Announcement

Collapse

Forum Rules (Everyone Must Read!!!)

1] What you CAN NOT post.

You agree, through your use of this service, that you will not use this forum to post any material which is:
- abusive
- vulgar
- hateful
- harassing
- personal attacks
- obscene

You also may not:
- post images that are too large (max is 500*500px)
- post any copyrighted material unless the copyright is owned by you or cited properly.
- post in UPPER CASE, which is considered yelling
- post messages which insult the Armenians, Armenian culture, traditions, etc
- post racist or other intentionally insensitive material that insults or attacks another culture (including Turks)

The Ankap thread is excluded from the strict rules because that place is more relaxed and you can vent and engage in light insults and humor. Notice it's not a blank ticket, but just a place to vent. If you go into the Ankap thread, you enter at your own risk of being clowned on.
What you PROBABLY SHOULD NOT post...
Do not post information that you will regret putting out in public. This site comes up on Google, is cached, and all of that, so be aware of that as you post. Do not ask the staff to go through and delete things that you regret making available on the web for all to see because we will not do it. Think before you post!


2] Use descriptive subject lines & research your post. This means use the SEARCH.

This reduces the chances of double-posting and it also makes it easier for people to see what they do/don't want to read. Using the search function will identify existing threads on the topic so we do not have multiple threads on the same topic.

3] Keep the focus.

Each forum has a focus on a certain topic. Questions outside the scope of a certain forum will either be moved to the appropriate forum, closed, or simply be deleted. Please post your topic in the most appropriate forum. Users that keep doing this will be warned, then banned.

4] Behave as you would in a public location.

This forum is no different than a public place. Behave yourself and act like a decent human being (i.e. be respectful). If you're unable to do so, you're not welcome here and will be made to leave.

5] Respect the authority of moderators/admins.

Public discussions of moderator/admin actions are not allowed on the forum. It is also prohibited to protest moderator actions in titles, avatars, and signatures. If you don't like something that a moderator did, PM or email the moderator and try your best to resolve the problem or difference in private.

6] Promotion of sites or products is not permitted.

Advertisements are not allowed in this venue. No blatant advertising or solicitations of or for business is prohibited.
This includes, but not limited to, personal resumes and links to products or
services with which the poster is affiliated, whether or not a fee is charged
for the product or service. Spamming, in which a user posts the same message repeatedly, is also prohibited.

7] We retain the right to remove any posts and/or Members for any reason, without prior notice.


- PLEASE READ -

Members are welcome to read posts and though we encourage your active participation in the forum, it is not required. If you do participate by posting, however, we expect that on the whole you contribute something to the forum. This means that the bulk of your posts should not be in "fun" threads (e.g. Ankap, Keep & Kill, This or That, etc.). Further, while occasionally it is appropriate to simply voice your agreement or approval, not all of your posts should be of this variety: "LOL Member213!" "I agree."
If it is evident that a member is simply posting for the sake of posting, they will be removed.


8] These Rules & Guidelines may be amended at any time. (last update September 17, 2009)

If you believe an individual is repeatedly breaking the rules, please report to admin/moderator.
See more
See less

Anyone familiar with Buddhism?

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 3
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous 1 2 3 template Next
  • #1

    Anyone familiar with Buddhism?

    *looks hopefully in Jeff's direction*


    I'm reading up and it's good stuff. I feel like it shouldn't even be classified as religion though... Not when looking at Buddha's teaching's anyway (kharma and rebirth are concepts added later). It doesn't deal with the supernatural at all. <3
    [COLOR=#4b0082][B][SIZE=4][FONT=trebuchet ms]“If you think you can, or you can’t, you’re right.”
    -Henry Ford[/FONT][/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]
    Tags: None
  • #2
    Re: Anyone familiar with Buddhism?

    Originally posted by Siggie View Post
    *looks hopefully in Jeff's direction*


    I'm reading up and it's good stuff. I feel like it shouldn't even be classified as religion though... Not when looking at Buddha's teaching's anyway (kharma and rebirth are concepts added later). It doesn't deal with the supernatural at all. <3
    Careful... remember what happened to Kurt Cobain after Nirvana..
    "Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything. If you're a man, you take it." ~Malcolm X

    Comment

    • #3
      Re: Anyone familiar with Buddhism?

      The appeal of Buddhism to non-religious people is precisely the philosophical nature of the original tenets spoken by the Buddha. It is congenial to science because it doesn't make declarations about God and the nature of His creation. Instead, it focuses on what the very nature of one's experience is, but in doing so, it does make its own assumptions which, in order to become a Buddhist, must be adopted. That said, Buddhism has been adapted to a religion, and has extended beyond its elemental form. Like all religions, it has broken down throughout its long history into different sects that hold onto their respective historiographical traditions, often incorporating supernatural, scientifically disproven and/or dubious elements.

      But yeah, I enjoyed my experience learning about it I recently found this book being sold in bookstores, it's written by a very prominent figure in Buddhist studies. I skimmed through it and liked it, maybe I'll take it out again for a quick read next time:



      Beginning in the nineteenth century and continuing to the present day, both Buddhists and admirers of Buddhism have proclaimed the compatibility of Buddhism and science. Their assertions have ranged from modest claims about the efficacy of meditation for mental health to grander declarations that the Buddha himself anticipated the theories of relativity, quantum physics and the big bang more than two millennia ago.

      In Buddhism and Science, Donald S. Lopez Jr. is less interested in evaluating the accuracy of such claims than in exploring how and why these two seemingly disparate modes of understanding the inner and outer universe have been so persistently linked. Lopez opens with an account of the rise and fall of Mount Meru, the great peak that stands at the center of the flat earth of Buddhist cosmography—and which was interpreted anew once it proved incompatible with modern geography. From there, he analyzes the way in which Buddhist concepts of spiritual nobility were enlisted to support the notorious science of race in the nineteenth century. Bringing the story to the present, Lopez explores the Dalai Lama’s interest in scientific discoveries, as well as the implications of research on meditation for neuroscience.

      Lopez argues that by presenting an ancient Asian tradition as compatible with—and even anticipating—scientific discoveries, European enthusiasts and Asian elites have sidestepped the debates on the relevance of religion in the modern world that began in the nineteenth century and still flare today. As new discoveries continue to reshape our understanding of mind and matter, Buddhism and Science will be indispensable reading for those fascinated by religion, science, and their often vexed relation.
      Last edited by jgk3; 03-30-2011, 05:38 AM.

      Comment

      • #4
        Re: Anyone familiar with Buddhism?

        Sounds interesting; thanks! I can't believe I didn't think to search for science and Buddhism.... I did search for Buddhism and atheism though.

        Buddhism Plain and Simple is the one I'm reading.

        I did want to read this one: Buddhism Without Beliefs but there's no kindle format. *grumble*
        [COLOR=#4b0082][B][SIZE=4][FONT=trebuchet ms]“If you think you can, or you can’t, you’re right.”
        -Henry Ford[/FONT][/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]

        Comment

        • #5
          Re: Anyone familiar with Buddhism?

          Originally posted by Siggie View Post
          I'm reading up and it's good stuff. I feel like it shouldn't even be classified as religion though... Not when looking at Buddha's teaching's anyway (kharma and rebirth are concepts added later). It doesn't deal with the supernatural at all. <3
          This is where Buddha lacks depth in his analysis of life. It is said that he didn't feel that the origins of man were of any importance to our understanding of the universe and our outlook on life. He was more of a philosophical/spiritual leader than a revolutionary leader who stood against tyrants.
          "Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything. If you're a man, you take it." ~Malcolm X

          Comment

          • #6
            Re: Anyone familiar with Buddhism?

            Buddhism can't be fully understood without studying Hinduism. Not that is a truly interesting religion.
            For the first time in more than 600 years, Armenia is free and independent, and we are therefore obligated
            to place our national interests ahead of our personal gains or aspirations.



            http://www.armenianhighland.com/main.html

            Comment

            • #7
              Re: Anyone familiar with Buddhism?

              Buddah is cool.....live and let live.

              If you see his statue and you rub his stomach it will bring you good luck.
              B0zkurt Hunter

              Comment

              • #8
                Re: Anyone familiar with Buddhism?

                Originally posted by Siggie View Post
                Sounds interesting; thanks! I can't believe I didn't think to search for science and Buddhism.... I did search for Buddhism and atheism though.

                Buddhism Plain and Simple is the one I'm reading.

                I did want to read this one: Buddhism Without Beliefs but there's no kindle format. *grumble*
                They look like good books

                Originally posted by Armanen View Post
                Buddhism can't be fully understood without studying Hinduism. Not that is a truly interesting religion.
                Not an interesting religion? What makes you say that?

                Comment

                • #9
                  Re: Anyone familiar with Buddhism?

                  Originally posted by jgk3 View Post

                  Not an interesting religion? What makes you say that?
                  I think he meant "now that" and just mistyped.
                  [COLOR=#4b0082][B][SIZE=4][FONT=trebuchet ms]“If you think you can, or you can’t, you’re right.”
                  -Henry Ford[/FONT][/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    Re: Anyone familiar with Buddhism?

                    Originally posted by siggie View Post
                    i think he meant "now that" and just mistyped.

                    yes!
                    For the first time in more than 600 years, Armenia is free and independent, and we are therefore obligated
                    to place our national interests ahead of our personal gains or aspirations.



                    http://www.armenianhighland.com/main.html

                    Comment

                    Previous 1 2 3 template Next
                    Working...
                    X