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Reddit and TED, QA with Karen Armstrong

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:43:23 GMT

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clipper's remarks: This is a must read, important questions of the day, answered by Karen Armstrong.

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Why did the Buddha teach that the existence of God (that is, whether God exists or not) is irrelevant?

Before we get to the Buddha, I want to describe a spiritual exercise that developed in India in the 10th century BCE, four hundred years before his lifetime and which is a model of authentic religious discourse.

It was called the Brahmodya Competition and its aim was to find a verbal formula that defined the Brahman, the ultimate reality that lies beyond the gods and is indefinable because it is the inmost essence of all things, the force that pulls the disparate parts of the universe together.

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US Boy, 11, declared reincarnated holy man

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:20:55 GMT

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clipper's remarks: A US boy is not going back to school - after he was declared the reincarnation of a Buddhist holy man who first died in 1250.

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US Boy, 11, declared reincarnated holy man

A US boy is not going back to school - after he was declared the reincarnation of a Buddhist holy man who first died in 1250.

Boston-born Jigme Wangchuk, 11, has now moved to India where he has been made the head of a Buddhist sect in the country's eastern Darjeeling city.

His parents say they discovered their son was not like other children two years ago when he started talking about his "past life". At first, they dismissed it as a childish fantasy, but began taking it seriously during a trip to a monastery in Mysore, southern India.At one point, he went into a trance in which he described a celebrated Buddhist monastery with a 35ft dragon on the roof.

Tags: bizarre, reincarnation, buddha, yoga, meditation

Nirvana 3#

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:57:07 GMT

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Clip Source: www.messagefrommasters.com

Whenever someone would ask him how he achieved, he would say, "The more I tried to achieve, the more I was at a loss. I could not achieve. So how can I say I have achieved? The more I tried, the more I was involved. I could not achieve. The mind was trying to transcend itself, which was impossible. It is just like trying to be a father to yourself, just trying to give birth to yourself."

Buddha said, "I can only say I have lost something -- the ego, the mind -- I have not achieved anything at all. Now I know that all that I have was always there. It was in every layer, it was in every stone, in every flower, but now I recognize it was always so. Only I was blind. So I have lost my blindness; I have not achieved anything, I have lost something."

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Nirvana 2#

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:55:51 GMT

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So Buddha would say, "I cannot say I achieved. I can only say I tried so much that I was annihilated. I tried so much that any effort became absurd. And the moment came when I was not trying, when the mind was not, when I was not thinking. Then there was no future because there was no past. Both were always together. Past is behind, future is in front; they are always conjoined. If one drops, the other drops simultaneously. Then there was no future, no past, no mind. I was mindless, I was I-less. Then something happened, and I cannot say that this something happened in that moment. I can only say that this was always happening, only I was not aware. It was always happening, only I was closed. So I cannot say I have achieved something."

Tags: nirvana

Books on sikh gurus , books on guru arjan

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:21:31 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Books on sikh gurus , books on guru arjan , sikh religious bookstore , article on sikhs of guru arjan dev ji

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Great Sikhs of the Fifth Guru

Guru Arjan Dev Ji had several Sikhs who were ready to sacrifice their life in His feet. Following is a non exhaustive list of some of His great Sikhs without any order of seniority or chronology :
1. Bhai Gurdaas Ji
2. Baba Buddha Ji
3. Bhai Manjh Ji
4. Bhai Bahlo Ji
5. Bhai Buddu Ji
6. Bhai Kaliana Ji
7. Bhai Tilku Ji
8. Bhai Hema Ji
9. Bhai Jetha Ji.
10. Bhai Prana Ji

Tags: books on sikh gurus, books on guru arjan, sikh religious bookstore, article on sikhs of guru arjan dev ji

Art of Burma - R Cooler - deel 1

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:23:17 GMT

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Clip Source: www.seasite.niu.edu

THE ART AND CULTURE OF BURMA

Dr. Richard M. Cooler

Professor Emeritus
Art History of Southeast Asia
Northern Illinois University

Overview: Purpose, Extended Contents, Acknowledgements, and Geographical Overview

Art History of Burma: Synoptic Overview

Chapter 1 - Prehistoric and Animist Periods c. 1100 BC to c. 200 AD: Paleolithic and Neolithic sites, Animism, and Karen Bronze Drums

Chapter 2 - The Pre-Pagan Period: The Urban Age of the Mon and the Pyu c.200 to c.800 AD: Mon and Pyu City states: Thaton, Beikthano, Halin, and Srikshetra

Chapter 3 - the Pagan Period c. 800 AD to 1287 AD

Part 1 - Introduction and City Plan of Pagan
Part 2 - Architecture 1 - General Characteristics and Stupas
Part 3 - Architecture 2 - Temples and Monasteries
Part 4 - Sculpture, Conclusion, and Bibliography

Chapter 4 - The Post Pagan Period

Part 1 - Introduction and the Ava Period
Part 2 - The Konbaung Period: Amarapura
Part 3 - Mandalay Period

Special Section: 80 Scenes of the Life of Buddha

17 Biggest Buddhas on Earth

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:37:20 GMT

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Image: David Schroeter

Bigger, better, heavier – that seems to be the motto of Asia’s amazing Buddha statues. Our list features actual statues as well as destroyed and planned ones but all have to be taller than 50 m (165 ft). Where does that leave the most famous and sadly destroyed ones, the Buddhas of Bamyan? At 180 ft, they are some of the shortest! Read on to discover which one tops the list. A hint: it’s a good 500 ft!

Have you ever wondered why some Buddhas are depicted standing, some seated and some even lying down? And why they all pose their hands in unique gestures? Not to forget the sheer number of gigantic statues. Well, according to tradition, Buddha images must be high enough so that their feet are above people’s eye level to avoid any accidental soiling.

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Tags: tallest buddha, tokyo wan kannon, ushiku daibutsu, uttar pradesh

Taj mahal Tours, tiger tours, wildlife tours, buddha tours

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:36:51 GMT

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Tags: tour to agra, taj mahal agra tours, taj mahal trip india

What Does The Red Dot On The Forehead Mean ?

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:47:07 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Worship of intellect is trusting your own intellect AND other's intellect, especially in the fields you do not have enough knowledge. Intellectual honesty and its worship have been corner stones of Hindu thought.

'Fully THINK (ponder) on what I said and then do as YOU deem fit'. Indian scriptures ask 'Drushtipootam nyasetpaadam, vastra pootam pibet jalam' - Look (think) before you leap (embark on any activity) and 'filter the water with a cloth before you drink'.

Kathopanashad calls intellect as the charioteer. Body is a chariot, Indriyas (sense/connotative organs) are horses, mind is the reins to be used to control them, Atman (Self) is the rider within, and Vishay (objects of senses) are the tracks on which horses run.

It asks us to overcome the ego, be selfless, yet asks to do all actions/ work/ worship with intellect.

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The 'Red dot' on the forehead is not always only red and nor is it always a dot. The dot is called 'Kumkum' or 'Bindi', and when worn by men it is called 'Tilak' (mark).

Like all Hindu symbols,'red dot' has multiple meanings which are all valid at the same time.

By one simple interpretation it is a cosmetic mark used to enhance beauty.

In meditation, this very spot between the eyebrows (Bhrumadhya) is where one focusses his/her sight, so that it helps concentration. Most images of Buddha or Hindu divinites in meditative pose with their eyes nearly closed show the gaze focussed between eyebrows

this 'Ajna Chakra' is also called as the 'Third eye'. This center is connected with the sacred syllable 'Om'

an act of worship to the inner Guru to overcome ego. It is also the same reason why married women wear the 'red dot'.

the red dot is considered a sign of ' Soubhagya (good fortune)'

it is a symbol of worship of intellect.

Mammoth Ivory - Wealthy Buddha

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:00:01 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Put this Buddha at your home, office or business for wealth, success & abundance. This Buddha was hand carved out from Mammoth ivory Tusk. Buddha Holding ancient coin that symbolized wealth & prosperity. Own this Buddha figurine is not just to own another piece of art it's to own a piece of 10,00 years old history. The buddha hand carved out from Mammoth ivory tusk - from the extinct woolly Mammoth that roamed the eart before 10,000 - 50,000 years ago.

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Beautifully Mammoth Ivory hand carved figurine of the Smiling Buddha. A very heavy pieced carved to perfection by master carver. The Buddha holding Antique coin in his hand a symbol for abundance, wealth & prosperity. The extinct woolly Mammoth roamed the earth before 10,000-40,000 years ago. Today we can found Mammoth ivory tusk in the arctic regions like Siberia in Russia.

Mammoth ivory Tusks are absolutely legal worldwide.

You can read more about Mammoth Ivory in our education Center.

Measurements:
Height with Wood stand Height 15 cm

Measurements:
In Centimeters:
Width: 5.0 Cm, Height: 13.0 Cm , Length: 5.0 Cm
In Inches:
Width: 2 In, Height: 5 In , Length: 2 In

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Buddha's Words of Wisdom...

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:41:30 GMT

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It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.

On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him.

Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.

Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.

To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance.

Buddha - believe only what you yourself judge to be true

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:39:15 GMT

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“Believe nothing because a wise person said it. Believe nothing because it is generally held. Believe nothing because it is written. Believe nothing because it is said to be Divine. Believe nothing because someone else believes it. But believe only what you yourself judge to be true.”

Buddha shaped pears

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:16:08 GMT

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A wise man, recognizing that the world is but an illusion, does not act as if it is real, so he escapes the suffering. Buddha

Buddha shaped pears

Gao Xianzhang spent nearly seven years perfecting what some could call ‘holy fruit’ because it is literally in the shape of a Buddha!

So this buddha shaped pear story adds new definitions to the quote by Buddha about the illusions of the world, adding a tickle of humour. The question I would be asking is which part do you eat first!

If we look back at the interpretation of Buddha’s quote we can see some hidden depth held within its wisdom. Right now I am sure that there are Buddhists being very upset that someone has created a fruit not only against the normal flow of nature but in the shape of their spiritual master and that people will be eating them!

I am sure Buddha himself would be laughing at such ingenuity and yet there are sure to be people who will be upset.

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"I am awake" . . .(version 2)

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:41:36 GMT

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Clip Source: mysillyartlife.blogspot.com

Saturday, July 28, 2007

"I am awake" . . .

One of his students asked Buddha, "Are you the messiah?"
"No", answered Buddha.
"Then are you a healer?"
"No", Buddha replied.
"Then are you a teacher?" the student persisted.
"No, I am not a teacher."
"Then what are you?" asked the student, exasperated.

"I am awake", Buddha replied.

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Tags: awake, buddha

I Am Awake -- The Buddha

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:19:38 GMT

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I Am Awake
When the Buddha start to wander around India shortly after his enlightenment, he encountered several men who recognized him to be a very extraordinary being.
They asked him, "Are you a god?"
"No," he replied.
"Are you a reincarnation of god?"
"No," he replied.
"Are you a wizard, then?"
"No."
"Well, are you a man?"
"No."
"So what are you?" they asked, being very perplexed.
"I am awake."
Buddha means "The Awakened One". How to awaken is all he taught.