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 Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:04 am
the subject of wether you can live by the principles or you have to be a believer what do you all think
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:46 am
From what I have read and understood (although I have been very confused at times) I think you can live by the principles of Buddhism and not have to be a believer. Not sure if I grasp this properly, but I think that if you were to try to change to conform to the principles then you're not really respecting the Buddha.
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:51 am
Amethyst_Crystal From what I have read and understood (although I have been very confused at times) I think you can live by the principles of Buddhism and not have to be a believer. Not sure if I grasp this properly, but I think that if you were to try to change to conform to the principles then you're not really respecting the Buddha. the way of under standing is what i was thinking of
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:11 am
diamonds and pearls Amethyst_Crystal From what I have read and understood (although I have been very confused at times) I think you can live by the principles of Buddhism and not have to be a believer. Not sure if I grasp this properly, but I think that if you were to try to change to conform to the principles then you're not really respecting the Buddha. the way of under standing is what i was thinking of I like the concept of as long as you stop to question and to think, you are already acknowledging the Buddha.
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:20 am
Someone once asked me if I followed Buddhism, to be honest with you I have never studied it. I do believe in karma though. I try to respect all to the best of my abilities. Can you elaborate a little of what being a buddhist means?
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:42 am
I don't know enough about Buddhism to state an opinion. I do know I try to live in harmony with other people and the world around me.
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:14 pm
bohemian babie Someone once asked me if I followed Buddhism, to be honest with you I have never studied it. I do believe in karma though. I try to respect all to the best of my abilities. Can you elaborate a little of what being a buddhist means? Wow, that's a hard question. Am still trying to work that one out myself. I have only just started my quest/research. I think the answer would differ from person to person, depending on who you asked. From my muddled understandings, a Buddhist is someone who treats not only their fellow man with respect but themselves as well.
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:20 pm
Arianah I don't know enough about Buddhism to state an opinion. I do know I try to live in harmony with other people and the world around me. As do I and my family. I'd just like to add, I am not a Buddhist or do I intend to become one. I have just always been interested in their teachings and because His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be visiting our city in June, I thought I would try to find out a bit of info and maybe a little understanding a long the way.
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Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 5:07 am
This subject is very interesting. Although I also have have my own personal beliefs (too complex to explain ninja ), being a very curious person; I definitely will try to learn more about Buddhism. It just seems like a nice philosophy to look into... 3nodding 4laugh .
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:08 pm
Amethyst_Crystal diamonds and pearls Amethyst_Crystal From what I have read and understood (although I have been very confused at times) I think you can live by the principles of Buddhism and not have to be a believer. Not sure if I grasp this properly, but I think that if you were to try to change to conform to the principles then you're not really respecting the Buddha. the way of under standing is what i was thinking of I like the concept of as long as you stop to question and to think, you are already acknowledging the Buddha. ii totally agree with you
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:09 pm
bohemian babie This subject is very interesting. Although I also have have my own personal beliefs (too complex to explain ninja ), being a very curious person; I definitely will try to learn more about Buddhism. It just seems like a nice philosophy to look into... 3nodding 4laugh . i think that it has something for all
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:10 pm
Amethyst_Crystal Arianah I don't know enough about Buddhism to state an opinion. I do know I try to live in harmony with other people and the world around me. As do I and my family. I'd just like to add, I am not a Buddhist or do I intend to become one. I have just always been interested in their teachings and because His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be visiting our city in July, I thought I would try to find out a bit of info and maybe a little understanding a long the way. that is the path to learning
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:33 pm
diamonds and pearls bohemian babie This subject is very interesting. Although I also have have my own personal beliefs (too complex to explain ninja ), being a very curious person; I definitely will try to learn more about Buddhism. It just seems like a nice philosophy to look into... 3nodding 4laugh . i think that it has something for all I've got to agree with both of you. I am so amazed at how cool, calm and collected Buddhists are. Think I could learn a lesson or two from them.
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 3:19 pm
I just got his neat book called "Awakening the Buddha Within" by Lama Surya Das. Just into the first chapter, but I have dabbled with the idea of Buddhism since it expands my current ethical beliefs (I'm a vegan.)
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