Simple_Jack
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Confidence in the ability to awaken
Simple_Jack replied to Seeker of Wisdom's topic in General Discussion
Yes, you're right 3bob, neoadvaitans like gatito should know that the noble eightfold path starts with right view. -
Confidence in the ability to awaken
Simple_Jack replied to Seeker of Wisdom's topic in General Discussion
You definitely want to avoid doing something like this: http://thetaobums.com/topic/35804-for-gatito/?p=595157 -
Confidence in the ability to awaken
Simple_Jack replied to Seeker of Wisdom's topic in General Discussion
3bob, if you're going to quote Buddhist teachings make sure its froma reliable/reputable source. That's why I quote a Sakya Loppon (Skt. Acharya) who can accurately read/translate Sanskrit and Tibetan. -
Confidence in the ability to awaken
Simple_Jack replied to Seeker of Wisdom's topic in General Discussion
In a published book no less. -
Confidence in the ability to awaken
Simple_Jack replied to Seeker of Wisdom's topic in General Discussion
Regardless of it being a translation or paraphrase: it's bad form not to properly cite the exact source. -
Confidence in the ability to awaken
Simple_Jack replied to Seeker of Wisdom's topic in General Discussion
I'm not sure we can establish your quote as a "translation". At best, that would be a loose translation, but since she doesn't cite which Prajnaparamita texts she got it from, I think its appropriate to call it a paraphrase. -
Confidence in the ability to awaken
Simple_Jack replied to Seeker of Wisdom's topic in General Discussion
It's not really a "Buddhist saying", but someone's paraphrase of some kind of Buddhist teaching. It randomly shows up in a book called "A Dynamic God: Living an Unconventional Catholic Faith" (via googlebooks) among other websites unrelated to Buddhism. -
Confidence in the ability to awaken
Simple_Jack replied to Seeker of Wisdom's topic in General Discussion
I did a google search and found that this paraphrase of Buddha's teachings seems to be from an Anne Barcroft in a book called "The Buddha Speaks": https://books.google.com/books?id=_NR5Ua9yVWcC&pg=PA26&lpg=PA26&dq=%22Those+who+attain+perfect+wisdom+are+forever+inspired+by+the+conviction+that+the+infinitely+varied+forms+of+this+world&source=bl&ots=XBveHK35ef&sig=NCHN-FipoL4Ok1WCNhIZc9O2-eg&hl=en&sa=X&ei=WIiMVK-rFMXeoASq-4KIAg&ved=0CCMQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=%22Those%20who%20attain%20perfect%20wisdom%20are%20forever%20inspired%20by%20the%20conviction%20that%20the%20infinitely%20varied%20forms%20of%20this%20world&f=false This paraphrase is quoted in a number of sources unrelated to Buddhism which can be found by doing a google search. -
My path/Lineage/internal art is better than yours.......
Simple_Jack replied to kudos100's topic in Daoist Discussion
Bump. -
My path/Lineage/internal art is better than yours.......
Simple_Jack replied to kudos100's topic in Daoist Discussion
Hooray! -
My path/Lineage/internal art is better than yours.......
Simple_Jack replied to kudos100's topic in Daoist Discussion
LMFAO at "Stripping The Gurus", are you part of NKT gatito? The article on Sogyal Rinpoche cited Mary Finnigan who's apparently had beef with Tibetan Buddhism and various lamas stretching back some years. The Tibetan Buddhist community is well aware of her acussations. Do a search on the DW forums. You can't always trust shit you read on the internet. -
My path/Lineage/internal art is better than yours.......
Simple_Jack replied to kudos100's topic in Daoist Discussion
That's because of the prevalence of individuals going off their own intellectual trips which are then inserted into the discussions of teachings in buddhadharma. -
BDK has made their translations of Buddhist texts available for free download (in PDF format) on their website: http://www.bdk.or.jp/bdk/digitaldl.html
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1st "Discourse on the Leashed" translated by Piya Tan -- http://dharmafarer.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/28.7a-Gaddula-S-1-s22.99-piya.pdf 2nd "Discourse on the Leashed" translated by Piya Tan -- http://dharmafarer.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/28.7b-Gaddula-S-2-s22.100-piya.pdf "Discourse on the Honey-ball" translated by Piya Tan -- http://dharmafarer.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/6.14-Madhupindika-S-m18-piya.pdf "Skill in Questions: How the Buddha Taught" by Thanissaro Bhikkhu -- http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/thanissaro/skill-in-questions.pdf
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While not necessarily disparaging the research or dialogue between science and Dharma: the notion that Dharma in the West must be legitimized on the basis of the scientific method (i.e. in a laboratory) is being addressed within the Buddhist community: http://www.utne.com/mind-and-body/the-scientific-buddha-zm0z13sozlin.aspx#axzz3L8aEwT4P http://www.tricycle.com/blog/we-are-not-kind-machines?page=1 Obviously there are people who can only accept certain aspects of Dharma (or are simply interested in the worldly aspects of meditation), and I'm not outright dismissing their interests in or benefits derived from Dharma, but it stands as a contrast to the Sam Harris' of the world, the "mindfulness" memes, "Secular Buddhism", etc.
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Ralis, how much knowledge of these systems do you have to give weight to any justified value judgments made against the credibility of their efficacy? Have you practiced and/or sought treatment that led to a conclusion of the ineffectiveness of these systems?
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Do you have something against Tibetan culture? Because you've failed to bring up any issue in connection with Loppon Namdrol's training in Ayurveda nor have you specifically singled out Ayurveda (or TCM for that matter).
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Could someone explain the Buddhist belief system to me?
Simple_Jack replied to DreamBliss's topic in Buddhist Discussion
Jetsun, that sounds self-defeating, and lends itself to rebirth as a long lived god in the formless realms or as an animal according to buddhadharma, due to grasping to non-conceptual states of consciousness. The mind and its mental objects are a tool to be used on the path: which is why Right View is at the forefront of the Buddhist path, and why it's traditionally accepted that a person, begins the path by hearing, contemplating, and meditating on the teachings received by a reliable Buddhist teacher. -
Ralis, most what's discussed on spiritual forums, especially pertaining to Dharma, falls in the realm of religion. You need to get over that fact. Almost everything being discussed on TTB's would be considered religious superstition in mainstream society.
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There's also measures dealing with sicknesses caused by certain classes of spirits in Tibetan medicine and Ayurveda. Am I going to dismiss the entire system based on that? No. Why? Because they both deal heavily with tantric anatomy.
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Secular-materialism does not apply to Dharma (most of which would be considered religious superstition).
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It should be obvious to anyone by now that science, for you, is representative of ultimate truth. As for Tibetan Medicine or Ayurveda: I have no experience with these systems so I can't say whether it's efficacious or not.
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Dana-Vacchagotta Sutta ("Benefits of wise giving to those freed from mental hindrances") -- http://dharmafarer.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/22.12-Dana-Vacchagotta-S-A-3.57-piya.pdf
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Its a possibility he has since he was taught the 8-limbed system of yoga (i.e. Yoga Sutras of Patanjali) and Samkhya from a teacher named Srivatsa Ramaswami: http://www.dharmawheel.net/viewtopic.php?p=252146#p252146 http://www.dharmawheel.net/viewtopic.php?p=204991#p204991 http://dharmawheel.net/viewtopic.php?p=262985#p262985 http://www.bhaisajya.guru/our-teachers/ In either case, he's ultimately chosen the path of buddhadharma.
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Issues with the tulku system and its viability in the West comes up every once a while over at dharmawheel and vajracakra forums. The consensus leans in the direction that it should not be carried over to the West. Some people seem to favor the Gelug meritocratic system (i.e. qualifications for an authority position based on level of learning/Dharma education, etc.) as a model for Vajrayana in the West.
