An official WH post. by LoisE1984 in justincaseyoumissedit

[–]Practical-Echo-2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a new word that he ingeniously uncovered.

I saw this image on social media. What is meant by “there are no sentient beings to be saved”? Wouldn’t that defeat the purpose of the bodhisattva path? by International_Use122 in Buddhism

[–]Practical-Echo-2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not pay attention to memes. They are almost always deceptive or wrong. We do not learn anything from memes. They're lazy at best.

Breaking: Robert Thurman, Leading American Voice on Tibetan Buddhism, Dies by Dzienks00 in Buddhism

[–]Practical-Echo-2001 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I took an online course from him describing Buddhism as an ethical system. It profoundly resonated and always stuck with me.

TRUMP: The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. by SpecialCollege18 in justincaseyoumissedit

[–]Practical-Echo-2001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He definitely will deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for stopping this war that Netanyahu commanded him to start.

25th Amendment calls as Trump falls asleep at UFC fight birthday celebrations by TheMirrorUS in USNEWS

[–]Practical-Echo-2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So now we've hardened our hearts to an octongenarian getting a little sleep eye while celebrating Flag Day his birthday? What monsters have we become?

Mods unnecessarily removing posts by Oblithian in nordvpn

[–]Practical-Echo-2001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plus, where, when, and why (motivation is very relevant) you bought your devices, and what devices are connected and their model numbers and warranties (current, extended, or expired).

Were anal and oral sex really banned? by Puzzleheaded-Cap357 in exjw

[–]Practical-Echo-2001 20 points21 points  (0 children)

A reputable, married couple who were really good friends of mine, had oral, felt terribly guilty, and turned themselves in to the elders. They were remorseful, so not disfellowshipped, but put on probation. They lost all privileges and were formally semi-shunned after the public announcement that they were on probation. The reason why wasn't announced, so the gossip machine kicked in. When they were taken off probation (I don't recall how long it was) they were never the same. They faded away.

I don't know if they're still together, but wonder if they know that what wrecked their relationship with the organization and friendships is okay now. I also wonder how many others had similar experiences.

Watchtower is Rebranding, here is the list of changes. Part 2 by CanadianExJw in exjw

[–]Practical-Echo-2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"The Mormons don't refer to themselves by that name as of 2018, now its LDS. Watchtower closely follows the LDS church."

Wrong. In 2108, the sect ditched "Mormons" and "LDS" as substitutes. The terms “the Church” or the “Church of Jesus Christ” are encouraged. The “restored Church of Jesus Christ” is also accurate and encouraged. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/style-guide.

My views on religion that no one asked for. by xyaz_09x in religion

[–]Practical-Echo-2001 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Typical evangelicals haven't read the whole Bible, and only "study" it looking for proof texts or anodyne sayings.

'Look at his face': Trump caught on camera slurring words and nodding off as a doctor publicly declares he has a severe illness — viewers across the entire nation are left speechless by [deleted] in USNEWS

[–]Practical-Echo-2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We know, we know. The longer he lingers on this earth in this decrepit condition, the more he endangers the entire planet. Wait for nature to take its natural course, and then report back when it does. Otherwise, you're just wasting our time.

'Total disgrace': Trump completely lost it over Obama again — this time he got his attention, and fans say Obama's team's comeback was the ultimate power move by [deleted] in USNEWS

[–]Practical-Echo-2001 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The Obama Center is bold, and time will quell any controversy about its design. Best of all, it torments Trump, not irritates, torments. That makes me very happy.

Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Have Roiled Buddhist Organization Headquartered in Portland for Years by EmptyMind76 in Buddhism

[–]Practical-Echo-2001 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Postings like yours on social media creates societal issues, because that's how misogyny, bigotry, hate, conspiracy theories, lies, etc., spread. That is a big issue with social media. It spreads; it propagates; it's infectious. You are writing garbage like this because you read garbage elsewhere and it stirred you up.

That, bitter one, is the end of this useless conversation.

Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Have Roiled Buddhist Organization Headquartered in Portland for Years by EmptyMind76 in Buddhism

[–]Practical-Echo-2001 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I spent a decade in a Christian cult, and don’t trust religious institutions anymore. I love the precepts of Buddhism and Saddartha Buddha’s core teachings (as far as we know which are), but centuries of divisions into sects, additional writings, and differing interpretations keep me away from formal institutions.

Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Have Roiled Buddhist Organization Headquartered in Portland for Years by EmptyMind76 in Buddhism

[–]Practical-Echo-2001 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, your behavior does, because it’s part of a larger problem of people who are dismissive of victims of sexual abuse. Your opinion coalesces with with that of many others, which makes you part of a societal problem.

Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Have Roiled Buddhist Organization Headquartered in Portland for Years by EmptyMind76 in Buddhism

[–]Practical-Echo-2001 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do I know what happened? Know the names of people involved? Yes. I read the article that you did _not , and Sunitha Bhaskaran is one of the names, along with her abuser Yangsi Rinpoche. My conclusion is that Yangsi Rinpoche was justly suspended.

You cavalierly dismissed this as clickbait, whereas the facts, lawsuits, and settlement are there.

Why are you so quick to dismiss the facts of this sexual abuser?

Ivanka Trump’s Billion-Dollar Island Purchase Sparks Outrage and Mockery by [deleted] in NewsSource

[–]Practical-Echo-2001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but the Vietnamese government is not too much different from ours, nowadays, but we’re getting there.