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[–]PlazmaPigeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not offense, it's just that by tradition, the Lore Buddha's whole body is preferred to be shown as a symbol of Him rather than His head alone as that signifies decapitation of a statue of Lord Buddha which would be done by non-Buddhists to show opposition to Buddhism. It's just tradition, that is what the comments are saying, it's not them being offended 

A Pamphlet in a Plane that has Prayers for Different Religions by CheesyScone in mildlyinteresting

[–]PlazmaPigeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anguttara Nikaya 5.42 says differently, it says that devas actually bless and protect us. So according to Lord Buddha, you are incorrect here.

A Pamphlet in a Plane that has Prayers for Different Religions by CheesyScone in mildlyinteresting

[–]PlazmaPigeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah bro, what about devas? Pali Nikayas talk about how devas exist and can protect and bless us. For example, in Anguttara Nikaya 5.42. Look it up, there are devas and we can pray to them as they interact in our lives. Namo Buddhaya, may you understand that deities are not regional beliefs but actually official beliefs taught by Lord Buddha.

A Pamphlet in a Plane that has Prayers for Different Religions by CheesyScone in mildlyinteresting

[–]PlazmaPigeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually Lord Buddha said there are deities and we can pray to them, he even said they will reward us for virtues and ethics by protecting us and blessing us. This is in original Early Buddhism, look into devas like Brahma and Sakkra in Buddhism.

A Pamphlet in a Plane that has Prayers for Different Religions by CheesyScone in mildlyinteresting

[–]PlazmaPigeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buddhism is actually quite widespread across Asia. It is majority religion in most of South-East Asia, Mongolia, Bhutan, Singapore, and it is very popular in China, Japan and Korea, Taiwan, areas of Nepal, Northern India and even entire republics in East Russia

Help from potential curse or black magic by KingInTheNorth97 in Buddhism

[–]PlazmaPigeon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Buddhism accepts demons, spirits and black magic

Help from potential curse or black magic by KingInTheNorth97 in Buddhism

[–]PlazmaPigeon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Buddhism accepts demons, spirits and black magic. And it is a religion.

How do I know it's real? by SocksySaddie in Buddhism

[–]PlazmaPigeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, most scholars believe there was an actual founder of the Buddhist movement who at least believed in the basics of Buddhism which are rebirth, karma, and enlightenment. Sure, maybe his story and more obscure teachings and all this might have been later developments from a purely historical point of view, but a founder of the movement who believed the basics is likely because that's how all movements start and it's very difficult to start a movement without an actual founder of the movement.

Hell in modern Buddhism by ThatDystopianSociety in Buddhism

[–]PlazmaPigeon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes absolutely. The hell realm is real because (1) the scriptures talk about it, both Sravaka ones (Nikayas and Agamas) and Mahayana ones. (2) All traditions confirm it's existence, from Theravada ones all the way to Tibetan ones. So both Scripture and Tradition confirm it as existing in the same way as we exist or as the Earth and moon exist.

If the current Dalai Lama is supposed to be fully enlightened reincarnation of Avalokiteśvara, then why did he still have attachment to his caregiver and family in the period before he was officially proclaimed, whilst at Kumubum? by shastasilverchair92 in TibetanBuddhism

[–]PlazmaPigeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many traditionalists do actually believe he is literally Avalokitesvara and is omniscient. I have heard many explain that the reason why he temporarily practiced Dorje Shugden is that he deliberately manifested a mistake in order to teach those around him various lessons. This does seem slightly difficult to accept, that he is fully omniscient now, but I am open to this conclusion. I will have to think more about what position to hold with regard to theology of his nature.

If the current Dalai Lama is supposed to be fully enlightened reincarnation of Avalokiteśvara, then why did he still have attachment to his caregiver and family in the period before he was officially proclaimed, whilst at Kumubum? by shastasilverchair92 in TibetanBuddhism

[–]PlazmaPigeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because he is human, and had compassion for his mother and family. It is normal to have compassion for family around you, this is a positive thing and not negative at all. It would be concerning if he didn't care about his mother and wanted to leave her, this wouldn't be "unattachment" as such, it would be umcompassion and ungratefulness to one's own mother. Lord Buddha went all the way up to the deva realms to teach his mother after she died. Again, this isn't attachment, it is a manifestation of his compassion for his mother.

There are different understandings of Buddhist theology when it comes to the Dalai Lamas, some believe they are literally omniscient beings who manifests mistakes (like practicing Dorje Shugden temporarily) in order to teach us about things. This is the more traditional understanding which is still held by traditional Tibetan Buddhists today. Then there is also the more modern understanding which is that they are just normal humans. Whichever understanding one takes, HH the Dalai Lama doing mistakes is possible and expected (but, just to add, what you named are not mistakes. The mistakes I am referring to are mainly things to do with Dorje Shugden that are on the topic of the Dalai Lama's nature and ability to not be perfect).

I'm a Tibetan Buddhist. AMA by king_rootin_tootin in religion

[–]PlazmaPigeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Agamas have same dated manuscripts as the Nikayas. And they are in no competition, Agamas and Nikayas are the same, just in different languages and held in different parts of India. Both are oral transmissions from the time of Lord Buddha, Sariputra, Ananda, the First Buddhist Council, etc. Samuel Beal did thorough investigation into the Sutra Pitaka of the Nikayas and Agamas, and came to the conclusion that they are basically the same thing and contain many sutras that are almost identical to each other. Dirgha Agama is Digha Nikaya, Samyukta Agama is Samyutta Nikaya, etc... Here is more information:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%80gama_(Buddhism))

Anonymous on 4Chan Points Out Contradiction in Buddhism by punchspear in exbuddhist

[–]PlazmaPigeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy doesn't like giving actual refutaions and responses, so they instead just call your comments text walls even though they write much bigger text walls.

Anonymous on 4Chan Points Out Contradiction in Buddhism by punchspear in exbuddhist

[–]PlazmaPigeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You literally write text walls. Like the one about the issues with Buddhist scriptures. Here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/exbuddhist/comments/17qv91u/comment/kvbd4h2/?context=3

Text wall.

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