tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012277645322483593.post909412147943644842..comments2024-03-28T14:11:24.265-07:00Comments on dhamma musings: DhammakayaShravasti Dhammikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06246408068143301108noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012277645322483593.post-53145143718384457872009-09-15T08:10:46.132-07:002009-09-15T08:10:46.132-07:00This you can call a Cult, I'd say, words fail ...This you can call a Cult, I'd say, words fail me !Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18167608291735766377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012277645322483593.post-11471322771577914482009-09-09T19:19:48.119-07:002009-09-09T19:19:48.119-07:00Aerial view of the Dhammakaya 'HQ' here. I...Aerial view of the Dhammakaya 'HQ' <a href="http://thelittlestraycat.blogspot.com/2007/04/wat-on-earth-is-that.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>. It's in Pathum Thani province just north of Bangkok.straycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08349012073840507752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012277645322483593.post-6301236146415543822009-07-21T07:55:52.635-07:002009-07-21T07:55:52.635-07:00The goal of Nirvana is not that elusive. Today...The goal of Nirvana is not that elusive. Today's ST paper reported the construction of Nirvana at Choa Chu Kang. Expect six star treatment, air-conditioned premises designed with elements of fengshui and halls adorned with Buddha statues. Bookings are open for those who want to consider it an investment as well as a hedge against inflation. What price Nirvana?aah-haahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018252160335014110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012277645322483593.post-47711551850463314432009-07-20T18:37:54.639-07:002009-07-20T18:37:54.639-07:00Looked wonderful to me :-)
They looked pretty mai...Looked wonderful to me :-)<br /><br />They looked pretty mainstream, so if they at least uphold the 5 precepts, it can only be for the better... helps to put in place the megachurches, MJ, the extremists, etc.<br /><br />How many would still want to go to the monasteries of the forest meditators? By most counts, the goal of Nirvana is elusive and most turn to a social-oriented Buddhism. (Venerable, please correct me if I am wrong :-))Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473139174740412105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012277645322483593.post-6643573541442613892009-07-20T13:08:46.157-07:002009-07-20T13:08:46.157-07:00That really is scary. I hope you're able to pu...That really is scary. I hope you're able to publish more about them. Disturbing.Hiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13781971306466266748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012277645322483593.post-72645806652036699222009-07-20T12:09:43.196-07:002009-07-20T12:09:43.196-07:00Wow! I kept thinking, what's the point in havi...Wow! I kept thinking, what's the point in having all of those generic statues?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14456469890367984766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012277645322483593.post-61067149663223407032009-07-20T11:31:37.385-07:002009-07-20T11:31:37.385-07:00They look kind of cultish. What are their core be...They look kind of cultish. What are their core beliefs, practices?David (TheDhamma.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07714427477703354493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012277645322483593.post-71375612430661426102009-07-20T11:20:31.063-07:002009-07-20T11:20:31.063-07:00Are these photographs or computer simulations?Are these photographs or computer simulations?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012277645322483593.post-52932760623085606752009-07-20T10:11:37.976-07:002009-07-20T10:11:37.976-07:00Where on Earth or Thailand is this mortifying mode...Where on Earth or Thailand is this mortifying modern edifice? Reminds me of the Vatican. And the thousands of unbelievable believers or deluted devotees.aah-haahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018252160335014110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012277645322483593.post-1492739675139081872009-07-20T07:13:27.639-07:002009-07-20T07:13:27.639-07:00Bhante,
Holy cow, it does look like a Nuremburg r...Bhante,<br /><br />Holy cow, it does look like a Nuremburg rally!<br /><br />But I'm sure an AC/DC concert could be interpreted just the same...<br /><br />...or even a service at Joel Osteen's church. Oh...wait.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com