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CabbageTownRoyals



Joined: 14 Sep 2006

PostPosted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:12 am    Post subject: Buddhism discussion group. Reply with quote

I'm thinking about starting a discussion group to cover topics related to Buddhism and spirituality....
For example, Hinayana Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, Zen, the philosophy of Yoga etc.
I live in Itaewan, and was thinking we could meet in cafes, even pubs (quiet ones lol). Sometimes going to HwaGyeSe temple, not too far from here.
Anyone interested? Perhaps we could start over Chuseok some time.
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Unposter



Joined: 04 Jun 2006

PostPosted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Talking about Buddhism is cool unless your a serious Zen type. Hits floor. But I don't got no time for all that.
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igotthisguitar



Joined: 08 Apr 2003
Location: South Korea (Permanent Vacation)

PostPosted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i'd like to become a Buddhist (ARYA).

Then again, i'd like to become a Christian Wink

Working on it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhavana

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=54785&highlight=buddhism
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CabbageTownRoyals



Joined: 14 Sep 2006

PostPosted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 12:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

should have known the 'sexiest female in Korea' thread would outdo mine lol.
still no takers?
Looks like my Zen mind and my other 13 minds will be discussing the great void without you all Wink
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igotthisguitar



Joined: 08 Apr 2003
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 1:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

13 other minds? Huh?

The chatter & commentary is all EGO.

Just drop it.
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CabbageTownRoyals



Joined: 14 Sep 2006

PostPosted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

igotthisguitar wrote:
13 other minds? Huh?

The chatter & commentary is all EGO.

Just drop it.


So whats a dharma talk given by a Zen Master?

Ego?

btw, the 13 minds thing was a J-O-K-E
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igotthisguitar



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PostPosted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 1:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Non-attatchment
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatman
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igotthisguitar



Joined: 08 Apr 2003
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Buddhist Organizations Come Together
To Support The Karmapa's U.S. Visit




Dear Friends in the Dharma:

On behalf of His Holiness Karmapa's Office of Administration, U.S., we are delighted to share additional information about the confirmation of the visit of the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje to the United States, May 15-June 2, 2008. His Holiness will be giving public talks in three cities: New York, NY; Boulder, CO; and Seattle, WA. Very soon, we will launch the official website, www.karmapavisit.org. This website will present official information and details about the tour as they become available.

In February 2007, His Holiness Karmapa appointed The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche as the representative of his Office of Administration in the United States. The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche has been given full responsibility to oversee and direct the visit of His Holiness to the United States. One of His Holiness' key instructions to Ponlop Rinpoche is to work together to plan and implement the tour with all the sanghas who have submitted invitations to His Holiness.

Therefore, beginning in March 2007, Ponlop Rinpoche invited representatives from various sanghas to join the National and Regional Coordinating Committees for the tour. He also invited representatives to serve on the Sangha Advisory Board in each of the three regions where His Holiness will be visiting. Over the past year of extensive planning, many sanghas have contributed time and energy to make this tour a reality, on the coordinating committees and advisory boards.

They include:

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra and affiliates
Nalandabodhi
Shambhala International
Mangala Shri Bhuti

Centers affiliated with Venerable Kalu Rinpoche: Kagyu Droden Kunchab, Kagyu Changchub Chuling, Kagyu Dakshang Chuling,
and Sukhasiddhi Foundation


Satdharma
Naropa University
Centers affiliated with Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche: Vajravidya and Karma Mahasiddha Ling
Rigpa USA
Evam Buddhist Institute
Yongey Buddhist Center

May our energies gather together in a harmonious way, as one sangha family, to welcome the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa
to the United States and support His Holiness' work to benefit countless sentient beings.


Yours in the Dharma,
Diane Biray Gregorio and Mary Chung
Chiefs of Staff for the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
H.H. Karmapa's Office of Administration, U.S.
If you have questions, please send an email to the planning committee in the city nearest you.

New York, NY: [email protected]
Boulder, CO: [email protected]
Seattle, WA: [email protected]
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Easter Clark



Joined: 18 Nov 2007
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Buddhism is more about daily practise than discussion, OP! Wink

Do not speak- unless it improves on silence.
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ED209



Joined: 17 Oct 2006

PostPosted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was a Buddhist in my past life, but I didn't enjoy it so now I don't believe any of it.
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igotthisguitar



Joined: 08 Apr 2003
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Easter Clark wrote:
Buddhism is more about daily practise than discussion, OP! Wink

Do not speak- unless it improves on silence.


Well said ...
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Adventurer



Joined: 28 Jan 2006

PostPosted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:55 am    Post subject: Re: Buddhism discussion group. Reply with quote

CabbageTownRoyals wrote:
I'm thinking about starting a discussion group to cover topics related to Buddhism and spirituality....
For example, Hinayana Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, Zen, the philosophy of Yoga etc.
I live in Itaewan, and was thinking we could meet in cafes, even pubs (quiet ones lol). Sometimes going to HwaGyeSe temple, not too far from here.
Anyone interested? Perhaps we could start over Chuseok some time.



Zen? I recently went to Japan on a visa run, and I saw the first Zen temple ever built in Japan. I paid tribute to the founder of the temple and Zen in Japan and bowed in appreciation for his hard work. It was interesting to think that Fukuoka was a city basically where Zen emerged from. I think you would find it hard to find a bunch of people to discuss Zen or Buddhism. I contemplate Bon philosophy, Zen, Buddhism, and Yogic philosophy. I have been to the Hwagye Sa Temple two times.
It's interesting.
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Tony_Balony



Joined: 12 Apr 2007

PostPosted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I taught at a Zen center in Anguk. The place was very clean and quiet.
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igotthisguitar



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 1:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tony_Balony wrote:
I taught at a Zen center in Anguk.

The place was very clean and quiet.


Really?

What did you teach?
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Tony_Balony



Joined: 12 Apr 2007

PostPosted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 1:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Exploring English 5 - The class was often accompanied by dignified and dainty Korean snacks. They didn't like my leather jacket, my cologne or my discussions about fishing in Mongolia.
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