Asa
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Did the branches break off of eachother, or were they intended to be different, such as a variety of different kinds of priests in Christian religion.
Buddhism?
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robo mantis
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Umm honestly i think its obsured to think that you can't keep bugs like mantids. Anyone that likes mantids shouldn't realy be into budduh.
buddhistsoldier88
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Well first, a Buddhist CAN and many HAVE kept mantids. A Buddhist monk captured a mantis AND even made a kung fu style out of it.
Asa, to answer your question, there were no big disagreements, but rather those who wanted to ADD parts of their culture to Buddhism, such as Zen also known as Chen to the Shaolin warrior-monks
Asa, to answer your question, there were no big disagreements, but rather those who wanted to ADD parts of their culture to Buddhism, such as Zen also known as Chen to the Shaolin warrior-monks
Asa
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How are your standings opposed to more 'violent' religions, as Muslims?
You CAN, that was just a long time ago. There are different kinds of buddhisms that restricts certain types of animals, what you keep will die in your hands. The monks were trying to prevent this from happening by
not letting people keep pets and there are some others that say we should keep them because they'll live longer and easier.
Asa
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So are you not allowed to swat flies? That must be an inconvience...
I would agree more along the lines of a longer life.
I would agree more along the lines of a longer life.
buddhistsoldier88
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The religion Muslim is not bad or anything, but people took it too far. Even Buddhists. When they (that is to say Americans, i think) destroyed the 2 Buddha statues, a Buddhist monk walked into a town, dumped gasoline on HIMSELF and lit himself on fire. If Buddha had been around, he would have done nothing because Buddha understood that all things in time are gone. So if you have anything of Buddhist religion be respectful, yes but if something happens dont worry. Or if you have a family member pass and they have a load of Buddha statues, you can burn them and it is perfectly fine
(true story by the way<
buddhistsoldier88
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And yes there are, but thats why i started this discussion!
buddhistsoldier88
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Zen, Thervada (Tradition of the Elders), Tibet, Mahayana (which has little tradition) Pure land Buddhism, Nichiren Buddhism. All but Thervada are variants of Mahayana.
OGIGA
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Muslims aren't violent, to my knowledge. Just some crazy people who call themselves Muslims did crazy thing. Can't say people who call themselves Christians didn't do crazy stuff too (crusades). If you research hard enough, you'll probably find that some people who call themselves Buddhists did crazy stuff too.
buddhistsoldier88
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There you go OGIGIAThe religion Muslim is not bad or anything, but people took it too far. Even Buddhists. When they (that is to say Americans, i think) destroyed the 2 Buddha statues, a Buddhist monk walked into a town, dumped gasoline on HIMSELF and lit himself on fire. If Buddha had been around, he would have done nothing because Buddha understood that all things in time are gone. So if you have anything of Buddhist religion be respectful, yes but if something happens dont worry. Or if you have a family member pass and they have a load of Buddha statues, you can burn them and it is perfectly fine
Asa
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Not violent in the sense of the word, but they are a very easily offended people that will do a lot to get their way. I'm not saying Christians or Buddhists didn't do that stuff either, but there is not as much stuff happening violently. If that was true, Iraq might be a bit more safe...Muslims aren't violent, to my knowledge. Just some crazy people who call themselves Muslims did crazy thing. Can't say people who call themselves Christians didn't do crazy stuff too (crusades). If you research hard enough, you'll probably find that some people who call themselves Buddhists did crazy stuff too.
So nothing in this life is supposed to matter to you? Like the perfect detachment?
buddhistsoldier88
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Interesting lil tid bit of religious fun: Buddhism never fought a war to establish itself. The Samurai of Japan did and that was over politics, not religion.Not violent in the sense of the word, but they are a very easily offended people that will do a lot to get their way. I'm not saying Christians or Buddhists didn't do that stuff either, but there is not as much stuff happening violently. If that was true, Iraq might be a bit more safe...Muslims aren't violent, to my knowledge. Just some crazy people who call themselves Muslims did crazy thing. Can't say people who call themselves Christians didn't do crazy stuff too (crusades). If you research hard enough, you'll probably find that some people who call themselves Buddhists did crazy stuff too.
So nothing in this life is supposed to matter to you? Like the perfect detachment?
As to the possesion, yes and no. Buddha said the soul went through 3 stages: Materialistic, hard working, and Nirvana or total happiness. As of right now I'm (personally) in the first stage and it will be many lifetimes before a change... Those who prefer to work hard are not too far from Nirvana.
As to being safe in Iraq, isnt America even more or just as dangerous? Cars, gangs, drugs, wild animals (including aggressive dogs), misunderstandings causing violence? 8)
Asa
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At least there aren't terrorists from every corner ready to shoot you down. Or military squads of young boys marching to their deaths. :wink:
You say you're a soldier. How is that possible with your faith?
You say you're a soldier. How is that possible with your faith?
buddhistsoldier88
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In the Army (and the other branches) there is more to being a soldier than killing. The Shaolin Monks of China are Buddhist and have been practicing kung fu for 1500 years and practice with "live" weapons. They could easily kill if they wanted to. But they fight and train to acheive Nirvana.
A soldier is trained to kill, yes, but not all are required to do so. I'm what is called a Mental Health Specialist. I (will when I get done with basic and AIT [Advanced Indiviual Training]) be taking care of those who have mental problems such as addictions, those who cant funtion properly, etc. I'll learn emergency health procedures etc. And I will be a Soldier.
What you say about the young boys...didnt think of that :lol: 8)
Was going to ask if you were in the military. As you may know I was in the Army for 8 years. Got out in 03. Nothing to add to this conversation really but thought I would mention it since you were going in.
Asa
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Oh. A Mental health specialist. I see...
buddhistsoldier88
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Just signed up 2008-12-06. What was your MOS Rick? And any tips for basic heading to FT. Benning :shock:
buddhistsoldier88
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Little lost?
