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I'll put this up while i'm in the right frame of mind to post it, your views are wlecome.
FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
The Four Noble Truths represent the core of
the teachings of the Buddha, and are as follows:
The First Noble Truth
Unsatisfactoriness and suffering exist and
are universally experienced.
The Second Noble Truth
Desire and attachment are the causes of
unsatisfactoriness and suffering.
The Third Noble Truth
There is an end to
unsatisfactoriness and suffering.
The Fourth Noble Truth
The end can be attained by
journeying on the Noble Eightfold Path.
NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH
Right Understanding
Right Thinking
Right Speech
Right Action
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Right Concentration
1. Right View
See things as they truly are without delusions or distortions
for all things change. Develop wisdom by knowing how things
work, knowing oneself and others.
2. Right Intention
Wholehearted resolution and dedication to overcoming the
dislocation of self-centered craving through the development
of loving kindness, empathy and compassion.
3. Right Speech
Abstinence from lies and deceptions, backbiting, idle
babble and abusive speech. Cultivate honesty and
truthfulness; practice speech that is kind and benevolent.
Let your words reflect your desire to help, not harm others.
4.Right Action
Practice self-less conduct that reflects the highest
statement of the life you want to live. Express conduct
that is peaceful, honest and pure showing compassion
for all beings.
5. Right Livelihood
Avoidance of work that causes suffering to others or that
makes a decent, virtuous life impossible. Do not engage
in any occupation that opposes or distracts one from the
path. Love and serve our world through your work.
6. Right Effort
Seek to make the balance between the exertion of following
the spiritual path and a moderate life that is not over-zealous.
Work to develop more wholesome mind states, while gently
striving to go deeper and live more fully.
7. Right Mindfulness
Through constant vigilance in thought, speech and action
seek to rid the mind of self-centered thoughts that separate
and replace them with those that bind all beings together.
Be aware of your thoughts, emotions, body and world as they
exist in the present moment. Your thoughts create your reality.
8. Right Concentration
Through the application of meditation and mental discipline seek
to extinguish the last flame of grasping consciousness and develop
an emptiness that has room to embrace and love all things.
FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
The Four Noble Truths represent the core of
the teachings of the Buddha, and are as follows:
The First Noble Truth
Unsatisfactoriness and suffering exist and
are universally experienced.
The Second Noble Truth
Desire and attachment are the causes of
unsatisfactoriness and suffering.
The Third Noble Truth
There is an end to
unsatisfactoriness and suffering.
The Fourth Noble Truth
The end can be attained by
journeying on the Noble Eightfold Path.
NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH
Right Understanding
Right Thinking
Right Speech
Right Action
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Right Concentration
1. Right View
See things as they truly are without delusions or distortions
for all things change. Develop wisdom by knowing how things
work, knowing oneself and others.
2. Right Intention
Wholehearted resolution and dedication to overcoming the
dislocation of self-centered craving through the development
of loving kindness, empathy and compassion.
3. Right Speech
Abstinence from lies and deceptions, backbiting, idle
babble and abusive speech. Cultivate honesty and
truthfulness; practice speech that is kind and benevolent.
Let your words reflect your desire to help, not harm others.
4.Right Action
Practice self-less conduct that reflects the highest
statement of the life you want to live. Express conduct
that is peaceful, honest and pure showing compassion
for all beings.
5. Right Livelihood
Avoidance of work that causes suffering to others or that
makes a decent, virtuous life impossible. Do not engage
in any occupation that opposes or distracts one from the
path. Love and serve our world through your work.
6. Right Effort
Seek to make the balance between the exertion of following
the spiritual path and a moderate life that is not over-zealous.
Work to develop more wholesome mind states, while gently
striving to go deeper and live more fully.
7. Right Mindfulness
Through constant vigilance in thought, speech and action
seek to rid the mind of self-centered thoughts that separate
and replace them with those that bind all beings together.
Be aware of your thoughts, emotions, body and world as they
exist in the present moment. Your thoughts create your reality.
8. Right Concentration
Through the application of meditation and mental discipline seek
to extinguish the last flame of grasping consciousness and develop
an emptiness that has room to embrace and love all things.
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Flockhart wrote:
> There isn't one, just a man saying that he believes this is the way
> to live.
"A" way Flocky. There is no "THE" way in Buddhism! ;-)
> There isn't one, just a man saying that he believes this is the way
> to live.
"A" way Flocky. There is no "THE" way in Buddhism! ;-)
Ok Forest, listen here and listen good! :-)
Firstly, no rules, only guidelines. Suggestions. Buddha specifically said so.
There's no punishment for not following these "rules", but they can make your life better for you, if that's what you want. :-)
Secondly, it could be cast as a philosophy or a religion.
It's not really an important detail.
You could call it a religion because masses of people follow it religiously. But the deep core of this religion is based around philosophy rather than faith. Infact, it could sit comfortably alongside any faith.
INCLUDING YOURS!
It would be good for you, you know.
It helps you think with an unbiased clarity of mind, and helps you put aside prejudices to see things for what they really are.
You could see it as an extension of your faith rather than a conversion.
I mean, Jesus was practically Buddhist in the way he acted. Some theorists have suggested that the time Jesus spent in the wilderness was spent finding enlightenment, and seeing as the three wise men at his birth were supposedly oriental (if Christmas carols are anything to go by! :D)...
Infact, the way I see it, the gospel gives us a record of how Jesus acted while Buddhism is a guide to acting just like him.
Ofcourse, Buddhism as a religion has been through it's fair share of corruption seemingly. Didn't Edgy post something about a Buddhist's vision of hell a few months back?
Firstly, no rules, only guidelines. Suggestions. Buddha specifically said so.
There's no punishment for not following these "rules", but they can make your life better for you, if that's what you want. :-)
Secondly, it could be cast as a philosophy or a religion.
It's not really an important detail.
You could call it a religion because masses of people follow it religiously. But the deep core of this religion is based around philosophy rather than faith. Infact, it could sit comfortably alongside any faith.
INCLUDING YOURS!
It would be good for you, you know.
It helps you think with an unbiased clarity of mind, and helps you put aside prejudices to see things for what they really are.
You could see it as an extension of your faith rather than a conversion.
I mean, Jesus was practically Buddhist in the way he acted. Some theorists have suggested that the time Jesus spent in the wilderness was spent finding enlightenment, and seeing as the three wise men at his birth were supposedly oriental (if Christmas carols are anything to go by! :D)...
Infact, the way I see it, the gospel gives us a record of how Jesus acted while Buddhism is a guide to acting just like him.
Ofcourse, Buddhism as a religion has been through it's fair share of corruption seemingly. Didn't Edgy post something about a Buddhist's vision of hell a few months back?
Forest Fan wrote:
>> On what authority was the religion of Buddhism started?
Round and round. On what authority was the religion of 'Hebrew Christianity' started? There you go, you have the same puzzled question as all of us! Just replace one word!
>> On what authority was the religion of Buddhism started?
Round and round. On what authority was the religion of 'Hebrew Christianity' started? There you go, you have the same puzzled question as all of us! Just replace one word!
Forest Fan wrote:
> On what authority was the religion of Buddhism started?
There isn't one, just a man saying that he believes this is the way to live.
> On what authority was the religion of Buddhism started?
There isn't one, just a man saying that he believes this is the way to live.
Forest Fan wrote:
> Buddhists,
>
> I'm hearing two sides to the story here. Some of you are saying
> Buddhism is a religion, others are stating it isn't.
It is a religion, it's just not a normal religion based on faith.
> Are there any proper Buddhists who can 'enlighten' me, please.
Nope only those looking at it.
> Buddhists,
>
> I'm hearing two sides to the story here. Some of you are saying
> Buddhism is a religion, others are stating it isn't.
It is a religion, it's just not a normal religion based on faith.
> Are there any proper Buddhists who can 'enlighten' me, please.
Nope only those looking at it.
Flockhart wrote:
> A little quote to start with
>
> 1. Buddhism (100%)
> •n. a widespread Asian RELIGION or philosophy, founded by
> Siddartha Gautama (Buddha; c.563 c.460 BC) in NE India in the 5th
> century bc, which teaches that elimination of the self and earthly
> desires is the route to enlightenment.
>
> Just because it isnt based on faith in a supernatural being, doesnt
> make it any less of a religion.
> The reason i find it easier to accept, is because it's not based on
> faith, just someone saying i believe this is the way to be happy, and
> accepting life as it is, not saying you must live this way or suffer
> in the next.
On what authority was the religion of Buddhism started?
> A little quote to start with
>
> 1. Buddhism (100%)
> •n. a widespread Asian RELIGION or philosophy, founded by
> Siddartha Gautama (Buddha; c.563 c.460 BC) in NE India in the 5th
> century bc, which teaches that elimination of the self and earthly
> desires is the route to enlightenment.
>
> Just because it isnt based on faith in a supernatural being, doesnt
> make it any less of a religion.
> The reason i find it easier to accept, is because it's not based on
> faith, just someone saying i believe this is the way to be happy, and
> accepting life as it is, not saying you must live this way or suffer
> in the next.
On what authority was the religion of Buddhism started?
Buddhists,
I'm hearing two sides to the story here. Some of you are saying Buddhism is a religion, others are stating it isn't.
Are there any proper Buddhists who can 'enlighten' me, please.
I'm hearing two sides to the story here. Some of you are saying Buddhism is a religion, others are stating it isn't.
Are there any proper Buddhists who can 'enlighten' me, please.
Flockhart wrote:
> A little quote to start with
>
> 1. Buddhism (100%)
> •n. a widespread Asian RELIGION or philosophy, founded by
> Siddartha Gautama (Buddha; c.563 c.460 BC) in NE India in the 5th
> century bc, which teaches that elimination of the self and earthly
> desires is the route to enlightenment.
>
> Just because it isnt based on faith in a supernatural being, doesnt
> make it any less of a religion.
Well, there you go...I always thought it wasn't technically a religion. Every day is a schoolday.
> The reason i find it easier to accept, is because it's not based on
> faith, just someone saying i believe this is the way to be happy, and
> accepting life as it is, not saying you must live this way or suffer
> in the next.
Amen to that (poor pun was intended)
> A little quote to start with
>
> 1. Buddhism (100%)
> •n. a widespread Asian RELIGION or philosophy, founded by
> Siddartha Gautama (Buddha; c.563 c.460 BC) in NE India in the 5th
> century bc, which teaches that elimination of the self and earthly
> desires is the route to enlightenment.
>
> Just because it isnt based on faith in a supernatural being, doesnt
> make it any less of a religion.
Well, there you go...I always thought it wasn't technically a religion. Every day is a schoolday.
> The reason i find it easier to accept, is because it's not based on
> faith, just someone saying i believe this is the way to be happy, and
> accepting life as it is, not saying you must live this way or suffer
> in the next.
Amen to that (poor pun was intended)
A little quote to start with
1. Buddhism (100%)
•n. a widespread Asian RELIGION or philosophy, founded by Siddartha Gautama (Buddha; c.563 c.460 BC) in NE India in the 5th century bc, which teaches that elimination of the self and earthly desires is the route to enlightenment.
Just because it isnt based on faith in a supernatural being, doesnt make it any less of a religion.
The reason i find it easier to accept, is because it's not based on faith, just someone saying i believe this is the way to be happy, and accepting life as it is, not saying you must live this way or suffer in the next.
1. Buddhism (100%)
•n. a widespread Asian RELIGION or philosophy, founded by Siddartha Gautama (Buddha; c.563 c.460 BC) in NE India in the 5th century bc, which teaches that elimination of the self and earthly desires is the route to enlightenment.
Just because it isnt based on faith in a supernatural being, doesnt make it any less of a religion.
The reason i find it easier to accept, is because it's not based on faith, just someone saying i believe this is the way to be happy, and accepting life as it is, not saying you must live this way or suffer in the next.
Forest Fan wrote:
> Light wrote:
> Forest Fan wrote:
>
>
> Heh. Oh dear Light. Hebrew in background and Christian in faith.
>
> My oh my, you've changed your tune...not insisting on being called
> Jewish any more? You ARE afraid of the rabbi's answers, aren't
> you...
>
> Heh. Classic Light. When all else fails - a bit of mockery, eh? No, I
> am Jewish and I follow the whole Bible, hence Hebrew Christian. Got
> it?
And classic trolling; when caught out in a lie, try to put the onus back onto the person who has caught you.
Like I say dear boy; what you claim is a theological impossibility. Not only that, but you've already said it's impossible to follow the whole bible when the question is asked in relation to orthodox judaism. However, you're now saying YOU follow the whole thing, despite your admission in another thread that it's impossible to follow the Old Covenant as detailed in the Old Testament. So y'see, I'm afraid you're once again caught out in a logic trap of your own making.
Deary me; your trolling is getting more obvious now. You're getting less interested in preaching, and more interested in trying to 'get one up' on me. Classic troll behaviour. Does this mean you're coming out of the closet my dear boy?
> Light wrote:
> Forest Fan wrote:
>
>
> Heh. Oh dear Light. Hebrew in background and Christian in faith.
>
> My oh my, you've changed your tune...not insisting on being called
> Jewish any more? You ARE afraid of the rabbi's answers, aren't
> you...
>
> Heh. Classic Light. When all else fails - a bit of mockery, eh? No, I
> am Jewish and I follow the whole Bible, hence Hebrew Christian. Got
> it?
And classic trolling; when caught out in a lie, try to put the onus back onto the person who has caught you.
Like I say dear boy; what you claim is a theological impossibility. Not only that, but you've already said it's impossible to follow the whole bible when the question is asked in relation to orthodox judaism. However, you're now saying YOU follow the whole thing, despite your admission in another thread that it's impossible to follow the Old Covenant as detailed in the Old Testament. So y'see, I'm afraid you're once again caught out in a logic trap of your own making.
Deary me; your trolling is getting more obvious now. You're getting less interested in preaching, and more interested in trying to 'get one up' on me. Classic troll behaviour. Does this mean you're coming out of the closet my dear boy?
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