It seems that before we assume that the story of Angulimala and the Thuggees were somehow "exaggerations" we should look to the news of today.
Human sacrifice is alive (at least the priests performing the deed are) and well today in Hinduism:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-39176570
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2006/ ... heobserver
Personally, I'm not in the the 'coexist' bumper sticker philosophy; I chose Buddhism for Sila, as well as Samadhi.
Human Sacrifice in Hinduism
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Re: Human Sacrifice in Hinduism
Sacrificing animals is a common thing in India.
It is easy to fall to the next level of sacrifice "the human".
It is easy to fall to the next level of sacrifice "the human".
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
Re: Human Sacrifice in Hinduism
There's nothing in this story to connect it to Hinduism.Manopubbangama wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:30 pm It seems that before we assume that the story of Angulimala and the Thuggees were somehow "exaggerations" we should look to the news of today.
Human sacrifice is alive (at least the priests performing the deed are) and well today in Hinduism:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-39176570
The "priests" in this case are not strictly Hindu either:
And it's worth noting that the human sacrifices are desperate actions of the very poorest and least educated people, at the behest of "priests" who are nearly witch-doctors.The Guardian wrote:The killings have focused attention on Tantrism, an amalgam of mystical practices that grew out of Hinduism. Tantrism also has adherents among Buddhists and Muslims and, increasingly, in the West, where it is associated with yoga or sexual techniques. It has millions of followers across India, where it originated between the fifth and ninth centuries. Tantrik priests are consulted on everything from marital to bowel problems.
An important part of Sila is Right Speech. Perhaps you should look it up?Manopubbangama wrote: Personally, I'm not in the the 'coexist' bumper sticker philosophy; I chose Buddhism for Sila, as well as Samadhi.
Kim
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There is plenty to connect it to Hinduism, as the worshippers of Kali, the Hindu goddess are the main practitioners: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2006/ ... heobserverKim OHara wrote: ↑Fri Nov 02, 2018 4:15 amThere's nothing in this story to connect it to Hinduism.Manopubbangama wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:30 pm It seems that before we assume that the story of Angulimala and the Thuggees were somehow "exaggerations" we should look to the news of today.
Human sacrifice is alive (at least the priests performing the deed are) and well today in Hinduism:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-39176570The "priests" in this case are not strictly Hindu either:And it's worth noting that the human sacrifices are desperate actions of the very poorest and least educated people, at the behest of "priests" who are nearly witch-doctors.The Guardian wrote:The killings have focused attention on Tantrism, an amalgam of mystical practices that grew out of Hinduism. Tantrism also has adherents among Buddhists and Muslims and, increasingly, in the West, where it is associated with yoga or sexual techniques. It has millions of followers across India, where it originated between the fifth and ninth centuries. Tantrik priests are consulted on everything from marital to bowel problems.An important part of Sila is Right Speech. Perhaps you should look it up?Manopubbangama wrote: Personally, I'm not in the the 'coexist' bumper sticker philosophy; I chose Buddhism for Sila, as well as Samadhi.
Kim
This is pretty well established.
Regarding Right Speech, thanks for your help with edification, where have I erred exactly?
Please be specific.
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Re: Human Sacrifice in Hinduism
And its a very slippery slope.
A few bad harvests and we could be seeing a sequel to Apocalypto.
I hope those poor babies can be saved from this form of wrong view.
Re: Human Sacrifice in Hinduism
That does not make it a normal Hindu practice, or even an approved part of the religion. For instance, the worshippers of Jesus, the Christian godling, are the main practitioners of the barbaric sport of fox-hunting. Other groups of his worshippers meet as members of the KKK.Manopubbangama wrote: ↑Fri Nov 02, 2018 8:37 pmThere is plenty to connect it to Hinduism, as the worshippers of Kali, the Hindu goddess are the main practitioners: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2006/ ... heobserverKim OHara wrote: ↑Fri Nov 02, 2018 4:15 amThere's nothing in this story to connect it to Hinduism.Manopubbangama wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:30 pm It seems that before we assume that the story of Angulimala and the Thuggees were somehow "exaggerations" we should look to the news of today.
Human sacrifice is alive (at least the priests performing the deed are) and well today in Hinduism:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-39176570The "priests" in this case are not strictly Hindu either:And it's worth noting that the human sacrifices are desperate actions of the very poorest and least educated people, at the behest of "priests" who are nearly witch-doctors.The Guardian wrote:The killings have focused attention on Tantrism, an amalgam of mystical practices that grew out of Hinduism. Tantrism also has adherents among Buddhists and Muslims and, increasingly, in the West, where it is associated with yoga or sexual techniques. It has millions of followers across India, where it originated between the fifth and ninth centuries. Tantrik priests are consulted on everything from marital to bowel problems.An important part of Sila is Right Speech. Perhaps you should look it up?Manopubbangama wrote: Personally, I'm not in the the 'coexist' bumper sticker philosophy; I chose Buddhism for Sila, as well as Samadhi.
Kim
You have disparaged Hinduism and (by extension) all Hindus for practices which are not representative of the religion....
Regarding Right Speech, thanks for your help with edification, where have I erred exactly?
Please be specific.
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You might like to compare your post with these guidelines, too - https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/dha ... amma-vaca/2. Speech
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I'm sorry you feel that way but you are factually incorrect.Kim OHara wrote: ↑Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:07 pmThat does not make it a normal Hindu practice, or even an approved part of the religion. For instance, the worshippers of Jesus, the Christian godling, are the main practitioners of the barbaric sport of fox-hunting. Other groups of his worshippers meet as members of the KKK.Manopubbangama wrote: ↑Fri Nov 02, 2018 8:37 pmThere is plenty to connect it to Hinduism, as the worshippers of Kali, the Hindu goddess are the main practitioners: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2006/ ... heobserverKim OHara wrote: ↑Fri Nov 02, 2018 4:15 am
There's nothing in this story to connect it to Hinduism.
The "priests" in this case are not strictly Hindu either:
And it's worth noting that the human sacrifices are desperate actions of the very poorest and least educated people, at the behest of "priests" who are nearly witch-doctors.
An important part of Sila is Right Speech. Perhaps you should look it up?
KimYou have disparaged Hinduism and (by extension) all Hindus for practices which are not representative of the religion....
Regarding Right Speech, thanks for your help with edification, where have I erred exactly?
Please be specific.
viewtopic.php?f=47&t=2 says:You might like to compare your post with these guidelines, too - https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/dha ... amma-vaca/2. Speech
Any subject matter that may be off-topic or is intended to cause disruption or harm may be removed without notice. This includes, but is not restricted to:
a. Nasty speech...
d. Unsubstantiated allegations against individuals or traditions - including psychoanalyzing other members, and predictions or threats of kammic retribution...
f. Personal attacks, including the vilification of individuals based on any attributes - whether related to their personal attributes (e.g. gender, nationality, sexuality, race, age)...
Kim
Human sacrifice is a widely attested fact in Hinduism and has been for over 2500 years. With Sati, the Thuggees, the Kali worshippers, etc.
The facts speak for themselves.
I made no unsubstantiated allegations, I'm pointing out substantiated facts.
This is murder, pure and simple.
The more it is brought out into the light, the more hope there is to stop it.
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No, I'm not - but I am fairly sure you did not read my posts carefully enough.Manopubbangama wrote: ↑Sat Nov 03, 2018 12:36 am I'm sorry you feel that way but you are factually incorrect.
I did not deny that these things may have happened. In fact, I think they probably did happen.
What I said was that these things are not typical of Hinduism and you should not condemn the whole religion and all of its followers because of them.
Mostly a long time ago. You should not suggest that it is still "normal".
Human sacrifice is a widely attested fact in Hinduism and has been for over 2500 years. With Sati, the Thuggees, the Kali worshippers, etc.
In this particular case, you say ...
... and I agree, although I do not blame it on Hinduism, as you do. I blame it on poverty, ignorance, illiteracy, desperation and a long history of primitive "magical thinking" religious practices.The facts speak for themselves.
I made no unsubstantiated allegations, I'm pointing out substantiated facts.
This is murder, pure and simple.
The more it is brought out into the light, the more hope there is to stop it.
Kim
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Re: Human Sacrifice in Hinduism
Greetings,
There is no "connections to other paths" here... there is simply something done elsewhere, that is not done in Buddhism.
As such, this topic will be closed.
If you want to discuss Hinduism, please try Dharma Paths.
Thank you.
Metta,
Paul.
There is no "connections to other paths" here... there is simply something done elsewhere, that is not done in Buddhism.
As such, this topic will be closed.
If you want to discuss Hinduism, please try Dharma Paths.
Thank you.
Metta,
Paul.
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."