umm.. one thing I like about buddhism is that is seems to be the only religion that stuck with the no violence thing. and encourages enlightenment.. and not just..blind faith. however I don't think I'll ever be a bunny rabbit... but.. Nirvana will probably always be my favorite band.
Buddhists have had their fair share of slip-ups in regards to non-violence.
While they haven't waged any holy wars to increase the numbers, Buddhists have definitely engaged in violence (the civil war in Sri Lanka being a "good" example).
historically buddhists haven't always been non-violent, but buddhist teachings encourage nonviolence, which i deeply admire. i love the fact that it is about finding personal enlightenment, and that the "rules" are actually personal spiritual guidelines for achieving nirvana.. it's not as though if you engage in something that's frowned upon you are considered a sinner and will be punished. rather it's just for your own personal good to try and follow them. also, i love that from the very beginning it was encouraged to try and test the teachings and see what appears to be true and what doesn't. there is no "this is the absolute truth" mentality.. it's more like.. this is what i believe works.. now go experience your own life.. question me.. and see what works for you.
there is a guy named genro who has worked on the phillips building who owns a buddhist zendo in stillwater. i'm going to visit, see what goes on, and consider having a temple wedding ceremony. nothing is for certain yet though. :)
If what you like about Buddhism is that it doesn't make you believe in anything and that it encourages you to find your own path, then why bother? I mean, isn't that what you already do? Why bother going with a specific label, religion, and temple if what you like is that it's all about the personal aspects? I mean, do what makes you happy, but I don't see the point if those are the aspects that you like.
If you are interested in Buddhism, I think it is also good to look through Hinduism teachings, practices, etc as well, since the two have influenced each other quite a bit over their respective histories.
For example, the practice of non-injury was originally more a Buddhist concept, but then spread to Hinduism and has taken root there as well (Ahimsa). Along those lines, Jainism might also be worth looking at as well for you.
Also, congrats again on the engagement. You should re-think not having the chicken dance though. I mean, come on ... it's the chicken dance. How can you possible go wrong with that?
and thanks again for the congrats. the chicken dance.. i don't know. i've had fun with it at other people's weddings, but it's just not what i want my own to be about. not that we aren't silly and don't have fun.. it's just so hoaky that it kinda makes me want to barf. i would like a ceremony entirely of our own design so that it truly is making a public statement of our love.
Marriage and Buddhapunkymunky21April 17 2006, 13:50:50 UTC
Getting stuff when you get married works out really well. I probably still wouldn't have a vacuum otherwise! My carpets would jut be covered with cat fur (more than they already are).
That's good that you don't plan to get married in a "traditional" way. You're not a traditional woman. Parts of me and Kerrie's wedding were traditional and parts weren't. Obviously there was no damn religion. Fuck that. But Kerrie wore white and her dad handed her off (she's extremely close to her father, so it made sense). It was outside though, which is awesome. If you want any advice or help, let me know! Dammit... I'm really working on not turning every conversation into my own story, but I keep doing it. Ah well
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Re: Marriage and Buddhaivy_waitsApril 17 2006, 15:08:43 UTC
we haven't had a working vacuum until now that we've moved in with ben and katie, and we won't have one again when we move. so that would be most helpful! especially considering how much hair my cats have
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Congratulations on the engagement...you seem to have everything planned out...good for you! I wish I could say the same but eventually i will get there i guess! Take care and talk to you soon!
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umm.. one thing I like about buddhism is that is seems to be the only religion that stuck with the no violence thing. and encourages enlightenment.. and not just..blind faith. however I don't think I'll ever be a bunny rabbit... but.. Nirvana will probably always be my favorite band.
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While they haven't waged any holy wars to increase the numbers, Buddhists have definitely engaged in violence (the civil war in Sri Lanka being a "good" example).
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historically buddhists haven't always been non-violent, but buddhist teachings encourage nonviolence, which i deeply admire. i love the fact that it is about finding personal enlightenment, and that the "rules" are actually personal spiritual guidelines for achieving nirvana.. it's not as though if you engage in something that's frowned upon you are considered a sinner and will be punished. rather it's just for your own personal good to try and follow them. also, i love that from the very beginning it was encouraged to try and test the teachings and see what appears to be true and what doesn't. there is no "this is the absolute truth" mentality.. it's more like.. this is what i believe works.. now go experience your own life.. question me.. and see what works for you.
there is a guy named genro who has worked on the phillips building who owns a buddhist zendo in stillwater. i'm going to visit, see what goes on, and consider having a temple wedding ceremony. nothing is for certain yet though. :)
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If what you like about Buddhism is that it doesn't make you believe in anything and that it encourages you to find your own path, then why bother? I mean, isn't that what you already do? Why bother going with a specific label, religion, and temple if what you like is that it's all about the personal aspects? I mean, do what makes you happy, but I don't see the point if those are the aspects that you like.
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For example, the practice of non-injury was originally more a Buddhist concept, but then spread to Hinduism and has taken root there as well (Ahimsa). Along those lines, Jainism might also be worth looking at as well for you.
Also, congrats again on the engagement. You should re-think not having the chicken dance though. I mean, come on ... it's the chicken dance. How can you possible go wrong with that?
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and thanks again for the congrats. the chicken dance.. i don't know. i've had fun with it at other people's weddings, but it's just not what i want my own to be about. not that we aren't silly and don't have fun.. it's just so hoaky that it kinda makes me want to barf. i would like a ceremony entirely of our own design so that it truly is making a public statement of our love.
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That's good that you don't plan to get married in a "traditional" way. You're not a traditional woman. Parts of me and Kerrie's wedding were traditional and parts weren't. Obviously there was no damn religion. Fuck that. But Kerrie wore white and her dad handed her off (she's extremely close to her father, so it made sense). It was outside though, which is awesome. If you want any advice or help, let me know! Dammit... I'm really working on not turning every conversation into my own story, but I keep doing it. Ah well ( ... )
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