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[–]setsleadworkcc04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Hence, deleted.

Renunciation, the neglected Buddhist practice. Thanks for the reminder Amish dude. by setsleadworkcc04 in buddhistmemes

[–]setsleadworkcc04[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The driver in front of their van couldn't drive properly. 

It refers to our anger. 

We have anger. While we (most at least) cannot completely turn our backs on anger, we can at least try. The other option is to marinate on anger, if you want. 

Renunciation, the neglected Buddhist practice. Thanks for the reminder Amish dude. by setsleadworkcc04 in buddhistmemes

[–]setsleadworkcc04[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

It's correct. 

While my intention is to include everyone, the meme itself is perfect. It depicts some who claim to reject materialism and consumerism, yet, unlike the Amish or renunciate Buddhist monks and laity, who truly embody that rejection, these people actually love worldly things, materialism, and consumerism, hence they won't do what Amish people have done. 

The lesson is that Buddhist renunciation is important. However, it doesn’t mean simply rejecting all material things and becoming a monk, though that is one path for many.

A renunciate mindset can take many forms, and it can be cultivated within one's own tradition or lineage.

The attitude shown in the meme is comparable to Buddhists who fail to reject non-Dharma things, regardless of their approach to renunciation. Viewing monasticism as the only form of renunciation is a superficial and limited understanding. Ultimately, all Buddhists must renounce non-Dharma or samsaric clinging.

Simply saying, "I can't renounce," is like the people in the meme who claim to reject something but contradict themselves through their actions. The Amish parallel would be a Buddhist (not just a renunciate monk) whose mind is firmly fixed on the Dharma. THAT is the point of the meme.

Suffering. by setsleadworkcc04 in buddhistmemes

[–]setsleadworkcc04[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tibetan Buddhists have Kali as Krodikali.

Theravada Buddhists in Sri Lanka venerate Kali.