Non-binary Buddhism?

Discussion in 'Buddhism' started by Psychotheosophy, Dec 17, 2010.

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  1. Plant_Head

    Plant_Head Banned

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    The two parts do make a whole though do they not?

    and in this world

    you can't simply choose to feel emptiness

    you must feel the emptiness in everything, yourself, and even words, not as everything is nothing, but that yes something is something with everything, a heavy distinction is unhealthy, and your decisions and behavior is something that is cultivated to this in non-dualism (which Is not a term I necessarily appreciate for symbolization).

    I'm sure the Dalai Llama in his use of the Diamond Vehicle is following his heart.

    What's on your plate, sir?
     
    Plant_Head, Dec 27, 2010
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  3. NepKire

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    Why didn't you ask more clearly then? If you want to get a desired answer you must ask the correct question.

    convenient : Suited or favorable to one's comfort, purpose, or needs.

    Its convenient for him to say he chooses not to reincarnate because the Dalai Lama and his followers do not have a choice in 'finding' the next Dalai lama.

    Its an easy way to save face.
     
    NepKire, Dec 29, 2010
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  5. KeithBC

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    What has saving face got to do with it? Is there some source of potential embarrassment there? Why do his followers not have a choice?

    Clearly, you have some theory in mind. Why not tell us what it is?

    Do you understand the concept of Tibetan tulkus? If he chooses not to reincarnate, that's it, end of story.
     
    KeithBC, Dec 29, 2010
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  7. NepKire

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    Because he is ending it on his terms rather than losing control to China.
     
    NepKire, Dec 30, 2010
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  9. MeAgain

    MeAgain Dazed & Confused Lifetime Supporter Super Moderator

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    You seem to be confused by this quote:

    I don't know what the Buddhist channel is , or who made this statement, but I don't get the point either. It states that the Dalai Lama considers non-violence as "the most important thing". The most important thing in relation to what? More important than enlightenment? More important than saving innocent lives?

    This person has grabbed what he or she thinks is a view of the Dalai Lama's and given us their own highly simplified, slanted understanding of a very complex issue; and then tells us not to "puzzle" over it. In other words, don't think for yourself. Don't question, if you do, you don't understand Tibetan Buddhism.

    What a load of BS. One of the essential teachings of Buddhism is to question everything.

    Why would the attempt to understand contradictions, in whatever form, cause us to miss the "non-binary" "spirit" of any form of Buddhism?

    Non-binary? No 0s and 1s? Is this I-Buddhism? If they mean non-dual, non-duality is not the "spirit" of Buddhism, it is one of the core teachings. Interdependence. Non-duality is a very complicated concept and if you want to understand how it applies to non-violence, you must understand what it means before you can judge the Dalai Lama's application of it.

    Also keep in mind that the Dalai Lama speaks at many different levels at different times to different people and situations. You can not explain complicated concepts to a seven year old, a twelve year old, and an adult the same way. Don't pull statements out of context.
     
    MeAgain, Jan 14, 2011
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