ie. Mahayna, Theravada, Vajrayana, Zen, etc..
as well as chanting and prostrating?
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Materialistically speaking?
If so, what kind of implications would this type of philosophy have on poor populations in Asia (i.e. farmers)?
Also, did you know that Zen Buddhism influenced extremely brutal and suicidal Samurai ethics?
(I just noticed that nearly everybody here is focus on criticizing Christianity and Islam (sometimes). All the other religions get a free ride. I jus twant to add something new to the mix.)
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Does The Saying, “if You Meet The Buddha On The Road, Kill Him” Relate To Theravada Buddhism At All?
There’s a saying, “If You Meet The Buddha On The Road, Kill Him.”
Does it apply to Theravada Buddhism as well, or only Zen Buddhism?
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I would very much like to stay at a monastery next summer to learn about zen buddhism but i am unaware how one goes about making plans for such. preferably one that is cheap or free, I thought there were some where you work for your stay. Thank you
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Enlightenment, the cesation of our desires…
Literally “to understand”, it is more transitory than Nirvana. It is a recognition of epiphany-like moments…
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that “the mental eye remains shut until it is opened by the Lord”–
Because the God of this world has blinded the minds of them that believe not” 2 Corinthians 4.4
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Yes. Zen students use mala beads for a couple of different purposes.
In certain Zen traditions, students do 108 bows every morning and sometimes use a mala to count the bows.
Also, some Zen students repeat a mantra as part of their practice. For these students, the mala helps them keep track of how many times the mantra has been repeated.
Finally, the mala can be used as a reminder to practice. When riding on a bus, sitting in a movie, or in a similar kind of environment, students can pass the beads between their fingers as a reminder to stay present.
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To become enlightened one needs to clear their minds of all things in order to disconnect from the world.In those “empty moments” you free yourself from the restraints of this world and there is an abundance when the things of this world mean nothing to you.
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I just want to know the meaning behind this.. I’ve seen it around and not all look just like this.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/p…
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Especially in consumer products?http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&um…
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