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buddhism

  1. C

    Namaste - is it okay for a Catholic to use the word while greeting people of the Hindu/Buddhist faith

    Is it okay for a Catholic to say namaste while greeting a Hindu, Buddhist or any other person? Namaste means, “The Divine within me bows to the same Divine within you.” Clearly the meaning is opposed to Catholic doctrine. Seeking Catholic advice, inline with the Catholic Church's...
  2. OldWoodsman

    Can you help with this quandary?

    Hello, I wonder if you might help me work out this for me? A little background first, so bear with me as its relevant. Hugely influenced by Buddhism for many years, I mean decades - I had an experience that dictated I started to develop a faith in Christ. I won't go into the details, but it...
  3. The Liturgist

    Concerning Chinese, Japanese and Korean Christianity

    This thread is a reply to certain posts concerning Chinese Christianity in my thread on potentially heterodox parishes and local churches, as this formed the basis of an interesting discussion with @bbbbbbb @MarkRohfrietsch and @FireDragon76 which was off-topic to the previous thread: What I...
  4. C

    Christian therapies/techniques to overcome depression?

    I have dealt with depression for a number of years now. I have never technically been diagnosed but I am not happy in general. I have done some counseling over the years but never anything consistent. My main struggle is bitterness over things that have happened in the past. I am just not sure...
  5. L

    Can Christianity Nameste/Bow to show greetings/respect ?

    In East Asia in Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan and Vietnam. In China, and Vietnam, shaking hands or a slight bow have become more popular than a full bow.[2][3][4][5] However, bowing is not reserved only for greetings; it can also be used as a gesture of respect, with different bows used for...
  6. F

    How The Multiverse Can Unite Religions

    From: String theorist Michio Kaku: 'Reaching out to aliens is a terrible idea' Stephen Hawking said that he didn’t believe in God because the big bang happened instantly and there was no time for God to create a universe, therefore God couldn’t exist. I have a different point of view. My...
  7. Tom 1

    Questions about Buddhism

    Hello, I'm curious about what the points of similarity are between Christianity and Buddhism. Anyone here who is a convert from Christianity to Buddhism, or just very familiar with both, who can highlight anything the two religions have in common? I'm also curious about the sense of self in...
  8. Tellyontellyon

    Denominations

    I'm a Buddhist, but I'm curiously drawn to reading the Bible and feel a certain comfort in reading and holding it. In Buddhism we do have different schools and styles, but for the most part, we respect each others denominations and see them all as valid. I find Christians seem to have much...
  9. G

    An Experienced Meditator: on Buddhism and mental illness (1hr video)

    Hi there, Regularly, I will check in with a meditator in Western Australia. Recently, I found one of his talks on mental illness. There is also a talk on mental suffering. Buddhism and mental illness (1 hr) Mental suffering (1hr) At some point I will watch a bit - but for the moment my...
  10. zippy2006

    Buddhist Sunyata

    The Buddhist idea of sunyata, or emptiness, is a central tenet of the Madhyamaka school of Mahayana Buddhism. My basic understanding of this concept is that it is a correlate of the Buddhist idea of dependent arising such that all phenomena are dependent/contingent and do not have being in and...
  11. Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness - Spiritual Practices

    Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness - Spiritual Practices

    *This entry can also be found on my WordPress blog. I’m going to start taking a careful look at various secular and non-Christian sources on exactly why we need to be concerned with Eastern/Occult/Mystical/New Age practices such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness, reiki, chakra alignment, energy...
    • amariselle
    • Blog entry
    • 11 min read
    • buddhism deception eastern mysticism hinduism meditation mindfulness new age yoga
    • Category: General
  12. boatJOURNEY

    non-believer girlfriend

    I’m new to the Faith. Just having being saved on October 22nd. 2018 I’m in LOVE with my new identity in Christ. I was a Buddhist, for thirteen years. I feel a tremendous since of guilt over the fact that I have brought many to Buddhism. Including my girlfriend. We have been dating for 11 years...
  13. L

    Why Buddhism Is True (by Robert Wright)

    I recently read the book "Why Buddhism Is True" by Robert Wright. In the book, he outlines why and how various ideas in Buddhism align very well with modern psychology and neurology. As we learn more about how the brain functions, it seems that science regularly confirms some basic notions of...
  14. Cleavisthesecond

    Hey I'm Davis. I'm new : )

    I was raised Catholic, I went to a private catholic school from pre-k to 3rd grade. After 3rd grade I made a very stark transition to public school. It gave me a fascinating point of view. I think that the matter of faith has always interested me. Religion is a very present feature in life and...
  15. Elfkind

    How many have ever found nirvana? Is reincarnation something empiric?

    To answer quickly: Not many at all. So, as a former Buddhist, a convert to Christianity, I'd like to know what the reason for spending a life according to the teachings of Buddha, when it's virtually impossible to reach ultimate enlightenment? I'd also like to question how Buddhism could be...
  16. C

    If an atheist asks you, "why are Christians right and Hinduists/Buddhists wrong"?

    Hi guys, I'm looking for this sort of evangelical advice. Arguing against atheism isn't that difficult since there's no explanation the the creation of the initial singularity during Big Bang other than a supernatural power. But imagine such situation. Let's say the atheist agrees with you that...
  17. DeerGlow

    I'm starting to remember why

    I remember why I disbelieved for a while. I was very depressed off and on and had a blog on tumblr of uplifting things so I could go through it and feel better. Only after a while I noticed the Buddhist quotes always picked me up most. I started wondering if a different religion was the answer...
    • DeerGlow
    • Thread
    • apostasy buddhism depression hebrews judgement mark of the beast memory taoism tarot unforgivable
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Prayer Wall
  18. Fish and Bread

    The Eight Pillars of Joy

    Link: http://www.beliefnet.com/inspiration/the-eight-pillars-of-joy.aspx Excerpt:
  19. Y

    Shikoku pilgrimage as a Christian

    I was born and raised christian and have fairly strong faith. Over the last few years I have traveled and explored 5 countries. Next trip looking at is japan. Now there is an island there called shikoku and there's a Buddhist pilgrimage thst takes between 40 to 60 days to walk around. You...
  20. Abel Gkiouzelis

    Nilus Stryker, San Francisco: Through the Eastern Gate - From Yoga & Buddhism to Orthodoxy

    Through The Eastern Gate Nilus Stryker, San Francisco, California, USA From Yoga & Buddhism to Orthodoxy Nilus Stryker, San Francisco, California, USA: I had been a Buddhist for ten years. I was ordained after seven years of study with my teacher in a small family line of the Nyingma Lineage...
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