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Buddhism

grantcart

(53,061 posts)

6. 'Buddhist'

Reply to oxymoron (Original post)

Thu Jan 12, 2012, 10:41 PM

Jan 2012

What exactly is a Buddhist?

there is no catechism or initiation fee so I define that as anyone who earnestly seeks the truth (dharma) and uses Buddha as a compass as 'Buddhist' in attitude if not in all its aspects. They can use other compass points, as we all should.

If they pass that simple test then that is enough for me.

If it would be helpful then I would agree to be a host but ask that if any Buddhist Group subscriber has an objection to PM oxymoron and I will remove my name as I don't want it to be contentious for anyone in the group.

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Invitation to help host this group. [View all] oxymoron Jan 2012 OP

I don't forsee any problems. ellisonz Jan 2012 #1

"If this arises, that arises" tama Jan 2012 #3

I will volunteer as a host! Odin2005 Jan 2012 #2

^^ Odin will make a good host Vehl Jan 2012 #4

Thank you! Odin2005 Jan 2012 #5

'Buddhist' grantcart Jan 2012 #6

Well put (nt) oxymoron Jan 2012 #8

I am an independent Christian myself, but spent years studying Tibetan Buddhism The Straight Story Jan 2012 #7

Thanks to everyone that volunteered oxymoron Jan 2012 #9