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Questions 1. Does the story of Siddhartha Guatama, particularly in the years before he became the Buddha, ring true? Is it legend or hearsay? Does it matter? 2. What does enlightenment mean to you? 3. Do you believe that enlightenment is possible? Is there more than one way to be enlightened? If so, what? 1. A story so magnificent in it's details is no doubt ...

i've held off on asking this until i could get the wording correct,and hopefully not confuse anyone. i see that everyone who takes this course answers the question the same way,weapons making.when asked,the reasons are as varied as the people answering it.i am courious as to why you say that,and can you think of any other types of employment that violate the right work principle....

Jataka (pali) stories which describe the former lives of the Gautama Buddha and are recognized in Buddhist literature. They are found in the tenth book of the Khuddaka Nikaya of the Sutta Pitka of the Pali canon. The Pali Jataka contains 550 birth stories arranged in 22 books. The Tibetan Tangur also has many Jataka stories, most of which await translation. There is however a ...

i can let her know,but you can do so direct.

interesting question.in many ways,he tries to show the personification of a simple monk.but, in many ways,he is the exiled leader of tibet(if they still want him to be)and while he has never claimed to speak for all buddhists,people think he does. if i remember correctly,he has given up trying to negotiate with the chinise government(i believe he called them a lost cause)concerning ...

QUOTE (Rev. Don Bowes @ Oct 26 2009, 09:59 PM) 1. Which of the Buddhist festivals most appeals to your sensibilities. Perhaps you can find a celebration locally. Losar the Tibetan New Year. I attend celebrations every year. 2."So let the Master settle and wander." What does this mean to you? The mind is the master allow it to settle and become unattached to your thoughts let ...