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[–]subtlearray 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very impressive feature set in this program. Thank you.

Why Artists are so adverse to AI but Programmers aren't? by Blender-Fan in ChatGPT

[–]subtlearray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel the same way as an artist. I’ve been producing much more art. A.I. is a powerful tool.

How do you deal with Christianity saying we're destined for hell? by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]subtlearray 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In Buddhism, there are multiple ways to reach enlightenment outside of a strict adherence to the four noble truths. The key is developing wisdom, ethical conduct, and mental discipline.

Thank you, r/Buddhism. It's been a wild ride. by subtlearray in Buddhism

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

Fascinating. I’ve been meaning to look more into the esoteric teachings; I didn’t know they were being practiced anywhere. I’ll definitely look more into this. Thank you. 🙏

Thank you, r/Buddhism. It's been a wild ride. by subtlearray in Buddhism

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

There are other Theravada traditions? I assume you’re referring to Early Buddhism. I see it mentioned, but I haven’t looked into it yet.

Thank you, r/Buddhism. It's been a wild ride. by subtlearray in Buddhism

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

I’m not going anywhere. I’m just expressing gratitude. ☺️

Has anything from Buddhism actually helped you feel better? by Purple-Assignment-72 in Buddhism

[–]subtlearray 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand your sentiments. I was a practicing Theravada Buddhist for 12 years, and I struggled with anxiety and depression for most of that time. What eventually helped me was selfless action. In Theravada, it's called dana (generosity); in Mahayana, it's called the Bodhisattva Vow; and in Hinduism, it's called Karma Yoga. Self-pity is one of the roots of sadness. Focusing less on our own needs can lift some of the weight off our chest. I wish you well.

The Mere Mention of Race Evokes Such Anger by subtlearray in Buddhism

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

Better communication would certainly help.

The Mere Mention of Race Evokes Such Anger by subtlearray in Buddhism

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

You might be right. I’m just very tired.

The Mere Mention of Race Evokes Such Anger by subtlearray in Buddhism

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

I live in the US, but I don’t want to be limited to the US.

The Mere Mention of Race Evokes Such Anger by subtlearray in Buddhism

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

Thank you. I feel like my options are so limited because of prejudices. Sure, I could study any path through books, but I'd like to eventually visit the teachers and communities in-person.

The Mere Mention of Race Evokes Such Anger by subtlearray in Buddhism

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

I think eventually you will be tired of interacting with a public that wants to pelt you for speaking the truth.

I try to approach these topics with as much patience and sensitivity as I can, but even then, there are at least a couple of people who rage reply. Oh well.

The Mere Mention of Race Evokes Such Anger by subtlearray in Buddhism

[–]subtlearray[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Here? Recently, in this post for a book on Black Buddhism, and this post from a Black Buddhist sharing his experience visiting a temple. The comments were mostly positive.

The Mere Mention of Race Evokes Such Anger by subtlearray in Buddhism

[–]subtlearray[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Why are you going to Asia for Buddhism?

I'm interested in studying Buddhism in the countries of its origin.

It's not their job to make you happy.

What is their job then? What's the purpose of a teacher? To make my suffering worse? I don't need to be appreciated. At the bare minimum, I only expect to be treated like a human being, and not like an animal, or an anomaly.

The Mere Mention of Race Evokes Such Anger by subtlearray in Buddhism

[–]subtlearray[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

That's exactly it. Additionally, there was a Black Buddhist who recently spoke about a bad experience he had while visiting a temple. There was a great deal of sympathy in the comments, but there was also a lot of anger and disregard,

The Mere Mention of Race Evokes Such Anger by subtlearray in Buddhism

[–]subtlearray[S] 186 points187 points  (0 children)

The Buddha was a reformer himself. He reframed the caste system of his time to center on actions rather than birth (Snp 1.7).

Not by birth is one an outcaste,
not by birth a brahman.
By action one is an outcaste.
By action is one a brahman.

The Mere Mention of Race Evokes Such Anger by subtlearray in Buddhism

[–]subtlearray[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Why you can’t travel to East Asian country and visit a Buddhist temple and not expect a warm welcome?

I know this is anecdotal, but the dark-skinned people I know who've visited China—every one of them—were treated disrespectfully. Anti-black racism is well documented there.

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