Engaged Buddhists

Book of the Month Selection for November 2009

Not Turning Away: The Practice of Engaged Buddhism

by Susan Moon (Shambhala) -- an anthology of some of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship's best articles from the Turning Wheel Journal and divided into three sections. The first focuses on how engaged Buddhism helps in personal suffering, while the second section describes the experience of taking engaged Buddhism "into the world." The third section shifts away from the anecdotal toward the analytical, including the roots of engaged Buddhism and suggestions for teaching children.

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catherine gaspard

very controversial topic - petition 2 Replies

I believe morality is the basis of buddhism. Unfortunately too many people find this boring and aim for high teachings immediately. I personally feel that trying to live by the 5 precepts is the mo...

Started by catherine gaspard in Website Feedback. Last reply by R J IEK Nov 15.

OH TEIK BIN

A Deva Asks...

A Deva Asks... A Power Point Presentation of Comic Strips. Questions put by a Deva to the Buddha. Life Lessons for us to reflect upon to grow in Compassion and Wisdom.

Tagged: reflection, wisdom, Life, Lessons, compassion

Started by OH TEIK BIN in General Oct 28.

OH TEIK BIN

What is a good Buddhist 5 Replies

Please see attached File for some Dhamma Food for thought. May you be well and happy! With Metta, Bro. Oh Teik Bin

Tagged: reflection, Dhamma, Buddhist, pbhp

Started by OH TEIK BIN in General. Last reply by OH TEIK BIN Oct 24.

shodo

Ordaining, why is it so difficult? 2 Replies

I have practiced in a number of "styles" and lean towards Zen. However, I wonder why it takes years to ordain when, if correct, the Buddha ordained people without years of 'training.' Other than s...

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bcl

small but significant gestures at the recent INEB conference

at the recent INEB 2009 International Conference held in Chiangmai (13-15) and throughout the Buddhist Festival in Chiangmai organised by the Thialand Chapter of INEB (International Network of Engaged Buddhists), big and small issues, proposals and projects were presented and discussed. these include the 'right economic' practices, call for buddhist action on climate change, etc which i think will be elaborated elsewhere by other participants. so i would just mention some small but significant g… Continue

Posted by bcl on November 18, 2009 at 11:30pm

OH TEIK BIN

Right and Wrong...A Zen Story To Reflect Upon



Right and Wrong...A Zen Story.ppt

May we grow in Compassion and Wisdom.

With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin

Posted by OH TEIK BIN on November 15, 2009 at 6:30am

OH TEIK BIN

Buddhist Pilgrimage Places

Buddhist Pilgrimage Places.ppt


Buddhist Pilgrimage Places

Posted by OH TEIK BIN on November 9, 2009 at 10:50pm — 2 Comments

OH TEIK BIN

Metta Bhavana ...Meditation on Loving-Kindness

Metta Bhavana...What, Why and How.pptI would like to share a Slide Presentation on Metta Bhavana ( Meditation on Loving-Kindness ) ... the what, why and how.



URL at :… Continue

Posted by OH TEIK BIN on November 6, 2009 at 3:04pm

Deepak Singh

Most Misused and Abused Teachings and Facts of the Buddha?

I am trying to compile information and inputs on some of the hard-hitting facts about the Buddha and Buddhism today. Would like all the friends out here to add factual as well contextual inputs and insights, supported by as much references and contexts as possible.

Some of the key themes under my quest are:

1) What are the least known and least explored facets of the Buddha and Buddhism, especially from the last days of his life?

2) What are the teachings and facets of the Buddha and Buddhism… Continue

Posted by Deepak Singh on October 31, 2009 at 9:40pm — 2 Comments

alexandra

A letter by a young monastic nun from Bat Nha Monastery

Dear Rev. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel,

We are students of Venenable Thich Nhat Hanh, and are writing on
behalf of Sister Chan Khong and the Plum Village Community in France.
As sisters in the Dharma, we are grateful for your work in helping to
bring Buddhist women of the world together and supporting the practice
and evolvement of the worldwide women's Sangha.

We are writing to you in light of the upcoming Sakyadhita Conference
in Ho Chi Minh City, and in light of recent distressful events
concernin… Continue

Posted by alexandra on October 28, 2009 at 1:11am — 2 Comments

 
 

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