Martia: Well just looked at a few of the posts and the Rev and AA have been polite and friendly all the way through its like they are really enjoying the discussion and I do not think they are trying to outdo each other as really they have nothing to prove.
Not once... have either of them tried to put each other down,they have confidence in their own abilities and each of them respects that.
robplum: Prince Siddharta Gautama was born some 2,500 years ago as a prince in what is now called Lumbini in Nepal. At his birth, many special signs appeared. His father asked a sage living in his kingdom for advice on his son. The sage predicted that Gautama would become either a great King or a great spiritual teacher.
The King wanted his son to be his successor and tried to keep him far away from all matters of life that could incline him to a spiritual life. Gautama usually spent his life in his father's palace, surrounded by all the possible luxuries of the time. He proved to be a special child, being quite intelligent as well as an excellent sportsman. He married to a beautiful woman he loved, and they had a son.
When Gautama was 29 years old, he discovered there was much suffering in the world around him. Traditionally it is explained that he suddenly recognised the problems of sickness, old age and death when visiting the city. Being shocked by the suffering of all living beings, he decided to search for way to end it. He left his wife and child, the palace and even his royal clothes, and started out on a spiritual quest.
I dunno where you got those thoughts, but if you looked you would have seen that link offered qualified information, or do you think HHDL should bow down to your source?
Nothing of the kind, what you suggest is inconsistent with Buddhist teachings.
another quote from the site: A Buddha is not the creator of the universe, like "God" in the Christian-Judeo-Islamic sense. In fact, there is no creator of the universe given in Buddhist philosophy apart from the karma (actions) of sentient beings (beings with a mind like huans and animals).
Why don't you check up AA?
My goodness and you talk about ME being rude.Is it SO IMPORTANT to prove yourself right all the time????
Two people enjoying a discussion and you come in throwing your weight around trying to turn it into a full blown argument by being insulting and to put people down! its not what you say its the way that you say it.I see you doing this all the time and this is why I lose patience with you,talk is cheap Rob its actions that count.
Martia: My goodness and you talk about ME being rude.Is it SO IMPORTANT to prove yourself right all the time????
Two people enjoying a discussion and you come in throwing your weight around trying to turn it into a full blown argument by being insulting and to put people down! its not what you say its the way that you say it.I see you doing this all the time and this is why I lose patience with you,talk is cheap Rob its actions that count.
If you think posting defaming Buddhism by posting utter rubbish as AA did then you should try and understand not everybody is stupid or without some knowledge on the subject matter. If you read the comments AA posted pertained to, you might view what was said in a positive light. For someone to proclaim after had been better informed then carries on then admitted he knows he didn't have any knowledge about the quote made, his doing so not only grossly misrepresented the nature of Buddhist view on the birth of the Buddha. Should take advantage of an offer to properly cross reference his enquiry. How you find it rude i dunno and probably really couldn't give a rats as you've already stated you don't check up on anything other than what you think is reality Martia AA posted utter crap about the nature of the Buddha's conception and later stated he wasn't interested in reviewing qualitative information on the subject matters source
robplum: If you think posting defaming Buddhism by posting utter rubbish as AA did then you should try and understand not everybody is stupid or without some knowledge on the subject matter. If you read the comments AA posted pertained to, you might view what was said in a positive light. For someone to proclaim after had been better informed then carries on then admitted he knows he didn't have any knowledge about the quote made, his doing so not only grossly misrepresented the nature of Buddhist view on the birth of the Buddha. Should take advantage of an offer to properly cross reference his enquiry. How you find it rude i dunno and probably really couldn't give a rats as you've already stated you don't check up on anything other than what you think is reality Martia AA posted utter crap about the nature of the Buddha's conception and later stated he wasn't interested in reviewing qualitative information on the subject matters source
robplum: If you think posting defaming Buddhism by posting utter rubbish as AA did then you should try and understand not everybody is stupid or without some knowledge on the subject matter. If you read the comments AA posted pertained to, you might view what was said in a positive light. For someone to proclaim after had been better informed then carries on then admitted he knows he didn't have any knowledge about the quote made, his doing so not only grossly misrepresented the nature of Buddhist view on the birth of the Buddha. Should take advantage of an offer to properly cross reference his enquiry. How you find it rude i dunno and probably really couldn't give a rats as you've already stated you don't check up on anything other than what you think is reality Martia AA posted utter crap about the nature of the Buddha's conception and later stated he wasn't interested in reviewing qualitative information on the subject matters source
You just cant get it can you Rob its only your opinion that counts is it? and Ok AA might be correct or not but who cares.... you have no right what so ever to state he is talking crap and putting him down... that is only YOUR opinion(dont you dare try to get me to click onto your websites galore)
This is a dating Social Site just to relax and have a chat. As I said you are a talker only.... and talking is cheap.
robplum: If you think posting defaming Buddhism by posting utter rubbish as AA did then you should try and understand not everybody is stupid or without some knowledge on the subject matter. If you read the comments AA posted pertained to, you might view what was said in a positive light. For someone to proclaim after had been better informed then carries on then admitted he knows he didn't have any knowledge about the quote made, his doing so not only grossly misrepresented the nature of Buddhist view on the birth of the Buddha. Should take advantage of an offer to properly cross reference his enquiry. How you find it rude i dunno and probably really couldn't give a rats as you've already stated you don't check up on anything other than what you think is reality Martia AA posted utter crap about the nature of the Buddha's conception and later stated he wasn't interested in reviewing qualitative information on the subject matters source
You are upset because you got exposed to new information about your faith which you where not aware off. So wouldn’t it be wiser to updater your knowledge rather then to carry on like a pork chop?
AgentAjax: You are upset because you got exposed to new information about your faith which you where were not aware off. So wouldn’t it be wiser to updater your knowledge rather then to carry on like a pork chop?
A Buddha is not the creator of the universe, like "God" in the Christian-Judeo-Islamic sense. In fact, there is no creator of the universe given in Buddhist philosophy apart from the karma (actions) of sentient beings (beings with a mind like huans and animals).
Why don't you check up AA? Why not get real in your debate, new information my foot. Have you paid Martia to act as your minder AA?
Your profile says you an Atheist, why don't you just stick to your Atheist views instead of attempting to corrupt the views of others. Dalai Lamas view is always open to debate using logic and reason but not mindless clap trap.
robplum: A Buddha is not the creator of the universe, like "God" in the Christian-Judeo-Islamic sense. In fact, there is no creator of the universe given in Buddhist philosophy apart from the karma (actions) of sentient beings (beings with a mind like huans and animals).
Why don't you check up AA? Why not get real in your debate, new information my foot. Have you paid Martia to act as your minder AA?
Your profile says you an Atheist, why don't you just stick to your Atheist views instead of attempting to corrupt the views of others. Dalai Lamas view is always open to debate using logic and reason but not mindless clap trap.
Where did I say Buddha was a creator of the universe Rob? I was pointing out to Rev how previously there were many mythological gods of the same characteristics including Buddha.
robplum: A Buddha is not the creator of the universe, like "God" in the Christian-Judeo-Islamic sense. In fact, there is no creator of the universe given in Buddhist philosophy apart from the karma (actions) of sentient beings (beings with a mind like huans and animals).
Why don't you check up AA? Why not get real in your debate, new information my foot. Have you paid Martia to act as your minder AA?
Your profile says you an Atheist, why don't you just stick to your Atheist views instead of attempting to corrupt the views of others. Dalai Lamas view is always open to debate using logic and reason but not mindless clap trap.
Martia: Well just looked at a few of the posts and the Rev and AA have been polite and friendly all the way through its like they are really enjoying the discussion and I do not think they are trying to outdo each other as really they have nothing to prove.
Not once... have either of them tried to put each other down,they have confidence in their own abilities and each of them respects that.
Martia: You just cant get it can you Rob its only your opinion that counts is it? and Ok AA might be correct or not but who cares.... you have no right what so ever to state he is talking crap and putting him down... that is only YOUR opinion(dont you dare try to get me to click onto your websites galore)
This is a dating Social Site just to relax and have a chat. As I said you are a talker only.... and talking is cheap.
I don't think any of us needs to be right. This is a discussion and we share what we know and argue over it. We all have different points of view, but so be it.
AgentAjax: Where did I say Buddha was a creator of the universe Rob? I was pointing out to Rev how previously there were many mythological gods of the same characteristics including Buddha.
I thought Buddha was a philosopher rather than a god.
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Not once... have either of them tried to put each other down,they have confidence in their own abilities and each of them respects that.
HOWEVER.....no keep your mouth shut.
No