Those are four good questions. My family and I answered correctly. We, then, are Buddhists. Now here is the twist for all you Christian/Buddhists: Can you...
Thank you so much for posting this. I heard about the book and felt immediately threatened because I'm tired of being told I can't be Buddhist because I'm not...
These questions are interesting, because according to them, I am definitely a Buddhist and not a Christian. This is not surprising because I am primarily a...
I am glad you posted this... Studying the Lotus Sutra, in particular, everything is taught as an expedient means to escape the suffering of cause and effect...
Hi! I can say yes to the Buddhist questions and yes to these questions: 1) Do you believe that Jesus was a great teacher? One of the BEST! 2) Do you believe...
First, thank you to Patricia and Michael for such thoughtful responses. :) Second, Mitch, yes... This was my first reaction also. ... There have been MANY...
Dear Dhamma Friends: I have an important need necessary for spreading the True Dhamma... Can you hereby permit, that I request you for some help with this? ...
This message reminds me of a prostlytizing christian who claims that there interpretation is the only "true" one or there church is the only "truth" . Buddha...
Marjorie, Every time I lament Christian fundamentalists and their insensitivities to any and all other traditions -- including the most miniscule imaginable...
steve durham
bodhi.durhama@...
Nov 19, 2006 9:55 pm
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I see your point as a bystander in this conversation, however, "Buddha never..." and "filtering" may not be true in this case. Buddhism has always been very...
You are right, in my opinion. These questions were fun, BUT, what sutra were they quoted from? Were these questions formulated by Shakyamuni Buddha or...
Thank you, I'll look for that book. ... insensitivities to any and all other traditions -- including the most miniscule imaginable differences among sister and...
Hmm...... Is there now, or has there ever been, such a thing as Buddhist " fanatics ", who think that the teachings of Buddha are the ONLY way ? Buddhism was...
knoxvilledaniel@...
Nov 20, 2006 6:16 am
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Hi Michael & Marjorie, I just wished to comment on a couple of issues. Firstly something you mentioned Majorie about the posts of Bikkshu. CB list members over...
For those who wish to eat veg and vegan food on Thanksgiving day and save the terrible suffering of turkeys, some thanksgiving sites (veg) Berkshire Vegetarian...
Friends, My experience on these questions has been that of both Marjorie and Trisha, and, I hasten to add, I am a Christian. First, Bikkhsu (sp?) in the past...
steve durham
bodhi.durhama@...
Nov 20, 2006 4:31 pm
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Dear Friends My sense of this is the middle way ..... First point - Buddhism did and does spread by missionary work: Shakyamuni Buddha sent his disciples forth...
Dear Dharmavidya, As always, exceptionally well-put ... thank you, as always too :-)) namu amida bu steve Dharmavidya <dharmavidya@...> wrote: Dear...
steve durham
bodhi.durhama@...
Nov 21, 2006 3:16 pm
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Thanks :-) On Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:09:49 -0000, steve durham <bodhi.durhama@...> ... -- Dharmavidya, Order of Amida Buddha http://www.amidatrust.com ...
Hi there everybody. I was really relieved to learn that this group exists, and I look forward to some great discussion. I thought I would post an intro as...
Hi Eric I hope this finds you well. What an interesting life you're leading. So many wonderful things you are doing. Great. Thanks for sharing all of that. ...
Dear All I thought you might be interested A new free Lama Yeshe book has just been published: http://www.lamayeshe.com/acatalog/eal.html also recently...
Thanks for sharing Eric you have an interesting experience. I am a Christian Buddhist and am learning everyday. Both beliefs have helped me to live in our...
As an example of inter-faith work you might like to keep track of the Maitri Project as i develops: http://amidatrust.typepad.com/maitri/ Best wishes ...
It is Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) on Friday December 8th. * * * ---/\--- * * * My website will always be at: http://www.geocities.com/jmalcomson/ Have a great day! * *...
Hello everyone. I just rejoined this list after a 8 month hiatus; wondering if anyone from back then is still here and remembers me?? Looking forward to...
Hi Alan, I'm almost embarrased to tell YOU at least one of them from "back then" -- namely moi -- is still here ... embarrassed because, well, you know, I am...
steve durham
bodhi.durhama@...
Dec 5, 2006 8:04 pm
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Well, hello Steve. Good to hear from you. Actually, you did give me some feedback on the draft of the book, which was helpful--altho I don't remember now what...
Happy Buddha's Enlightenment/Bodhi/Rohatsu Day! Perhaps most of you know about this holiday, but it doesn't get much press in the US. May this day celebrate...
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