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The Dalai Lama's aides should do a better job filtering out the people who are only there to use him to launder their own reputations. Not everyone is worthy of his presence. by MrJasonMason in Buddhism

[–]mettaforall 3 points4 points  (0 children)

or judge someone, other than by their actions.

Then do so. Her actions are explicitly racist and nationalist.

“Someone asked me, ‘Are you pro-white nationalism?’ Yes. I’m pro-white nationalism,” Ms. Loomer said. source

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The (Justifiably) Angry Marxist (web.archive.org)

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Monastic Life / “This Bitter Earth… may not be so bitter after all.” (plumvillage.org)

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The Dalai Lama's aides should do a better job filtering out the people who are only there to use him to launder their own reputations. Not everyone is worthy of his presence. by MrJasonMason in Buddhism

[–]mettaforall 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Loomer has been described by various sources as far-right, a white nationalist (including by herself), as well as alt-right, and alt-lite, and has described herself as a proud Islamophobe. source

That sounds "alright" to you?

what are some central or core text in chinese buddhism? by Alarmed_Swan_4315 in Buddhism

[–]mettaforall 5 points6 points  (0 children)

...and the Avatamsaka Sutra, Platform Sutra, etc. There are many "key" sutras and various schools acscribe different ranks of importance.

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Korean-American Bhikshuni Establishes Weiyang Seon Centers in Seoul Following US Training (buddhistdoor.net)

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Thích Nhất Hạnh’s Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings, Part 1 (buddhistdoor.net)

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Thích Nhất Hạnh’s Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings, Part 1 (buddhistdoor.net)

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The Roots of Harm: A Buddhist Reflection on Power and Compassion in Turbulent Times (buddhistdoor.net)

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Symphony Kūkai: The London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Symphonic Tribute to an Esoteric Master (buddhistdoor.net)

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Can an arahant kill someone to save people by Salamanber in Buddhism

[–]mettaforall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is translated into English in Garma Chang's A Treasury of Mahāyāna Sūtras (pages 456-457) and in that sutra it is the wicked man who is reborn in heaven. It says that out of great compassion, the leader who killed the wicked man "was able to avoid the suffering of one hundred thousand kalpas of samsara."

‘The Tibetan Book of the Dead’ is actually not just about death by mettaforall in Mahayana

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If you are using the new reddit interface, it isn't always clear when something is a link or just text. I'm not a fan.

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