Buddhism litterature, general spirituality

None I guess. Relativism by itself allows for a subjective nature where the viewer imposes what they percieve on the object as good/bad, pleasant/disagreeable, ad infinitum. Objectivity is seeing beyond personal subjective impositions to explore what it is that the observed phenomena's true nature is. Relative objectivity could just be stating that even an object under objective analysis of two differing views can result in varying conclusions.

Tibetan Buddhism is sataninc and combatible to Jewish Kabbala. so Jews love it.

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In what way is it satanic? Does it promote egoism/individualism?
Also, saying that jews love those beliefs just means they won't try to subvert them, sounds good in my book. When was the last time you've seen a western-tier degenerate who was a buddhist?

>Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
I'd rather start with Three Pillars of Zen desu fampai

How is it? What insights did it offer?

When misunderstood it allows for a passive acceptance of hedonistic impulses.
The whole "go with the flow, bro"
And "that's just how it is" frequented by the dudeweed culture epidomizes that.

It's a more comprehensive book for beginners, more in-depth.

Ohhhh man, I'd forgotten about hippies!
Hippies are shit though, they don't really represent buddhist beliefs, you've said it yourself

Its ironic really, but persistent folly can sometimes lead to wisdom discovered.

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Wow, fucking based.

meant for

I have my criticisms of it but at least it's more directly dealing with personal spirituality than the actively malicious cancer on humanity that is the (((abrahamic))) religions, the worst it'll do to you is make you too docile for your own good.

SeeThat seems a bit Hindi but the concept is still the same. If viewed nihlistically with a perception that there is no consequence stuff such as this is not to be unexpected from those without a proper understanding of the metaphysical teaching that Buddhist philosophy brings to the table.

What don't you like about it?

Docility is for the individual to adopt. I like to pair what I have learned of Buddhist compassion with that of Bushido's selflessness. If I recall correctly there is a concept proposed termed the 'life giving sword', stating that rather than passively standing by and allowing harm to come to innocent life(s) by the hand of another then voilent force is just as compassionate act. Granted, this doesn't permis the wanton shedding of blood, but if at all possible prevent the opression with minimal destruction of life. Castrating a rapist persay.

Sigh these kikes never stop trying to subvert.

GTFO AND KYS KIKE, no one is listening to (((you)))

Sage

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Well look who's projecting

I'm a Buddhist, not a western "its a philosophy not a religion" one, I can answer most specific questions

This seems to be a common warning about approaching the concept of emptiness. One should be properly trained before hand.

>Docility is for the individual to adopt
Idk about that, for example if you look at the quote ''The meek shall inherit the earth'', it seems to imply that staying docile, say, a ''good christian'', is encouraged and, ultimately (according to christianity), rewarded

How does buddhism affect your values? Does it impact your day-to-day life?

Absolutely, it can corrosive without the adequate understanding or it can be an overflowing of appreciation for every experience encountered.

Where from?

Which branch: Theravada, Mahayana Vajreyana? Have you ever recited a Buddhist prayer? Was it Sanskrit or Pali? (Or perhaps your native language?)

What does your family/“religious circle” think about:
* pre-marital sex
* inter-racial marriage
* homosexuality
* vegetarianism

Buddhism has really fascinated me, the religion started here but disappeared eventually. I’m guessing when it spread to SEA/Tibet/Lanka it probably got merged with local customs.

Yes, and inherit ruins they may. For it's likely that there will come a time where the excessive consumption of warlike individuals who won't shy away from combat will bring about the end of the inheritable traits that spurn people to action in the face of self interest or injustices. It's happening to this day, people who cannot be bothered to remove themselves from their perpetual comfort and ease to manifest the grit required to thrive in abrasive conditions.

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It makes me more empathetic and less judgmental towards other people, my type of Buddhism doesn't affect my life or political views too much though
I am Japanese American, my family practices Jōdo Shinshū which is Pure Land Buddhism. While we kept our religion we haven't spoke Japanese in 2 generations so English is my only language. My parents are both pretty conservative socially but are still American born boomers and cucked. I recite the Nembutsu.

Very cool, I didn’t know Japan had their variation of Buddhism, thanks Amerika-san.

What are the differences between the different branches of buddhism?

>OP, you do realize that the buddha (gautama) learned all the shit he knows from hindu sages and made it into a religion?

He got enlightenment under the divine tree.
Wtf are you talking about? He got that knowledge on his own.

The big differences are that Theravada is the most orthodox branch and generally just follow the oldest teachings of Gautama Buddha and the belief that it takes many lifetimes to eventually reach enlightenment, whereas Mahayana Buddhism reveres many different Buddhas and Bodhisattvas depending on the region and believes that enlightenment can be obtained in this life. Tibetan Buddhism is part of Vajrayana which is estoric Buddhism and its mixed with folk religions. Mahayana is by far the most praticed branch with Theravada being second and Vajrayana being the least practiced. Each one has their own different sects too. The type I practice, Pure Land, is a major sect in Mahayana which focuses on chanting Amida Buddhas name to be reborn in his Pure Land upon death.

Values: The noble eifghtfold path, a qick google will be of better help than myself, I'm going to study some buddhism as soon as the books arrive, but they haven't yet, and it's gonna take me some 3 months to have all the books I want to read (all buddha discourses plus some other points of interest).
>Myths
Apparently to them god wasn't as important as reaching your own enlightenment, according to the buddha it is better to focus on your own enlightenment and believe nothing that doesn't convince you or that you don't experience.
>Rituals
Esoteric buddhism has plenty
>History
Man gets enlightened, creates religion, subsects appear

It's not a religion op, it's a philosophy of life. Try reading a book called Buddhism without beliefs by Stephen batchelor

>Apparently to them god wasn't as important as reaching your own enlightenment, according to the buddha it is better to focus on your own enlightenment and believe nothing that doesn't convince you or that you don't experience.
This is pretty much on point, the Buddha never denied the existence of Gods, in fact they are in many Sutras, they just aren't worth worshipping because they are stuck in the same cycle of Samsara along with is and are subject to death and rebirth so it doesn't matter if you believe in them or not

Would you argue yoga is religious?
Buddhism is pretty much a path towards enlightenment, yoga is less disingenous, pretending there's no god to realize when you achieve enlightenment.

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Can you tell me anything about the 'No-Self' aspect? It's the one part I trip up over a lot and I see lots of discussion in some Buddhist circles regarding what the Buddha meant. I've heard some claim that it means absolute ego death and the dissolution of the self (identity, hopes, desires), whereas other state that No-Self is a concept that urges you to simply be somewhat detached from your thoughts. Not that you don't pay attention to them or turn into an empty vessel but, that you pay attention to what you are feeling/experiencing without trying to let it influence you too much.

There's a monastery I plan to visit some day in order to bother the monks with my questions but, I don't want to waste their time.

It's the part of buddhism I don't agree with. Basically buddhism says there is no permanent Self (soul for lack of a better term) which means their story about you permanently being outside of Samsara and into some heavenly realm seem rich. Any discussion outside of this, they simply don't know oriental religions and are just discussing something else entirely.

The Self is the equivalent of the western concept of "soul".

This is honestly why, while I agree the buddhist techniques of meditation are sound, I don't agree with their theory and dogma, for however little there is of it.

I don't say this out of spite, but out of the genuine belief that I attained enlightenment through Raja Yoga, and my experience made me see my true Self and merge in one with God, to realize God. So pretty much oppposed to buddhism. Yeah, I take it you will think I'm a LARPer, but if it serves any consuel, I used to be atheist and not believe in these things either until the very moment I got enlightened.

It's a long read but I recommend reading this
accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/thanissaro/selvesnotself.html

I don't doubt you, my man, because I agree with everything you said. Buddhism looks extremely welcoming as a religion but, that one segment is what is holding me back from really diving in. I'm sure people could say I'm cowardly for wanting to hold on to some form of identity or preconceived notion of a soul but, I just can't sit comfortably with the idea that there is no (for lack of a better word) soul. Is Buddha the most based religious icon out there? Dude was just a man and didn't have the blood of God flowing through his veins or anything. P

Perhaps its because of our current political climate where identity means so much.

Mostly I really believe that the buddha wanted to actually avoid these discussions because they lead you astray from the path anyway, user.

If you want my advice, instead of a religion pick up a practice as a means to know yourself and God, why would you want the religious aspect? A religion is a dogma, sure you can read the texts of buddhism and perhaps the upanishads from hinduism and then pick up a meditation technique and some yoga exercises or qigong exercises (or both) and develop a practice yourself.
What do you think.

Fake lama is fake. The chinks are right about him. He doesn't act like a real lama- just a power hungry troublemaker.

Yeah, I feel you. At the moment my technique, if you can call it that, is a mixture of both Christianity and Buddhism. I've got the meditation techniques and some of the wisdom from gurus/yogis and listen them when I can but, I also have a root in Christianity since it surrounded me in the culture I grew up in. I guess I'm one of those cucks that sees God as the Universe/Existence in of itself, with human consciousness being a means for the universe to experience itself. Meditation is a handy way for me to confront my own flaws and goals, but also a form of prayer as I ponder reality as I know it. It sounds like pseudo-religious garbage and I haven't described it very well but, it has certainly helped me live a more balanced and healthy life.

The Golden Rule is an important part in it all, as it is with many religions. Sometimes I waver on things like violence. I don't take part in it myself but, there are times I feel violence can be justified. Maybe I've looked at too many crusader memes.

>human consciousness being a means for the universe to experience itself
Eh, maybe read this.

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I'll give it a look,
This too.

spotted the atheist chink. how about you buy more things to satiate your physical presence in this world chang. millions if not billions are doing it. why shouldnt you ?

senator feinsteins husband gives millions to the dalai llama who then goes around the world telling everyone to accept everything chucked at them

the buddhists allow one daughter. the rest must die. the surviving daughter must have multiple husbands...polyandre

the young monks used to meditate for three months without food. then get buried alive. the mummified remains would be dug up and used as effigies. the chinese came, burned 500 of these effigies and executed the monks for murder. The dalai has been on the run since.

Chang, you know you are the new Jews. you are *blushing* at the tri-post thought. do not hide it with your subhuman reptilian brain sensibility