Buddhism for Dummies (ie: me)
Yes, yes, I did some research on Buddhism. Because inquiring minds ::coughAlexcough:: want to know, I post my findings.
From BuddhaWeb:
Hindrances:
1. Sensuous lust
2. Aversion and ill will
3. Sloth and torpor
4. Restlessness and worry
5. Sceptical doubt
Damn, I'm five for five on that one. I'd be a crappy Buddhist...
Factors of Enlightenment:
1. Mindfulness
2. Investigation
3. Energy
4. Rapture
5. Tranquillity
6. Concentration
7. Equanimity
Er, doesn't number four cancle out number one in Hinderances? Just a thought...
From An Introduction to Buddhism: Buddhist Morality:
1. Avoid killing, or harming any living thing.
2. Avoid stealing -- taking what is not yours to take.
3. Avoid sexual irresponsibility, which for monks and nuns means celibacy.
4. Avoid lying, or any hurtful speech.
5. Avoid alcohol and drugs which diminish clarity of consciousness.
To these, monks and nuns add...
6. One simple meal a day, before noon.
7. Avoid frivolous entertainments.
8. Avoid self-adornment.
9. Use a simple bed and seat.
10. Avoid the use of money.
So I'm good on numbers one and two. I'm not a nun, so I'm ok on three as well. Number four? Not so much. Five I'm good on... the rest are a big old no. But again, I'm not a nun
Lesson for today: Mimi makes a bad Buddhist
From BuddhaWeb:
Hindrances:
1. Sensuous lust
2. Aversion and ill will
3. Sloth and torpor
4. Restlessness and worry
5. Sceptical doubt
Damn, I'm five for five on that one. I'd be a crappy Buddhist...
Factors of Enlightenment:
1. Mindfulness
2. Investigation
3. Energy
4. Rapture
5. Tranquillity
6. Concentration
7. Equanimity
Er, doesn't number four cancle out number one in Hinderances? Just a thought...
From An Introduction to Buddhism: Buddhist Morality:
1. Avoid killing, or harming any living thing.
2. Avoid stealing -- taking what is not yours to take.
3. Avoid sexual irresponsibility, which for monks and nuns means celibacy.
4. Avoid lying, or any hurtful speech.
5. Avoid alcohol and drugs which diminish clarity of consciousness.
To these, monks and nuns add...
6. One simple meal a day, before noon.
7. Avoid frivolous entertainments.
8. Avoid self-adornment.
9. Use a simple bed and seat.
10. Avoid the use of money.
So I'm good on numbers one and two. I'm not a nun, so I'm ok on three as well. Number four? Not so much. Five I'm good on... the rest are a big old no. But again, I'm not a nun
Lesson for today: Mimi makes a bad Buddhist