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Hello and welcome everyone to CPB:Ning!  This is our online "Sangha" which is a means of creating and maintaining your social presence through this forum.  Please take advantage of this wonderful resource, and be sure to follow the discussions and read through the archived information.  The purpose of CPB on Ning is 1) to explore the teachings of (specifically) Pragmatic Buddhism; and 2) to enhance your practice thr… Continue

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OPB Member Publishes Article on "Place of Peace"

OPB member Wayne Hughes (Ren Cheng) has his "Place of Peace" Dedication article published on Associated Content.  Check it out here and enjoy his fine work: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1021464/place_of_peace_buddhist_temple_and.html?image=355764&cat=8
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Jie Lu - Chad Boxx

The Ultimate Fear 1 Reply

Started by Jie Lu - Chad Boxx in Practice. Last reply by Jim Eubanks (Shi Yong Xiang)释迦永想 4 hours ago.

lorre  (xi le) 曦 乐

CPB Dharma Talk Nov 19, 2009 "Why We Value Pluralism" 1 Reply

Started by lorre (xi le) 曦 乐 in CPB Dharma Talks. Last reply by lorre (xi le) 曦 乐 1 day ago.

abimael Ju Xian

Our children and unsatisfactoriness. 12 Replies

Started by abimael Ju Xian in Weekly insights from daily inspirations. Last reply by paul..Li Su 莅肃 1 day ago.

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Jai

Unlocking the Mystery of Life: The Scientific Case for Intelligent Design

Please check out all six parts of this scientific documentary. I would be very interested to hear your views, especially those of you who are scientifically inclined. Click on the link, scroll down to the video player to view video. Thanks in advance.

/\/\/\ Jai


http://krishnascience.com/files/Darwin_defeated.html

Posted by Jai on October 31, 2009 at 7:00am — 20 Comments

lorre  (xi le) 曦 乐

An Aum Lullaby

Recently as I watched baby Lance he became quite cranky. His tummy was full and diaper dry so I deduced he was sleepy. I took his little hand out of his mouth, gently place my hands on his arms, looked softly into his eyes and began the Aum mantra. To my delight he enjoyed very much and was fast asleep in just a few minutes.

:)

Posted by lorre (xi le) 曦 乐 on October 30, 2009 at 8:45pm

Danielle Gaither

Introduction

There didn't seem to be an Introductions forum per se, so I thought I'd post my general intro stuff here. People have already made efforts to welcome me, which I really appreciate!

As you probably noticed, my name is Danielle Gaither, although a look around this site makes me wonder if I have to take a Chinese name at some point. ;) I'm currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science from the University of North Texas. I found CPB through naturalism.org and like what I've read so far.

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Posted by Danielle Gaither on October 15, 2009 at 6:07pm — 2 Comments

Wayne (Ren Cheng deshi 仁 诚 弟子)

There is a Jewel Within Every Lotus



The radiating lines of the lotus leaf bring to mind the Dharma Wheel.

The holes, the yellowing, and the browning are reminders of impermanence.

The stalk raised the flower above muddy waters to remind us that we can do the same with our bodymind.

The tight petals of the bud reflect the gathering of the S… Continue

Posted by Wayne (Ren Cheng deshi 仁 诚 弟子) on September 9, 2009 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Li Rui 莅銳

How to Use Furoshiki



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A discussion started by Jie Lu - Chad Boxx was featured
If I understand correctly, Sensei has taught us that interdependence is the most evolved stage of functionality for human beings. No one and nothing lasts forever, so we cannot afford to be dependent or to entertain illusions that we can always ke...
4 hours ago
Hi Jie Lu. Yes indeed, the realization of interdependence in our lives is the most evolved state of functionality we can have, because interdependence is the "actual nature of the Universe". If we have an understanding of how the Universe operates...
4 hours ago
This is one topic you will not want to miss. /\xl
yesterday
lorre (xi le) 曦 乐 added a discussion
There is more than one path up the mountain. Pluralism allows for a variety of positive paths that one may commit to. Awareness + Action = Responsibility Talk given by V. Wayne Hughes (Ren Cheng deshi), Cleric, Guest Prefect, OPB Under the direc...
yesterday
setting good examples for a child to follow! I like the idea Ren Cheng brings "nature and nurture" as both are just as important in a child's life, and how a child will develope. /\
yesterday
Yes as Xi Bao said "The better choice seems to be somewhere in between, what psych people call "interactionism," referring to the interactions between nature and nurture (rather than one OR the other)." It seems we are all in agreement here that w...
on Friday
Hello to all, I am going to go at this posting from the "nature or nurture" view that Xi Le brought up. I prefer to view this as "nature and nurture" (a more pluralistic approach). When we are born our natural condition is connectedness; this is...
on Thursday
Ju Xian, Yes indeed. _/\_ xk
on Thursday
I have been reading “The Parting of the Way” by Holmes Welch to help me in my study of the Dao De Jing and found this interesting story about President Adams Holmes Welch uses to emphasis the teaching “The wise ruler does not try to make his peopl...
on Thursday
"[Children] are led by fascination and curiosity." This is important to incourage kids to build on their curisosity by learning from their experiences both from others actions and there own. I am not sure that children can not understand "lessons ...
on Thursday
I was also wondering about nature vs nurture when I first read the post. I guess our focus is on the nuture since that is what we may effect. Recently a friend wondered about her adopted daughter and the role that nature had in her recent decision...
on Thursday
Thanks for this topic Ju Xian. Since joining CPB I have often thought about how we can effectively bring our teachings to children. I continue to learn from Sensei and will use a few of his teachings here which are relevant. Since children are no...
on Thursday
Ok, so I found a story about children in the Dhammapada (Google books rocks!) as translated in 1902 by Samuel Beal. Knowing the misinterpretations rampant during this period of East meets West, I think I can at least glean that the idea is that th...
on Thursday
Sure thing Xi Ken, I’ll try my best, Sensei said at the MNR "As our natural condition of connectedness, it is there from birth we cover it up through enculturation and learning unhelpful habits" So as Pragmatic Buddhists we know that we are born ...
on Wednesday
Ju Xian, While we wait for Sensei to respond, I thought I might give my initial thoughts. You present a topic that may be on some minds of those with children. It has not been a considered concern of mine as I am not around that many children, b...
on Tuesday
(This is me, eagerly awaiting Sensei's reply. Thanks for this question, JX!) /\xb
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