Hmm. I wouldn't consider myself a Buddhist, but it is the only religion I study. I have dealt with New Kadampa members in person, and I've never heard anything like this individual was saying. So I'm not sure I'd take what he said as NKT.
Again, I'm not expert but this in particular sounds...
I have to suggest a little bit of patience with What the Buddha taught. I have read through most of it, and it can be very hard to understand, and doesn't really go out of its way to explain a lot of things. I don't feel its a good book for a novice at all. When he starts covering the Five...
A strange topic title, but it explains the point I have reached while studying Buddhism. To be frank, I don't feel that Buddhism is conductive to LIVING.
Let me explain. While other religions have holy men, monks, nuns, etc. The majority of the population isn't so devout for lack of a better...
I actually have a Kadampa center near where I live, and it was a place I frequented for several months while I was studying several Buddhist books and teachings. I can confirm that they charge for every class, and meditation area. I remember asking about the reason behind this, as I remembered...
Ok, this has been asked many times before, and will probably be asked many times after. Unfortunately the previous threads havn't really helped me. I'm currently reading 'What the Buddha Taught' by Walpola Rahula, as well as the Buddhist Bible by Dwight Goddard, and lastly several of Geshe...
Thanks for the reply. I actually read it a while back, but its something Ive been thinking about as I study the various sects of Buddhism. I asked a Buddhist I know, and they told me that in regards to the Buddha's teachings, that this was a corruption if it was taught. I don't know enough about...
Sohei Warrior Monks
This is a generalized link regarding something that baffles me. While I don't consider myself Buddhist, I am trying to understand what the Buddha taught. Its all quite complex, and sometimes I take a break and look over various other Buddhism related things. One thing that...
I honestly don't have much to add to this conversation, but in my own defense, I have heard of countries around the world dealing with Muslim extremists. From South Thailand to France, to Morrocco.(Sp?) Naturally, I realize that this has more to do with politics and the way some countries are...
Thanks for the move Songbird, I was unaware that I was in the wrong section. :)
In response to the previous post, I wanted to thank you for taking the time to respond. I was indeed looking for answers, and it seems yours is quite comprehensive, having never read the Qur'an in its entirety, I do...
Started out Christian, briefly flirted with Judaism, and remained atheist for the last ten or so years.
I like this quote, as it covers my reasons for leaving. Currently I'm strongly looking at the Buddha's teachings.
Before we continue to the issue at hand, please understand where I am coming from. As an American who has been overseas, I have seen quite a few interesting things. One thing that has become a discussion between me and a few friends, is why exactly Islam is currently host to so many extremist...
I have seen this movie as well. Not being knowledged I have no idea how accurate it was, but it was certainly different than the normal sterotype, if only to fill the media's "We need money, therefore, throw in a bunch of guys and girls in skimpy outfits!"
:p
I may be a bit harsh, but I...
Wow, hey thanks, that is alot of information. Going to have to start looking through it....
Erm, hope you don't mind me asking, but what exactly are you? (cherokee, Sioux, Iriquoian, Mayan, etc.)
Umm...since you asked...but be forewarned. I ask ALOT of questions, I realize that neither of you might be a Luciferian priest, and may not know some of these, but I was curious. Since you seem to follow the happy medium of both, what are your views on this:
" It is noted that the Old...
*stumbles in blindly*
Allo!
Danisty, did you at one point practice Wicca or Witchcraft? ( I ask because your answer really Jives with those two groups.)
Secondly, since I dove right in and all, I was wondering, isn't lucifer an entrily different figure then satan (in pagan mythology vs...
Hmm...what about....Riverism?
(Firefly > Sereneity, Boxed set with extra episodes ROCKS. Extra episodes are hilarious. C'mon you know you want to see the "Captain stumbling around a desert naked.)
Oh ok. I thought it was one of those...
" Women are the spawn of satan! Why? because my dog told me so!"
..Kind of things....although it worked great for hitler.....
I guess that makes sense, kind of like a scientist coming up with a new theory or method.
@ Guitar's cry, I never really...
Hmm..spells, magic,magik, these are things I will probably never understand. Interesting nonetheless.
Oh and thanks for the explanation on Mr. Gardner. Although Im curious as to how he can just come up with these explanations for things and people believe him...or was it like he recieved a...
Hmm.. thats a toughie. I really don't have much experiance with Wicca or Wiccans. I guess I will give you a list of sorts to explain what I believe Wicca is.
WHAT I BELIEVE WICCA IS:
1. A religion that focuses on the worship of the Goddess and God through rituals and some time spell-casting...