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Anonymous Coward User ID: 10303850 United States 02/29/2012 06:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad Well the bible predicted that there would be false prophets. They had that exactly right about the false prophet Mo... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 7164320 Islam is a political group. It is not a religion. Unless you count it as a cult. For background, I was raised Catholic but not in the traditional way. Military family moved around a lot so never got used to a community church or parish. So different than the typical Catholic upbringing. Anyway, your comments are complete nonsense. Do you understand where the Arab believers in one God came from?....long before they had a prophet? It goes back to Abraham, you know, the father of the THREE Abrahamic religions supposedly. It was Abraham having a son named Ishmael by, not his wife Sarah, but his concubine/slave Hagar, an Arab woman. It was Ishmael, as Abraham's first born son who should have received "the blessing" and birthright from Abraham. But after Hagar was with child, Sarah, an old woman by now, became pregnant and gave birth to Issac, later changed to Israel. Abraham was actually tricked into passing along his "blessing" to Issac instead of rightfully, IMO, to Ishmael. The descendants of Issac/Israel became the people we think of in the Bible...the Hebrews. It's more complicated but to simplify. Anyway, so Hagar, being dejected that her son was tricked out of his birthright, and under harassment by Sarah, left with her son, the rightful heir to the blessing of Abraham. Hagar believed in the one God, too, and obviously learned of the Hebrew ways from Abraham and the clan. So on their journey, an "Angel" appeared to Hagar and proclaimed that the descendants of Ishmael would be the ones who would remain true to God and their numbers would be as the stars in number. Ishmael's descendants, the ARABS who believed and remained true to God as the Angel foretold, are Muslims of today. In other words, it is the Muslims who remained true to God. When you denigrate Islam or Muslims, you are falling for an illusion of radical Islam that is documented to have been created first by MI-5 and later the CIA and other intel agencies. But as for Islam, rabbis have said that it is the True religion...and that comes from a jewish. So spreading ignorant bullshit isn't going to get you very far. You should open your eyes, ears, and mind. Otherwise, people may think you're stupid or something. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 10379198 United Kingdom 02/29/2012 07:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad Muslims do believe that Jesus will come again. They believe Jesus to be a prophet but NOT the Messiah--the atonement for our sins and the means of reconciliation of man with God--a HUGE and significant difference. Quoting: telling it straight In the Quran, there is a complete chapter titled 'Maryam' (Mary) that confirms Maryam virgin birth. The Quran states the following on the birth of Jesus (peace be upon him): (Remember) when the angels said, "O Mary, God gives you good news of a word from Him (God), whose name is the Messiah Jesus, son of Mary, revered in this world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought near (to God). He will speak to the people from his cradle and as a man, and he is of the righteous." She said, "My Lord, how can I have a child when no mortal has touched me?" He said, "So (it will be). God creates what He wills. If He decrees a thing, He says to it only, 'Be!' and it is." (Quran, 3:45-47) |
just have look in it . User ID: 11709208 United Kingdom 03/01/2012 02:40 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad regarding to old bible found in Turkey .jesus predicting prophet Mohammed is coming after him . well is no doult of that . becouse if you read the holy book ( quoran ) and use your brain to think what it is exactly about it .you will find all the anwsers about everything you may not konw it before or Misunderstanding . you do not have to wait for people to tell you that is wrong or that is correct . you have got your freedom of presonel belive do not follow the ships |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 11318166 Germany 03/01/2012 03:26 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad Muhammad as the Messiah Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1409813 According to one version[specify] of the Gospel of Barnabas: Then said the priest: "How shall the Messiah be called?" [Jesus answered] "Muhammed is his blessed name". —Chapter 97[44] and Jesus confessed, and said the truth: "I am not the Messiah." —42:2[45] [link to en.wikipedia.org (secure)] DEUT.CHAPTER 13:1-5 KING JAMES 1600 VERSION CLEARLY STATES MOHAMMAD IS A FALSE PROPHET.DEUT.18:15-20,St.John 1:45,matt.11:13. Read for yourself |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 11710642 Germany 03/01/2012 03:39 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad BASIC TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA Chapter 1 THE THREE UNIVERSAL TRUTHS One day, the Buddha sat down in the shade of a tree and noticed how beautiful the countryside was. Flowers were blooming and trees were putting on bright new leaves, but among all this beauty, he saw much unhappiness. A farmer beat his ox in the field. A bird pecked at an earthworm, and then an eagle swooped down on the bird. Deeply troubled, he asked, "Why does the farmer beat his ox? Why must one creature eat another to live?" During his enlightenment, the Buddha found the answer to these questions. He discovered three great truths. He explained these truths in a simple way so that everyone could understand them. 1. Nothing is lost in the universe The first truth is that nothing is lost in the universe. Matter turns into energy, energy turns into matter. A dead leaf turns into soil. A seed sprouts and becomes a new plant. Old solar systems disintegrate and turn into cosmic rays. We are born of our parents, our children are born of us. We are the same as plants, as trees, as other people, as the rain that falls. We consist of that which is around us, we are the same as everything. If we destroy something around us, we destroy ourselves. If we cheat another, we cheat ourselves. Understanding this truth, the Buddha and his disciples never killed any animal. 2. Everything Changes The second universal truth of the Buddha is that everything is continuously changing. Life is like a river flowing on and on, ever-changing. Sometimes it flows slowly and sometimes swiftly. It is smooth and gentle in some places, but later on snags and rocks crop up out of nowhere. As soon as we think we are safe, something unexpected happens. Once dinosaurs, mammoths, and saber-toothed tigers roamed this earth. They all died out, yet this was not the end of life. Other life forms like smaller mammals appeared, and eventually humans, too. Now we can even see the Earth from space and understand the changes that have taken place on this planet. Our ideas about life also change. People once believed that the world was flat, but now we know that it is round. 3. Law of Cause and Effect The third universal truth explained by the Buddha is that there is continuous changes due to the law of cause and effect. This is the same law of cause and effect found in every modern science textbook. In this way, science and Buddhism are alike. The law of cause and effect is known as karma. Nothing ever happens to us unless we deserves it. We receive exactly what we earn, whether it is good or bad. We are the way we are now due to the things we have done in the past. Our thoughts and actions determine the kind of life we can have. If we do good things, in the future good things will happen to us. If we do bad things, in the future bad things will happen to us. Every moment we create new karma by what we say, do, and think. If we understand this, we do not need to fear karma. It becomes our friend. It teaches us to create a bright future. The Buddha said, "The kind of seed sown will produce that kind of fruit. Those who do good will reap good results. Those who do evil will reap evil results. If you carefully plant a good seed, You will joyfully gather good fruit." Dhammapada Chapter 2 THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS Once there was a woman named Kisagotami, whose first-born son died. She was so stricken with grief that she roamed the streets carrying the dead body and asking for help to bring her son back to life. A kind and wise man took her to the Buddha. The Buddha told her, "Fetch me a handful of mustard seeds and I will bring your child back to life." Joyfully Kisagotami started off to get them. Then the Buddha added, "But the seeds must come from a family that has not known death." Kisagotami went from door to door in the whole village asking for the mustard seeds, but everyone said, "Oh, there have been many deaths here", "I lost my father", I lost my sister". She could not find a single household that had not been visited by death. Finally Kisagotami returned to the Buddha and said, "There is death in every family. Everyone dies. Now I understand your teaching." The Buddha said, "No one can escape death and unhappiness. If people expect only happiness in life, they will be disappointed." Things are not always the way we want them to be, but we can learn to understand them. When we get sick, we go to a doctor and ask: What's wrong with me? Why am I sick? What will cure me? What do I have to do get well? The Buddha is like a good doctor. First a good doctor diagnoses the illness. Next he finds out what has caused it. Then he decides what the cure is. Finally he prescribes the medicine or gives the treatment that will make the patient well again. The Four Noble Truths 1. There is Suffering Suffering is common to all. 2. Cause of Suffering We are the cause of our suffering. 3. End of Suffering Stop doing what causes suffering. 4. Path to end Suffering Everyone can be enlightened. 1. Suffering: Everyone suffers from these thing Birth- When we are born, we cry. Sickness- When we are sick, we are miserable. Old age- When old, we will have ache and pains and find it hard to get around. Death- None of us wants to die. We feel deep sorrow when someone dies. Other things we suffer from are: Being with those we dislike, Being apart from those we love, Not getting what we want, All kinds of problems and disappointments that are unavoidable. The Buddha did not deny that there is happiness in life, but he pointed out it does not last forever. Eventually everyone meets with some kind of suffering. He said: "There is happiness in life, happiness in friendship, happiness of a family, happiness in a healthy body and mind, ...but when one loses them, there is suffering." Dhammapada 2. The cause of suffering The Buddha explained that people live in a sea of suffering because of ignorance and greed. They are ignorant of the law of karma and are greedy for the wrong kind of pleasures. They do things that are harmful to their bodies and peace of mind, so they can not be satisfied or enjoy life. For example, once children have had a taste of candy, they want more. When they can't have it, they get upset. Even if children get all the candy they want, they soon get tired of it and want something else. Although, they get a stomach-ache from eating too much candy, they still want more. The things people want most cause them the most suffering. Of course, there are basic things that all people should have, like adequate food, shelter, and clothing. Everyone deserve a good home, loving parents, and good friends. They should enjoy life and cherish their possessions without becoming greedy. 3. The end of suffering To end suffering, one must cut off greed and ignorance. This means changing one's views and living in a more natural and peaceful way. It is like blowing out a candle. The flame of suffering is put out for good. Buddhists call the state in which all suffering is ended Nirvana. Nirvana is an everlasting state of great joy and peace. The Buddha said, "The extinction of desire is Nirvana." This is the ultimate goal in Buddhism. Everyone can realize it with the help of the Buddha's teachings. It can be experienced in this very life. 4. The path to the end of suffering: The path to end suffering is known as the Noble Eightfold Path. It is also known as the Middle Way. Chapter 3 THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH When the Buddha gave his first sermon in the Deer Park, he began the 'Turning of the Dharma Wheel'. He chose the beautiful symbol of the wheel with its eight spokes to represent the Noble Eightfold Path. The Buddha's teaching goes round and round like a great wheel that never stops, leading to the central point of the wheel, the only point which is fixed, Nirvana. The eight spokes on the wheel represent the eight parts of the Noble Eightfold Path. Just as every spoke is needed for the wheel to keep turning, we need to follow each step of the path. 1. Right View. The right way to think about life is to see the world through the eyes of the Buddha--with wisdom and compassion. 2. Right Thought. We are what we think. Clear and kind thoughts build good, strong characters. 3. Right Speech. By speaking kind and helpful words, we are respected and trusted by everyone. 4. Right Conduct. No matter what we say, others know us from the way we behave. Before we criticize others, we should first see what we do ourselves. 5. Right Livelihood. This means choosing a job that does not hurt others. The Buddha said, "Do not earn your living by harming others. Do not seek happiness by making others unhappy." 6. Right Effort. A worthwhile life means doing our best at all times and having good will toward others. This also means not wasting effort on things that harm ourselves and others. 7. Right Mindfulness. This means being aware of our thoughts, words, and deeds. 8. Right Concentration. Focus on one thought or object at a time. By doing this, we can be quiet and attain true peace of mind. Following the Noble Eightfold Path can be compared to cultivating a garden, but in Buddhism one cultivates one's wisdom. The mind is the ground and thoughts are seeds. Deeds are ways one cares for the garden. Our faults are weeds. Pulling them out is like weeding a garden. The harvest is real and lasting happiness. Sri Gautama Buddha is recognised as a incarnation of Maha Deva Deva as a real noble teacher, a noble spiritual teacher. UNIT 3 FOLLOWING THE BUDDHA'S TEACHINGS The Buddha spoke the Four Noble Truths and many other teachings, but at the heart they all stress the same thing. An ancient story explains this well. Once a very old king went to see an old hermit who lived in a bird's nest in the top of a tree, "What is the most important Buddhist teaching?" The hermit answered, "Do no evil, do only good. Purify your heart." The king had expected to hear a very long explanation. He protested, "But even a five-year old child can understand that!" "Yes," replied the wise sage, "but even an 80-year-old man cannot do it." ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Chapter 1 THE TRIPLE JEWEL The Buddha knew it would be difficult for people to follow his teachings on their own, so he established the Three Refuges for them to rely on. If a person wants to become Buddhists take refuge in and rely on the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. These are known as the Triple Jewel. The Sangha are the monks and nuns. They live in monasteries and carry on the Buddha's teaching. The word Sangha means 'harmonious community'. The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha together possess qualities that are precious like jewels and can lead one to enlightenment. A refuge is a place to go for safety and protection, like a shelter in a storm. Taking refuge does not mean running away from life. It means living life in a fuller, truer way. Taking refuge is also like a man traveling for the first time to a distant city. He will need a guide to show him which path to follow and some traveling companions to help him along the way. The Buddha is the guide. The Dharma is the path. The Sangha are the teachers or companions along the way. There is a special ceremony for taking refuge with the Triple Jewel. With a sincere mind, one recites the following verse in front of an ordained monk or nun. I go to the Buddha for refuge. I go to the Dharma for refuge. I go to the Sangha for refuge. For a Buddhist, taking refuge is the first step on the path to enlightenment. Even if enlightenment is not achieved in this life, one has a better chance to become enlightened in a future life. One who take the precepts is called a lay person. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 11318166 Germany 03/01/2012 04:01 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad They are Luciferians and do not realize it. They worship a fallen angel Black Stone (not white). Sun and Moon inside the Black Metatron Cube... you know, the same thing the New Agers are into. It's mystery school stuff. Ironic. So of course 'End Times' will pit Christians against Luciferians. Duh. It's called a kaaba Stone contains several statues.representing gods, one called allah(the upright one)tha tribal god, along with three other gods called Allah's sisters. muslims workship 365 gods one for every day of the week. Allah was known as the most powerful of all that's why Mohammad chose Allah whem creating the muslin religion.Deut 13:1-5 clearly state mohammad was false profit.DEUT.18:15-20,ST.JOHN1:45,MATT.11:13 |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 11712999 United States 03/01/2012 04:21 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad It doesn't matter by what name the lord goes by.The lord has many names.It only matters the relationship you have with the lord.It only matters what's in your heart.So argue about trivial things the PTB put in front of you.Get distracted with your bullshit pissings and you will not hear the lords words.Jesus,Mohamed,Buddha,Krishna,its all the same,what matters is your deeds and how you personally have a relationship with our creator.So just stay distracted and they will win. Quoting: FubarMX 1549678 I'M MORE THAN CERTAIN TO THE MOST HIGH HIS NAME IS IMPORTANT ,so you believe not being sure of his name,calling on any other would be fine with him,im don't think so,calling on mohammad,buddah,ect.would be the ones to respond, don't you think? say what you mean, mean what you say. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 11712999 United States 03/01/2012 04:38 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad 1600 KING JAMES VERSION,DEUT.13:1-5,DEUT.18:15-20,MATT.11:13 CLAERLY STATES MOHAMMAD WAS A FALSE PROPHET,HE AND HIS FOLLOWERS PRAYED TO KAABA STONE INSIDE KAABA STONE SEVERAL STATUES,ONE REPRESENTING ALLAH (THE UPRIGHT ONE)MOST POWERFUL OF ALL OTHERS,THREE OTHER STONES CALLED ALLAH'S SISTERS,THE ARE A FEW OUT OF OVER 300 GODS THAT THEY WORKSHIP.MOHAMMAD CHOSE ALLAH WHEN STARTING MUSLIN RELIGION BECAUSE ALLAH WAS KNOW AS THE MOST POWERFUL OF ALL OTHER GODS THEY SERVED. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1406613 Australia 03/01/2012 08:14 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad Its important to remember that some religions condone lying Islam allows Lying and other forms of trickery Unlike Christ and God who's Ten Commandments teach us: 9th: (8th if your in a Roman Sun-Cult) Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor . |
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Human User ID: 11727539 United Arab Emirates 03/01/2012 12:32 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad The Gospel of Barnabas speaks about Jesus first and later contradicts all other Gospels . Now , my wise people , think ,if Crucification of the Lord Jesus was a hoax ,then can the Turks give an explaination of the Linen found , that was worn by the Lord Jesus during the crucification. There are a lot translation problems happening here and there . If the Lord Jesus had indeed confessed about the new Prophet in the eleventh hour then think how can that be only true ? All lies and then only one truth.... |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 13574873 Portugal 04/02/2012 07:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad I love the human mind, it's so easily manipulated. :) If anything written in those books was written today we would put the authors in a nuthouse. I mean, guys that walk on water, raise the dead, cure the blind and whatnot.... but since the books were written before we were born suddenly they make sense. wtf. lol It's like people believe the universe had different laws of physics back then. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 13743515 Canada 04/03/2012 11:32 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad A secret 1,500-year-old Bible has been unveiled in Turkey in which Jesus is believed to predict coming of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to Earth. Quoting: DoorBert The book has sparked interest from the Vatican so that Pope Benedict XVI has requested to observe the book which was hidden in Turkey for the last 12 years. Muslims believe the text, which many believe to be the Gospel of Barnabas, is an addition to the original gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke and John. [link to www.presstv.ir] It is in aramic. Jesus and his followers spoke greek and used the greek sepyuagint bible. Aramic is a dirty language that the fake j.e.w.s. who murdered jesus loved. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 13743515 Canada 04/03/2012 11:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad A secret 1,500-year-old Bible has been unveiled in Turkey in which Jesus is believed to predict coming of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to Earth. Quoting: DoorBert The book has sparked interest from the Vatican so that Pope Benedict XVI has requested to observe the book which was hidden in Turkey for the last 12 years. Muslims believe the text, which many believe to be the Gospel of Barnabas, is an addition to the original gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke and John. [link to www.presstv.ir] It is in aramic. Jesus and his followers spoke greek and used the greek sepyuagint bible. Aramic is a dirty language that the fake j.e.w.s. who murdered jesus loved. Barnibus was a cypriot who spoke greek and still do to this day. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 13743515 Canada 04/03/2012 11:39 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad A secret 1,500-year-old Bible has been unveiled in Turkey in which Jesus is believed to predict coming of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to Earth. Quoting: DoorBert The book has sparked interest from the Vatican so that Pope Benedict XVI has requested to observe the book which was hidden in Turkey for the last 12 years. Muslims believe the text, which many believe to be the Gospel of Barnabas, is an addition to the original gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke and John. [link to www.presstv.ir] It is in aramic. Jesus and his followers spoke greek and used the greek sepyuagint bible. Aramic is a dirty language that the fake j.e.w.s. who murdered jesus loved. Barnibus was a cypriot who spoke greek and still do to this day. Islam is an invention of the satanic catholic church. This is a prelude to the comming satnic NWO fake j.e.w one world religion |
T Ceti H.C. Radnarg User ID: 13601440 United States 04/04/2012 01:17 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad How unfortunate for some rulers when men,women,and children continue to think... Keep repeating the lies loud enough and long enough and just maybe the people will start to believe the lies again and good luck with that...finding your energy open until mars becomes raging aries... |
T Ceti H.C. Radnarg User ID: 13601440 United States 04/04/2012 01:18 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad and we got some pufferfish toxin for anyone else who wants to pull a jesus and rise from the dead in 2-3 days after it wears off...the serpent and the rainbow movie... How unfortunate for some rulers when men,women,and children continue to think... Keep repeating the lies loud enough and long enough and just maybe the people will start to believe the lies again and good luck with that...finding your energy open until mars becomes raging aries... |
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TheTruth User ID: 13491289 United States 04/04/2012 01:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad Jesus said the antichrist will deceive many in his name. how convenient is that the book found states that Jesus predicts the coming of prophet mohammad? isn't Obama's middle name Mohammad? Obama the anti-christ? make you go |
TheTruth User ID: 13491289 United States 04/04/2012 01:40 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: JUST-IN: 1500 Yr-Old Bible in Turkey Unveiled in which Jesus Predicts coming of Prophet Mohammad BASIC TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA Quoting: Anonymous Coward 11710642 Chapter 1 THE THREE UNIVERSAL TRUTHS One day, the Buddha sat down in the shade of a tree and noticed how beautiful the countryside was. Flowers were blooming and trees were putting on bright new leaves, but among all this beauty, he saw much unhappiness. A farmer beat his ox in the field. A bird pecked at an earthworm, and then an eagle swooped down on the bird. Deeply troubled, he asked, "Why does the farmer beat his ox? Why must one creature eat another to live?" During his enlightenment, the Buddha found the answer to these questions. He discovered three great truths. He explained these truths in a simple way so that everyone could understand them. 1. Nothing is lost in the universe The first truth is that nothing is lost in the universe. Matter turns into energy, energy turns into matter. A dead leaf turns into soil. A seed sprouts and becomes a new plant. Old solar systems disintegrate and turn into cosmic rays. We are born of our parents, our children are born of us. We are the same as plants, as trees, as other people, as the rain that falls. We consist of that which is around us, we are the same as everything. If we destroy something around us, we destroy ourselves. If we cheat another, we cheat ourselves. Understanding this truth, the Buddha and his disciples never killed any animal. 2. Everything Changes The second universal truth of the Buddha is that everything is continuously changing. Life is like a river flowing on and on, ever-changing. Sometimes it flows slowly and sometimes swiftly. It is smooth and gentle in some places, but later on snags and rocks crop up out of nowhere. As soon as we think we are safe, something unexpected happens. Once dinosaurs, mammoths, and saber-toothed tigers roamed this earth. They all died out, yet this was not the end of life. Other life forms like smaller mammals appeared, and eventually humans, too. Now we can even see the Earth from space and understand the changes that have taken place on this planet. Our ideas about life also change. People once believed that the world was flat, but now we know that it is round. 3. Law of Cause and Effect The third universal truth explained by the Buddha is that there is continuous changes due to the law of cause and effect. This is the same law of cause and effect found in every modern science textbook. In this way, science and Buddhism are alike. The law of cause and effect is known as karma. Nothing ever happens to us unless we deserves it. We receive exactly what we earn, whether it is good or bad. We are the way we are now due to the things we have done in the past. Our thoughts and actions determine the kind of life we can have. If we do good things, in the future good things will happen to us. If we do bad things, in the future bad things will happen to us. Every moment we create new karma by what we say, do, and think. If we understand this, we do not need to fear karma. It becomes our friend. It teaches us to create a bright future. The Buddha said, "The kind of seed sown will produce that kind of fruit. Those who do good will reap good results. Those who do evil will reap evil results. If you carefully plant a good seed, You will joyfully gather good fruit." Dhammapada Chapter 2 THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS Once there was a woman named Kisagotami, whose first-born son died. She was so stricken with grief that she roamed the streets carrying the dead body and asking for help to bring her son back to life. A kind and wise man took her to the Buddha. The Buddha told her, "Fetch me a handful of mustard seeds and I will bring your child back to life." Joyfully Kisagotami started off to get them. Then the Buddha added, "But the seeds must come from a family that has not known death." Kisagotami went from door to door in the whole village asking for the mustard seeds, but everyone said, "Oh, there have been many deaths here", "I lost my father", I lost my sister". She could not find a single household that had not been visited by death. Finally Kisagotami returned to the Buddha and said, "There is death in every family. Everyone dies. Now I understand your teaching." The Buddha said, "No one can escape death and unhappiness. If people expect only happiness in life, they will be disappointed." Things are not always the way we want them to be, but we can learn to understand them. When we get sick, we go to a doctor and ask: What's wrong with me? Why am I sick? What will cure me? What do I have to do get well? The Buddha is like a good doctor. First a good doctor diagnoses the illness. Next he finds out what has caused it. Then he decides what the cure is. Finally he prescribes the medicine or gives the treatment that will make the patient well again. The Four Noble Truths 1. There is Suffering Suffering is common to all. 2. Cause of Suffering We are the cause of our suffering. 3. End of Suffering Stop doing what causes suffering. 4. Path to end Suffering Everyone can be enlightened. 1. Suffering: Everyone suffers from these thing Birth- When we are born, we cry. Sickness- When we are sick, we are miserable. Old age- When old, we will have ache and pains and find it hard to get around. Death- None of us wants to die. We feel deep sorrow when someone dies. Other things we suffer from are: Being with those we dislike, Being apart from those we love, Not getting what we want, All kinds of problems and disappointments that are unavoidable. The Buddha did not deny that there is happiness in life, but he pointed out it does not last forever. Eventually everyone meets with some kind of suffering. He said: "There is happiness in life, happiness in friendship, happiness of a family, happiness in a healthy body and mind, ...but when one loses them, there is suffering." Dhammapada 2. The cause of suffering The Buddha explained that people live in a sea of suffering because of ignorance and greed. They are ignorant of the law of karma and are greedy for the wrong kind of pleasures. They do things that are harmful to their bodies and peace of mind, so they can not be satisfied or enjoy life. For example, once children have had a taste of candy, they want more. When they can't have it, they get upset. Even if children get all the candy they want, they soon get tired of it and want something else. Although, they get a stomach-ache from eating too much candy, they still want more. The things people want most cause them the most suffering. Of course, there are basic things that all people should have, like adequate food, shelter, and clothing. Everyone deserve a good home, loving parents, and good friends. They should enjoy life and cherish their possessions without becoming greedy. 3. The end of suffering To end suffering, one must cut off greed and ignorance. This means changing one's views and living in a more natural and peaceful way. It is like blowing out a candle. The flame of suffering is put out for good. Buddhists call the state in which all suffering is ended Nirvana. Nirvana is an everlasting state of great joy and peace. The Buddha said, "The extinction of desire is Nirvana." This is the ultimate goal in Buddhism. Everyone can realize it with the help of the Buddha's teachings. It can be experienced in this very life. 4. The path to the end of suffering: The path to end suffering is known as the Noble Eightfold Path. It is also known as the Middle Way. Chapter 3 THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH When the Buddha gave his first sermon in the Deer Park, he began the 'Turning of the Dharma Wheel'. He chose the beautiful symbol of the wheel with its eight spokes to represent the Noble Eightfold Path. The Buddha's teaching goes round and round like a great wheel that never stops, leading to the central point of the wheel, the only point which is fixed, Nirvana. The eight spokes on the wheel represent the eight parts of the Noble Eightfold Path. Just as every spoke is needed for the wheel to keep turning, we need to follow each step of the path. 1. Right View. The right way to think about life is to see the world through the eyes of the Buddha--with wisdom and compassion. 2. Right Thought. We are what we think. Clear and kind thoughts build good, strong characters. 3. Right Speech. By speaking kind and helpful words, we are respected and trusted by everyone. 4. Right Conduct. No matter what we say, others know us from the way we behave. Before we criticize others, we should first see what we do ourselves. 5. Right Livelihood. This means choosing a job that does not hurt others. The Buddha said, "Do not earn your living by harming others. Do not seek happiness by making others unhappy." 6. Right Effort. A worthwhile life means doing our best at all times and having good will toward others. This also means not wasting effort on things that harm ourselves and others. 7. Right Mindfulness. This means being aware of our thoughts, words, and deeds. 8. Right Concentration. Focus on one thought or object at a time. By doing this, we can be quiet and attain true peace of mind. Following the Noble Eightfold Path can be compared to cultivating a garden, but in Buddhism one cultivates one's wisdom. The mind is the ground and thoughts are seeds. Deeds are ways one cares for the garden. Our faults are weeds. Pulling them out is like weeding a garden. The harvest is real and lasting happiness. Sri Gautama Buddha is recognised as a incarnation of Maha Deva Deva as a real noble teacher, a noble spiritual teacher. UNIT 3 FOLLOWING THE BUDDHA'S TEACHINGS The Buddha spoke the Four Noble Truths and many other teachings, but at the heart they all stress the same thing. An ancient story explains this well. Once a very old king went to see an old hermit who lived in a bird's nest in the top of a tree, "What is the most important Buddhist teaching?" The hermit answered, "Do no evil, do only good. Purify your heart." The king had expected to hear a very long explanation. He protested, "But even a five-year old child can understand that!" "Yes," replied the wise sage, "but even an 80-year-old man cannot do it." ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Chapter 1 THE TRIPLE JEWEL The Buddha knew it would be difficult for people to follow his teachings on their own, so he established the Three Refuges for them to rely on. If a person wants to become Buddhists take refuge in and rely on the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. These are known as the Triple Jewel. The Sangha are the monks and nuns. They live in monasteries and carry on the Buddha's teaching. The word Sangha means 'harmonious community'. The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha together possess qualities that are precious like jewels and can lead one to enlightenment. A refuge is a place to go for safety and protection, like a shelter in a storm. Taking refuge does not mean running away from life. It means living life in a fuller, truer way. Taking refuge is also like a man traveling for the first time to a distant city. He will need a guide to show him which path to follow and some traveling companions to help him along the way. The Buddha is the guide. The Dharma is the path. The Sangha are the teachers or companions along the way. There is a special ceremony for taking refuge with the Triple Jewel. With a sincere mind, one recites the following verse in front of an ordained monk or nun. I go to the Buddha for refuge. I go to the Dharma for refuge. I go to the Sangha for refuge. For a Buddhist, taking refuge is the first step on the path to enlightenment. Even if enlightenment is not achieved in this life, one has a better chance to become enlightened in a future life. One who take the precepts is called a lay person. Allow me please |
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