This seems like a nice way to introduce young children to the Buddha.
What do you think?
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My First Buddha - Soft and Cuddly
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Cute. I'd like one too...Bhikkhu Pesala wrote:This seems like a nice way to introduce young children to the Buddha.
What do you think?
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It trembles in all directions.
I longed to find myself a place
Unscathed — but I could not see it."
Sn 4.15 PTS: Sn 935-951 "Attadanda Sutta: Arming Oneself"
"You will be required to do wrong no matter where you go... This is the curse at work, the curse that feeds on all life..."
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Re: My First Buddha - Soft and Cuddly
I like it! Looks like a possibly nice way for Dhamma propagation too as it could be a conversation piece in Buddhist homes.
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Definately not keen on the idea of a cuddly Buddha toy myself. It looks rather like something from the Muppets.
I wouldn't be suprised if a squeaker that says "Om" got added to it eventually.
Definately not keen on the idea of a cuddly Buddha toy myself. It looks rather like something from the Muppets.
I wouldn't be suprised if a squeaker that says "Om" got added to it eventually.
Re: My First Buddha - Soft and Cuddly
Awesome! Now all they need to do is export it to Asian Theravada countries to stir up another controversy.Bhikkhu Pesala wrote:This seems like a nice way to introduce young children to the Buddha.
What do you think?
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But seriously, I like it. Now they need to make a six-foot tall version of the plush Buddha so that I can place it standing in my living room.
Forget young children, I need one for myself, now!
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I think they already made a six foot version, but maybe that's just a promo version.
They also used the Dhamma Wheel Logo at the bottom of their page.
They also used the Dhamma Wheel Logo at the bottom of their page.
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Re: My First Buddha - Soft and Cuddly
I agree with Aloka. I think it trivialises the Buddha by reducing him to a Teddy Bear status.Aloka wrote:.
Definately not keen on the idea of a cuddly Buddha toy myself. It looks rather like something from the Muppets.
I wouldn't be suprised if a squeaker that says "Om" got added to it eventually.
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There are worse things:cooran wrote:I agree with Aloka. I think it trivialises the Buddha by reducing him to a Teddy Bear status.Aloka wrote:.
Definately not keen on the idea of a cuddly Buddha toy myself. It looks rather like something from the Muppets.
I wouldn't be suprised if a squeaker that says "Om" got added to it eventually.
With metta,
Chris
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“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” HPatDH p.723
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond. -- SN I, 38.
“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” HPatDH p.723
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I think the pros outweigh the cons here.I am not so sure about the tee-shirts, or other items, but this will create happy associations in the minds of young Buddhists. Later, they can understand better about reverence, and the profound wisdom of the Buddha.cooran wrote:I agree with Aloka. I think it trivialises the Buddha by reducing him to a Teddy Bear status.
With metta,
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I agree.cooran wrote:I agree with Aloka. I think it trivialises the Buddha by reducing him to a Teddy Bear status.Aloka wrote:.
Definately not keen on the idea of a cuddly Buddha toy myself. It looks rather like something from the Muppets.
I wouldn't be suprised if a squeaker that says "Om" got added to it eventually.
With metta,
Chris
As a parent, I think there is no better way to introduce Buddhism to one's children than actually walking on the path and living an exemplary life that informed by the Dhamma.
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Re: My First Buddha - Soft and Cuddly
This juvenile senior agrees with the esteemed bhikkhu on this.Bhikkhu Pesala wrote:I think the pros outweigh the cons here.I am not so sure about the tee-shirts, or other items, but this will create happy associations in the minds of young Buddhists. Later, they can understand better about reverence, and the profound wisdom of the Buddha.cooran wrote:I agree with Aloka. I think it trivialises the Buddha by reducing him to a Teddy Bear status.
With metta,
Chris
>> Do you see a man wise [enlightened/ariya] in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<< -- Proverbs 26:12
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond. -- SN I, 38.
“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” HPatDH p.723
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond. -- SN I, 38.
“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” HPatDH p.723
Re: My First Buddha - Soft and Cuddly
At Jhana Grove, in Ajahn Brahm's retreats, they have plush teddy bears. Anyone with heavy amounts of ill will is encouraged to meditate with a teddy bear in their lap.
Guess what the next step up is gonna be?! Or maybe they won't go there...
Guess what the next step up is gonna be?! Or maybe they won't go there...
But from a 3-year-old's point of view, it's not a trivialization. It could be the next step up from a teddy bear. If you hold a plush Buddha in front of a 3-year-old and weave it into your bedtime story about kindness and harmlessness I bet they'll be more attentive.cooran wrote: I think it trivialises the Buddha by reducing him to a Teddy Bear status.
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What bizarre idea next I wonder, perhaps a cuddly Jesus and a companion plump god with detachable cloud ?
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Of course the other option is jump up and down shouting "sacrilege!!!" Obviously, opinions are going to vary.Aloka wrote:What bizarre idea next I wonder, perhaps a cuddly Jesus and a companion plump god with detachable cloud ?
>> Do you see a man wise [enlightened/ariya] in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<< -- Proverbs 26:12
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond. -- SN I, 38.
“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” HPatDH p.723
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond. -- SN I, 38.
“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” HPatDH p.723
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Nah, my other option is to log off from the internet and have a nice cuppa tea and a sultana sponge finger cake !tiltbillings wrote:Of course the other option is jump up and down shouting "sacrilege!!!"Aloka wrote:What bizarre idea next I wonder, perhaps a cuddly Jesus and a companion plump god with detachable cloud ?
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