tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885527867833311224.post1576335595145823101..comments2024-01-17T02:41:29.011-06:00Comments on The Humanist Contemplative Blog: Visit To A Buddhist TempleUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885527867833311224.post-73753483261122495322006-01-16T10:40:00.000-06:002006-01-16T10:40:00.000-06:00Fascinating story. Could you share the Buddhist &...Fascinating story. Could you share the Buddhist "school" or vehicle they embraced? My nearest Buddhist temples are 90 minutes away - one way. However, if they followed the dialogue agenda you experienced, it would be worth the commute.Father Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03779800753562381319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885527867833311224.post-42036015266528399932006-01-16T12:35:00.000-06:002006-01-16T12:35:00.000-06:00Thanks for your comment Father Time :)I can't ...Thanks for your comment Father Time :)<br><br>I can't say for certain, but here are some bits of information that may form an impression...<br><br>1) Their name "Texas Buddhist Association" might suggest a general (non-denominational?) approach.<br><br>2) I asked over the phone before attending if they practiced the Theravada or Mahayana schools and the woman said something like 'we teach a variety'.<br><br>3) Jack emphasized to us that what we saw there on that day was only one small part of Buddhism and that it has many aspects.<br><br>4) The talk itself seemed to me to focus on central core Buddhist ideas, and I didn't see many things which were highly specific to any one school.<br><br>Note too that this was only one attendance at one particular temple, so I can't really judge on just that one day's presentation (other than to say that I enjoyed it on that day).<br><br>If I were you, and interested in Buddhist activities that were fairly broad and basic (again, non-denominational if that's a term that works here), then I would suggest looking into temples that seem "general" in their name or on their websites, and perhaps call to ask questions.<br><br>My goal as a learner was not to confuse one specific school's teachings with core universal Buddhist beliefs, and this can be quite complicated.DT Strainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885527867833311224.post-19678376983933805492006-01-16T17:03:00.000-06:002006-01-16T17:03:00.000-06:00As you know from my earlier comments, the ongoing ...As you know from my earlier comments, the ongoing (re)search for the earliest accounts of the principles and tenants espoused by Siddartha is an activity that has been near the top of my "to do" list for almost four years.<br><br>Your insight and willingness to share experiences and resources has been refreshing and sincerely appreciated by yours truly. Again, thanks!Father Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03779800753562381319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885527867833311224.post-90652626009417374422006-01-17T13:10:00.000-06:002006-01-17T13:10:00.000-06:00Hi Daniel! I added your blog link to my blog. Th...Hi Daniel! <br><br>I added your blog link to my blog. <br><br>Thus you are forewarned. ;)Gailhttp://flashcat.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885527867833311224.post-68469000745908012712006-01-17T13:19:00.000-06:002006-01-17T13:19:00.000-06:00No, thank you Father Time for reading and sharing!...No, thank you Father Time for reading and sharing! :)<br><br>Also, thanks much for the link Gail - I have added your site to my Links page, which is on my Philosophy Site.DT Strainnoreply@blogger.com