About the second part of your question, is it hedonism, I think the answer is no. Although one might think this at first glance, Buddhism is...
I don't think there is any real conversion ceremony, basically all you have to do is say that you take refuge in the 3 jewels (the buddha, the...
I felt like sharing some of the quotes I found on a site: "Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without." "You can search throughout the...
:) Geckopelli, your first post was particularly amusing because I was about to post a quote on this thread. Haha, well saying that I think I...
For those of you who believe in the Bible and/or Qur'an, does your belief in these pieces of literature influence your feelings about Evolution...
wow haha. This was a very, very interesting passage to read, :) Namaste, Diana
Mahasattva, thank you soo much for posting this thread. Reading the article both inspired and reminded me why I fell in love with Buddhism. I...
Hmmm Bikram yoga sounds intriguing, I'd like to try it, but umm I was wondering where do I find a 100 degree room?? :) Metta, Diana
I have to admit, I could probably set aside at least 10 minutes to meditate, but I think the reason I end up avoiding it is because I make it into...
I have heard this quoted by people many times but I have never understood it's meaning: "If you meet the Buddha on the road kill him." (It's...
No contributions? Hmmmm, there were some really great ones on the old thread.
I wouldn't mind people calling each other by their first names, it's just when I am trying to follow along in a thread, it gets confusing if I...
I just remembered that one of the threads which I had bookmarked on the old hip forums is now lost. It was a thread with submissions by many...
;) Now all I have to figure out is how to not procrastinate meditating.
Ooo there is the connection. Haha, I was kin dof confused on what that had to do with the thread. =) I guess there isn't a good excuse for not...
...homework? Haha, I know it sounds kinda silly, but I was very curious, especially because I get so much of it, and either am too lazy to do it...
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