buddhism

[suzee1]

Im looking for an easy way to learn about buddhism iv always been drawn towards this, the trouble i have is im pretty much house bound with breathing problems (copd) so its hard getting to some ,classes, i wondered if there was any internet sites that anyone out there nos of or easy reading books, i borght the four noble truths by dalai lama but dident understand it at all and stopped reading it in the end, im hoping the yoga side of it would help my breathing and love the peacefullness that meditation would bring, if the classes were easy accesable and in the yorkshire area it may be possible. any help or advice on buddhism would be greatly appreciated . thanks xxx

[Hitler]

I got really good idea. Google Buddhism and read.

[Hitler]

i wear a buddha and if it ever falls off something bad happens to me. last time it fell off I nearly died in a landslide in Peru. Im not really buddhist but love the religion. I live in Leeds and not been able to find anything close by. There is a buddhist retreat though that I want to go for the weekend but quite pricey. they teach you there!

Hope this helps

[suzee1]

i had already done that but dident get the precise answers i needed hence asking on here, if you were been sarcastic its the lowest form of wit if not thanks for the advise x

[Hitler]

why is it the lowest form of wit? Surely saying a well used phrase like'sarcasm is the lowest form of witt' as a retort is even lower?!
Anyway no I wasnt been sarcastic. Did you try Yahoo then?

[suzee1]

sozz love you get so many people on these sites taking the p... that i never no whos been nice or horrid thanks love for the answers and sorry for the last post i wrotexx

[suzee1]

are you a buddhist

[naomi24]

These may help.

http://www.buddhanet.net/fundbud.htm

http://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/forumdisplay .php?f=52

[brionon]

You will never regret it. It's not necessary to become a Buddhist to gain So very much from its study.

[Theland]

suzee 1
Buddhism does not deal with the problem of sin, but glosses over it with thoughts of re-incarnation and ulimately nirvana, ceasing to exist.
Christianity is your only true hope for true enlightenment.
Forget churches, just read your New Testament, and pray to the one true living God that He will reveal Himself to you in your own particular circumstances.
I am very sorry to learn of your health problems.
Please come back and post again.

[Theland]

suzee 1
Buddhism does not deal with the problem of sin, but glosses over it with thoughts of re-incarnation and ulimately nirvana, ceasing to exist.
Christianity is your only true hope for true enlightenment.
Forget churches, just read your New Testament, and pray to the one true living God that He will reveal Himself to you in your own particular circumstances.
I am very sorry to learn of your health problems.
Please come back and post again.

[naomi24]

Theland, how many times have you said this about Buddhism, and how many times have you been told it isn't so? Do you simply refuse to listen to anything that doesn't suit your beliefs? Nirvana isn't 'ceasing to exist', and Buddhism does deal with wrong-doing - although it doesn't pose the horrifically evil threat of eternal damnation as your religion does. Whilst you follow your blinkered brand of Christianity, you will never find enlightenment and you'll remain in the dark forever - so please don't presume to teach others. You'll be doing them no favours at all.

[naomi24]

Theland, it's just occurred to me how very limited your view of spirituality is - and that's very sad indeed.

[Theland]

Plese explain nirvana

[123everton]

You could rent or buy the programme "Monkey" that was all about Zen Buddhism. Tripitarka is a girl in real life but plays a boy in the show.
It used to worry me slightly as a child as I was quite attracted...
I hope I'm right about that or else... Arghh!!! ;-)

[naomi24]

Theland, we've talked about this before, but never mind. Buddhists believe that compassion and love bring happiness and well-being. Nirvana is a state free of desire, selfishness, suffering, or further rebirth, in which a person simply is, and is completely at one with his surroundings. If Nirvana, were, as you say, 'ceasing to exist', common sense tells you that human beings wouldn't aim to achieve it.

This is a simply overview of Buddhism, and quite honestly, I can't find fault with it. Can you?

http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/5minbud.ht m

[Theland]

Had a quick glance. It doesn't mention or acknowledge God, and only recognises Jesus as a good moral teacher.
It has nothing to say about sin, and given the poverty it seems to encourage, it is enslavement for it's followers.

[Theland]

I believe in God and His perfect attributes, which include His perfect justice. So, sin is a problem that God addressed. Buddhism does not address this.

[naomi24]

Theland, you are quite determined to keep the blinkers on and ignore what's there, aren't you? Sin is not a word used in Buddhism, thank goodness. Buddhism gives people responsiblity for their own actions, it acknowledges wrong-doing and guides its followers away from it, and it deals with it through reincarnation.

As for encouraging poverty, wasn't that precisely what Jesus encouraged? Rich men, camels and eyes of needles spring to mind.

Buddhism recognises Jesus as a good moral teacher - and that's exactly what I recognise him as. He was nothing more. And as for your God, he was far from perfect, as you well know.

[brionon]

Everton ,I liked Monkey too, funny how some things stick-another is 'The Singing Ringing Tree'. You can see the later on Youtube. I'm off to try for Monkey now. PS. Keep yer eyes on the Road,that may be me Jaywalking !

[brionon]

Naomi- You won't find the Buddha cursing Fig Trees.