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[jrabeux]

super as usual

[Jaaaniszv]

How to become a Buddhist? Is there a big difference between Theravada and Tibethian buddhism because I can find info in internet only about that Diamond Way Buddhism in my city?

[videoguenni]

he´s so great, so wise - wonderful! hear him talking about romantic love in this piece for example!

[eirebustine]

Perfect!

[Alexisme1001]

The use of humor is very interesting, as it implies that it's all mysterious and absurd.

[Helena295]

lol :D the screaming baby joke! Deliciously funny!

[PerfectlyPaige]

Excellent.

[NingyoRenee]

Well said, as always.

[ReeceBorn]

Good Stuff :)

[elbanydaer]

What and EGO!!!

[MelasChupa]

I just noted that awesome monk height podium. Mindfullness.

[Containforum]

Umm, I don't know much about Bhudism but I have a few question. Do Buddhists Worship the Buddha? Or is he just an example they follow. Do they worship a god similar to the abrahamic religions?

[Isenyne]

@Containforum No, there is no god worship. The Buddha is an example and laid out a path to follow to experience what he did. The core teaching common to all branches of Buddhism is the Eightfold Path that leads to the lessening and ending of suffering.

[XzmazX]

@Containforum The buddha was not a God, but an enlightened human being. Theres a buddhist teaching which explains this well: A disciple asked the buddha what he was, he asked

are you a Mosiah? the buddha answered no

are you a healer? again no

are you a teacher? no

so the disciple asked: what are you? the buddha replied : I am awake.

the essential thing the buddha awoke to was the truth of suffering, and how to remove it by eradicating its cause, which is taught in buddhism to be ignorance,

[XzmazX]

... aswell as the chain of things which are caused to arise due to that ignorance. So according to the teachings of buddhism, the buddha wasnt a God but just a normal human being, who found out how to remove suffering, and then taught other people how to do the same by following the path that he did. this path is called the Noble Eightfold path, and is made up of three groups: Morality, Concentration, Wisdom. These are the only three things the buddha ever taught. Hope this helps its only

[johnnyphisit]

@Containforum We worship his teaching :)

[voidsiriusonly]

I have always experienced joy when in the company of open hearted women. Its real. Why would I intentionally abandon this state? Nothing is permanent and life is beyond the various states of experience. It's no reason to reject any of the content of experience. Rather, these are all opportunities to observe Karmas building and disolving while practicing Dharma. In this way the origins of human suffering are noticed. One learns to abide in an exquisite ballance. Unconstrained equanimity.

[postmodernhousewife]

Insightful talk as always, thank you so much.

[silversplate]

no matter what others say about this monk, i believe he will just fine :) i mean "duck n chicken", ha9 i enjoy his talk everyday ;)

[creten69]

um ,what he said

[Taboowriter]

Tomwash1, there's no point in arguing with some one like yourself, when one does not accept what you give them, they are left with it themselves. You can argue with yourself, I know your capable of it.

Peace.

[Taboowriter]

Also, don't be such a zealous fan, allow for naysaying next time.

[tomwash1]

That's your evidence then is it? A quote from a review on his book, I notice you didn't give the name of the critic. "Scientists...... want to root out every vestige of mystery and religious awe from society," what's wrong with that then? I am not a zealous fan of Richard Dawkins, I just happen to agree with what he says, why not watch some of his videos here on YouTube and you will see for yourself that he is not an arrogant person?

[tomwash1]

I'd love to see a discussion between Ajahn Brahm and Richard Dawkins. I was watching a video last night with Dawkins interviewing Daniel Dennett and every moral conclusion they came to agreed with Buddhist teachings. Perhaps a lot of theists might see that a belief in a god is not necessary in order to live a moral life. It'd also be very interesting to watch for atheists who have found Buddhism.

[stmpcol]

yes it would be really interesting...

[Taboowriter]

Richard Dawkins is a very arrogant person, there wouldn't be any point to seeing him talk to a monk.

[tomwash1]

Are you willing to back up that claim with some evidence? I don't find him to be arrogant at all, he just says things that some people are uncomfortable with. You're entitled to your opinion, just make sure it is an educated one.

[Taboowriter]

I am, tomwish1. here's an excerpt of a review on his latest book, "Without a doubt, contributing to the public understanding of science is a noble pursuit. Confirming the public suspicion that scientists are arrogant, pedantic know-it-alls who want to root out every vestige of mystery and religious awe from society—well, that's collateral damage caused by the way Richard Dawkins goes about this noble pursuit."

[hermotsura]

@tomwash1 I am one: a radical atheist (was born into a Christian Orthodox family), and been reading Dawkins and the gang for years, yet I've a profound interest in Buddhist teachings and practices. Mainly because I don't get sold a product - in this case a deity - which is a common practice in religions: we'll help you out if you buy into our God kinda thing. Buddhism's far more peaceful & moral than the rest as well. My opinion, but based on quite a bit of research and personal observations.

[tomwash1]

@hermotsura Good for you mate, I've been lucky enough to have parents that let me choose my religion so I've turned out Atheist/Buddhist too.

[florinnuu]

@tomwash1 I am(was) an antheist and I found Buddhism

[Jaaaniszv]

@tomwash1 "It'd also be very interesting to watch for atheists who have found Buddhism." Actually, I know at least one of them.

[tomwash1]

@Jaaaniszv Me too!

How to become a Buddhist? Get as many books about it as you can from your local library, you'll find the tradition best suited to you. "Buddhist" is just a label remember.

[johnnyphisit]

@tomwash1 ??? Is that the way to learn buddishm.???

[tomwash1]

@johnnyphisit Isn't it? Much better to do some research before turning up on the door of your local Buddhist centre. Some traditions are best left alone in my opinion.

[johnnyphisit]

@tomwash1 I'm thai dude and i'm a buddish born. I've been meditating before you even born :) You are a hua door haha.

[tomwash1]

@johnnyphisit How nice of you to be so polite. Really glad to see you've learned something from all that meditation. (Sarcasm)

[johnnyphisit]

@tomwash1 How do you feel dude ? Do you feel angry? Unhappy? What is your feeling telling you?

How do you deal with it? Now i know how good your budist is . There are many ways to find some answers with a little push. Have a good night my friend :) I'm going to meditate now.

[pyrotek55]

This is how all religions should be taught, by being funny. It keeps the crowd listening to you, rather than a dull straightfoward guy. By the way, does anyone know how i could be ordinated as a monk?

[2020abcd]

You would need to look up buddhist monasteries in your locality and ask them. Then, it would also depend on whether you would like to join the Tibetan, Japanese, or the Theravada sect. Each are quite different, so you might want to explore each one before you decide (Ajahn Brahm is from Theravada). Usually, their monasteries organize retreats, where you can get an idea about their monastacizing process . An orientation and subsequent training could take anywhere between 7-9 years. Good luck!

[jea740]

why become a monk

[spectrumfrequency]

this dude is always so funny, love this guys talks. he makes me think! and , see things in new ways

[750abcde]

@spectrumfrequency very true...........

[tellyontellyon]

nice.

[mimachka]

wow...that's exactly what i needed to hear right now

[QigongBuddha]

Great Talk:)