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When I became interested in Buddhism my perspective was heavily weighted on self observance, at the cost of others. That has turned around drastically with my concentration on spiritual matters. This little dithyramb was prompted by a dispute with my lady-friend. Enjoy. The ebb and flow of...

What's the difference between creation and reaction?

Here's a thought. Suppose the cow is a Bodhisattva who would sacrifice it's own life for the benefit of other sentient beings. Who then am I to deny this sentient being the opportunity of generating good karma by sustaining me? Bearing in mind that this cow has been my mother and father who...

I've been trying to come up with a good metaphor for this pain issue. Pain/suffering/dissatifaction/dukkha, whatever you want to call it. But really, it's just so simple, we don't see it. Why does pain have to be painful? Why can't it just be what it is...pain. Painful is not pain, painful is...

I found the following quotes at a sight about cold fusion: INNOVATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "... after a few more flashes in the pan, we shall hear very little more of Edison or his electric lamp. Every claim he makes...

What do you think about Madonna and her interest in Kaballah? Here is a link: http://www.beliefnet.com/story/133/story_13393_1.html I know nothing about Kaballah, so if someone does, it would be nice to hear your opinion on why she thinks it so special. Cheers

I'd like to know what you think of the Sufis? I'm particularly interested in the opinions of normal Muslims. Cheers

Don't you all think the Dalai Lama and those still clinging to the idea of Tibet are 'going against the Tao.' One of the things Buddhism is supposed to be all about is renunciation. Sure, there are still problems with the way Tibetans are treated, but surely it would be in the Tibetans best...

Hello My comments about the forum: 1. Very nice GUI 2. The organisation is too complex for such a small forum. I don't think one should separate Buddhism/Taoism/Eastern etc. It should just be eastern like it was. It's too much PT trying to navigate through folders with nothing new in...

When I first started with Buddhism, I went on a Vipassana retreat and learnt the fundamentals of Buddhism from the Theravada tradition. There was something that always bugged me, despite being convinced about the practice. The teacher said: 'We are here to change the habit pattern of the mind...

I was in the book shop the other day, and I found a book entitled 'Zakah, The Fallen Pillar of Islam'. Here are some extracts from the Koran on Zakah: "And Allah had already taken a covenant from the Children of Israel, and We delegated from amoung them 12 leaders. And Allah said, "I am...

"Christianity is person-centered. We are meant, at least in the Protestant tradition, to become strong, independent individuals, to assume responsibility for our every act, to develop our full potential. Psychiatry builds upon the same root assumption: the symptoms and experiences of the...

I see no-one has yet mentioned the use of psychedelics in these forums. Perhaps it's become a taboo subject, but I'd like to know, if you have any experience or not, your position on psychedelics and spirituality, particularly Tantric Buddhism. I'm particularly speaking to Vajradhara here. :)...