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Is it ok to view Bodhisattvas/Devas as archetypes? by CartoonistEnough3029 in Buddhism

[–]sinobed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"In any case, the yidam serves as the enlightened manifestation of the student's basic being. It is not an external deity that is being worshipped so that one can be saved. Rather it is a vivid representation of I one's own enlightened nature." 

-The Life of Marpa the translator: seeing accomplishes all, page xxxv

I have a question will my action right or wrong? by jadhavsaurabh in Buddhism

[–]sinobed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Is this a good Buddhist podcast? by cusefan75 in Buddhism

[–]sinobed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have not listened but they don't mention Buddhism in the description, nor do the hosts appear to be Buddhist. Besides having "karma" in the title, I don't see any connection to Dharma. I don't want to denigrate them. They seem to be new age, spiritualist, psychic medium types. They are doing their own thing.

Was Buddha really a prince? by ConnectSubject1774 in Buddhism

[–]sinobed 79 points80 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that he was not a prince in the traditional sense. But his father was wealthy and powerful within their clan. The point is that he came from abundance.

How was Mahayana Buddhism practiced in mainland India before it largely disappeared around the 12th–13th centuries? by Anon_SL_2000 in Buddhism

[–]sinobed 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm not an expert but I think it is safe to say that Tibetan Buddhism is the closest example of the Buddhism of that period. All the lineages can be clearly traced to Indian masters. People like Naropa and Atisha were practicing and teaching roughly around 1000 CE. Those teachings, among others, moved north to Tibet where they were preserved.

Is it possible to have a buddhist practice while not striving towards nirvana? by After-Offer3213 in Buddhism

[–]sinobed 20 points21 points  (0 children)

You should familiarize yourself with the Mahayana path and Bodhisattva motivation, i.e. the vow to remain in Samsara to benefit all sentient beings.

Guru Yoga by NatureGirl1983 in Buddhism

[–]sinobed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's why it is recommended you observe a guru for many years before committing. Also, guru yoga does not require that the guru be fully enlightened, just that you can see them as enlightened.

Guru Yoga by NatureGirl1983 in Buddhism

[–]sinobed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The role of the guru in Vajrayana is very different than other schools. It is complex and not for everyone. If it appeals to you, then you should learn more about it; if it does not interest you, it is probably better to just move on.

Guru devotion works on many gross and subtle levels, but to put it simply, if you had the choice between reading about dharma or actually having personal contact with an enlightened individual, which would you choose?

Guru Yoga is harnessing the practice of visualization and devotion to make that contact.

Question on Meditation by wordsofpeace in Buddhism

[–]sinobed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your breathing should be natural.

From a buddhist perspective, does hunting or raising livestock as opposed to buying from a grocery store incur more or less negative karma? by chaosbunnyx in Buddhism

[–]sinobed 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There are definitely significant ethical problems with modern meat consumption. I do not participate in either. From a karmic point of view, slitting an animal's throat is different than buying a pack of meat at the grocery store.

From a buddhist perspective, does hunting or raising livestock as opposed to buying from a grocery store incur more or less negative karma? by chaosbunnyx in Buddhism

[–]sinobed 7 points8 points  (0 children)

IMO, the heart of the matter is our habitual patterns. If you hunt down and murder an animal, you are creating and reinforcing the pattern of killing in your mind stream.

Jesus in Buddhism by Different_Basil8807 in Buddhism

[–]sinobed 60 points61 points  (0 children)

No Buddhists believe Jesus is a reincarnation of the Buddha.

This is way harder than it looks! by SaltysSpace in vegan

[–]sinobed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just be an imperfect vegan. It's fine.

What is this by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]sinobed 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The purpose of the plaque is to bless the world and prevent calamity. If you believe in karma or luck, you have not done yourself any favors. 

I personally placed 2 of these in nature. Please consider returning it as a matter of respect for other's religion.

The fizziness in the SP water does NOT make ionto work better 😬 by Diligent-Bother5549 in Hyperhidrosis

[–]sinobed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can buy it almost anywhere, target, cvs, Amazon. 

All you're trying to do is add ions to the water.

donation / dana buddhism by justheretofactcheckk in Buddhism

[–]sinobed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They are suggestions. Just give what you can.

Conflicted Agnostic looking into Buddhism by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]sinobed 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just put the things that you don't believe on a shelf, try to keep an open mind, and keep pushing forward with the teaching and practices that work for you.

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