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04-02-2005, 05:36 PM
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Buddhism and daily life
How does being a Buddhist in a Western society work out? I imagine it can be difficult.
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04-02-2005, 06:32 PM
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Well I dont consider myself a Buddhist yet but I am studying Buddhism. I kind of keep it to myself and anyone who happens to find out about it or ask about it. I don't find any difficulty in it even though people give me strange looks when I say I am studying it. They ask, "So do you like smoke incense and hum to yourself all day?"
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04-02-2005, 06:53 PM
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Like Doc, I don't call myself Buddhist, but am I committed to following the Noble Eightfold Path. It gives me a sense of direction and something to fall back on when I feel lost. I haven't really told anyone outside of you guys, it's something I keep private, because, again like Doc, I would be faced with a lot of misunderstanding that, at this point in my study I don't know if I'm really to deal with.
It can also be hard in that Western society is so focused on material wealth and being "successful" that it can be really distracting sometimes to staying centered on what is really important.
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04-03-2005, 12:52 AM
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Being buddhist to me is much like being taoist. And the way I see it, is not just living, going throughout your day just doing what you're supposed to do. Going to class, going to work, etc... But actually living consciously and vigil. All of the buddhists I have met, do exactly that. And they don't keep it private, not sure why. But they will bow to anyone they meet, they will talk to anyone, and really respect everyone they come in contact with. It's quite fantastic. They really do walk the walk.
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I go forth with bare feet, and a simple spirit. Lord have mercy on me. beati pauperes spiritu † 
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#5
04-03-2005, 01:04 AM
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Thanks
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04-13-2005, 04:25 PM
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It depends of course on which form of Buddhism one practices. Some of the different traditions emphasize monastic practice, which is not easy to integrate into US society as a lay practitioner. Some of the Mahayana schools, such as Pure Land, Zen/Chan, and Nichiren, are focused on lay practice for the majority of members. This isn't really difficult at all (been doing it for almost 25 years now). I still go to work, cut my grass, watch TV, etc. Very little different from my neighbors in most respects.......
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Unless we each conform, unless we obey orders, unless we follow our leaders blindly, there is no possible way we can remain free. Major Frank Burns, MASH 4077 Namaste, Engyo
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#7
04-13-2005, 05:11 PM
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WELCOME BACK ENGYO!!!!!!! We missed you.
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I go forth with bare feet, and a simple spirit. Lord have mercy on me. beati pauperes spiritu †
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#8
04-14-2005, 07:28 AM
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Thank you very much. I have changed jobs, and needed to convince the IT folks that this site should be allowed through the firewall.
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Unless we each conform, unless we obey orders, unless we follow our leaders blindly, there is no possible way we can remain free. Major Frank Burns, MASH 4077 Namaste, Engyo
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04-14-2005, 09:32 AM
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Glad to have you back, Engyo.
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Join the Impact Matthew 7:12, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"
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#10
04-14-2005, 10:56 AM
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