My practice looks like I'm nobody doing nothing while I am actually practicing the noble eightfold path constantly. Western theravadan.
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I mostly like to read buddhist philosophy and implement the teachings as a test to see what works. I have to say, i meditate much less than i would like to, but I try not to stress too much about it. Then again, i am not a formal member of any sangha either
Sounds helpful! I also find reading about it great :)
Especially how neuroscience seems to just verify a lot of base buddhist philosophy recently. I am not even surprised anymore
I'm a Chan Buddhist. I meditate and participate in a local temple.
Very cool! :) Do you practice daily? I need to get better about that
I try to, but it doesn't always work out in that way, even though I've been practicing now for over 8 years. Especially seated meditation I've been bad about keeping up on a daily basis from time to time.. but I do daily yoga (which is to be done mindful to be fair), I read Buddhist sutras and literature, and I participate at the temple 1-2 times a week with group meditation and text recitations and sometimes we have other activities happening. But my monkey mind is still quite untamed :p Don't stress yourself, it's a practice after all
Thanks for sharing :)
It might be me misunderstanding Buddhism to a certain degree, but what does the first question mean? Can you give some context?
Buddhism traditional says there are 84,000 teachings from the historical Buddha which many practices connected to each. For instance there are many different forms of meditation such as Soto Zen’s Shikantaza and Shingon’s full moon meditation. Within that context I’m asking what one practices. It could include ritual, scripture reading, mantra, meditation style, etc
What schools respect the "leave me alone and I'll leave you alone" mentality?
I am unsure if this comment is in good faith or not but I would say no school takes this mentality.
That said there is an interesting practice described in the rinoceros sutra on the lone buddha or pratyekabuddhayana:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinoceros_Sutra
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pratyekabuddhay
Essentially a buddha for themselves. This is typically not supported in modern Buddhism.
Ok. First, can we all, as people, come to an understanding of what are some primary signs for a bad faith argument are. Second, I don't know much about the Buddhist philosophies. I paid more attention to Western philosophies like the school of cynicism, nihilism, and utilitarianism.
Tibetan Buddhism here, more specifically the Gelug school. Right now my practice is more related to the study of emptiness with my teacher. I want to meditate much more, but lots of bad habits and excuses in the way :')