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A question about astrology and astronomy
my question is astronomical observations and results thereof when applied to humans largely differ from astrological influencing. What Buddhists unlike other religious groups should do to solve the problems?
my question is astronomical observations and results thereof when applied to humans largely differ from astrological influencing. What Buddhists unlike other religious groups should do to solve the problems?
user37920 (1 rep)
Mar 19, 2022, 04:33 PM • Last activity: Mar 20, 2022, 12:37 AM
1 votes
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Why is Buddhism popular in Eastern Asia compared to South Asia where it originated?
Buddhism originated in India but from what I understand it's not very big in India and instead more popular in Eastern Asia in countries like Japan, Vietnam, China etc.
Buddhism originated in India but from what I understand it's not very big in India and instead more popular in Eastern Asia in countries like Japan, Vietnam, China etc.
Orionixe (310 rep)
Mar 19, 2022, 02:38 PM • Last activity: Mar 19, 2022, 02:55 PM
2 votes
6 answers
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How can the details of the mappō age be discussed skillfully?
Mappō (a.k.a mòfǎ, mạt pháp) is a term used by the majority of Mahayana Buddhism branches in East and Southeast Asia. It was mentioned in the Mahayana Mahaparinirvaṇa Sutra, signalling the declination of Buddhism and corruption of society as a whole. The sutra painted a grim picture of Bud...
Mappō (a.k.a mòfǎ, mạt pháp) is a term used by the majority of Mahayana Buddhism branches in East and Southeast Asia. It was mentioned in the Mahayana Mahaparinirvaṇa Sutra, signalling the declination of Buddhism and corruption of society as a whole. The sutra painted a grim picture of Buddhism's future, where monks violate the precepts and preach a perverted version of the Buddha's teaching. Most of the times where this concept is mentioned, it is to achieve political purposes, e.g to gain legitimacy by demonising other people or sects. This has happened since more than a thousand years ago, in ancient China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and is still going on. Personally, I found the concept and its details unhelpful since it gives practitioners (especially beginners) the feeling that the world is falling apart. I'd like know why such description is necessary for Buddhists to know, and what is the optimal way to address it?
viptrongproz98 (388 rep)
Jul 30, 2021, 11:34 AM • Last activity: Aug 25, 2021, 02:23 PM
2 votes
2 answers
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Buddhism in context, differences through SE Asia?
What are some specific cultural aspects of different countries in SE Asia that are integrated into Buddhism, but that might not actually be consider purely Buddhism? In other words, comparatively, why is Buddhism in Thailand different than Buddhism in Cambodia. And what would the main differences be...
What are some specific cultural aspects of different countries in SE Asia that are integrated into Buddhism, but that might not actually be consider purely Buddhism? In other words, comparatively, why is Buddhism in Thailand different than Buddhism in Cambodia. And what would the main differences be?
Luke McFadden (21 rep)
Jul 16, 2017, 02:50 AM • Last activity: Jul 16, 2017, 05:07 PM
6 votes
2 answers
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How does one do an "eye opening" for a new statue?
What the actual words or at least the structure of of the ceremony/ritual? I'm particularly interested from the Mahayana East Asian standpoint (Chinese/Korean/Vietnamese/Japanese) However, I don't speak or read any of those languages. It may or may not be relevant, but I have a Samantabhadra, Kwan Y...
What the actual words or at least the structure of of the ceremony/ritual? I'm particularly interested from the Mahayana East Asian standpoint (Chinese/Korean/Vietnamese/Japanese) However, I don't speak or read any of those languages. It may or may not be relevant, but I have a Samantabhadra, Kwan Yin, Medicine Buddha and a Shakyamuni statue.
MatthewMartin (7191 rep)
Jun 29, 2014, 03:16 PM • Last activity: Jun 3, 2017, 05:57 AM
2 votes
6 answers
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Is there a scientific book summarizing the orthodox buddhism, the most ancient form of it?
I found many personal book about Buddhism; witnessing; life story; spiritual encounter, experiences, meditation. I never found however a book that explain and summarize the classical Buddhism : a consensus clear that none Buddhist can read to understand that philosophy better.
I found many personal book about Buddhism; witnessing; life story; spiritual encounter, experiences, meditation. I never found however a book that explain and summarize the classical Buddhism : a consensus clear that none Buddhist can read to understand that philosophy better.
user3718737 (121 rep)
Nov 21, 2014, 04:06 AM • Last activity: May 28, 2015, 04:41 PM
3 votes
3 answers
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Buddhist practice in Singapore
Which are the major sects of Buddhism in Singapore? Which are these sects' main temples in Singapore?
Which are the major sects of Buddhism in Singapore? Which are these sects' main temples in Singapore?
Tilman Borgers (153 rep)
Feb 23, 2015, 04:23 PM • Last activity: Mar 29, 2015, 10:03 AM
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