(Buddhist) Is it okay if I make a promise ring for the Five Precepts?
Q. Non-buddhist I'm sure you don't know about the Five Precepts. Well, it is 1. To refrain from taking life. 2. To refrain from taking that which is not freely given (stealing). 3. To refrain from sexual misconduct (improper sexual behavior). 4. To refrain from lying and deceiving. 5. To refrain from intoxicants which lead to loss of mindfulness. Thank you so much for answering!
Asked by .. - Sun Oct 12 09:15:58 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wouldn't that kind of defeat the purpose of Buddhism? Making yourself more worldly items?
Answered by Guess who's going to Hell? - Sun Oct 12 09:25:28 2008
Q. Non-buddhist I'm sure you don't know about the Five Precepts. Well, it is 1. To refrain from taking life. 2. To refrain from taking that which is not freely given (stealing). 3. To refrain from sexual misconduct (improper sexual behavior). 4. To refrain from lying and deceiving. 5. To refrain from intoxicants which lead to loss of mindfulness. Thank you so much for answering!
Asked by .. - Sun Oct 12 09:15:58 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wouldn't that kind of defeat the purpose of Buddhism? Making yourself more worldly items?
Answered by Guess who's going to Hell? - Sun Oct 12 09:25:28 2008
Why might some people think that this Buddhist precept is impossible to follow?
Q. Precept: Do not take intoxicants. Thank you!
Asked by Audrey - Tue May 12 21:15:50 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't know. But something in Buddhism helped me out with my relationships with people. The Dalai Lama said to treat everyone as a bodhisattva. And since you don't know who is a bodhisattva you must treat all people as bodhisattva just in case. I am not Buddhist nor do I believe in people who postponed Nirvana to help others reach enlightenment, but the thought of me treating a bodhisattva like that (if they did exist) got me thinking. This has helped me a lot.
Answered by Rock of Life - Tue May 12 21:22:33 2009
Q. Precept: Do not take intoxicants. Thank you!
Asked by Audrey - Tue May 12 21:15:50 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't know. But something in Buddhism helped me out with my relationships with people. The Dalai Lama said to treat everyone as a bodhisattva. And since you don't know who is a bodhisattva you must treat all people as bodhisattva just in case. I am not Buddhist nor do I believe in people who postponed Nirvana to help others reach enlightenment, but the thought of me treating a bodhisattva like that (if they did exist) got me thinking. This has helped me a lot.
Answered by Rock of Life - Tue May 12 21:22:33 2009
Why is "refraining from lying in soft, high-up beda" a Buddhist precept?
Q. I'm trying to learn more about the philosophy.
Asked by Holt - Tue Sep 15 10:47:02 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This precept - to avoid high position or comfortable beds - is part of the Vinaya, or rules governing monastic life. It does not apply to lay people - only to monks and nuns. The Buddha originally established about 250 precepts for monastics. These governed virtually all matters of monastic life, both insignificant and important. The precepts function to keep a monk/nun focused on their primary job, which is to awaken from delusion. Lay followers of Buddhism typically take the Five Precepts - a basic set of guidelines that help us act in ways that promote happiness and reduce suffering. Here's a good discussion of the Five Precepts:
Answered by P'ang - Tue Sep 15 11:06:02 2009
Q. I'm trying to learn more about the philosophy.
Asked by Holt - Tue Sep 15 10:47:02 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This precept - to avoid high position or comfortable beds - is part of the Vinaya, or rules governing monastic life. It does not apply to lay people - only to monks and nuns. The Buddha originally established about 250 precepts for monastics. These governed virtually all matters of monastic life, both insignificant and important. The precepts function to keep a monk/nun focused on their primary job, which is to awaken from delusion. Lay followers of Buddhism typically take the Five Precepts - a basic set of guidelines that help us act in ways that promote happiness and reduce suffering. Here's a good discussion of the Five Precepts:
Answered by P'ang - Tue Sep 15 11:06:02 2009
Must Buddhist teachers follow the precepts?
Q. A question earlier today ( raised this question for me. There are hundreds of examples of Buddhist teachers who struggled to follow the precepts (Maezumi Roshi and Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, to name just two), and yet enlightened many people and created many dharma heirs. Other Buddhist teachers have strictly followed the precepts and yet have left no heirs. (And of course, the opposite is true for both cases.) Which is more important -- strictly following the precepts or helping others awaken? Thanks for your respectful comments.
Asked by P'ang - Tue Jun 24 18:07:30 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi P'ang, nice to hear from you again. Your Question is very thought provoking. A very good Dharma teacher knows exactly what the student or pupil needs to awaken them. We only need to read the life of Milarepa, to know how skilled a true Dharma teacher really is. If not following the 'Precepts' In the eyes of society, enables such a teacher to enlighten another, then this would of course be done. Are they really not following precepts? Or are they very skilled in using the ability to arouse our emotions, negate our self cherishing and set us on the path to enlightenment. It all comes down to 'correct motivation'. We have the ability to find fault in anything and anyone. Even a practitioner who follows precepts to the letter, will have… [cont.]
Answered by Yeshe Tsomo - Wed Jun 25 05:40:28 2008
Q. A question earlier today ( raised this question for me. There are hundreds of examples of Buddhist teachers who struggled to follow the precepts (Maezumi Roshi and Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, to name just two), and yet enlightened many people and created many dharma heirs. Other Buddhist teachers have strictly followed the precepts and yet have left no heirs. (And of course, the opposite is true for both cases.) Which is more important -- strictly following the precepts or helping others awaken? Thanks for your respectful comments.
Asked by P'ang - Tue Jun 24 18:07:30 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi P'ang, nice to hear from you again. Your Question is very thought provoking. A very good Dharma teacher knows exactly what the student or pupil needs to awaken them. We only need to read the life of Milarepa, to know how skilled a true Dharma teacher really is. If not following the 'Precepts' In the eyes of society, enables such a teacher to enlighten another, then this would of course be done. Are they really not following precepts? Or are they very skilled in using the ability to arouse our emotions, negate our self cherishing and set us on the path to enlightenment. It all comes down to 'correct motivation'. We have the ability to find fault in anything and anyone. Even a practitioner who follows precepts to the letter, will have… [cont.]
Answered by Yeshe Tsomo - Wed Jun 25 05:40:28 2008
What is your opinion on this Buddhist precept?
Q. Precept: Don't take intoxicants - No alcohol or intoxicant to ingest food or anything that contain toxin - certain TV programs, magazines, books, films, conversations. Thanks :)
Asked by Audrey - Tue May 12 21:17:12 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's wise. It's very difficult to practice for young people. But used with meditation and mindful living only adds peace to your life.
Answered by Holly R - Tue May 12 21:28:06 2009
Q. Precept: Don't take intoxicants - No alcohol or intoxicant to ingest food or anything that contain toxin - certain TV programs, magazines, books, films, conversations. Thanks :)
Asked by Audrey - Tue May 12 21:17:12 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's wise. It's very difficult to practice for young people. But used with meditation and mindful living only adds peace to your life.
Answered by Holly R - Tue May 12 21:28:06 2009
The fifth precept in buddhist teaching prohibits or suggests to refrain from intoxicants?
Q. When I think of intoxicants I think of alcohol and street drugs. I wonder if this also applies to nicotine and caffeine. I just read an interpretation by Thich Naht Hahn to which he just described it rather broadly. What do you think?
Asked by Lothar of the Hill People - Sun Mar 1 16:49:03 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Fifth Precept asks us to examine the use of any substance that manipulates our ability to see the truth of the world. Alcohol and recreational drugs serve primarily to distract us from the reality of life. In this way, they work against perception of the truth. Some teachers say that nicotine and caffeine also have a distracting effect. However, other teachers don't explicitly teach that these are harmful substances. That said, practitioners still need to examine the intentions behind use of nicotine or caffeine. Both substances produce dependency and, as such, weaken the ability to stay present in each moment. For example, we all seen how agitated someone can get when they can't get a cigarette - in such a state of agitation, it's [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Sun Mar 1 17:36:33 2009
Q. When I think of intoxicants I think of alcohol and street drugs. I wonder if this also applies to nicotine and caffeine. I just read an interpretation by Thich Naht Hahn to which he just described it rather broadly. What do you think?
Asked by Lothar of the Hill People - Sun Mar 1 16:49:03 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Fifth Precept asks us to examine the use of any substance that manipulates our ability to see the truth of the world. Alcohol and recreational drugs serve primarily to distract us from the reality of life. In this way, they work against perception of the truth. Some teachers say that nicotine and caffeine also have a distracting effect. However, other teachers don't explicitly teach that these are harmful substances. That said, practitioners still need to examine the intentions behind use of nicotine or caffeine. Both substances produce dependency and, as such, weaken the ability to stay present in each moment. For example, we all seen how agitated someone can get when they can't get a cigarette - in such a state of agitation, it's [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Sun Mar 1 17:36:33 2009
what does the five precepts tell us about the buddhist's understanding of reaching perfection?
Q. what does the five precepts tell us about the buddhist's understanding of reaching perfection?
Asked by $$$~!MiLliOn~$!DoLLaR !*BabY!~$$$ - Tue Mar 17 16:26:48 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The "inside" meaning of the five precepts - and all of the additional precepts - is to pay very close attention to the impulses that result in behavior. For example, the Fifth Precept asks practitioners to avoid intoxication. A person could follow this rule without any reflection or consideration, and still experience a reduction in suffering and an increase in happiness. However, if a practitioner looked into the real meaning of this precept, they would discover within themselves how the mind leans toward avoidance of reality. This practitioner would discover how she/he has an inherent tendency to escape from the truth of life. And by looking into life in this way, a Buddhist practitioner would experience a greater capacity to stay… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Tue Mar 17 16:43:01 2009
Q. what does the five precepts tell us about the buddhist's understanding of reaching perfection?
Asked by $$$~!MiLliOn~$!DoLLaR !*BabY!~$$$ - Tue Mar 17 16:26:48 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The "inside" meaning of the five precepts - and all of the additional precepts - is to pay very close attention to the impulses that result in behavior. For example, the Fifth Precept asks practitioners to avoid intoxication. A person could follow this rule without any reflection or consideration, and still experience a reduction in suffering and an increase in happiness. However, if a practitioner looked into the real meaning of this precept, they would discover within themselves how the mind leans toward avoidance of reality. This practitioner would discover how she/he has an inherent tendency to escape from the truth of life. And by looking into life in this way, a Buddhist practitioner would experience a greater capacity to stay… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Tue Mar 17 16:43:01 2009
Could you handle the 10 Buddhist "Commandments" (precepts)?
Q. 1. Refrain from harming living creatures. 2. Refrain from taking that which is not given. 3. Refrain from sexual misconduct. 4. Refrain from lying, speaking ill and bickering. 5. Refrain from intoxication. 6. Refrain from eating after noon. 7. Refrain from dancing, singing, music, entertainments. 8. Refrain from wearing garlands, using perfumes and make-up. 9. Refrain from lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place. 10. Refrain from accepting gold and silver (money). You're right Fish, but I wanted to get peoples opinions on the full 10. And by the way, a fully-ordained monk (bhikkhu) observes the *227* rules of the bhikkhu Patimokkha.
Asked by True Objective Realism - Sat Oct 10 21:00:26 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The 10 precepts is only more relevant to Samanera or trainee monks, as such I can't see your objective in getting opinions. Basically it is good for buddhist to practice the 10 precepts as a way to refrain from eating after mid-day till the next morning and in the perfection of parami. Having the right view(sammaditthi) would be more appropriate for buddhist to fully comprehend the teachings of the dharma, more towards paramatta dharma. The monks must fully observe the 227 precepts, as their rightful duty is to practice towards nibbana, learning the buddha's dharma or either propogate the right-teachings in the right-way to lay followers so that the putthujana is able to support the buddha sasana, thus prolong it to benefit all mandkind,… [cont.]
Answered by saccakiriyagatha - Sun Oct 11 05:59:37 2009
Q. 1. Refrain from harming living creatures. 2. Refrain from taking that which is not given. 3. Refrain from sexual misconduct. 4. Refrain from lying, speaking ill and bickering. 5. Refrain from intoxication. 6. Refrain from eating after noon. 7. Refrain from dancing, singing, music, entertainments. 8. Refrain from wearing garlands, using perfumes and make-up. 9. Refrain from lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place. 10. Refrain from accepting gold and silver (money). You're right Fish, but I wanted to get peoples opinions on the full 10. And by the way, a fully-ordained monk (bhikkhu) observes the *227* rules of the bhikkhu Patimokkha.
Asked by True Objective Realism - Sat Oct 10 21:00:26 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The 10 precepts is only more relevant to Samanera or trainee monks, as such I can't see your objective in getting opinions. Basically it is good for buddhist to practice the 10 precepts as a way to refrain from eating after mid-day till the next morning and in the perfection of parami. Having the right view(sammaditthi) would be more appropriate for buddhist to fully comprehend the teachings of the dharma, more towards paramatta dharma. The monks must fully observe the 227 precepts, as their rightful duty is to practice towards nibbana, learning the buddha's dharma or either propogate the right-teachings in the right-way to lay followers so that the putthujana is able to support the buddha sasana, thus prolong it to benefit all mandkind,… [cont.]
Answered by saccakiriyagatha - Sun Oct 11 05:59:37 2009
Exactly what ancient Buddhist text are the five(?) precepts located?
Q. Exactly what ancient Buddhist text are the five(?) precepts located?
Asked by The Man - Mon Mar 26 19:41:02 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
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Answered by ZER0 C00L AM VT ANGEL - Mon Mar 26 19:44:39 2007
Q. Exactly what ancient Buddhist text are the five(?) precepts located?
Asked by The Man - Mon Mar 26 19:41:02 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
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Answered by ZER0 C00L AM VT ANGEL - Mon Mar 26 19:44:39 2007
Buddhists: What are some good reminders to help me remember to follow the precepts and eightfold path?
Q. I've started writing "help and kindness" on my hands to remind me to have a helpful and caring attitude throughout the day. What else could I do?
Asked by Evolutionary Sleeper - Mon Mar 23 20:21:50 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As with many aspects of Buddhist teaching, you can approach this issue through "inner" and "outer" aspects. Among the "outer" ways of reminding yourself to follow the precepts are wearing a mala or red cord on your wrist or writing "help and kindness" on your hands (how wonderful!). These visible reminders can be very helpful in keeping your intention clear. Other "outer" activities resemble practice - such as being mindful about the language you use and the food you eat. You might ask yourself, "Why do I eat this food?" "Why do I get out of bed everyday?" This kind of practice can also clarify your intention. As for "inner" practice - your meditation practice, if you carry it with you throughout your day, can clarify your commitment to… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Mon Mar 23 20:35:36 2009
Q. I've started writing "help and kindness" on my hands to remind me to have a helpful and caring attitude throughout the day. What else could I do?
Asked by Evolutionary Sleeper - Mon Mar 23 20:21:50 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As with many aspects of Buddhist teaching, you can approach this issue through "inner" and "outer" aspects. Among the "outer" ways of reminding yourself to follow the precepts are wearing a mala or red cord on your wrist or writing "help and kindness" on your hands (how wonderful!). These visible reminders can be very helpful in keeping your intention clear. Other "outer" activities resemble practice - such as being mindful about the language you use and the food you eat. You might ask yourself, "Why do I eat this food?" "Why do I get out of bed everyday?" This kind of practice can also clarify your intention. As for "inner" practice - your meditation practice, if you carry it with you throughout your day, can clarify your commitment to… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Mon Mar 23 20:35:36 2009
what are the 10 buddhists precepts?
Q. what are the 10 buddhists precepts?
Asked by Ryan efc - Sun Oct 19 06:41:37 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The actual wording of the 10 precepts varies somewhat from tradition to tradition, but the meaning remains the same. In my tradition (Korean Zen), the precepts are stated as follows: I vow to abstain from taking life. I vow to abstain from taking things not given. I vow to abstain from misconduct done in lust. I vow to abstain from lying. I vow to abstain from intoxicants, taken to induce heedlessness. I vow not to talk about the faults of others. I vow not to praise myself and put down others. I vow not to be covetous and to be generous. I vow not to give way to anger and to be harmonious. I vow not to slander the three jewels (Buddha, dharma, sangha) In many traditions, a student first takes the five precepts (the first five of this… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Sun Oct 19 15:17:22 2008
Q. what are the 10 buddhists precepts?
Asked by Ryan efc - Sun Oct 19 06:41:37 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The actual wording of the 10 precepts varies somewhat from tradition to tradition, but the meaning remains the same. In my tradition (Korean Zen), the precepts are stated as follows: I vow to abstain from taking life. I vow to abstain from taking things not given. I vow to abstain from misconduct done in lust. I vow to abstain from lying. I vow to abstain from intoxicants, taken to induce heedlessness. I vow not to talk about the faults of others. I vow not to praise myself and put down others. I vow not to be covetous and to be generous. I vow not to give way to anger and to be harmonious. I vow not to slander the three jewels (Buddha, dharma, sangha) In many traditions, a student first takes the five precepts (the first five of this… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Sun Oct 19 15:17:22 2008
What is the moral of the story?
Q. Have you ever read the 10 buddhists precepts, the ten commandments, the Islamic commandments, or the Hindu principles and commandments? The big four as I call them; Islam, Christianity, Hindu and Buddhists all preach the same thing in one form or another. These are basic morals to live by throughout your life. What are the common themes in the big four? Don't lie, don't be a sexual deviant, don't kill, don't put intoxicants in your body and then of course a qualifier to keep followers don't worship other gods.
Asked by booboo - Sun Oct 18 00:55:42 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Ok, lying is bad and so is killing, but they're wrong on the other points.
Answered by Spyro, Destroyer of Sheep - Sun Oct 18 00:59:08 2009
Q. Have you ever read the 10 buddhists precepts, the ten commandments, the Islamic commandments, or the Hindu principles and commandments? The big four as I call them; Islam, Christianity, Hindu and Buddhists all preach the same thing in one form or another. These are basic morals to live by throughout your life. What are the common themes in the big four? Don't lie, don't be a sexual deviant, don't kill, don't put intoxicants in your body and then of course a qualifier to keep followers don't worship other gods.
Asked by booboo - Sun Oct 18 00:55:42 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Ok, lying is bad and so is killing, but they're wrong on the other points.
Answered by Spyro, Destroyer of Sheep - Sun Oct 18 00:59:08 2009
How come the Buddhist countries/people are non-vegetarian?
Q. The first precept of Buddhism is to refrain from violence and protect all life. The Buddha said, "Life is dear to all beings. They have the right to live the same as we do." We should respect all life and not kill anything. Killing ants and mosquitoes is also breaking this precept. We should have an attitude of loving-kindness towards all beings, wishing them to be happy and free from harm. Taking care of the earth, its rivers and air is included.
Asked by Bob R - Mon Jun 30 00:36:06 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Violence has nothing to do with hunting, or eating, meat. The American Indians, and many other civilizations through out time, have hunted as a necessary mean for survival. The Indians prayed and made use of the entire inedible parts of the pray. Nothing could be further from violence. Also, animals who hunt for their meals are not violent. There is no malice. Its part of what they are. This issue of "violence" is very often misinterpreted. HELP! I've been violently attacked by Randy's Inquisition. That's OK. He has his opinion, and I have mine. I won't bite back. Peace
Answered by Teaim - Tue Jul 1 18:33:14 2008
Q. The first precept of Buddhism is to refrain from violence and protect all life. The Buddha said, "Life is dear to all beings. They have the right to live the same as we do." We should respect all life and not kill anything. Killing ants and mosquitoes is also breaking this precept. We should have an attitude of loving-kindness towards all beings, wishing them to be happy and free from harm. Taking care of the earth, its rivers and air is included.
Asked by Bob R - Mon Jun 30 00:36:06 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Violence has nothing to do with hunting, or eating, meat. The American Indians, and many other civilizations through out time, have hunted as a necessary mean for survival. The Indians prayed and made use of the entire inedible parts of the pray. Nothing could be further from violence. Also, animals who hunt for their meals are not violent. There is no malice. Its part of what they are. This issue of "violence" is very often misinterpreted. HELP! I've been violently attacked by Randy's Inquisition. That's OK. He has his opinion, and I have mine. I won't bite back. Peace
Answered by Teaim - Tue Jul 1 18:33:14 2008
Buddhist: Does reporting someone on Y!A violate the 1st and or 3rd precept?
Q. Please forgive my ignorance. I have just started taking a deep look into Buddhism. From what I have been studying, I have yet to find one thing I disagree with. I know that the name calling and posts about other members in a negative light would be a violation of the 3rd precept, but I was curious if reporting (since it can hurt someone's feelings) is a violation of the 1st? Thanks in advance.
Asked by Oberon - Mon Jul 20 17:01:43 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm no expert on the precepts, but I'm almost certain it wouldn't be considered a violation. Intent is very important. If you're doing it with the intent to hurt their feelings, it's a violation. If you're doing it simply because they're abusing their privileges on the site and/or what they've asked or said may cause others harm, you're doing a good (or, at least, neutral) deed. In this case, it isn't a violation.
Answered by Megs - Mon Jul 20 17:10:18 2009
Q. Please forgive my ignorance. I have just started taking a deep look into Buddhism. From what I have been studying, I have yet to find one thing I disagree with. I know that the name calling and posts about other members in a negative light would be a violation of the 3rd precept, but I was curious if reporting (since it can hurt someone's feelings) is a violation of the 1st? Thanks in advance.
Asked by Oberon - Mon Jul 20 17:01:43 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm no expert on the precepts, but I'm almost certain it wouldn't be considered a violation. Intent is very important. If you're doing it with the intent to hurt their feelings, it's a violation. If you're doing it simply because they're abusing their privileges on the site and/or what they've asked or said may cause others harm, you're doing a good (or, at least, neutral) deed. In this case, it isn't a violation.
Answered by Megs - Mon Jul 20 17:10:18 2009
I'm Buddhist and ..............?
Q. Well, I've been Buddhist for two years now, but my mum is really atheist and thinks the Buddhism is a religion like Christianity. She tells me not to be a d*ckhead when I try to meditate, she tells me to grow up and says: your not Buddhist! Its all because my sister went through my stuff and found some Buddhist things (the 5 precepts) written on a piece of paper. What can I do??? Please no answers saying: don't be Buddhist that will send you to hell!
Asked by Bodhisattva_2009 - Sun Nov 15 16:19:37 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You are lucky that you choose the right path because Buddhists are in the minority of the world population. Don't be discouraged by few obstacles. Please continue studying and practicing and you will reach the point that you are no longer wavering. But make certain that you really know the Four Noble Truths and the Direct Path to Enlightenment (Noble Eightfold Path = Threefold Training = Vipassana = Satipathana). These concepts are very deep and very difficult to understand. Meditation is the second lesson of the Threefold Training. You may be able to meditate without anybody have a clue what you are doing, because they cannot read your mind. There are 2 types of meditation in Buddhism. Each type has a different goal and requires a… [cont.]
Answered by The Foreigner - Sun Nov 15 22:47:17 2009
Q. Well, I've been Buddhist for two years now, but my mum is really atheist and thinks the Buddhism is a religion like Christianity. She tells me not to be a d*ckhead when I try to meditate, she tells me to grow up and says: your not Buddhist! Its all because my sister went through my stuff and found some Buddhist things (the 5 precepts) written on a piece of paper. What can I do??? Please no answers saying: don't be Buddhist that will send you to hell!
Asked by Bodhisattva_2009 - Sun Nov 15 16:19:37 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You are lucky that you choose the right path because Buddhists are in the minority of the world population. Don't be discouraged by few obstacles. Please continue studying and practicing and you will reach the point that you are no longer wavering. But make certain that you really know the Four Noble Truths and the Direct Path to Enlightenment (Noble Eightfold Path = Threefold Training = Vipassana = Satipathana). These concepts are very deep and very difficult to understand. Meditation is the second lesson of the Threefold Training. You may be able to meditate without anybody have a clue what you are doing, because they cannot read your mind. There are 2 types of meditation in Buddhism. Each type has a different goal and requires a… [cont.]
Answered by The Foreigner - Sun Nov 15 22:47:17 2009
Buddhists:What is the purpose of observing the precepts?
Q. Buddhists:What is the purpose of observing the precepts?
Asked by philips e - Mon Jan 15 06:19:45 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Precepts are the first step to living a moral life. If you drink, and kill and lie and do all those other things in the precepts, how are you suppose to maintain a simple life- A simple life with less distractions and less generation of negativity? The whole point in Buddha's teaching is to live a moral life and purify the mind through meditation. The more simple the life is, the more better and easier it would be for purifying the mind.
Answered by Renee - Mon Jan 15 07:40:41 2007
Q. Buddhists:What is the purpose of observing the precepts?
Asked by philips e - Mon Jan 15 06:19:45 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Precepts are the first step to living a moral life. If you drink, and kill and lie and do all those other things in the precepts, how are you suppose to maintain a simple life- A simple life with less distractions and less generation of negativity? The whole point in Buddha's teaching is to live a moral life and purify the mind through meditation. The more simple the life is, the more better and easier it would be for purifying the mind.
Answered by Renee - Mon Jan 15 07:40:41 2007
Buddhists: Do you consider the use of pornography to be against the third precept?
Q. The third precept is to abstain from sexual misconduct. Do you consider the use of pornography to be 'sexual misconduct'?
Asked by Mawkish - Sun Jan 11 06:28:01 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes I do You live in Manchester Right If you really need conformation A trip to the Mitchell St [ I may have misspelled this ] area and talk to the Girls who are directly involved with the sex trade If you can convince one of them you are not taking the mick and listen to their story you wont find one where there isn't great suffering involved and it doesn't matter what branch of the sex trade you look at the story is the same So much grief suffering corruption violence coercion A very very lengthy list I can assure you So watch a porn movie with the Lads and a few pints can at first sight seem like a harmless activity Who is being harmed providing kids aren't involved consenting adults payed good money for the vids TV licence is in… [cont.]
Answered by HELP THE PLANETLESS - Sun Jan 11 07:19:01 2009
Q. The third precept is to abstain from sexual misconduct. Do you consider the use of pornography to be 'sexual misconduct'?
Asked by Mawkish - Sun Jan 11 06:28:01 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes I do You live in Manchester Right If you really need conformation A trip to the Mitchell St [ I may have misspelled this ] area and talk to the Girls who are directly involved with the sex trade If you can convince one of them you are not taking the mick and listen to their story you wont find one where there isn't great suffering involved and it doesn't matter what branch of the sex trade you look at the story is the same So much grief suffering corruption violence coercion A very very lengthy list I can assure you So watch a porn movie with the Lads and a few pints can at first sight seem like a harmless activity Who is being harmed providing kids aren't involved consenting adults payed good money for the vids TV licence is in… [cont.]
Answered by HELP THE PLANETLESS - Sun Jan 11 07:19:01 2009
buddhism and the five precepts?
Q. ok. so one of the five precepts in buddhism is to abstain from sexual misconduct. what exactly does that entail? i know that homosexuality is one, and im not gay so im ok on that one. but like what about masterbation or sex before marriage, if that is an issue in the buddhist faith? im asking because i just simply do not know, and im trying to put this in the most polite way that i can to the buddhists who i believe will answer my question.
Asked by Eric A - Wed Apr 16 23:44:43 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Five Precepts ask us to look into the root causes of our impulses and actions. The Third Precept, the vow to abstain from actions undertaken in lust, is important because when we act from a basis of lust and strong desire, we inevitably produce suffering -- not only for ourselves but for others. Sexual activity in the context of a committed relationship is consistent with the Third Precept, provided that we are mindful of our relationship with our partner and are not using sex to control or harm our partner. Masturbation is more problematic, since it often involves fantasy, and a desire either to escape some feeling or create some different feeling. Buddhist practice asks us to pay close attention to those times when we want to… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Thu Apr 17 00:16:31 2008
Q. ok. so one of the five precepts in buddhism is to abstain from sexual misconduct. what exactly does that entail? i know that homosexuality is one, and im not gay so im ok on that one. but like what about masterbation or sex before marriage, if that is an issue in the buddhist faith? im asking because i just simply do not know, and im trying to put this in the most polite way that i can to the buddhists who i believe will answer my question.
Asked by Eric A - Wed Apr 16 23:44:43 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Five Precepts ask us to look into the root causes of our impulses and actions. The Third Precept, the vow to abstain from actions undertaken in lust, is important because when we act from a basis of lust and strong desire, we inevitably produce suffering -- not only for ourselves but for others. Sexual activity in the context of a committed relationship is consistent with the Third Precept, provided that we are mindful of our relationship with our partner and are not using sex to control or harm our partner. Masturbation is more problematic, since it often involves fantasy, and a desire either to escape some feeling or create some different feeling. Buddhist practice asks us to pay close attention to those times when we want to… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Thu Apr 17 00:16:31 2008
what are the 10 precepts in buddhism?
Q. and how do buddhists put them into practice? thank-you
Asked by Laura - Tue Sep 8 16:15:18 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1) Refraining from killing 2) Refraining from stealing 3) Refraining from sexual contact 4) Refraining from lying 5) Refraining from alcohol and other intoxicants 6) Refraining from eating at the wrong time. 7) Refraining from dancing, singing, instrumental music, unsuitable shows, and from wearing garlands, using scents, and beautifying the body with cosmetics 8) Refraining from high and luxurious beds and seats. 9) Refraining from the use of high and large luxurious couches 10) Refraining from accepting gold and silver (money). Most laypeople don't take all ten precepts. We generally take the first five precepts. The third precept is generally to refrain from sexual misconduct. On Uposatha Days, layfollowers take the Eight… [cont.]
Answered by Upasakha Jason - Tue Sep 8 16:23:53 2009
Q. and how do buddhists put them into practice? thank-you
Asked by Laura - Tue Sep 8 16:15:18 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1) Refraining from killing 2) Refraining from stealing 3) Refraining from sexual contact 4) Refraining from lying 5) Refraining from alcohol and other intoxicants 6) Refraining from eating at the wrong time. 7) Refraining from dancing, singing, instrumental music, unsuitable shows, and from wearing garlands, using scents, and beautifying the body with cosmetics 8) Refraining from high and luxurious beds and seats. 9) Refraining from the use of high and large luxurious couches 10) Refraining from accepting gold and silver (money). Most laypeople don't take all ten precepts. We generally take the first five precepts. The third precept is generally to refrain from sexual misconduct. On Uposatha Days, layfollowers take the Eight… [cont.]
Answered by Upasakha Jason - Tue Sep 8 16:23:53 2009
Tibet s female living Buddha accuses Dalai lama of violating the teachings and precepts of Buddhism?
Q. Samding Dorje Phagmo, Tibet s only female living Buddha, states that dalai lama of has violated the Buddhist teachings, The sins of the Dalai Lama and his followers seriously violate the basic teachings and precepts of Buddhism and seriously damage traditional Tibetan Buddhism s normal order and good reputation, the Samding Dorje Phagmo was quoted as saying See: @ Jason. She is not alone. Dalai lama is not the only leader of Tibetan people. China did have a problem let other leaders speak out. Hope they've learnt a lession. Let other Tibetans come out, speak out and travel to the West.
Asked by sense - Sat May 17 13:20:36 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's refreshing to know what other Tibetans have said. We are in the time when we were brainwashed to treat him as a cult figure without actually knowing his teachings. @ Jason. You need to respect for others opinions, especially that of a Tibetan woman. This is the true teachings of human rights.
Answered by hyhdnkmn - Sat May 17 13:31:33 2008
Q. Samding Dorje Phagmo, Tibet s only female living Buddha, states that dalai lama of has violated the Buddhist teachings, The sins of the Dalai Lama and his followers seriously violate the basic teachings and precepts of Buddhism and seriously damage traditional Tibetan Buddhism s normal order and good reputation, the Samding Dorje Phagmo was quoted as saying See: @ Jason. She is not alone. Dalai lama is not the only leader of Tibetan people. China did have a problem let other leaders speak out. Hope they've learnt a lession. Let other Tibetans come out, speak out and travel to the West.
Asked by sense - Sat May 17 13:20:36 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's refreshing to know what other Tibetans have said. We are in the time when we were brainwashed to treat him as a cult figure without actually knowing his teachings. @ Jason. You need to respect for others opinions, especially that of a Tibetan woman. This is the true teachings of human rights.
Answered by hyhdnkmn - Sat May 17 13:31:33 2008
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