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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Confused | 1/12/2012 | John Willemsens aka Advayavadananda |
| 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 ... | ||
| Buddhism and emotions | 1/5/2012 | Justin Choo |
| Q: I have recently become very interested in Buddhism and plan to begin attending classes at a local ... A: Welcome to the journey of peace and contentment. When you experience "peace and contentment" you ... | ||
| Buddhism and emotions | 1/5/2012 | Anandapanyo Bhikkhu |
| Q: I have recently become very interested in Buddhism and plan to begin attending classes at a local ... A: This is not the first time I have encountered this type of question - both in my personal ... | ||
| Tibetan Buddhism | 12/22/2011 | Alex Wilding |
| Q: i have recently started reading over articles on the internet about Tibetan Buddhism and i came ... A: It sounds as if you have been reading Alexandra David-Neel's books. An amazing woman! All I can say, ... | ||
| the enlightened ones life | 12/10/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: though i have not converted to buddhism,every moment i follow or try to follow the precepts.i would ... A: Welcome to the path of inner peace and contentment. You just need to Google Search whatever topics ... | ||
| Lokas and plains | 12/8/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: Sir, I asked question about lokas which I am satisfied now.Brahma,all arihants belong to different ... A: Welcome back. I suggest you study the link on 31 planes of existence I provided earlier. Here it is ... | ||
| buddhism | 12/7/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: hi so i want 2 know about buddhism A: So you want to know about Buddhism. Please pose your question then? It is when you ask that you ... | ||
| Lokas | 12/7/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: It is said that there are 14 lokas(i.e earth and all heavens&hells) in our galaxy there are many ... A: In Buddhist cosmology, existence is divided into 31 planes. Depending on the manner one divides ... | ||
| Buddhist science | 12/5/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: Is it true that tha Abhidharma teaches that humans existed before animals? Thank you for taking my ... A: The Abhidhamma is a complex set of the higher (or more technical) teachings of the Buddha. It has ... | ||
| The Buddhas words | 12/1/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: Ajahn Brahmali said in a discourse that the Buddha did not have the time to say everything that is ... A: The Buddha preached for 45 years. I would say given this length of time he would be able to say all ... | ||
| Changed As An Adult | 11/28/2011 | Alex Wilding |
| Q: What role does awareness play in karma. I always here Buddhists talk about being awaken or becoming ... A: The importance of awareness is huge, not to say total. <b>What</b> you do is only one of the factors ... | ||
| Success and no success | 11/25/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: Another Question for you brother Justin Choo...I want to know how is possible the this boy Ram ... A: We start on this life not on a level playing ground. Each bring with him/her the past ... | ||
| Couples Religious Issues | 11/22/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: I need to seek your advice concerning sensitive issues of couples who have different religious ... A: <<How do i handle a situation whereby it is the other way round,another person is trying to impose ... | ||
| Correct forms of address | 11/22/2011 | Alex Wilding |
| Q: Greetings, I am writing a novel set in the late eighteenth century, where a Jesuit priest, Father ... A: That would sound natural to me, although perhaps, if this is them introducing themselves formally ... | ||
| Correct forms of address | 11/21/2011 | Alex Wilding |
| Q: Greetings, I am writing a novel set in the late eighteenth century, where a Jesuit priest, Father ... A: Good question, and I can see that it's one that could cost your story a lot of credibility if you ... | ||
| Couples Religious Issues | 11/21/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: I need to seek your advice concerning sensitive issues of couples who have different religious ... A: <<Do you mean that i do not need to put a Buddha statue/image at home or wear things that symbolise ... | ||
| brahma statue | 11/21/2011 | John Willemsens aka Advayavadananda |
| 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 | John Willemsens aka Advayavadananda |
| 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 ... | ||
| Teachers | 11/19/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: I am disabled and homebound. I am curious as to weather or not there are any online resources where ... A: I am not sure about this. But you can definitely find tons of Buddhist websites where you can get a ... | ||
| Couples Religious Issues | 11/19/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: I need to seek your advice concerning sensitive issues of couples who have different religious ... A: Before I try to give my comments, I need to state that there may be other factors that resulted to ... | ||
| brahma statue | 11/19/2011 | John Willemsens aka Advayavadananda |
| 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. ... | ||
| reciting the 5 precepts and 3 refuges in pali | 11/14/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: I find it difficult to say the 3 refuges and 5 precepts in pali. Would I be able to say it in ... A: The Buddha's teachings are about universal truths for the well-being and happiness of individuals. ... | ||
| Compassion, Loving-Kindness | 11/7/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: Conventually speaking, How are compassion and Loving Kindness practiced in Buddhism? A: monkeys@gmail.com", The Buddhist (Pali) term for "compassion" is Karuna; while "loving kindness" is ... | ||
| Can I become a police officer? | 11/6/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: I've recently been looking into Buddhism and have been really interested by it but I was wondering ... A: The five precepts are not absolute commandments. In fact there is no commandment in Buddhism. The ... | ||
| Buddhism and the Dalai Lama | 10/30/2011 | Alex Wilding |
| Q: What impact has buddhism had on the 14th Dalai Lama's life actions, and choices? A: I'm afraid that is such a broad question it is impossible even to attempt here. His Holiness' life ... | ||
| the practice of Vassa | 10/25/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: My topic of choice was Vassa and the ending celebration of Katina. I would greatly appreciate if you ... A: (Sorry for the late reply for I had overlooked this mail.) 1. Being that Vassa is practiced during ... | ||
| Buddhism and Suffering | 10/19/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: I'm in grade 12 and I'm doing an assignment about Buddhism for religion. I have to compare Buddhist ... A: Welcome back. "Theodicy"? This is a new word to me. At first I thought you have misspelt. The ... | ||
| Buddhism and Suffering | 10/18/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: I'm in grade 12 and I'm doing an assignment about Buddhism for religion. I have to compare Buddhist ... A: #1 Considering that Buddhists do not have a divine figure, what do they believe is the cause of ... | ||
| Buddhism | 10/16/2011 | Joe McSorley |
| Q: What are the Buddhist views on divorce? I've got homework and i cant find anything on the Internet! ... A: There are no prescribed Buddhist views on divorce. This is more of a cultural issue and not a ... | ||
| 3 Questions | 10/13/2011 | Alex Wilding |
| Q: 1.What caused the emergence of the different forms of Buddhism, and how do they differ? 2.Is it ... A: Big questions! 1) Buddhism has a long history, and has flourished in some very different cultures. ... | ||
| Interview | 10/12/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: My class assignment is to find someone who is an expert and/or follows Buddhism, Confucianism, or ... A: 1. Do you think that Buddhism is a simple religion to follow? Yes. In short one only needs to do 3 ... | ||
| Empowerments | 10/1/2011 | Alex Wilding |
| Q: I'm interested in worshiping/venerating Kurukulla. The other day, I came across the Sadhana for ... A: An empowerment (sometimes called "initiation", but that has potentially misleading connotations) is ... | ||
| religion | 9/21/2011 | John Willemsens aka Advayavadananda |
| 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 prayer beads | 9/21/2011 | Alex Wilding |
| Q: I was wondering with the prayer beads,what prayer's are said when using them? Can also ask you,I ... A: I only just noticed that you are in Kildare! I used to live in West Cork, though I've spent five ... | ||
| Buddha prayer beads | 9/21/2011 | Alex Wilding |
| Q: I was wondering with the prayer beads,what prayer's are said when using them? Can also ask you,I ... A: All sorts of things are counted on the beads, such as the mantra "Om Mani Peme Hum" - one for each ... | ||
| help? | 9/20/2011 | Judy |
| Q: Im only learning about Buddhism,I have been interested in Krishna consciousness and I love many ... A: Krisztian, You seem to be on the right track for what you are learning and being interested in ... | ||
| advice? | 9/20/2011 | Joe McSorley |
| Q: Im only learning about Zen and Buddhism,I may find the Zen Buddhism somewhat more down-to-earth than ... A: I can't really give you love advice here, this is not what this site is about, but hopefully I can ... | ||
| asking for advice | 9/20/2011 | Justin Choo |
| Q: Im only learning about Buddhism,I have been interested in Krishna consciousness and I love many ... A: Aha! This sounds like the perfect question for "Ask Auntie Jane" column. Seriously, there is ... | ||
| buddha | 9/18/2011 | Judy |
| Q: i have just recieved a beautiful very large buddha one hand in the praying pose and the other ... A: Katrina, Please pardon me, if I presuume anything at all. As far as I know, there is no Buddha ... | ||
| buddha | 9/18/2011 | John Willemsens aka Advayavadananda |
| 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 ... | ||
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When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition, and have been studying Buddhism for more than 40 years. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than 1500 questions since joining this category. You may like to give me the honor to answer your question.
Experience
I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 40 years I have read numerous books on Buddhism and listened to numerous talks on Buddhism by well-respected and learned monks and lay teachers. I conduct Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple.
My teacher was the late Chief Reverend, The Ven. K Sri Dhammananda of The Brickfields Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can view the relevent website in memory of my revered late teacher @
http://www.ksridhammananda.com
Organizations
I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.
Publications
YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT MY BLOG @
http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/
Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners. (Currently out of print)
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)
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