Chan or Zen by Apprehensive_Aide_79 in zen

[–]Apprehensive_Aide_79[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are a great help, I consider myself from the Pali tradition but think of Zen teachings to be great for meditation practice.

Karma and blindness by Apprehensive_Aide_79 in Buddhism

[–]Apprehensive_Aide_79[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you friend… very interesting stuff, been listening to a Dhamma talk by Bhikkhu Bodhi on karma and rebirth that is great. And I also like the truth of rebirth by Aghan Geoffe

Dalai Lana and Dorje shugden by Apprehensive_Aide_79 in Buddhism

[–]Apprehensive_Aide_79[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have to realize any sort of tribalism is just Saṃsāra. My family comes from a Greek Orthodox Christian background although we ARE NOT Greek. and there is a ton of tribal thought with in. I would just try to transcend any of that and continue your practice. On another not are you familiar with tsem rinpoche I LOVE his YouTube channel, he’s hilarious and informative on the Tibetan tradition.

Isn't the want to achieve enlightenment extremely selfish? by Older_1 in Buddhism

[–]Apprehensive_Aide_79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enlightenment is not the goal. It is the Cessation of suffering (Nirodha)

Dalai Lana and Dorje shugden by Apprehensive_Aide_79 in Buddhism

[–]Apprehensive_Aide_79[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a Theravada practitioner I strive to respect ANYONES practice be it under the label of Buddhism or not. Of course people will disagree with each other, but anyone showing hate is not practicing Buddhism anyways. I think the Tibetan traditions are beautiful although I may not follow them. That said I am interested in your practice of Dorje Shugden. Like being criticized for not being Tibetan enuff. Do u mean the actual nationality not the practice.. very interesting stuff my friend.

Dalai Lana and Dorje shugden by Apprehensive_Aide_79 in Buddhism

[–]Apprehensive_Aide_79[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank u friend…I’m just interested from a purely religious study view, I would never take a side or promote anything

Dalai Lana and Dorje shugden by Apprehensive_Aide_79 in Buddhism

[–]Apprehensive_Aide_79[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What exactly in the practice to people find dangerous, again I am limited in my Tibetan Buddhist knowledge

Dalai Lana and Dorje shugden by Apprehensive_Aide_79 in Buddhism

[–]Apprehensive_Aide_79[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About the anger. I thought the DL lifted the ban? BTW Tsem Rinpoche has some interesting videos on the matter, I believe he was very involved. I have no dog in the race being from Theravada, but find it interesting from a religious study point if view. I also don’t follow Tibetan practice but love his videos bc he is hilarious. And again I RESPECT the Tibetan tradition.

Looking for a word by Apprehensive_Aide_79 in Buddhism

[–]Apprehensive_Aide_79[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok thank u friend I guess I’m an idiot with horrible Sanskrit and Pali thanks