Recent content by Padipa

Hello everyone, I know that people on this forum have very diverse backgrounds which include languages other than english, which may be their primary or a secondary language. I would like to get to know everyone better here so I'd like to know what languages you are able to speak...

A very interesting discussion. I'm assuming that if we could travel back in time we would need to speak a variety of languages... There are so many excellent places in time in which I would like to visit. I couldn't possibly name all of them. These are my top choices: I would go back to the...

To add to Awaiting the Fifth's question... Is it not correct that some Buddhists have a personnnal shrine dedicated to the Buddha in place in their homes? What do these shines look like (i.e. decorations)? Is it not true that they must have three things included in it; one to represent the...

I believe that in Jainism they currently use a swastika in their symbol of Jain Dharma which was adopted in 1975. This is what it says about it: http://www.jainworld.com/education/jainsymbol.htm

The whole "religion" seems to be someone that recently watched the film (or someone that takes psychedelic drugs) and just took it too seriously. Also, their "holy day," Bicycle Day, was simply based on Hoffman's experience with LSD? I think it may be just an excuse to take drugs. And...

Namaste Awaiting_the_fifth and Vajradhara, Thanks for the posts. I think I may do a bit more reading on the different yogic practices and I may try out one that is more centered on physical exercises because I'd like to learn how to do the full lotus position, as it is said that the full...

Hey, that sounds quite similar to my experience, except before Atheist/Agnostic I was a Roman Catholic! Now I can't see living without following the teaching of Buddha, as appose to when I was atheist saying I wouldn't follow any religion. I have to say I feel much happier and peaceful now that...

Namaste everyone, I was wondering what ties Buddhism has with Yogic practices, as in, are there certain schools that practice these techniques? I have heard that a lot of Buddhists down in America tend to want to practice a certain kind of Yoga...Hatha Yoga is it? It would be greatly...

Hello Spritey, As you may have already read, I have posted a question a while back I had on my own experiences on what one might call astral projection or an out-of-body experience in the Eastern Thought sub-forum. That may not be what your looking for, as it more directed towards "what to do"...

Very nice avatar, lunamoth. It is very fitting for you. I would've chosen it myself! :)

Hello everyone, As I am fairly new to Buddhism, I haven't yet completely settled in one particular school. I have though, found that I am particularly interested in the different schools that originated in Tibet. Right now I am studying the teachings of the Buddha and practicing meditation...

Namasté Scarlet Pimpernel, There was a very good discussion that I found while seaching this site. It is very detailed in the replies and may be of interest. Here is the link: http://www.comparative-religion.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2038

Thank you very much Zenda71 and Vajradhara, for the replies. My meditation instructor, when I explained it, said almost the same thing. He said not to become attatched to these images for they are illusions created by the mind. They are quite exciting experiences though.

Thank you farhan, for the post. I did mention that to my meditation instructor but I'm not sure if I explained what I was experiencing very well, I'll try to talk to him again...I think you're right, it's probably just the next step towards enlightenment. Until then...does anyone else...

Namasté everyone, While meditating, should one continue if you experience astral projection or an out-of-body experience? I have been meditating for a while and I have begun to have these. Is this just another step of relaxation and mindfulness or should this be avoided?