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Who would like to discuss the wisdom of a (or some) religious principle(s).
This thread is NOT about trying to prove some 'fact' in the scriptures of any religion. The forum is filled with posts that try to do that.
And for the purposes of this thread, I'll use this definition of 'principle': "a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct". [vocabulary.com]
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Originally Posted by phetaroi
This whole thread is opinion. And frankly, as a Buddhist, the Hindu definition of karma doesn't really interest me. If I wanted to be a Hindu, I'd study Hinduism.
Moderator cut: Quoted post removed.
Is this a thread about Religious Principles ("a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct")...
OR
Is it about, Religious Opinions that are not Facts?
Last edited by mensaguy; 09-19-2022 at 05:19 AM..
Reason: Quoted post removed.
Who would like to discuss the wisdom of a (or some) religious principle(s).
This thread is NOT about trying to prove some 'fact' in the scriptures of any religion. The forum is filled with posts that try to do that.
And for the purposes of this thread, I'll use this definition of 'principle': "a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct". [vocabulary.com]
No matter what thread it is, no matter the intentions, it's going to be trolled and trolled hard by the atheist or Buddhism haters, or anyone they view as a threat to their religion. It's already full of those types of hateful and antagonizing posts. They don't want us in their precious R&S forum so they harass anyone who disagrees with them non-stop. It's a sick and sad game they play and there are other back-patters following them around giving them the thumbs up.
I came to post about principles but I see there is really no point. I'm tired of arguing with these horrible people.
"Buddhism, on the other hand, believes that destructive emotions themselves are obstacles and need to be eliminated to have happiness. In the moment of anger arising, at first there is just an energy, a feeling, the merest glimmer of an experience; it has not yet devolved into violence and aggression. We can learn to deal with it, through mindful awareness coupled with patience, self-observation and introspection.
"Afflictive, destructive or negative emotions can be skillfully antidoted by cultivating positive emotions, such as patience, compassion, lovingkindness and so forth. When feeling hatred, cultivate forgiveness and equanimity, trying to empathize with the other and see where they are coming from—see things through their eyes for a moment, if you can. If moved towards aggression, try to breathe, relax, quiet and calm the agitated mind and strive for restraint and moderation, remembering that others are just like yourself in wanting and needing happiness and avoiding pain, harm and suffering."
As the Dalai Lama says, “Violence is old-fashioned. Anger doesn’t get you anywhere. If you can calm your mind and be patient, you will be a wonderful example to those around you.”
Shantideva, who wrote the classic book Entering the Bodhisattva Path (Bodhicharyavatara) twelve hundred years ago, said: “Anger is the greatest evil; patient forbearance is the greatest austerity.”
Okay, thumbs up...but what is the discussion point?
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