A Buddhist Mantra. - Page 5

sky · #41 11-08-2021, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Still_Waters

The use of the word "deathless" is clear.
However, the expression "born to the deathless" is awkward .

Even the Christian expression "born again" seems better and that too is not one of my favorite expressions.

I see what you mean now after reading it again, ' Born to the deathless ' is awkward but could also refer to ' born again ' as a state of mind....

sky · #42 11-08-2021, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ImthatIm

Sometimes those awkward things reveal the best reward.

Like Mountain Strawberries

#43 11-08-2021, 04:46 PM

I often found the Serenity prayer useful at times.
I never gave thought to it's creator our where it came from.
My only concern was that it was useful in regaining Peace and Balance of Mind.
It is another Wisdom not-mantra that can be useful like a mantra.

sky · #44 11-08-2021, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ImthatIm

I often found the Serenity prayer useful at times.
I never gave thought to it's creator our where it came from.
My only concern was that it was useful in regaining Peace and Balance of Mind.
It is another Wisdom not-mantra that can be useful like a mantra.

Yes it matters not where it came from but its beautiful and useful, it's a pity not all can enjoy it.....

#45 11-08-2021, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sky123

Like Mountain Strawberries

Most definitely.
One of the jewels of life.
I should start a Strawberry Mountain Retreat.

sky · #46 11-08-2021, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ImthatIm

I should start a Strawberry Mountain Retreat.

Put my name down, I'm on my way...

#47 11-08-2021, 08:56 PM

Thanks for the wise responses!

#48 11-08-2021, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sky123

I'm personally not aware of any Buddhist on this Forum but there could be, I don't know if anyone has taken refuge in the Triple Gem or taken the 5 Precepts

Is that your definition of a Buddhist? Only a person who has taken refuge in the Triple Gem or taken the 5 Precepts?

Gem · #49 12-08-2021, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sky123

It's a Mantra used by a Buddhist,

A Buddhist using it as a mantra could be it, but it's also Christian inspired rather than Buddhist, so I guess I see it pretty much exactly as it is, but personally regard it is silly internet nonsense.

Gem · #50 12-08-2021, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by AbodhiSky

taken refuge in the Triple Gem or taken the 5 Precepts?

I've done that a number of times (my handle means Triple Gem) but have never identified as a Buddhist. My reasoning is to become Buddhist (or identify with any religion) contradicts the universal nature of dhamma.

I think we also try to make 'born again' mean something other than becoming a Christian (and the subtext of Christ's resurrection), so I'm just putting all this down to a bit of poetic license.