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To: Bag of Pucks who wrote (296)	11/20/2001 11:22:58 AM
From: James Calladine	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 758

Let's hear it for *BUDDHISM!* I am not a Buddhist, but I salute the VALUES present in Buddhism that are very benign. Many similar values are present in other religions, sometimes obscured by archaic counter-values, NEVER present in the original Teaching, but introduced by the Priest-class years later. It's a pretty standard pattern. The original Teacher is a divinely-infused being, who brings a specific Teaching to a specific group at a particular time. Many of the Teachings originally were ORAL, passed on from person to person that way. Some were captured not too long after the death of the original teacher in some "scroll" or "manuscript" form, copied by hand. And human copiers make mistakes! Then the Priests start pontificating about things and introducing new elements into the original teachings, often in styles that make the new look indistinguishable from the original. Over time, Teachings become more about egoic man than Divinely Inspired Man or the Divine Itself. Buddhists have fared better than most traditions, by having a strong ongoing religious culture. But even so, differing "schools" have developed. It leaves one with the question: "Which would the Buddha say is right?" or perhaps "Is this a valid extension of what the Buddha had to say?" My Teacher, Adi Da, insists that from time immemorial there have ALWAYS been great Teachers living in the world. Meher Baba said there were 7 Perfect Masters living in the world at any given time, as I recall. There are strong arguments for living Teachers for those whose interest goes beyond philosophical or intellectual exploration. Namaste! Jim

To: Bag of Pucks who wrote (296)	11/20/2001 1:01:05 PM
From: Zeev Hed	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 758

Horng, actually, as a youth, I memorized 400 chapters of the old testament, and while I do not remember all of it now, it is quite easy for me to find it when need it. My problem is always translating from Hebrew to English without losing the meaning of the original (which often has more than one meaning <g>). By the way, what that an attempt at converting me to Budhism?, Sorry, I cannot reciprocate, but as a Jew, I am not supposed to make any attempt at converting others to that faith (g). Zeev

To: Bag of Pucks who wrote (296)	11/20/2001 1:05:41 PM
From: vampire	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 758

<<So please consider Buddhism and please don't block me. * I will not seek revenge or retribution, but you may come back as my dog in another life>> just curious if this was a serious comment or a joke - some people i cant tell either way, it's one of the funniest things i've read in a while...funnier if you are serious

To: Bag of Pucks who wrote (296)	11/20/2001 1:17:04 PM
From: Sultan	Respond to of 758

:o) What I remember of Buddhists while I was growing up was Monks (as young as early teens) showing up every morning in their Orange robe (can't recall what it was called) with shaved head and lacquered food bowl; Pagodas and Buddhas coated in gold.. This was Burma, Myamar now.. Some of the friendliest and easy going people any where.. Sad to see what was once a jewel of Asia, rich in natural resources, completely trashed by misguided Govt. over last 35 years..