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| Subject | Date Asked |
| meditation | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: I’d like to ask you three questions and will appreciate your answer. 1. What is your favourite book ... A: I just came back last night after 2 weeks in Sri Lanka where I had difficulty in accessing ... | |
| Confused | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: I'm reading Siddhartha, and it suddenly occurred to me that I don't know anything about Buddhism.I'm ... A: There are many Buddhisms and I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. You might therefore want to read ... | |
| brahma statue | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: "hello john I just need to know, what is the differences between buddhist brahma statue and hindu ... A: Brahma is the first god of the trimurti, the exclusively Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. ... | |
| brahma statue | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: "hello john I just need to know, what is the differences between buddhist brahma statue and hindu ... A: Brahma is definitely a Hindu god, and the statues are therefore all in this sense Hindu, even if ... | |
| brahma statue | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: "hello john I just need to know, what is the differences between buddhist brahma statue and hindu ... A: There is quite a lot of information on Wikipedia at a.o. ... | |
| religion | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: What does Buddhism think of other religions? A: Bear in mind that there are many kinds of Buddhism and that I speak only for Advayavada Buddhism. ... | |
| buddha | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: my daughter has bought me a large sitting buddha one hand in a praying pose and the other holding ... A: The pot is probably a begging bowl and, if so, the attribute means that the figure is the symbolic ... | |
| Marriage Rules? | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: i wanted to know, according to the teachings of Buddha is there any rules of marriage e.g. who are ... A: I am not aware of any rules, but I suppose that a Buddhist who takes his or her five precepts ... | |
| Rebirth of Awakened being | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: Here's mine- According to an Enlightened monk at who's temple I spent a couple weeks about 1 1/2 ... A: I cannot help you because I don't believe at all in any of this former life/rebirth hocus-pocus. ... | |
| Nirvana | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: Why is Nirvana stores in some Sutra? A: I don't understand your question, but, in any case, why don't you search for Nirvana in our website ... | |
| Maitreya | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: Some people tell that Jesus was the Buddha wo came again, Maitreya. they say that the Magi who came ... A: The Buddha lived and died in the 6th century BC. He left us the 4 truths, which are interpreted more ... | |
| embryonic stem cells | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: What is your perspective on embryonic stem cells? also is there any specific/doctrine which founds ... A: I see that Justin Choo has already given you a very useful answer to your rather 'leading' question. ... | |
| Ego V. Consciousness | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: Does everybody have an ego? And if so, how can they be conscious? In essence, I am wondering if an ... A: Consciousness is 'to know' and by increasing your knowledge of things, e.g. by following the 8fold ... | |
| Anatman | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: Beste John Willemsen One question i would like to ask directly: The claim by expert "Numenius" on ... A: As you know, I speak only for Advayavada Buddhism. The position of Advayavada Buddhism on the ... | |
| Nikaya's | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: Beste John Willemsen I have read the Q & A by an expert by name of Numenius. Especially the posts ... A: I believe I answered this question in my answer to your second question. The position of Advayavada ... | |
| spirit guides | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: Can a spirit in a male body on this earth have a female spirit guide? ANSWER: Dear Bernard, From ... A: Please don't get me wrong. What I say is that "from the standpoint of Advayavada Buddhism" it is a ... | |
| ethics and morality | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: Is it immoral and unethical to teach that there is a supreme godhead and that man has a soul? i ... A: It is not immoral or unethical, but, from the standpoint of Buddhism, quite mistaken and therefore ... | |
| Five Questions I'd like to ask. | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: Is peace truly always the best answer? If war comes to you, should you not make a stand and fight? ... A: I speak only for myself as an Advayavadin: 1-2) I believe that self-defence is justified; 3) It is ... | |
| contraception and buddhism | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I know contraception is a controversial subject in many cultures, but I am trying to become a ... A: I personally believe that contraception is a perfectly appropriate decision to take when the ... | |
| universe | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: There are references in Hindu and Buddhism to the ten quarters of the universe. Any ideas? also if ... A: I cannot tell you off-hand what the ten quarters are, other than that in this context it means ... | |
| Buddhism and life | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I saw a movie called 'samsara' buddhist movie. i have two questions 1. Why do they show nude stills ... A: I have not seen the film. However, I see nothing wrong in showing nude human bodies and sexual ... | |
| buddhist culture | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Namaste! Buddhism is a religion witch talk about meditation and peace. I went to a veakh celebration ... A: There is no such thing as "pure Buddhism". In the case of the popular Buddhism of Sri Lanka, it is a ... | |
| sat cit ananda | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: can u tell me the buddhist understanding of the unconditioned (nirvana) as it related to sat (being) ... A: Please bear in mind that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism, which is derived from Madhyamaka. In ... | |
| mysticism | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: Just curious, Buddhist believe that one can be reborn into higher and lower realms, Western ... A: In most forms of Buddhism the adherents indeed believe in some form of rebirth. This is not the ... | |
| Tibetan Book of the Dead | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: i have read about the tibetan book of the dead, i would be interested in reading a translation, but ... A: In Advayavada Buddhism we consider the belief in such things as backward superstition. However, make ... | |
| intrusive father | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering if there is a specific mudra or breathing exercise or meditation you can tell me of ... A: It seems to me that what you need to find is the right way to talk to your father. They say that the ... | |
| disability | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I wonder if you can help, I am very intrested in buddhism but am a bit confused as I have a son with ... A: Buddhism presupposes traditionally that the human being is composed of some five skandhas or ... | |
| meaning wihtout God | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: Most schools of Buddhism do not accept a creator God (although they do accept Devas). Whereas a ... A: Not only Christians and Jews believe in one or more gods 'out there'. In Advayavada Buddhism we do ... | |
| Buddha | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: What is the description Buddhists hierarchy? A: All Buddhist schools and sects seem to have their own traditional leadership structure ideally based ... | |
| consciousness | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Some time ago I was reading a text by Charles Berner. He wrote among others: This divine body, as I ... A: Our position in Advayavada Buddhism is quite different: consciousness is merely the fact of knowing, ... | |
| patient endurance | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm not certain this e mail went through so in case it didn't here it is. I know different schools ... A: I believe it means that if you accept the situation for what it is, it will allow you to develop ... | |
| patient endurance | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm not certain this e mail went through so in case it didn't here it is. I know different schools ... A: I am very sorry to hear that you are in constant physical pain. Patient endurance, forbearance, is ... | |
| Buddha | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: Who did Buddha say he was and why did he believe this? A: According to tradition, after becoming fully enlightened under the bodhi tree in Bodhgaya at the age ... | |
| Scriptures | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: What has been the Buddhist approach in the last 150 years towards the actual experience of reality ... A: Non-dual Advayavada Buddhism is based on our growing philosophical and scientific knowledge of ... | |
| buddha meditation tricks | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: sir, i am not able to concentrate while studying my mind every time gets distracted as a result my ... A: Don't fight it. Just look 'unthinkingly' at your thought (or noise, interruption, etc.) for a while ... | |
| de ziel en het lichaam | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: Hey john, ik heb hier en daar wat gelezen over boedhisme en begrijp iets niet goed. Ik las zo bv ... A: Hallo Leander, Op de volgende pagina kun je een redelijk goed overzicht vinden: ... | |
| True self | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: "Zen is about actualizing the true self here and now and not about following a faith." My question ... A: The exhortation to know oneself in order to be oneself is of all times. There is no faith involved, ... | |
| Darwinism and Buddhism | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: Given biological Darwinism challenged salvation and eternal life, grand design in the making of ... A: I'm afraid I can't help you with this, but if you google 'Darwin Buddhism' you will find some useful ... | |
| desire | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I am confused about the whole concept regarding desires in Buddhism. I understand that I am always ... A: Maybe it would be a good idea that you first google ´trishna buddhism´ and see what has already been ... | |
| meditation | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: O.k. i'm american and i have converted to Thervada Buddhism,and even though you are not Thervada how ... A: In Advayavada Buddhism our meditation is within the framework of the 8fold path. See step 13, 26, 39 ... | |
| karma | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm a little confused about Karma. I understood that Buddhist believed that after one died, karma ... A: The following is from http://www.euronet.nl/~advaya/qanda3.htm : Our considered assessment of this ... | |
| buddhism coinciding with christianity | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: i have as of late i have become interested in the Buddhist religion due to its peaceful nature. and ... A: As for your first question, please note that there are many different Buddhisms. I speak for ... | |
| reason and karma | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I've asked a couple of questions before and I have just one more topic that I'm unclear on. Buddhism ... A: If one is absolutely certain that we shall after we die be reborn here or elsewhere and equally ... | |
| creation and purpose | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I understand that Buddhist generally don't accept the idea of god, or a creation that has a ... A: Creation and purpose go hand in hand, as do their opposites: no creation, no purpose. Why should ... | |
| purpose | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I understand all life is suffering, but some of us get way more suffering than others. My friend ... A: B.C. Law already tells us in his 1937 Concepts of Buddhism that duhkha or suffering is nowhere ... | |
| Questions | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I have read many books on Buddhism. After reading about your experience I feel you can help me with ... A: You say that it is hard for you to understand how creation could exist without a creator or a ... | |
| Question About Buddhism | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: How does Buddhism view the need for re-birth and having hells, different realms of existence, etc.? ... A: There are many forms of Buddhism and for instance we Advayavadins do not believe in rebirth, and, ... | |
| god | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: why does belief in Buddhism preclude the belief in God. please explain, thanks. ANSWER: Hello Marc, ... A: Please google "Buddha God" for a lot of useful information. A good website is i.m.o.: ... | |
| god | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: why does belief in Buddhism preclude the belief in God. please explain, thanks. A: I take it that by God you mean the Judeo-Christian god. The belief in a god or gods is a ... | |
| question about dying and reborning | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I was reading the paragraph on moments, what do they mean by dying and reborning every moment? They ... A: If you google "microgenesis buddhism" you will find a lot of general information on the Internet. ... | |
| drinking tea while meditating | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: Does your school of Buddhism frown upon drinking tea while meditating? Or is it considered ... A: Google for instance "tea ceremony meditation" for a lot of ready information on the Internet. All ... | |
| Meaning of a statement | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: What does the following mean: Things are not what they seem; nor are they otherwise. A: The Lankavatara Sutra in fact reads (according to Suzuki) as follows: As all things are unreal, ... | |
| taoist | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: which best beliefs reflecrs taoist beliefs A: "Clearly not doing any justice at all to the profundity of Lao-Chuang [Lao-Zhuang] thought, we might ... | |
| Buddhism question | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I recently find I am having difficulty feeling compassion for others. For animals and the planet ... A: You do not seem to accept your own selflessness and, when you do, you shall see the consistency of ... | |
| deathless? | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me the meaning with any with any descriptions of the "deathless state"?Is "pure ... A: If you google '"deathless state" buddhism' you will find a lot of information about this belief in ... | |
| My husband had an affair | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in Buddhism but very much a beginner having only read a few books and attended a few ... A: What do you mean that you are "interested" in Buddhism? Are you familiar with what Advayavada ... | |
| Kneeling Buddha | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I'm a Hindu by religion but believe in the benefits Buddha can bring to my life. I don't pray to the ... A: Please note that for many centuries there were no statues of the Buddha. For many the statue simply ... | |
| Buddhist Salvation | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: How do the Buddhist reach salvation? A: In Advayavada Buddhism, Nirvana (salvation) is quite simply perfect attunement here and now with ... | |
| Buddhism | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: Explain the three bodies of Buddha and how they work in the times of need? A: The Trikaya doctrine is, to my mind, religious hocus-pocus of no practical use to anyone. In times ... | |
| Buddhism-Hinduism and Judaism | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: What are some differences and similarities among Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism? A: In Buddhism there is no god and most sects believe in karma and, although there is no soul, in some ... | |
| Buddhist (Can you please answer this question now?) | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: How did the childhood experiences of Siddhartha Guatama (Buddha) lead to his questioning of the ... A: They say that it was after seeing for the first time a sick person, a corpse and an ascetic that he ... | |
| Atonement and forgiveness. | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: Can a Buddhist accept a heartfelt apology, or is it preferred to seek atonement? What is your ... A: Heartfelt apology is more than enough. The following is from www.pineknoll.org/ Does it answer your ... | |
| followers | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: when did buddhism gain its followers??? A: Please bear in mind that Buddhism is not a religion. One is a Buddhist when one lives according to ... | |
| Tibetan Buddhsm | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I looked up tibetan buddhism on google and it wasn't very clear what its about could you make it ... A: The Wikipedia article is pretty complete: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibetan_Buddhism Maybe you ... | |
| faith | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: or agree with there way of thought. my question is do buddhists believe they are the absolute right ... A: Please bear in mind that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. Advayavada Buddhism is a secular ... | |
| faith | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: or agree with there way of thought. my question is do buddhists believe they are the absolute right ... A: The question we must pose ourselves first is whether we believe in a god out there somewhere. If ... | |
| Homework | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: do you think it matters if the old tradition of buddhists had changed? A: Particularly Advayavada Buddhism believes that Buddhism should be allowed to progress freely as ... | |
| Buddism for beginners | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: My husband is Japanese-American and has practiced Jodoshinshu Buddhism for many years. I am a bit ... A: All Pure Land schools are tariki or other power, i.e. religious schools, and all Zen schools (and ... | |
| meditation | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: Someone has recommended me to do such a meditation exercise: sit still, when you breathe in repeat ... A: Vipassana meditation is very good, provided you do not use it as an end in itself. The idea is that ... | |
| creating karma | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I thought karma was created by the mind (cause and effect), but when it came to future lives, karma ... A: Traditional Buddhism presupposes that the human being is composed of some five skandhas or clusters ... | |
| Vasubandhu | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: how has Vasubandhu contributed to adherants in Buddhism? A: Yogacara, which Vasubhandu founded with his half brother Asanga, is a development in (Mahayana) ... | |
| Major Suffering | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: How do you cope with these eight major sufferings: 1. Birth 2. Old age 3. Sickness 4. Death 5. Not ... A: All these sufferings can be overcome by following the Noble 8fold Path, which is the Fourth of the ... | |
| The Four Noble Truths | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: I am doing some research about Buddhism and have come across the four noble truths. I have read over ... A: Very simply put, the first truth is that people suffer; the second truth is that they suffer because ... | |
| first percept on killing | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: Hey John, The first percept of no killing. What does it means by that? For example, say I kill ... A: Buddhism is a highly ethical teaching and way of life for human beings that is man-made in its ... | |
| Massive revelations | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: Willemsens, Do Bouddhists pretend to have had a massive revelation (or apparition) of it's more ... A: In the first place, please bear in mind that there are many forms of Buddhism. According to ... | |
| About sex | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: Is having sex with more than one person okay? thanks! ANSWER: Hello Henry, No problem provided it is ... A: There is a lot of information about Advayavada Buddhism available on the Net. In my previous answer ... | |
| About sex | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: Is having sex with more than one person okay? thanks! ANSWER: Hello Henry, No problem provided it is ... A: In our opinion there is no misconduct or misbehaviour if the sexual activity is above-board i.e. ... | |
| Lao Tzu | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: I wonder if you could offer some insight into Lao Tzu's 'to the mind that is still the whole ... A: There are very many different complete versions of the Tao Te Ching (Dao De Jing) on the Net. It ... | |
| fundamentals | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: I'd like to know: What are the fundamental principles of buddhism? I mean what are the beliefs ... A: Buddhism is not a religion, but a way of life with no God or soul. The fundamental teaching are the ... | |
| Buddhas | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: I'd like to ask if there were others who had reached enlightenment after Siddhartha Gautama. I know ... A: There is only one historical buddha - all others mentioned in the scriptures are just make-believe. ... | |
| Jesus in Bhuddism | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: I wondered what Bhuddists believed about Jesus. I am a Roman Catholic and so I believe in God as the ... A: I can only answer this question personally. I honestly believe that all religions, including the ... | |
| IDENTITY | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: Most of the people think that they have a soul in themself . When a man dies , the soul will take ... A: Sorry for the delay due to the public holiday here in Holland. Please note that I speak for ... | |
| Confused. | 3/25/2006 |
| Q: What is the difference about Mahayana Buddhism, Threvada Buddhism and Advayavada Buddhism? Why is ... A: There is a lot on the Internet about "difference mahayana theravada". Somebody once said that 'the ... | |
| General Buddhism ideas | 2/23/2006 |
| Q: There are actually a couple of questions: -What do you think are the most important aspects people ... A: Please excuse the short answers, but I am on the point of leaving on a trip to Uruguay and ... | |
| varias | 2/22/2006 |
| Q: Is meditation the most important thing in Buddhism, how come? Porque es la imagen de Buddha ... A: Hola Alejandro, 1) especialmente en Zen la meditación es lo más importante. En el budismo Advayavada ... | |
| Who created us | 2/8/2006 |
| Q: I guess you did not understand the question, or may be I did not explain the question well. Let me ... A: The Buddhist view (which I share) is that existence is a constant flux of ever-changing events with ... | |
| dreams | 1/29/2006 |
| Q: i am a 46 year old woman, married 26 years, with two grown sons. i was raised catholic, but even as ... A: I do not think that you should attach so much value to your dreams. Maybe it would be better that ... | |
| A Question | 1/19/2006 |
| Q: Nope, it doesn't. But I do have something additional to say. If you're aiming to be a Bodhisatta, ... A: For me Buddha is the historical Buddha, and to try to become a boddhisattva or arhat seems to me the ... | |
| A Question | 1/19/2006 |
| Q: I want to know how many people out there who are well-educated in religious and spiritual matter ... A: Please note firstly that the bodhisattva is said to experience existence fully simultaneously on two ... | |
| direct path | 1/9/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- Then why not multiply the power to evangelize the Noble Eightfold Path by ... A: In Advayavada Buddhism the Middle Way (8fold Path) is seen as a way of reconciliation with wondrous ... | |
| School Paper | 10/31/2005 |
| Q: My questions are less about the technical aspects of Buddhism and more about your personal beliefs ... A: As an Advayavada Buddhist I do not believe in God, so I cannot help you, but I see there is a lot ... | |
| Buddhism | 10/12/2005 |
| Q: my name is Julia and I am from the Boston area. I'm interested in Buddhism, but I don't know any ... A: Q1. Do you personally incorporate the four noble truths into your personal life? How does the ... | |
| Buddhism | 10/7/2005 |
| Q: For a school assignment I was required to learn more about the Buddhist philosophies, and I have ... A: Q: Do you find that your religion affects your ability to function in society? A: Yes, it does, ... | |
| Neti Neti, no soul fallacy. | 10/6/2005 |
| Q: Why do you presume modern buddhism is so heretical in its attempt to deny/negate the Soul ... A: Also in Advayavada Buddhism we deny the existence of the soul. In our glossary our position reads as ... | |
| buddhism | 9/7/2005 |
| Q: In what ways are the way people practice Buddhism today and the way they did in earlier times ... A: It depends very much on the strand of Buddhism and how far back you go but, generally speaking, ... | |
| buddhism and struggle | 8/22/2005 |
| Q: I have recently become very interested in Buddhism and have come upon a wall. Buddhism teaches that ... A: The following is from our website: << question Surely as a Buddhist one cannot say that life or the ... | |
| Tengo mucho miedo | 6/25/2005 |
| Q: Siempre he sido un esceptico, nunca he creido en nada que no pueda ver. Apenas estoy empezando a ... A: Hola Daniel, El budismo bien entendido es un sendero para valientes. Te enseña que debes analizarlo ... | |
| Diversity of Buddhism? | 8/10/2004 |
| Q: Why is there so many types of buddhist teaching? If i want to become a buddhist how should i choose ... A: There are many good books available at the Public Library and the bookstores which will give you an ... | |
| Morality | 7/26/2004 |
| Q: The Buddhist notion of Karma seems to suggest firstly, that there is a 'univeral morality' and ... A: In Advayavada Buddhism we believe that we experience as good, right or wholesome, indeed as ... | |
| Temple | 7/19/2004 |
| Q: In a few days, I'm going to a Buddhist Temple in New York City, and I'm not sure what I'm supposed ... A: I am sure there is, but take your time in learning it there. That is part of the experience. If it ... | |
| Is this closer to Zen than to tibetan Buddhism ? | 6/21/2004 |
| Q: I study Buddhism for a number of years now but I'm not familiar with this tradition. Is it part or ... A: Advayavada Buddhism is a new twig on the Mahayana branch. There is plenty of information on our ... | |
| BUDDHISM AND SUICIDE | 6/15/2004 |
| Q: Can you tell me what buddhists think about suicide (how they consider it)? thanks! Answer - Dear ... A: The following is from the QandA section of our website: << Traditional Buddhism presupposes that the ... | |
| BUDDHISM AND SUICIDE | 6/14/2004 |
| Q: Can you tell me what buddhists think about suicide (how they consider it)? thanks! A: It is a common mistake to believe that there is only one Buddhism. This is not the case. There are ... | |
| Best advice from your topic of expertise | 4/10/2004 |
| Q: Willemsens I'm doing a personal research project on intelligence, genius and peak performance. I ... A: I am only an expert in the limited field of Advayavada Buddhism. If you want to know more about this ... | |
| Anapanasati | 4/8/2004 |
| Q: Beste John, Ik bestudeer al een tijdje de Anapanasati sutra en ben met de voorbereidende oefeningen ... A: Beste Emanuel, Kijk eens op de website van de Stichting Inzichts Meditatie SIM en/of misschien ... | |
| Zen Buddhism | 4/5/2004 |
| Q: I'm doing a basic introduction presentation to Zen Buddhism and I hoping you could provide me some ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| Why has buddhism existed for long | 3/23/2004 |
| Q: Could you explain why, what helps buddhism lasting so long?. As an expert on buddhism, maybe you ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| buddhism | 3/21/2004 |
| Q: Why am i here? What is the purpose of life, death and birth? Where did i come from in the first ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| Reincarnation | 3/16/2004 |
| Q: Lately i have become very interested in Buddhism in general and have found that i agree with many of ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| Hi | 3/14/2004 |
| Q: 1) How can one achieve Nirvana in Chaos - We live in big cities and so much is asked of us. So many ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. I can answer your questions as follows: (1) ... | |
| Hello. I am calling from... | 3/13/2004 |
| Q: I am calling from Greece and I would like to know which are the different points of view in Buddhism ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| My purpose | 3/11/2004 |
| Q: My purpose --- I am a buddhist and realized that this life may be my last reincarnation. I realized ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| God | 3/3/2004 |
| Q: I have heard that some buddhists dont believe in God. I was just wondering if you could tell me ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| Buddhist Questions on Religion. | 3/1/2004 |
| Q: What is the difference between Advayada Buddhism and the other forms of Buddhism? Are there ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| Buddhism | 2/29/2004 |
| Q: I am taking a philosophy course online and am very interested in learning more about this religion. ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| Buddhism | 2/28/2004 |
| Q: **How would you summarize the basic concepts of Buddhism? **What would you say to someone ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| poverty | 2/25/2004 |
| Q: I'm doing a project on the homeless and how people of all backgrounds see them. When answering for ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| Lord Buddah's teachings about love for all | 2/10/2004 |
| Q: I am really inspired by the holly teachings of lord and trying to get Narwana like buddah.But i am ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| general | 2/7/2004 |
| Q: i am a world religions student and a chirstion who is seeking additonal informaiton regarding the ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| end times, I guess | 1/21/2004 |
| Q: I was just reading about the five dissappearences that will signal the destruction of the world ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| Buddhism and poverty | 1/4/2004 |
| Q: Buddhism and poverty --- I decided to devote myself to buddhism and as one of the buddhism doctrines ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| present moment | 12/19/2003 |
| Q: In my readings on Buddhism, I keep coming across the importance of living in the present moment , in ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| Buddhism | 10/4/2003 |
| Q: I am composeing a research report on Buddhism and would be very greatful if you would share your ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| Buddhism Types | 8/20/2003 |
| Q: What are all the different types of buddhism and what is the difference between all of them? I am a ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| How can I become a better person? | 7/5/2003 |
| Q: How can I become a better person? --- Hi. I decided to become a better person. And not only morally, ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| Karma | 6/11/2003 |
| Q: Good Morning, My name is Ian, and although not a Buddhist, my philosophy is, I feel, somewhat ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
| Beliefs | 5/14/2003 |
| Q: I am doing a school project on the differnt religions and I was wondering if you could help me? I am ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. To know more about this form of Buddhism, ... | |
| The Middle Way | 5/7/2003 |
| Q: Can you explain the essence of the Middle Way in a way that is understandable by my 12 year old ... A: Please note that I speak for Advayavada Buddhism only. If you want to know more about this form of ... | |
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I am the chairman of the Advayavada Foundation and director of its mouthpiece, the Advayavada Buddhism Information Center - Amsterdam.
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