moyashi
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Once again check maciamo's thread for more details relating to Buddhist temples.
I'm not a Buddhist, but I have practised a bit before while in college so I'm sure there might be a few mistakes in this.
Buddhism is an offshoot of yoga (not sure ??) discovered by a young prince who was destined to be a great ruler of his father's kingdom or a great spiritual leader of the world. Needless to say, the prince felt sorry for the people of his kingdom and gave up the way of worldly ways and accepted the path to reach nirvana/satori.
There are many Buddhism styles low, middle, high ... don't ask me the exact specifics I'm sure there are countless sources on the net. But they basically differ in the way Satori can reach in practice and timing. Zen too, is just another road that you may travel.
Some will claim their way is better or the proper way, but I'll leave that philosophical question for the enlightened to answer.
I do have an affinity to the Dali Llama; maybe it's his high profile and friendly appearance...
Buddhism's goal is of course for yourself to become enlightened and one with ??? the universe I guess. To do this, of course, compassion for others is a big part of this who enlightenment.
Zen is probably the next famous form of Buddhism. The beautiful gardens and strict training.
I'm nowhere near enlightenment, but I like to laugh at the many sects since they seem to be searching for something that is really nothing that is something but is something that they shouldn't be searching for but yet if they don't search for they are headed for hell!
Did that make sense
Answer: it's right in front of your nose.
I really think the whole mess is just a big pain to put people through on purpose for the fun of it for the higher monks entertainment.
Buddhism is also important for dead people. You marry as a Shintoist but die as a Buddhist normally in Japan. Lol... I told you !!! the Monks love having fun with you all
Anyway, I hope that this helps.
PS, if you're into C.G. Jung ... the Dali Llama's Buddhism just might interest you.
I'm not a Buddhist, but I have practised a bit before while in college so I'm sure there might be a few mistakes in this.
Buddhism is an offshoot of yoga (not sure ??) discovered by a young prince who was destined to be a great ruler of his father's kingdom or a great spiritual leader of the world. Needless to say, the prince felt sorry for the people of his kingdom and gave up the way of worldly ways and accepted the path to reach nirvana/satori.
There are many Buddhism styles low, middle, high ... don't ask me the exact specifics I'm sure there are countless sources on the net. But they basically differ in the way Satori can reach in practice and timing. Zen too, is just another road that you may travel.
Some will claim their way is better or the proper way, but I'll leave that philosophical question for the enlightened to answer.
I do have an affinity to the Dali Llama; maybe it's his high profile and friendly appearance...
Buddhism's goal is of course for yourself to become enlightened and one with ??? the universe I guess. To do this, of course, compassion for others is a big part of this who enlightenment.
Zen is probably the next famous form of Buddhism. The beautiful gardens and strict training.
I'm nowhere near enlightenment, but I like to laugh at the many sects since they seem to be searching for something that is really nothing that is something but is something that they shouldn't be searching for but yet if they don't search for they are headed for hell!
Did that make sense
Answer: it's right in front of your nose.
I really think the whole mess is just a big pain to put people through on purpose for the fun of it for the higher monks entertainment.
Buddhism is also important for dead people. You marry as a Shintoist but die as a Buddhist normally in Japan. Lol... I told you !!! the Monks love having fun with you all
Anyway, I hope that this helps.
PS, if you're into C.G. Jung ... the Dali Llama's Buddhism just might interest you.