differences of religions are nothing as they all agree on love and loving kindness and giving alms to the poor helping people who suffer . This is akin to saying, Buddhist and Christian monks have no real differences because they all wear robes. I am not denying th...
by dhammafriend
Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:02 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: What music are you listening to right now?
Replies: 2178
Views: 526662

Re: What music are you listening to right now?

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by dhammafriend
Wed Jun 15, 2016 7:35 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Monk gets to the root of Thai problems
Replies: 12
Views: 2464

Re: Monk gets to the root of Thai problems

The Buddha championed the poor and he gave a chance to both the poor and the rich. That's not the impression you get when reading the suttas. He praises householders who accumulate wealth skilfully and then share it with others. he warns against practices that lead to poverty. I only read part of t...
by dhammafriend
Wed Jun 15, 2016 7:35 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Monk gets to the root of Thai problems
Replies: 12
Views: 2464

Re: Monk gets to the root of Thai problems

The Buddha championed the poor and he gave a chance to both the poor and the rich. That's not the impression you get when reading the suttas. He praises householders who accumulate wealth skilfully and then share it with others. he warns against practices that lead to poverty. I only read part of t...
by dhammafriend
Tue Jun 14, 2016 4:05 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Monk gets to the root of Thai problems
Replies: 12
Views: 2464

Re: Monk gets to the root of Thai problems

This scholar identifies many roots in fact: http://prachatai.org/english/node/6249" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);re...
by dhammafriend
Thu Jun 02, 2016 6:55 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Vijja Dhammakai - Luang Por Sodh
Replies: 23
Views: 8591

Re: Vijja Dhammakai - Luang Por Sodh

Is there any document matching the Suttas with this practices? Hi Dhammarelax Check out this list of scriptural references that mention dhamma-kaya in Canon & commentaries: http://dhammacenter.org/meditation/dhammakaya-meditation/ As with all Theravada schools in SEA, they take the Satipatthana...
by dhammafriend
Tue May 31, 2016 5:22 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Vijja Dhammakai - Luang Por Sodh
Replies: 23
Views: 8591

Vijja Dhammakai - Luang Por Sodh

I'd like to use this post to share some academic information about tradition of dhammakaya meditation that I've found online over a few months. It turns out that it goes all the way back to re-reform era Buddhism in Thailand. Reading all the crazy posts about Wat Phra Dhammakaya, I needed to find ou...
by dhammafriend
Tue May 24, 2016 3:15 pm
Forum: Pāli
Topic: Pūjā = Worship?
Replies: 8
Views: 3442

Re: Pūjā = Worship?

I agree that the English term worship is too closely linked to Christian theology to be an accurate reflection of what Buddhists and Hindu's do when they recite suttas, garland statues, and place offerings etc. We don't puja, we do puja to the Triple Gem. However, I don't think we can have a concise...
by dhammafriend
Mon Apr 04, 2016 3:38 pm
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Transgender ordination
Replies: 28
Views: 8422

Re: Transgender ordination

Hi guys, not sure if this adds any light to the subject. This was covered on a Thai talk show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z63YdzMzBsY&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlvSz6Dyfrw&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY4xarkCm_s&feature=youtu.be https://ww...
by dhammafriend
Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:41 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: How did you come to Buddhism? (poll)
Replies: 58
Views: 42716

Re: How did you come to Buddhism? (poll)

My journey to Buddhism Largely raised by my Muslim grandparents, I never felt much of a connection to theism in general. Having bible study in public school and then attending madrassa in the later afternoons just raised more questions. I was never deeply invested in any form of theism. I went throu...
by dhammafriend
Wed Feb 24, 2016 3:22 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Taking Refuges
Replies: 5
Views: 1131

Re: Taking Refuges

Dear Friends Although I lead a life quite dedicated to Buddhist practice I dont take the refuges because I think they are not making much sense just as a theoretical thing, in the Suttas it seems that students take the refuges after they have had an understanding or attainment are there instances i...
by dhammafriend
Thu Jan 21, 2016 3:59 pm
Forum: Dhammic Stories
Topic: Thailand's Bhikkhunis
Replies: 7
Views: 3693

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Short but insightful documentary. It doesn't cover the complex issues involved, but is still worth the time.

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