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Is it accurate to describe someone who is a "fundamentalist wearing Buddhist garb" as a Buddhist?
This goes back to my previous question to you about what exactly it means to identify as Buddhist. I've been told a Buddhist can believe whatever they choose to and still consider themselves a Buddhist.
This is at least the second time you have come back to that. And you're clearly not understanding Buddhism. Which is okay...why should you. But let me explain it a different way.
Christianity doesn't require critical thinking skills. You are told what to believe in the bible. Further, most churches have some type of creed, and in many churches that creed is repeatedly by all those believers who are attending a church service. For example, here are several creeds that are used in the Catholic Church: https://www3.nd.edu/~afreddos/courses/43801/creeds.pdf . Here ( https://fumcfw.org/wp-content/upload...p-Bulletin.pdf ) in the left column, you can find the creed of the Methodist Church. In both, they tell you what to believe. They say, "We believe in..." And you are taught to worship god, worship Jesus Christ, and worship the bible.
Buddhism is not like that. In Theravada Buddhism the scripture is the Tipitaka, supposedly the word of Buddha, first passed down orally, and then written down perhaps 300 years later. It is not a book where Lord Buddha tells you what you must do. It is a book of teachings usually made up of parables that give you advice on how to best go about reducing suffering. It isn't like the Ten Commandments, the key word there being command. The Tipitaka is full of suggestions...guidance...which you may accept or reject; in fact, Lord Buddha suggested that Buddhists test the principles. There are Five Basic Precepts in Theravada Buddhism you can find here: https://tricycle.org/magazine/the-five-precepts/ They are not commandments. They are not rules. They are not laws. They are principles that are suggested as a means to reduce suffering. If you follow the Precepts and teachings, you are more apt to gain "bun" (positive karma); if you don't, you are more likely to have negative karma.
Frankly, I don't think you are capable of understanding the difference between a religion of laws and commandments and a philosophy of guidance. The concept of "you reap what you sow" is more accurately applied to Buddhism than to christianity.
This is at least the second time you have come back to that. And you're clearly not understanding Buddhism. Which is okay...why should you. But let me explain it a different way.
Frankly, I don't think you are capable of understanding the difference between a religion of laws and commandments and a philosophy of guidance. The concept of "you reap what you sow" is more accurately applied to Buddhism than to christianity.
You have too much aggression. Your condescension is an insulting way of talking to others. It is rude and patronizing.
You have too much aggression. Your condescension is an insulting way of talking to others. It is rude and patronizing.
Aggression and condescension can cause the suffering of another. What are some possible implications of aggression and condescension on the perpetrator’s karma?
Aggression and condescension can cause the suffering of another. What are some possible implications of aggression and condescension on the perpetrator’s karma?
Yes...go back and read your own posts from the first couple of months you were here.
But again -- since you clearly are not paying attention -- the answer to that question depends on which version of karma one believes in.
I think it's about time you told "what" you are since you constantly post in Buddhist-themed threads.
I did not mean to chastise you or in any way intend to moderate your conduct. I was sharing with you my perception - as a fellow seeker on the path to liberation. No offense intended. Please excuse my indiscretion.
Aggression and condescension can cause the suffering of another. What are some possible implications of aggression and condescension on the perpetrator’s karma?
As Buddha said, acting in anger, is like grasping white hot coal to toss at your opponents. YOU are the one who gets burnt.
Is this descriptive enough?
Also, here at CD, you block some posters. Not to be affected.
As Buddha said, acting in anger, is like grasping white hot coal to toss at your opponents. YOU are the one who gets burnt.
Is this descriptive enough?
Also, here at CD, you block some posters. Not to be affected.
Isn't blocking a form of cowardice?
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