Why might some people think that this Buddhist precept is impossible to follow?
Q. Precept: Do not take intoxicants. Thank you!
Asked by Audrey - Tue May 12 21:15:50 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't know. But something in Buddhism helped me out with my relationships with people. The Dalai Lama said to treat everyone as a bodhisattva. And since you don't know who is a bodhisattva you must treat all people as bodhisattva just in case. I am not Buddhist nor do I believe in people who postponed Nirvana to help others reach enlightenment, but the thought of me treating a bodhisattva like that (if they did exist) got me thinking. This has helped me a lot.
Answered by Rock of Life - Tue May 12 21:22:33 2009
Q. Precept: Do not take intoxicants. Thank you!
Asked by Audrey - Tue May 12 21:15:50 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't know. But something in Buddhism helped me out with my relationships with people. The Dalai Lama said to treat everyone as a bodhisattva. And since you don't know who is a bodhisattva you must treat all people as bodhisattva just in case. I am not Buddhist nor do I believe in people who postponed Nirvana to help others reach enlightenment, but the thought of me treating a bodhisattva like that (if they did exist) got me thinking. This has helped me a lot.
Answered by Rock of Life - Tue May 12 21:22:33 2009
for a Buddhist what are the tyical issues/difficulties of following the five precepts? Please help!!?
Q. Please help am doing a religion study and am interested and need to know !! Anbody feel free to answer!! Many thanks...
Asked by Georgina e - Wed Mar 5 14:33:09 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1. Do not kill 2. Do not steal 3. Do not indulge in sexual misconduct 4. Do not make false speech 5. Do not take intoxicants Do not Kill One must not deliberately kill any living creatures, either by committing the act oneself, instructing others to kill, or approving of or participating in act of killing. It is a respect to others' lives. One should not deprive others (animals not excluded) of the right to live. If one is hurt or killed, one's family, relatives, friends will suffer. It is the cause of rebirth in Three Evil Paths. The effect of killing to the performer are brevity of life, ill health, handicapped and fear. In observing the first precept, one tries to protect life whenever possible. Furthermore, one cultivates… [cont.]
Answered by tietzedet - Wed Mar 5 22:41:28 2008
Q. Please help am doing a religion study and am interested and need to know !! Anbody feel free to answer!! Many thanks...
Asked by Georgina e - Wed Mar 5 14:33:09 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1. Do not kill 2. Do not steal 3. Do not indulge in sexual misconduct 4. Do not make false speech 5. Do not take intoxicants Do not Kill One must not deliberately kill any living creatures, either by committing the act oneself, instructing others to kill, or approving of or participating in act of killing. It is a respect to others' lives. One should not deprive others (animals not excluded) of the right to live. If one is hurt or killed, one's family, relatives, friends will suffer. It is the cause of rebirth in Three Evil Paths. The effect of killing to the performer are brevity of life, ill health, handicapped and fear. In observing the first precept, one tries to protect life whenever possible. Furthermore, one cultivates… [cont.]
Answered by tietzedet - Wed Mar 5 22:41:28 2008
The fifth precept in buddhist teaching prohibits or suggests to refrain from intoxicants?
Q. When I think of intoxicants I think of alcohol and street drugs. I wonder if this also applies to nicotine and caffeine. I just read an interpretation by Thich Naht Hahn to which he just described it rather broadly. What do you think?
Asked by Lothar of the Hill People - Sun Mar 1 16:49:03 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Fifth Precept asks us to examine the use of any substance that manipulates our ability to see the truth of the world. Alcohol and recreational drugs serve primarily to distract us from the reality of life. In this way, they work against perception of the truth. Some teachers say that nicotine and caffeine also have a distracting effect. However, other teachers don't explicitly teach that these are harmful substances. That said, practitioners still need to examine the intentions behind use of nicotine or caffeine. Both substances produce dependency and, as such, weaken the ability to stay present in each moment. For example, we all seen how agitated someone can get when they can't get a cigarette - in such a state of agitation, it's [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Sun Mar 1 17:36:33 2009
Q. When I think of intoxicants I think of alcohol and street drugs. I wonder if this also applies to nicotine and caffeine. I just read an interpretation by Thich Naht Hahn to which he just described it rather broadly. What do you think?
Asked by Lothar of the Hill People - Sun Mar 1 16:49:03 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Fifth Precept asks us to examine the use of any substance that manipulates our ability to see the truth of the world. Alcohol and recreational drugs serve primarily to distract us from the reality of life. In this way, they work against perception of the truth. Some teachers say that nicotine and caffeine also have a distracting effect. However, other teachers don't explicitly teach that these are harmful substances. That said, practitioners still need to examine the intentions behind use of nicotine or caffeine. Both substances produce dependency and, as such, weaken the ability to stay present in each moment. For example, we all seen how agitated someone can get when they can't get a cigarette - in such a state of agitation, it's [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Sun Mar 1 17:36:33 2009
A question for those who meditate and/or follow Buddhist or Taoist precepts...?
Q. Do you agree that many times upon awakening the spirit of the human such abilities as 'psychic' or 'clairvoyant' traits become apparent? "According to many Taoist- and Buddhist-related practices, abilities such as clairvoyance and many other 'supernormal' abilities are by-products of spiritual awakening and the realisation of divine consciousness. Integral to spiritual and mind expansion is breathwork and meditation. By expanding lung capacity and learning to use the lungs as a 'bellows' to direct qi (Chinese: qi, meaning "air") around the body and open the subtle energy channels we also naturally expand the mind and refine consciousness. This is how these seemingly miraculous powers develop, though they are not truly miraculous. They… [cont.]
Asked by .::rainbow armadillo::. - Mon Jul 14 11:11:23 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes it is absolutely true.It is the awakening of the 'Kundalini Shakti" (India), Serpentine Power (English) that the miraculous powers develop.This has been recognised by western thinkers like Gunther, Madam Blavatsky,etc.The location of this is in the lowest part of the spine inside the 'Mooladhar' Chakra (India), Pelvic Plexus (English).
Answered by yogiraj - Mon Jul 14 11:51:45 2008
Q. Do you agree that many times upon awakening the spirit of the human such abilities as 'psychic' or 'clairvoyant' traits become apparent? "According to many Taoist- and Buddhist-related practices, abilities such as clairvoyance and many other 'supernormal' abilities are by-products of spiritual awakening and the realisation of divine consciousness. Integral to spiritual and mind expansion is breathwork and meditation. By expanding lung capacity and learning to use the lungs as a 'bellows' to direct qi (Chinese: qi, meaning "air") around the body and open the subtle energy channels we also naturally expand the mind and refine consciousness. This is how these seemingly miraculous powers develop, though they are not truly miraculous. They… [cont.]
Asked by .::rainbow armadillo::. - Mon Jul 14 11:11:23 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes it is absolutely true.It is the awakening of the 'Kundalini Shakti" (India), Serpentine Power (English) that the miraculous powers develop.This has been recognised by western thinkers like Gunther, Madam Blavatsky,etc.The location of this is in the lowest part of the spine inside the 'Mooladhar' Chakra (India), Pelvic Plexus (English).
Answered by yogiraj - Mon Jul 14 11:51:45 2008
Exactly what ancient Buddhist text are the five(?) precepts located?
Q. Exactly what ancient Buddhist text are the five(?) precepts located?
Asked by The Man - Mon Mar 26 19:41:02 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
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Answered by ZER0 C00L AM VT FREAK - Mon Mar 26 19:44:39 2007
Q. Exactly what ancient Buddhist text are the five(?) precepts located?
Asked by The Man - Mon Mar 26 19:41:02 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
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Answered by ZER0 C00L AM VT FREAK - Mon Mar 26 19:44:39 2007
Buddhists: What are some good reminders to help me remember to follow the precepts and eightfold path?
Q. I've started writing "help and kindness" on my hands to remind me to have a helpful and caring attitude throughout the day. What else could I do?
Asked by Evolutionary Sleeper - Mon Mar 23 20:21:50 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As with many aspects of Buddhist teaching, you can approach this issue through "inner" and "outer" aspects. Among the "outer" ways of reminding yourself to follow the precepts are wearing a mala or red cord on your wrist or writing "help and kindness" on your hands (how wonderful!). These visible reminders can be very helpful in keeping your intention clear. Other "outer" activities resemble practice - such as being mindful about the language you use and the food you eat. You might ask yourself, "Why do I eat this food?" "Why do I get out of bed everyday?" This kind of practice can also clarify your intention. As for "inner" practice - your meditation practice, if you carry it with you throughout your day, can clarify your commitment to… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Mon Mar 23 20:35:36 2009
Q. I've started writing "help and kindness" on my hands to remind me to have a helpful and caring attitude throughout the day. What else could I do?
Asked by Evolutionary Sleeper - Mon Mar 23 20:21:50 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As with many aspects of Buddhist teaching, you can approach this issue through "inner" and "outer" aspects. Among the "outer" ways of reminding yourself to follow the precepts are wearing a mala or red cord on your wrist or writing "help and kindness" on your hands (how wonderful!). These visible reminders can be very helpful in keeping your intention clear. Other "outer" activities resemble practice - such as being mindful about the language you use and the food you eat. You might ask yourself, "Why do I eat this food?" "Why do I get out of bed everyday?" This kind of practice can also clarify your intention. As for "inner" practice - your meditation practice, if you carry it with you throughout your day, can clarify your commitment to… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Mon Mar 23 20:35:36 2009
what are the 10 buddhists precepts?
Q. what are the 10 buddhists precepts?
Asked by Ryan efc - Sun Oct 19 06:41:37 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The actual wording of the 10 precepts varies somewhat from tradition to tradition, but the meaning remains the same. In my tradition (Korean Zen), the precepts are stated as follows: I vow to abstain from taking life. I vow to abstain from taking things not given. I vow to abstain from misconduct done in lust. I vow to abstain from lying. I vow to abstain from intoxicants, taken to induce heedlessness. I vow not to talk about the faults of others. I vow not to praise myself and put down others. I vow not to be covetous and to be generous. I vow not to give way to anger and to be harmonious. I vow not to slander the three jewels (Buddha, dharma, sangha) In many traditions, a student first takes the five precepts (the first five of this… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Sun Oct 19 15:17:22 2008
Q. what are the 10 buddhists precepts?
Asked by Ryan efc - Sun Oct 19 06:41:37 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The actual wording of the 10 precepts varies somewhat from tradition to tradition, but the meaning remains the same. In my tradition (Korean Zen), the precepts are stated as follows: I vow to abstain from taking life. I vow to abstain from taking things not given. I vow to abstain from misconduct done in lust. I vow to abstain from lying. I vow to abstain from intoxicants, taken to induce heedlessness. I vow not to talk about the faults of others. I vow not to praise myself and put down others. I vow not to be covetous and to be generous. I vow not to give way to anger and to be harmonious. I vow not to slander the three jewels (Buddha, dharma, sangha) In many traditions, a student first takes the five precepts (the first five of this… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Sun Oct 19 15:17:22 2008
What are Buddhist attitudes towards abortion? Is it contrary to ahimsa?
Q. Does it bring bad karma? Is it contrary to the Eightfold Path and the 5 Precepts (especially about killing)?
Asked by James O - Thu Jan 22 20:18:17 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. nothing is fixed, but generally speaking, it is your karma and causal conditions that put you into such a situation. Your actions from the past have brought you such circumstances. And the tragic truth about life is that not every situation has an easy choice between a golden option and a dud. Not all actions and causes lead to such an easy decision between gold or dud. In other words, because of past causes/actions/karma, you are stuck with a choice that results in karmic offenses either way. Encountering such a situation is pretty deep in karmic retribution already. So with abortion, it is killing. You may have owed a debt in which you are supposed to have this child and care for it. But by killing it, you destroyed another person's… [cont.]
Answered by Greg L - Fri Jan 23 04:32:18 2009
Q. Does it bring bad karma? Is it contrary to the Eightfold Path and the 5 Precepts (especially about killing)?
Asked by James O - Thu Jan 22 20:18:17 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. nothing is fixed, but generally speaking, it is your karma and causal conditions that put you into such a situation. Your actions from the past have brought you such circumstances. And the tragic truth about life is that not every situation has an easy choice between a golden option and a dud. Not all actions and causes lead to such an easy decision between gold or dud. In other words, because of past causes/actions/karma, you are stuck with a choice that results in karmic offenses either way. Encountering such a situation is pretty deep in karmic retribution already. So with abortion, it is killing. You may have owed a debt in which you are supposed to have this child and care for it. But by killing it, you destroyed another person's… [cont.]
Answered by Greg L - Fri Jan 23 04:32:18 2009
What are the five precepts and how do the Buddhists believe they help overcome suffering?
Q. What are the five precepts and how do the Buddhists believe they help overcome suffering?
Asked by unknown - Mon May 21 06:56:54 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Check this out... (try the link) Five Precepts Most Buddhists follow five precepts, or rules, that say what not to do. The Buddha taught the five precepts out of compassion, not out of any desire to control his followers, and so they are to be undertaken voluntarily rather than as commandments from a god. These are the Five Precepts. I will not hurt a person or animal that is alive. I will not take something if it was not given to me. I will not have sex in a way that is harmful to other people. I will not lie or say things that hurt people. I will not take intoxicants, like alcohol or drugs. In some types of Buddhism, when a person wants to be a monk, he will follow other precepts also. What do Buddhists believe? [edit] The… [cont.]
Answered by Sanjiv - Mon May 21 07:04:17 2007
Q. What are the five precepts and how do the Buddhists believe they help overcome suffering?
Asked by unknown - Mon May 21 06:56:54 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Check this out... (try the link) Five Precepts Most Buddhists follow five precepts, or rules, that say what not to do. The Buddha taught the five precepts out of compassion, not out of any desire to control his followers, and so they are to be undertaken voluntarily rather than as commandments from a god. These are the Five Precepts. I will not hurt a person or animal that is alive. I will not take something if it was not given to me. I will not have sex in a way that is harmful to other people. I will not lie or say things that hurt people. I will not take intoxicants, like alcohol or drugs. In some types of Buddhism, when a person wants to be a monk, he will follow other precepts also. What do Buddhists believe? [edit] The… [cont.]
Answered by Sanjiv - Mon May 21 07:04:17 2007
The precepts of buddhism - what is a "grotesque mime"?
Q. The precepts that buddhist should observe are: To abstain from ... 1...harming living beings. 2...taking things not freely given. 3...sexual misconduct. 4...false speech. 5...intoxicating drinks and drugs causing heedlessness. 6...taking untimely meals. 7...dancing, singing, music and watching grotesque mime. 8...use of garlands, perfumes and personal adornment. 9...use of high seats. 10...accepting gold or silver. Now, Number 7 seems kind of strange. What is a "Grotesque mime"? And what's so bad about them?
Asked by jack99skellington - Thu May 28 23:06:04 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Everyone agrees that mimes are pretty grotesque.
Answered by Petros - Thu May 28 23:11:57 2009
Q. The precepts that buddhist should observe are: To abstain from ... 1...harming living beings. 2...taking things not freely given. 3...sexual misconduct. 4...false speech. 5...intoxicating drinks and drugs causing heedlessness. 6...taking untimely meals. 7...dancing, singing, music and watching grotesque mime. 8...use of garlands, perfumes and personal adornment. 9...use of high seats. 10...accepting gold or silver. Now, Number 7 seems kind of strange. What is a "Grotesque mime"? And what's so bad about them?
Asked by jack99skellington - Thu May 28 23:06:04 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Everyone agrees that mimes are pretty grotesque.
Answered by Petros - Thu May 28 23:11:57 2009
Buddhists: do you follow all the precepts?
Q. This is a friendly question. True Buddhists advocate peace and compassion for all, and I am not making a disrespectful statement about your beliefs with this question. I promise. According to what I am reading, you aren't following the precepts if you: defend yourself against violence with violence; wear perfume; watch television; go dancing; listen to music; accept a gift of gold or silver (jewelry). I read about the precepts on this page: Is this correct, or have I been misinformed? Thanks.
Asked by longview cycle lady - Sat Sep 22 16:29:50 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are five precepts that lay Buddhists follow. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from the destruction of life. 2. Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from taking that which is not given. 3. Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from sexual misconduct. 4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from falsehood. 5. Suramerayamajjapamadattha na veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from intoxicants that cloud the mind and cause carelessness. I do my best to follow them all. The other ones you mention such as not wearing… [cont.]
Answered by Pangloss- Inebriated aye-aye - Sat Sep 22 16:38:35 2007
Q. This is a friendly question. True Buddhists advocate peace and compassion for all, and I am not making a disrespectful statement about your beliefs with this question. I promise. According to what I am reading, you aren't following the precepts if you: defend yourself against violence with violence; wear perfume; watch television; go dancing; listen to music; accept a gift of gold or silver (jewelry). I read about the precepts on this page: Is this correct, or have I been misinformed? Thanks.
Asked by longview cycle lady - Sat Sep 22 16:29:50 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are five precepts that lay Buddhists follow. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from the destruction of life. 2. Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from taking that which is not given. 3. Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from sexual misconduct. 4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from falsehood. 5. Suramerayamajjapamadattha na veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from intoxicants that cloud the mind and cause carelessness. I do my best to follow them all. The other ones you mention such as not wearing… [cont.]
Answered by Pangloss- Inebriated aye-aye - Sat Sep 22 16:38:35 2007
What does a Buddhist do after he/she does something wrong?
Q. For instance, if a Buddhist did something against one of the five precepts, would he/she need to repent or something similar?
Asked by John K - Fri Feb 15 01:55:00 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Doing "something wrong" falls into two categories -- wrongs against ourselves, and wrongs against another. If it's a garden variety transgression (against self or other), then it provides an opportunity to investigate the mind that caused the problem. All of us transgress in small ways on a daily basis -- so we plenty of opportunity for study! Really, this self-investigation is the core of practice. The Buddha taught that we should continually investigate our mind -- and especially look into the mind-habits that might cause us to go against the precepts. The precepts are simply guidelines for living with compassionate and wisdom. But they also provide a mirror with which we can see our mind-habits at play. As we study these habitual… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Fri Feb 15 10:40:34 2008
Q. For instance, if a Buddhist did something against one of the five precepts, would he/she need to repent or something similar?
Asked by John K - Fri Feb 15 01:55:00 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Doing "something wrong" falls into two categories -- wrongs against ourselves, and wrongs against another. If it's a garden variety transgression (against self or other), then it provides an opportunity to investigate the mind that caused the problem. All of us transgress in small ways on a daily basis -- so we plenty of opportunity for study! Really, this self-investigation is the core of practice. The Buddha taught that we should continually investigate our mind -- and especially look into the mind-habits that might cause us to go against the precepts. The precepts are simply guidelines for living with compassionate and wisdom. But they also provide a mirror with which we can see our mind-habits at play. As we study these habitual… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Fri Feb 15 10:40:34 2008
What are the fundamental flaws in the main precepts of Buddhism?
Q. Just out of curiosity, can anyone tell me / give me a link as to what logical flaws are present in the Buddhist's teachings? teachings precepts, anything to do with the fundamental religion
Asked by Moodrets - Tue Jun 26 21:28:58 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Are you talking about teaching or precepts? Buddhism will be flawed when you view it in Christianity light. For example : In Buddhism, there is no one to take your blame There is no one with wrongdoing, neither is there anyone without wrongdoing. There is no eternal heaven There is no god to pray
Answered by Ninja Turtle Regress 2 BB Jesus - Tue Jun 26 21:32:03 2007
Q. Just out of curiosity, can anyone tell me / give me a link as to what logical flaws are present in the Buddhist's teachings? teachings precepts, anything to do with the fundamental religion
Asked by Moodrets - Tue Jun 26 21:28:58 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Are you talking about teaching or precepts? Buddhism will be flawed when you view it in Christianity light. For example : In Buddhism, there is no one to take your blame There is no one with wrongdoing, neither is there anyone without wrongdoing. There is no eternal heaven There is no god to pray
Answered by Ninja Turtle Regress 2 BB Jesus - Tue Jun 26 21:32:03 2007
Help a beginning Buddhist! Any good books?
Q. Are there any key religious texts or books for a beginning Buddhist? I picked up a Dalai Lama book, but its kind of confusing to start out with. Is there a core book of teachings for Buddhists, like there is with Christianity (Bible)? I know its an entirely different religion and philosophy, but I want to know if maybe the Buddha wrote a book, or if his core teachings are all enclosed in one book. I want to learn the teachings of Buddha, and I don't know how. I've read some stuff on Wikipedia about the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and the Five Precepts, but I don't quite get them, if that makes sense. I mean, I get it, but I don't... Like how does not drinking or harming animals (not that I ever would) help me… [cont.]
Asked by Huh? - Mon Jan 19 04:39:20 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. Are there any key religious texts or books for a beginning Buddhist? I picked up a Dalai Lama book, but its kind of confusing to start out with. Is there a core book of teachings for Buddhists, like there is with Christianity (Bible)? I know its an entirely different religion and philosophy, but I want to know if maybe the Buddha wrote a book, or if his core teachings are all enclosed in one book. I want to learn the teachings of Buddha, and I don't know how. I've read some stuff on Wikipedia about the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and the Five Precepts, but I don't quite get them, if that makes sense. I mean, I get it, but I don't... Like how does not drinking or harming animals (not that I ever would) help me… [cont.]
Asked by Huh? - Mon Jan 19 04:39:20 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
Is belief in reincarnation a requirement for a Buddhist? If so, how can one come to understand reincarnation?
Q. I've been reading up on Buddhism lately and I find myself agreeing with nearly everything that is written about certain Buddhist sects (I've been reading about Theravada and Mahayana mainly). I agree with the the Buddha's suggested origins of suffering and his solution to suffering. I agree with the precepts and the four noble truths. I understand and respect the eightfold path. However, one topic of contention has arisen in this reading: reincarnation. I grew up as an atheist, am very scientifically minded and cannot believe in divinity, excepting the concept of divinity as a very broad metaphor. This seems fine as, with the exception of a few sects which deify the Buddha, Buddhism seems to denounce the notion of deity anyway; however, I… [cont.]
Asked by David - Sat Oct 18 17:18:00 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Keep studying! Doubt is healthy and will help you immensely. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water. Just deepen your search into the twelve links of dependent origination and shunyata. There are excellent sources for audio such as berzinarchives.com, thubtenchodron.org, lywa.org, and lamrim.com. These all have excellent audio teachings from eminent scholars. Listen to these for a half-hour or hour at a time and continue your studies. You have made some good questions and stay focused on finding the answers through study and practice in a sustained way. Best wishes to you!
Answered by shrill alarmist, I'm sure - Mon Oct 20 10:02:38 2008
Q. I've been reading up on Buddhism lately and I find myself agreeing with nearly everything that is written about certain Buddhist sects (I've been reading about Theravada and Mahayana mainly). I agree with the the Buddha's suggested origins of suffering and his solution to suffering. I agree with the precepts and the four noble truths. I understand and respect the eightfold path. However, one topic of contention has arisen in this reading: reincarnation. I grew up as an atheist, am very scientifically minded and cannot believe in divinity, excepting the concept of divinity as a very broad metaphor. This seems fine as, with the exception of a few sects which deify the Buddha, Buddhism seems to denounce the notion of deity anyway; however, I… [cont.]
Asked by David - Sat Oct 18 17:18:00 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Keep studying! Doubt is healthy and will help you immensely. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water. Just deepen your search into the twelve links of dependent origination and shunyata. There are excellent sources for audio such as berzinarchives.com, thubtenchodron.org, lywa.org, and lamrim.com. These all have excellent audio teachings from eminent scholars. Listen to these for a half-hour or hour at a time and continue your studies. You have made some good questions and stay focused on finding the answers through study and practice in a sustained way. Best wishes to you!
Answered by shrill alarmist, I'm sure - Mon Oct 20 10:02:38 2008
Question for Buddhists about sex?
Q. Have you ever met someone (or maybe yourselves) who is, in general terms, a good buddhist but still clings to the samsaric pleasure of sex? What are your thoughts about Buddhist precepts on sex?
Asked by G - Thu Jan 25 13:52:42 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sex as a natural expression of love for your partner isn't a problem for Buddhists but constantly seeking sexual gratification for the pleasure of it would be against the moral precepts of Buddhism.
Answered by andymcj66 (Atheist) - Thu Jan 25 13:59:50 2007
Q. Have you ever met someone (or maybe yourselves) who is, in general terms, a good buddhist but still clings to the samsaric pleasure of sex? What are your thoughts about Buddhist precepts on sex?
Asked by G - Thu Jan 25 13:52:42 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sex as a natural expression of love for your partner isn't a problem for Buddhists but constantly seeking sexual gratification for the pleasure of it would be against the moral precepts of Buddhism.
Answered by andymcj66 (Atheist) - Thu Jan 25 13:59:50 2007
Buddhists...please tell me what is the detail range of adultry which is shown in 5 precepts?
Q. Buddhists...please tell me what is the detail range of adultry which is shown in 5 precepts?
Asked by Steven A - Fri May 18 05:13:05 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Third Precept says we should avoid sexual misconduct. If we use trickery, emotional blackmail or force to compel someone to have sex with us, then this is sexual misconduct. Adultery is also a form of sexual misconduct because when we marry we promise our spouse we will be loyal to them. When we commit adultery we break that promise and betray their trust. Sex should be an expression of love and intimacy between two people and when it is it contributes to our mental and emotional well-being.
Answered by wb - Fri May 18 07:44:46 2007
Q. Buddhists...please tell me what is the detail range of adultry which is shown in 5 precepts?
Asked by Steven A - Fri May 18 05:13:05 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Third Precept says we should avoid sexual misconduct. If we use trickery, emotional blackmail or force to compel someone to have sex with us, then this is sexual misconduct. Adultery is also a form of sexual misconduct because when we marry we promise our spouse we will be loyal to them. When we commit adultery we break that promise and betray their trust. Sex should be an expression of love and intimacy between two people and when it is it contributes to our mental and emotional well-being.
Answered by wb - Fri May 18 07:44:46 2007
Is it possible to live in Sri Lanka and become a Buddhist monk ?
Q. I wish to become a theravada Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka , any help , contact would be grealty appreciated Is it possible to obtain a meditation visa like in birma ? and immigrate there Are foreign people accepted ? Do they follow the precept , like Siddhartha spoke about them Exemple = Collect the food with the bowl , eat one time a day Any monasteries with a good reputation , they follow the pure dhamma , good for foreign westerner and so on I know they live in poverty , I want to live in a theravadine population where people like in union with the buddhist monks. Poverty is essential for a monk You cannot posses money , trade , buy , sell , You cannot cook , ask for food
Asked by gorminolo - Wed May 7 23:04:08 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This article (link below) gives a very thorough description of what it's like to live as a monk in Sri Lanka (basically, you must be prepared to be quite independent). It was written in 2005 and is quite detailed -- an excellent resource. The article contains listings of centers that accept Westerners, descriptions of these centers, and directions to them.
Answered by P'ang - Wed May 7 23:23:01 2008
Q. I wish to become a theravada Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka , any help , contact would be grealty appreciated Is it possible to obtain a meditation visa like in birma ? and immigrate there Are foreign people accepted ? Do they follow the precept , like Siddhartha spoke about them Exemple = Collect the food with the bowl , eat one time a day Any monasteries with a good reputation , they follow the pure dhamma , good for foreign westerner and so on I know they live in poverty , I want to live in a theravadine population where people like in union with the buddhist monks. Poverty is essential for a monk You cannot posses money , trade , buy , sell , You cannot cook , ask for food
Asked by gorminolo - Wed May 7 23:04:08 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This article (link below) gives a very thorough description of what it's like to live as a monk in Sri Lanka (basically, you must be prepared to be quite independent). It was written in 2005 and is quite detailed -- an excellent resource. The article contains listings of centers that accept Westerners, descriptions of these centers, and directions to them.
Answered by P'ang - Wed May 7 23:23:01 2008
Do I still have a chance of getting into 'heaven' if I don't change my beliefs?
Q. I don't believe in a God. However I do try to show ultimate consideration towards people, by treating them with love and respect. I can't remember the last time I broke one of the ten commandments (that is, if I ever have), but I choose to live by the first five Buddhist precepts instead. I do hold Jesus' example in high regard, and my belief is, whether He's real or fictional, His way is a good way to live. Note that it is His example I follow, not His teaching. He was loving to all of mankind, as I endeavour to be. I also set great store by the Wiccan Rede. It agrees with both my Buddhist and my Christian attitudes, in that harm is out of the question. My chosen path is Buddhism, but I do not solely follow this path, as you probably… [cont.]
Asked by Hypno-kitty - Sun Feb 24 08:51:56 2008 - - 19 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Listen my old son Its deeds not creeds You will be judged by your charity and deeds God is father of all beliefs We are not all conditioned to one belief' and God in his intelligence wisdom knows that
Answered by denis9705 - Sun Feb 24 09:50:11 2008
Q. I don't believe in a God. However I do try to show ultimate consideration towards people, by treating them with love and respect. I can't remember the last time I broke one of the ten commandments (that is, if I ever have), but I choose to live by the first five Buddhist precepts instead. I do hold Jesus' example in high regard, and my belief is, whether He's real or fictional, His way is a good way to live. Note that it is His example I follow, not His teaching. He was loving to all of mankind, as I endeavour to be. I also set great store by the Wiccan Rede. It agrees with both my Buddhist and my Christian attitudes, in that harm is out of the question. My chosen path is Buddhism, but I do not solely follow this path, as you probably… [cont.]
Asked by Hypno-kitty - Sun Feb 24 08:51:56 2008 - - 19 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Listen my old son Its deeds not creeds You will be judged by your charity and deeds God is father of all beliefs We are not all conditioned to one belief' and God in his intelligence wisdom knows that
Answered by denis9705 - Sun Feb 24 09:50:11 2008
Could you please translate this text into Spanish for me?
Q. Right Understanding means that we work to understand things from other people's perspectives. We don't quickly judge or form an opinion until we've looked at things from as many perspectives as we can. This inquiring process, we quickly discover, leaves us with the realization that there are often so many ways to look at things that we can't possibly know them all -- and that any opinion we may form might easily be wrong because we have overlooked something. Right Thought or Purpose "If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him." I had not heard from a woman to whom I had given Buddhist precepts many years ago until just recently. She seemed a little embarrassed that she had not… [cont.]
Asked by claudia - Fri Jan 23 20:25:35 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hello, Claudia. I've translated at least two of your other posts about Buddhism today, and I'm going to give you an accurate translation for this one too. Unfortunately, the translations so far, which I don't doubt have been done with the best of intentions, have mistakes. And mistakes may lead to misunderstanding. I've worked on translations about Buddhism before, so I have some knowledge, if not understanding, of Buddhist texts in Spanish. "La Comprension Correcta significa que nos esforzamos para entender las cosas desde la perspectiva de otras personas. No juzgamos rapidamente o formamos opiniones hasta haber mirado las cosas desde tantas perspectivas como podamos. Pronto descubrimos que este proceso de investigacion nos deja con la… [cont.]
Answered by -THE- Claire - Fri Jan 23 23:40:30 2009
Q. Right Understanding means that we work to understand things from other people's perspectives. We don't quickly judge or form an opinion until we've looked at things from as many perspectives as we can. This inquiring process, we quickly discover, leaves us with the realization that there are often so many ways to look at things that we can't possibly know them all -- and that any opinion we may form might easily be wrong because we have overlooked something. Right Thought or Purpose "If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him." I had not heard from a woman to whom I had given Buddhist precepts many years ago until just recently. She seemed a little embarrassed that she had not… [cont.]
Asked by claudia - Fri Jan 23 20:25:35 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hello, Claudia. I've translated at least two of your other posts about Buddhism today, and I'm going to give you an accurate translation for this one too. Unfortunately, the translations so far, which I don't doubt have been done with the best of intentions, have mistakes. And mistakes may lead to misunderstanding. I've worked on translations about Buddhism before, so I have some knowledge, if not understanding, of Buddhist texts in Spanish. "La Comprension Correcta significa que nos esforzamos para entender las cosas desde la perspectiva de otras personas. No juzgamos rapidamente o formamos opiniones hasta haber mirado las cosas desde tantas perspectivas como podamos. Pronto descubrimos que este proceso de investigacion nos deja con la… [cont.]
Answered by -THE- Claire - Fri Jan 23 23:40:30 2009
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All who live at the Abbey live by the five . Buddhist precepts. : Refraining from taking life, refraining from stealing, refraining from sexual activity, refraining from lying, and refraining from intoxicants, and in general using all that ...
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