I think it is impossible to talk about the similarities between Christianity and Buddhism. One can talk about the similarities and differences between their...
Hi, The bodhisattva-vow(s) are simple. Follow the below link: http://www.katinkahesselink.net/tibet/bodhisatva.htm In short: Bodhisattvas vow to liberate all...
The Four Broad Vows do appear in the Garland Sutra but they are of earlier origin. The spiritual path of the Bodhisattva begins with the inspiration of the...
Actually it was compiled later than many of the other Mahayana Sutras. It is a compilation of several other earlier Sutras like the Dasabhumika Sutra and the...
Sentient beings are numberless, I vow to save them all. Delusions are endless, I vow to cut through them all. The teachings are infinite, I vow to learn them...
so you can see i might be a bit gullible i certainly don't want to spread mass hysteria but i also don't want to sit and do nothing when i could have ok you've...
A moderator better start regulating these posts, or else the integrity of this e-group will be completely destroyed. Maybe I'm misunderstanding the intent of...
Wavy Davy has posted a number of interesting and worthwhile messages to this group in the past; I will agree that his most recent contribution sounded like he...
Hi Youz, I see where you're coming from, and I agree to a point. But why then, couldn't the post in question be stated as succinctly? I think you're ascribing...
Friends; The Noble Friend! The Buddha said: Friends, one should cultivate the Good Friend, who has the Seven Qualifications. What Seven ? He gives what is hard...
Friends: Friendliness means Goodwill Friendliness means Kindness Friendliness means Helpfulness Friendliness means Assistance Friendliness means Support...
I believe that 'Bhikkhu Samahita' is the latest reincarnation of the Jeff Brooks self-promotion tour. I allowed 2 posts and then was inundated with new...
... "I guess you can call it a 'Yahoo Resurrection'. This IS the Easter season - the time to be born again. Youz" While you are correct that this IS the Easter...
Hi Youz, I was thinking the very same thing!!! Mr. Bhikku is another who seems to be in love with the sound and appearance of his own words. I, too, am in love...
Me Too! I'm getting 7 posts a day about viagra if not more!! ... From: Chikushonin To: tientai@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 1:06 AM Subject:...
I don't think there is any difference between being born again, reincarnating and rising from the dead - I believe that they are all just different metaphors...
I don't know what the connection was meant to be between the subject of 'Universal Friendliness' and the dialogue about Viagra but my compliments on ferreting...
I think the Christian theologian Marcus Borg has a book on the parallel sayings of the Buddha and the Christ. Thich Nhat Hahn, I believe has two books on the...
... ************************* Interesting you mention that. If so, they are presented (apparently) in a different order? Father -- Dharmakaya? Holy Ghost --...
Did the Buddha actually discuss the idea of the trikaya? For that matter did Jesus actually discuss the trinity? Somebody please cite chapter and verse for me....
Chick/Robin: There are many 'trinities' of course, and there are certainly analogies among all of them in the principle of the three truths. On the other hand,...
Does anyone know who the Buddha 'Nendo Butsu' is that is mentioned in the 16th Chapter of the Lotus Sutra, and what is the purpose of mentioning this Buddha?...
