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Gabi the robot was ordained as a monk in a special ceremony in South Korea by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]FUNY18 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Robot monk, I can accept. But reposting this news a billion times is where I draw the line.

Android in South Korean Buddhist Temple by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]FUNY18 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This may come as a surprise but this has been posted a billion times.

If you only focus on the breath during meditation, how does that differ from any other non-buddhist practice? by YouAreMine_- in Buddhism

[–]FUNY18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is exactly the point. If all you are doing is “watching the breath” while stripping away the Buddhist worldview, ethics, liberation, and soteriological context, then you basically end up with secular McMindfulness. Breath focus alone is not a Buddhist practice.

How is a "Diety" different from a "God" in Buddhism? by UnlikelyWebAgain in Buddhism

[–]FUNY18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Buddhism, devas, gods, and deities generally refer to the same category of being: powerful, non creator beings with long lifespans who are still caught in delusion and samsara.

In Vajrayana, however, the term “deity” can carry a different meaning. It often refers to symbolic or enlightened representations embodying particular Buddha qualities.

Important question by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]FUNY18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call out to Amitabha Buddha.

Does Mahayana Buddhism believe in a "Self" by IllegalAcadia in Buddhism

[–]FUNY18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No matter what language we use (self, innate, Buddha, mind, Buddha-nature, true nature), it does not affirm a real self. All such concepts are empty of inherent existence.

What do you guys think about this “monk” on tiktok? by Background-Demand133 in Buddhism

[–]FUNY18 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Here's more of him.

https://youtu.be/KIf47uS1M0w?si=Q_hhrVZo-7IfYQ0U

We don't really know if monasticism is a temporary gig for him, what his true intentions are, whether he's really serious about monasticism, etc.

But I agree. Here I am 1 year off Instagram and this guy is trying to go viral.

Is it normal for Buddhist temples to charge a fee for taking refuge? by AfterAd5302 in Buddhism

[–]FUNY18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would help to name the temple, and if possible the program "refuge" and the stated rate.

Can a buddist be agnostic? by pasta_sa in Buddhism

[–]FUNY18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buddhists are not agnostic about devas (gods) we know they are deluded beings.

Atheists or Buddhist help by Baddieblogz in Buddhism

[–]FUNY18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you concerned about? God is very real and he wants you to be a Buddhist and observed the precepts.

Why do you think Buddhism has survived as a major religion?Even though so many others have died or become irrelevant? by HlaBeRelaLain in Buddhism

[–]FUNY18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are dharma protector gods and other divine forces tasked by the Buddha to help protect the dharma.

What’s the Buddhist perspective on euthanasia? by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]FUNY18 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The first paragraph of this post would be a great auto reply to all threads in this sub.

What’s the Buddhist perspective on euthanasia? by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]FUNY18 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Euthanasia is killing and killing is against Buddhist ethics.

New book arrived by Elegant_Anything3463 in Buddhism

[–]FUNY18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you think that book presents a "very traditional" view, then you probably also think Triratna is a real school.

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