[FutureBuddha] Is Zen a Cult of the Past? (3)

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  • Jundo
    Treeleaf Founder and Priest
    • Apr 2006
    • 40263

    [FutureBuddha] Is Zen a Cult of the Past? (3)

    3rd in a Series:

    Is Zen and all Buddhism a cult of the past, narrowly believing that good methods are to be found only in what existed 50, 500 or 1000 years ago?

    YES! ... if we limit ourselves only to those old ways, as beautiful and powerful as they are for so many of us.

    NO! ... but only if we are cautiously open to new ways, in complement of the ancient ways, as means to rescue both individuals and humanity as a whole.

    Let us now invite science and technology, medicine, new-biology, engineering, nanotech, genetics and coming advances in neuro-science to expand the amazing repertoire of Zen and Buddhist rituals and techniques helpful to realize our Vows.






    Gassho, Jundo

    stlah
    Last edited by Jundo; 04-21-2024, 01:40 AM.
    ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE
  • Bion
    Treeleaf Unsui
    • Aug 2020
    • 4512

    #2
    I told you this before, but I am immediately reminded of all the things priests did to try to alleviate physical suffering for folks: special ceremonies for peace, to stop hunger, dharanis to prevent disasters or to honor protective deities, self-mummification to turn themselves into holy relics that would serve to bring prosperity and offer security, amulets that were magical etc …. Anything “available” was used.

    Gassho
    Sat and lah
    "Stepping back with open hands, is thoroughly comprehending life and death. Immediately you can sparkle and respond to the world." - Hongzhi

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    • Jundo
      Treeleaf Founder and Priest
      • Apr 2006
      • 40263

      #3
      Originally posted by Bion
      I told you this before, but I am immediately reminded of all the things priests did to try to alleviate physical suffering for folks: special ceremonies for peace, to stop hunger, dharanis to prevent disasters or to honor protective deities, self-mummification to turn themselves into holy relics that would serve to bring prosperity and offer security, amulets that were magical etc …. Anything “available” was used.

      Gassho
      Sat and lah
      Hopefully, we can try something beyond self-mummification ... although I will consider it.

      By the way, we have such a fellow in the next town from Tsukuba. I can introduce you someday.

      これから私がご紹介するのは、茨城県桜川市にある古寺の数々である。桜川市をご存じであろうか。実のところ、私もその存在を知らなかった。つい先月、この地を実際に...


      Gassho, J

      stlah
      ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE

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      • Bion
        Treeleaf Unsui
        • Aug 2020
        • 4512

        #4
        Originally posted by Jundo
        Hopefully, we can try something beyond self-mummification ... although I will consider it.

        By the way, we have such a fellow in the next town from Tsukuba. I can introduce you someday.

        これから私がご紹介するのは、茨城県桜川市にある古寺の数々である。桜川市をご存じであろうか。実のところ、私もその存在を知らなかった。つい先月、この地を実際に...


        Gassho, J

        stlah
        Maybe let’s mummify you once you’re kaput. Lt us not rush things

        Gassho
        Sat and lah
        "Stepping back with open hands, is thoroughly comprehending life and death. Immediately you can sparkle and respond to the world." - Hongzhi

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        • Houzan
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          • Dec 2022
          • 512

          #5


          Gassho, Hozan
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