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Expert: - 5/1/2005


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Simple (dumb) question : is it true that Buddha had supernatural powers, like Superman :)

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Hi Tudor,

I like you, but unfortunately you are using up the balance of my available number of questions.  You would have noticed there is some system problems in this site.  The accumulated questions for the day has not been reset.  I've sent them messages to this effect, but no response.  If you asked another question, I think I will also be automatically "Maxed Out" until someone decides to attend to the problem. When "Maxed Out" you won't be able to ask any more silly questions!

Well since its a silly question, you will receive a SILLY answer:  Superman was an Indian (not your Red Indian) of the Indian Continent.  He was a monk, but misbehaved by showing off his supernatural powers and had to be disrobed and exiled in a faraway uncivilized land called America.  That was why his underwear was showing!

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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.

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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

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I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.

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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)

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Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)

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