Ecstasy and Addiction in Buddhism I have had many people say that I might have become addicted to ecstasy. I have been saying, no, all along because ecstasy...
Tibetan Nun's Path To Asylum leads to jail "But when she arrived at Dulles International Airport and requested asylum, federal immigration officials detained...
To members of the community: Please allow me to introduce myself. I am a former journalist (Life magazine, U.S. News & World Report, many others) who is...
I have recently joined the group (last week). What strikes me is that the path of the Buddha does not include the concept of "soul" i.e. atman. That is why the...
In the year 1960,a humble red indian warrior seer,revealed the secrets of a very ancient and mysterious knowledge,of awareness and the universe,dating back to...
Dear Friends, I'm presently researching an article about the problems associated with the traditional practice of releasing animals during vesak, and during...
Hi, I just joined this group. The way I understand it the basic buddhist idea is that it is the karma itself that (sort of) incarnates. Still, personally, I...
hi, someone asked if buddha is a saint, angel, or god, he replied, "i am the awakened one". the goal of his teaching, if i read it correctly, is to wake up...
Hi, In buddhism there are different approaches. Following the eightfold path is about 'dreaming well' in your words, while I guess meditation is about trying...
Hello, I'm in the Poconos. I'm not selling anything, I don't think, but I'd like to find some answers. I think I've heard the stuff about no answers and paths...
For those of you who with an interest in Tendai Buddhism in general, or Nichiren Buddhism in particular, you may have an interest in downloading one of the...
Hi, I don't want to put you off, but I really can't answer your question. And I guess, from the lack of response, that I'm not the only one who can't. I feel I...
katinka, historically speaking, there are three branches of buddhism: theravada, mahayana, and vajrayana what you have mentioned 8-fold path, 4-noble truth,...
Hi, Is this list limited only to Mahayana-buddhism (in which I include vajrayana) then? The main page seems to suggest it's open to any interpretation of...
The offensive and violent nature of the complex web of human structures of interactive socialization systems,has made man into an offensive and cynical...
Why not? Why do anything? Do I do good things for selfish reward or do I do good things because I like to do good things? So do I do what I like? Doe genuine...
Hello, my name is Jeff Brooks. I live in the USA and I have been a lay follower of the Buddha for 30 years. In the duration of these three decades I have ...
here is a portion of our knowledge.you can find the rest at: The_Path_Of_Eternity@yahoogroups.com sorry if it is long ,but i had to do it,because there has...
this group (or list) is not limited to mahayana only. you can express your view point as long as it's related to the wisdom of life and the art of living. ...
don't lose the focus: what's your main goal? are your trying to have a better dream or are you working toward waking up from your dream? ... because...
March 2004 Edition >> Issue 49 >> Published by: Panna Youth Centre, Singapore -[Harvest.Content] harvesting.spiritual.seeds.of.growth ..::1.0 editor's desk -...
Hi John, That sounds very nihilistic. Are you saying it's a good idea to just become a vegetable and do nothing at all? I do agree that it is a good idea to...
Hi Jeff Brooks, You may want to read the following first: http://www.purifymind.com/TalkVimalakirti.htm I think you need to ask yourself where you feel your...
Dear Jeff Brooks, From your vocabulary I see that you have being following the Theravada school of Buddha. As you are a male it will be easier for you to find...
Do to popular outrage, the Tibetan nun was released from jail pending a hearing, Friday night January 30th. She has been staying with her friend from Tibetan...
Hello Katinka, perhaps you did not read all of my message. I have been of course enmeshed in society now for 51 years. However, after ordination I have no...
Hello Amala, and thank-you ever so much for telling me of the auspicious event. I will see if I can make it. Kindest regards, Jeff Brooks ... Theravada school...
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