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Location: Prescott Valley, Az (unfortunately still here)
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Originally Posted by bels7
I'm a neo-Christian Buddhist-Taoist! With a strong flavor of Zen. Or, in other words, a Christian who embraces the Buddhist moral philosophy and loves the Tao-and-Zen.
Sorry, I'm not actually making light of any of these. I've been practicing two forms of meditation for as long as I can remember. One starts with Christian contemplative prayer, and leads to a certain place. The other, a form of Buddhist meditation, takes me to the very same place.
Is that possible to be both Christian and Buddhist? I like that, if it is!! Awesome! Pleasure and peace in both worlds...Tell me more?
Is that possible to be both Christian and Buddhist? I like that, if it is!! Awesome! Pleasure and peace in both worlds...Tell me more?
It is possible...but to me, it seems a bit contradictory since the Bible do talk about god smiting people and what not while Buddha is against all forms of bloodshed and what not...
I would recommend to try creating another thread that asks about Christian Buddhists for more info
actually, LinaJo76, It may be possible that the study of buddhism will give you a deeper understanding of the bible. Keep in mind that God may not be that old man in the sky that Christanity embraces. I hope you find your path.
actually, LinaJo76, It may be possible that the study of buddhism will give you a deeper understanding of the bible. Keep in mind that God may not be that old man in the sky that Christanity embraces. I hope you find your path.
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Buddhism has the characteristics of what would be expected in a cosmic religion for the future: it transcends a personal God, avoids dogmas and theology; it covers both the natural & spiritual, and it is based on a religious sense aspiring from the experience of all things, natural and spiritual, as a meaningful unity. - Albert Einstein
I just posted the following in the Portland thread, and then realized I should have thought to check for an active Buddhist thread ... I would appreciate any advice
Sean
Prayer Flags Illegals!??!?
I just received notice from the leasing office that my Tibetan prayer flags on my porch must be removed. They have been up since I moved in last summer, but the "owners" will be on site and they've asked me to remove them all of the sudden. When I explained what they are the 20-something leasing agents had no clue that these were an expression of my faith not merely decoration. I investigated OR state housing law and didn't find much except for an interesting case where an Albany, OR apt. community tried to ban US flags and quickly reversed their decisions. The lease only mentions "signs or posters". As a practicing Buddhist, I walk a peaceful non-confrontational path and have never been put in this position before. I'm not even sure spiritually how to respond, so I thought I would seek advice from other posters -- legally or spiritually, any advice??
Yes, interested in Tibetan Buddhism (not a practitioner but enjoy reading about it's history and practices). I expect that I'll gradually become more interested in other schools of Buddhist thought. Nice thread!
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