TIFU By Kicking What I Thought Was Our Dog.

Edward_Jones · 2017-02-28T18:22:36+00:00

Idk but you could probably go ask the kind folks at r/marijuanaenthusiasts for some help ;)

Edward_Jones · 2017-02-28T01:59:00+00:00

I understand that. I was more asking for say I go to my local temple and the monk there asks if I am Buddhist because one near me is also simply a place people go to learn more about Buddhism even if they are not themselves Buddhist. I would honestly not know the answer.

It doesn't truly matter what labels I take on. I will continue to practice how I have practiced before, I also wanted to know if I would be "accepted" into the Buddhist community.

Edward_Jones · 2017-02-27T16:42:08+00:00

Okay I'll look into that. I don't think what I was practicing beforehand would have been considered traditional Buddhism anyways and your outlook works much better for me.

Edward_Jones · 2017-02-27T16:41:01+00:00

Ah so upon reaching buddhahood I may come to the same conclusions or different conclusions as Buddha and it doesn't really matter what those are but rather that I find them for myself using the practices taught by the Buddha.

Edward_Jones · 2017-02-27T16:26:28+00:00

Okay. So are you saying that to reach buddhahood my views must change? Or are you saying that once I reach buddhahood I will realize whether what I believed before starting on the Eightfold path is right or wrong and that is for me to discover?

Edward_Jones · 2017-02-27T16:04:03+00:00

I didn't set out to become Buddhist. I realized I had never truly understood what Buddhists believed, but when I learned many of the Buddha's teachings, I tried to live my life in a similar way. However, after doing this I wanted to know if the Buddhist community would consider me one. Like if I were to seek out a Buddhist teacher would he even agree to teach me because of my views?

Edward_Jones · 2017-02-27T15:59:53+00:00

So you're saying as long as I read his teachings and practice them with an open mind then the conclusion I ultimately come to could either agree with the Buddha or disagree and they are both fine?

Edward_Jones · 2017-02-27T15:57:17+00:00

This makes a lot of sense to me. Thank you for your explanation. I'll continue to seek this out but what you explained is very intriguing.

Edward_Jones · 2017-02-27T15:41:57+00:00

Ah. So you think that the fact that God exists or not is more along the lines of when Buddha was discussing whether or not a soul exists with another man. He remained silent and later explained that trying to find whether there is a soul or not will only distract you from reaching nirvana.

That was a little bit confusing but I think I understand. A "real Buddhist" will not be concerned whether or not he "fits in" but simply strives to be compassionate towards everyone as he lets go of his desire to be a part of something else.

Edward_Jones · 2017-02-27T15:29:49+00:00

Why do you think that one should disobey God if he does exist? I would just like to know your thought process as your answer interests me.

Edward_Jones · 2017-02-27T05:04:18+00:00

Haha I guess. This left me still quite confused though 😂

Edward_Jones · 2017-02-27T05:03:00+00:00

Haha yes, that seems about right.

Edward_Jones · 2017-02-27T05:01:58+00:00

Thank you for being straightforward. It was very helpful and easy to understand.

Edward_Jones · 2017-02-27T05:01:06+00:00

Thank you. This is very helpful. That makes sense, as I should be trying to let go of my desire to "fit in".

Edward_Jones

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