I intend to be knowledgeable in Zen buddhism this year. Do you know a place/temple where i could learnn/worship. Thanks folks. Pls give me also a Buddhism...
Hi Brian: For Buddhism 101 I would offer the following... Most importantly Buddhism is about realizing the best possible conjunction between the ultimate...
... know a ... give me ... the ... ```````````````````````````````````` The basis of Buddhism are: 1. Taking refuge, accepting precepts, making vows. 2. The...
Can anyone explain why there would be differences in the dates given for Losar? My pocket calendar from Rigpa marks Tuesday, February 28, as Losar, Tibetan New...
Hi guys, I'm no longer an SGI member but I still utilize their on-line dictionary of Buddhism and I was looking up provisional teaching to get a better...
There are different calendars used in Tibet, depending upon region. The Karma Kagyu lineage (and just so you know, KTD monastery is not only not "obscenely"...
Welcome to the universe that exists beyond SGI, Valerie. Although I'm sure others here can give you a more complete answer, to me the difference between...
Did you see this in www.tientai.net? http://www.tientai.net/teachings/Pundarika/provisions.htm ... definitions ... about ... at? ... true ... Shakyamuni ... ...
Rick, Thanks much. No, I didn't come accross this when I looked at tientai.net. I think this is close to what I'm looking. Appreciate it. VW rick0853...
Hi Valerie: This weekend I will try to go through some of my newer translations and paste a number of different Chih-I quotes on 'provisional vs. real'...
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Hi Valerie: I posted about thirty pages of material by Chih-I that is about the meaning of the title of the second chapter of the Lotus Sutra ('Hoben', or...
Peter, I just read through the document that you posted. I believe this is what I was looking for, and I very much appreciate the time you took to put it...
Hi Valerie: The extensive footnotes are entirely my input, including all of the boxes (charts). They are based on my studies of the subject over the past 30+...
Thanks again. This is quite an impressive piece of work. Take care. VW dieukinh <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Hi Valerie: The extensive footnotes...
hey this is great! I noticed that the title page says that a total of 170 pages are available. What else does this work cover? Eduardo ... of the Lotus Sutra ...
Peter: Your latest translation of Chih-I's commentary on 'Ways & Means' is very clear and profound but must be taken in slowly (at least by me). I have a...
The following is an interesting article on the mixing of politics and religion that I believe can apply to all religious beliefs, but is particularly topical...
Is there no moderator for this list? ... From: tientai@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tientai@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of youzhangme Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006...
Why do you ask? I think Youz's post was spot on. It serves as a warning about what becomes of sectarian fanatics who become intolerant of any perspectives...
LOL I think Youz is one of the moderators here! But I certainly don't think that the insanity of Islamic fascism is a topic we should be afraid to discuss. ...
You're right Trock and I didn't think auto-moderation was necessary. I believe Jasser's piece was an enlightened view of what is certainly a very relevant...
... It has never ceased to amaze me how some people will throw every calumny in the book at conservative Christians for being sexist racist homophobes but give...
Is is possible that some significant parallels can be drawn between Mohammed and Nichiren? Both were 'last prophets', summing up all who came before them with ...
