Lately, there's a foreigner in Myanmar had stirred some trouble with buddhist . He was promoting his new pub and i think it's extreme a bit to jail him .
***The Fifth Precept reminds us of the need to have a calm mind, not quickly reacting to others is indeed a virtue.
With a calm and composed state of mind, meaningful discussions and dialogues will be able to be carried out. Truthful communication and right speech aids in the development of friendship. Healthy and positive relationships are foundations for a peaceful society.***
As such it is not difficult for Buddhists to associate our practice of the precepts with the Declaration of Human Rights.
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Thank you. I just come back from a religious research trip. How much do they charge ? If profit making ones, I will not join.
It's not profit making, however you're free to contribute however much you want towards certain expenses such as air ticket for the monk etc etc. I'm pretty sure there are also a lot more of meditation retreat conducted by various organizations, just need to look around for it
For all those who are new/curious to what a typical meditation retreat is like, this is a much watch Informative video talking on the aspect of mindfulness that even corporations and important people alike such as Google and US Congressman are practising
Hi, sorry for the late reply. One of the place I know of would be Subang Jaya Buddhist Association, usually some Thai Monks will be here for 3 days to teach a short meditation retreat for once every 3-4 months. Usually in retreats, male and female are separated into different dormitory/ buildings during the retreat course.
SJBA got Thai monks? It used to be Burmese monks of Mahasi Sayadaw tradition.
SJBA got Thai monks? It used to be Burmese monks of Mahasi Sayadaw tradition.
Yes, the resident monks are following Burmese tradition but sometimes there are visiting monks from Thailand/other countries who come to stay for a few days/ week to give dharma talk/ retreat. Just last month Ajahn Brahm came over for a week to give guidance for the Nun's Novitiate Program
Do you guys know what is the meaning of present moment?
allow me to expand a little bit on what others hv mentioned.
i find this sutta useful to explain not only the semantics of the 3 timeline n which we shud/shud not focus, but encompass 2 other important aspects to deepen the experience of 'present moment' 1. practice to build concentration 2. right view
p/s some afterthoughts. it also does not mean one must 'eradicate or reject' the thoughts of 'past' or 'future'. it is being non-judgemental, to practice (concentration) to see them 'as is', to understand/analyze the causality (of the past), n determination for wholesome changes of the 'future', verifiable thru' our own observation of 'present moment', re-adjust as we see fit to achieve our own goal, but minus the overwhelming tendencies for 'attachment' n for 'being'.
with metta
This post has been edited by danokchonger: Dec 21 2014, 12:51 PM
I'm a Buddhist and frankly speaking I don't mind the poking-fun comments. Buddhism taught me all views must be accepted no matter how ridiculous, to follow is another thing
allow me to expand a little bit on what others hv mentioned.
i find this sutta useful to explain not only the semantics of the 3 timeline n which we shud/shud not focus, but encompass 2 other important aspects to deepen the experience of 'present moment' 1. practice to build concentration 2. right view
p/s some afterthoughts. it also does not mean one must 'eradicate or reject' the thoughts of 'past' or 'future'. it is being non-judgemental, to practice (concentration) to see them 'as is', to understand/analyze the causality (of the past), n determination for wholesome changes of the 'future', verifiable thru' our own observation of 'present moment', re-adjust as we see fit to achieve our own goal, but minus the overwhelming tendencies for 'attachment' n for 'being'.
with metta
This is too complicated. That's why ordinary people can't follow and better follow other religions.
I initially find Buddhism very complex & very hard to understand. I bulk download article & sutta from AccessToInsight and I have re-read all of it 3 times...I still can't 100% understand what it mean..but after time passed I slowly understand what it mean without having to re-read it for the 4th times. I follow Theravada Buddhism the so-called basic & foundation to other strain of Buddhism. I hv to agree with you "Run of the mill person" will have difficulty understand Buddhism. Understanding Buddhism require "Wisdom" or in layman term require higher IQ & EQ.
But I have read story from Thailand where the people who do not have a strong understanding in Buddhism sometimes can easily go into deep Samadhi during meditation. Understanding Buddhism is not a pre-requisite to practice meditation and gain insight which is the core of Buddhism. During meditation just follow the monk instruction is enough.
If the Buddhist sect is heretic or the monk is a bad monk, then those who do not have an understanding Buddhism can be easily mislead into making bad deed...this is where sex/financial scandal arise.
you may want to check out tjc.org or facejesus.org to find true peace.
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