Studying a little bit about original Buddhism

[Ortho_Cat]

I don't think we can follow Jesus (Literally) anymore but by heart or prayer.

'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'

Mt. 25:40

I'm curious, since the Buddha is dead, how could you literally follow him? The best you could do is find someone who imitated him well...

If you want to find a holy Christian man to imitate, visit a monastery. Or visit your parish, and try to find good role models there. Don't you have a God-parent? What are they doing to help you with this?

 

[ProScribe]

'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'

Mt. 25:40

I'm curious, since the Buddha is dead, how could you literally follow him? The best you could do is find someone who imitated him well...

If you want to find a holy Christian man to imitate, visit a monastery. Or visit your parish, and try to find good role models there. Don't you have a God-parent? What are they doing to help you with this?

I was not sponsored by a godmother or godfather . (I don't think not sure). . However, I do chat with my biological mom about everything concerning Religion.

 

[gracefullamb]

I was not sponsored by a godmother or godfather . (I don't think not sure). . However, I do chat with my biological mom about everything concerning Religion.

Have you been baptized or chrismated in the Orthodox church yet?

 

[ArmyMatt]

I don't think we can follow Jesus (Literally) anymore but by heart or prayer.

so keep following Him

 

[ProScribe]

Have you been baptized or chrismated in the Orthodox church yet?

Yes.

 

[ProScribe]

You might want to go back and reread that post. Epistemes' information on Buddhism does not come from a college course as a secondary class/ elective, it comes from him having once been Buddhist which would mean he did experience the fullness of that religion. You might want to consider taking that to heart since it seems you are going to do what you always do and ignore your fellow Orthodox that plea with you to speak to your priest and quit being your own spiritual father and isolating yourself from other Orthodox.

*chuckle* You might say that but its not correct. I know I'm supposed to be under the tutelage of someone.

 

[steve_bakr]

*chuckle* You might say that but its not correct. I know I'm supposed to be under the tutelage of someone.

Going out on a limb here, might I suggest that Catholicism has the answers you are looking for? Were you a Catholic at one time?

 

[SeraphimSarov]

Going out on a limb here, might I suggest that Catholicism has the answers you are looking for? Were you a Catholic at one time?

Interesting suggestion to make on an Orthodox board...

 

[gracefullamb]

Not to mention extremely obnoxious, I wonder how the Catholics would like it if we went over to their forum and tried to convert their members to Orthodoxy. I suspect our posts would be deleted immediately.

 

[Anhelyna]

He is probably unaware of the fact that ProScribe is a Western Rite Orthodox since he is using the generic Christian Icon .

After all ProScribe does post in the Chapel Sub Forum on OBOB .

I'm not defending his [ steve_bakr ] post but explaining why , in innocence , he may have made the suggestion.

 

[steve_bakr]

Interesting suggestion to make on an Orthodox board...

Oops, sorry. I apologize, I had not taken account of what board this thread was in.

 

[ProScribe]

Going out on a limb here, might I suggest that Catholicism has the answers you are looking for? Were you a Catholic at one time?

I was never confirmed as a Catholic but have studied about Catholicism. RCIA didn't work out

 

[ArmyMatt]

*chuckle* You might say that but its not correct. I know I'm supposed to be under the tutelage of someone

right, but it should be someone Orthodox.

 

[gracefullamb]

I was not sponsored by a godmother or godfather . (I don't think not sure). . However, I do chat with my biological mom about everything concerning Religion.

Have you been baptized or chrismated in the Orthodox church yet?

Yes.

Since you were in fact baptized & chrismated in the Orthodox church you do have a sponsor. I have never heard of a person being brought into the church without a sponsor, so I would be highly surprised you don't have a sponsor. Perhaps you should consider talking to your mom and/ or to the priest who chrismated you if you cannot recall who your sponsor is.

*chuckle* You might say that but its not correct. I know I'm supposed to be under the tutelage of someone.

Yes, that someone is your priest and/ or sponsor. That is what we keep telling you whenever you get restless & start looking elsewhere. Talk to your priest let him know what is going on and you need more of his time & instruction. There is no shame in telling your priest you need more help, but if you don't do it he will never know your priest isn't a mind reader. Quit searching outside of the Church for instruction that will only get you even more lost and confused then you are right now!

 

[Anhelyna]

ProScribe

Do you go to Church regularly ?

 

[ProScribe]

Since you were in fact baptized & chrismated in the Orthodox church you do have a sponsor. I have never heard of a person being brought into the church without a sponsor, so I would be highly surprised you don't have a sponsor. Perhaps you should consider talking to your mom and/ or to the priest who chrismated you if you cannot recall who your sponsor is.

I know of 2 canonical Priests ~ I can give you contact info if you want.

Yes, that someone is your priest and/ or sponsor. That is what we keep telling you whenever you get restless & start looking elsewhere. Talk to your priest let him know what is going on and you need more of his time & instruction. There is no shame in telling your priest you need more help, but if you don't do it he will never know your priest isn't a mind reader. Quit searching outside of the Church for instruction that will only get you even more lost and confused then you are right now!

One should not become too attached to the Priest.

 

[ArmyMatt]

One should not become too attached to the Priest.

but you should follow him and let him help guide you, even if you can only see him every once in a while

 

[Anhelyna]

Your Spiritual Father gets to know you , because he talks with you , as well, if not better , than you do. He knows what your life is about , he knows about your family , he knows about your problems and helps you deal with them. He plays a very important part in helping you with your spiritual life.

This sort of comment is , I think what worries us

I know of 2 canonical Priests ~ I can give you contact info if you want.

you know OF - you should know the priest in your church ,not know of him

 

[ProScribe]

ProScribe

Do you go to Church regularly ?

I go on occassion but not that often.

 

[Ortho_Cat]

I know of 2 canonical Priests ~ I can give you contact info if you want.




One should not become too attached to the Priest.

I'm confused Wes, you said you want to be under the tutelage of someone, you want to find a mentor, a spiritual guide. Yet you say you are afraid of getting too close to your priest? I don't understand this...