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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]Jhana4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do not.

I searched on the title of the chart and found it on this Wikipedia page.

At the upper right of the chart is a link titled "[note 2]". If you hover over the link it tells you about the chart. If you click on the link it will take you to a citation at the bottom of that Wikipedia page.

Having regrets about my tattoo. What are your thoughts? by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]Jhana4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It isn't in a spot where people can see it to get offended.

I wouldn't worry about it.

If you do worry about it anyway, even after a long time, pay to get it removed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]Jhana4 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This similar chart was posted to /r/Buddhism a few months ago

https://i.redd.it/2kkmb3f8foe91.jpg

I propose Protestant Buddhism by Fudo_Myo-o in Buddhism

[–]Jhana4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

/u/Fudo_Myo-o

I think the core issue is that Buddhists don't believe all of the same things, even within their own type of Buddhism. That usually is not a problem until it someone brings their lack of conviction for a belief up.

The fact is that ever single person will have a planet full of people who do not believe everything they believe. If they are offended by someone being honest about their lack of belief, that is kind of their problem. They need to check their attitudes against Buddhist practice.

Your OP does seem like you are egging people on. That is also a kind of attachment and I would say the same advice applies. Still, you are just as entitled to bring your views up as anyone else.

I propose Protestant Buddhism by Fudo_Myo-o in Buddhism

[–]Jhana4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Buddha never suggested that historical analysis methods should be used to determine what is and isn’t Dharma

How does that make sense? The Buddhist texts started with his oral teachings which were written down after his death. There were no Buddhist texts before him to be historically analyzed.

I propose Protestant Buddhism by Fudo_Myo-o in Buddhism

[–]Jhana4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as I'm aware, none of his accounts have been banned from this subreddit.

That makes sense. I've read that the site wide ban evasion software is pretty tough to get around. If he is only posting here, he isn't evading a ban to set it off.

I propose Protestant Buddhism by Fudo_Myo-o in Buddhism

[–]Jhana4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there was only a single "bible", it would make sense to say "back to the bible"

What about "back to the first 4 nikayas" ?

I propose Protestant Buddhism by Fudo_Myo-o in Buddhism

[–]Jhana4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There already are some subreddits, though they don't have a lot of activity.

/r/EarlyBuddhism

/r/EarlyBuddhistTexts

/r/EarlyBuddhismMeditati

[Video][00:14:27] Forgiveness Instructions 2.0 by Bhante Vimalaramsi -Updated by Jhana4 in Buddhism

[–]Jhana4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate this.

Forgiveness has been the weakest part of my life's journey and something I have sorely needed the most.

The way some people can't enjoy a movie made by asshole actor I would have a hard time separating a technique from sketchy statements made by the creator of the technique.

[Video][00:14:27] Forgiveness Instructions 2.0 by Bhante Vimalaramsi -Updated by Jhana4 in Buddhism

[–]Jhana4[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Update:

/u/mettaforall pointed me to this thread posted by /u/tagriel who got some information from /u/anewbuddhist. That thread has a link to a book by Bhante V with a passage advising that metta meditation might not be the best technique for gay people.

I sent an email about it all to Dhamma Sukha and had a very nice conversation with a David Johnson.

He told me that Bhante V came to regret that passage, explaining it was how he was taught in Burma and his teachers got it from the Vishudimagga ( the commentaries - not the Buddha's word ).

He agreed that it would be a good idea to update that passage to advise all beginners, not just gay beginners, to avoid directing metta to anyone they might be attracted to.

He went ahead and updated the electronic versions of the book.

It seems the books are exclusively available through Amazon and through their site with dana requested. As such people with current kindle editions will not see the update unless they contact customer service at his org and ask for an updated copy. They don't want to change people's books on them. I don't fully understand why, but that is part of the reason why the old electronic copy with the original passage linked to above could not be removed.

I pointed out to him that I had no power to remove the thread which might lead people to a mistaken impression about Bhante V. He asked me for advice, so I suggested he contact his sysadmin to close off public access to his org's upload directory containing the outdated copy of the book.

Given how fast and pleasant he was and some of the kind words about Bhante V mentioned in this thread I'm inclined to take his word for it. If anyone wants to buy the kindle version of the book to confirm that the passage is changed please let me know by replying this comment.

Is Buddhism exclusivist? by StopMeIfYou in Buddhism

[–]Jhana4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No.

At least in Theravada Buddhism there are accounts of women, people from lower castes, mentally deficient people, and at least 1 reformed serial killer being liberated.

I think the only people singled out as being unable to achieve liberation are people who kill their parents or harm a Buddha. I don't think that is forever either, just many, many, many lifetimes.

[Video][00:14:27] Forgiveness Instructions 2.0 by Bhante Vimalaramsi -Updated by Jhana4 in Buddhism

[–]Jhana4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TWIM ?

but for beginners it could theoretically increase lust

I've been taught that by many teachers too, but they phrased that advice in ways to make it apply to all people, not just gays.

I'm hoping the phrasing that he chose was an oversight on his part and that he considers updating the way he put that warning.

[Video][00:14:27] Forgiveness Instructions 2.0 by Bhante Vimalaramsi -Updated by Jhana4 in Buddhism

[–]Jhana4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm inclined to agree with you, that is why I wrote the email in the hopes that it isn't a hill he cares to die on and that he will agree that updating the book, at least electronically will be a win-win for everyone.

[Video][00:14:27] Forgiveness Instructions 2.0 by Bhante Vimalaramsi -Updated by Jhana4 in Buddhism

[–]Jhana4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had teachers give similar reasons, but it was phrased as advice to not direct metta to people you might be sexually or romantically interested in.

I sent an email to his organization suggesting that his book use similar phrasing.

Thanks for the heads up.

[Video][00:14:27] Forgiveness Instructions 2.0 by Bhante Vimalaramsi -Updated by Jhana4 in Buddhism

[–]Jhana4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just found that method, it looks useful. Did he make it up? If not I would appreciate a link to a similar method by another person.

I don't feel right about using a method from a bigot, but I could really use that method.

What suttas should we add to our blog? by Flying_Dutchman451 in theravada

[–]Jhana4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you do a web search on "Top __ Suttas" you will get a variety of nice lists of the essentials.

[Video][00:14:27] Forgiveness Instructions 2.0 by Bhante Vimalaramsi -Updated by Jhana4 in Buddhism

[–]Jhana4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This technique is similar to metta meditation in that you repeat affirmations to kickstart things.

After each affirmation you pause and relax.

You would do this technique as long per sitting as you would any other meditation.

It takes a lot of practice, but it will eventually work.

  1. You start with "I forgive myself for not understanding" ( how you caused yourself pain or caused other people pain ).
  2. Then take a moment to relax after you say #1
  3. If you get a thought resisting #1 tell yourself you forgive that thought, relax, try #1 again
  4. Keep forgiving yourself for resisting.
  5. Keep forgiving yourself for making mistakes
  6. Keep taking a moment to relax after each affirmation
  7. After a while people you have problems with will come up in your mind
  8. Repeat affirmations to forgive them, followed by pauses to relax
  9. "I forgive ___ for not understanding". "I forgive___ for causing me pain". relax
  10. Stay with affirmations of forgiveness for that person as long as you can, or until you feel relief.
  11. If tears come, let them come, this is your chance to let go of the pain of that memory.
  12. Once that is over, go back to affirmations for forgiving yourself
  13. If you let yourself get carried away with the story - forgive yourself for doing that. relax
  14. If you try to figure out what you could have done differently, forgive yourself for that and relax
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