@Buddhistethics @BuddhistGeeks The question about them is whether they either are, or should be, the basis for American “Buddhist ethics.”
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@Meaningness@BuddhistGeeks Those involved in#mindfulness discussion are bringing in various#Buddhist ethics (or values) from texts/trads.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Buddhistethics@BuddhistGeeks If we ignore all the traditional “ethical” material that we don’t like, what’s the point?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Meaningness@BuddhistGeeks Exactly. Which is why so many teachers with 'traditional' backgrounds are criticizing 'value free' mindfulness1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
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@Buddhistethics@BuddhistGeeks So, what Buddhist ethical principles that contradict leftish American secular values do they advocate?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Meaningness@BuddhistGeeks didn't we cover that earlier? It's complicated, renunciation, etc...1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Buddhistethics@BuddhistGeeks No, I didn’t think you came up with any specific example.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Buddhistethics@BuddhistGeeks “Renunciation” is a very general and vague category; all ethical systems recommend renouncing some things.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Buddhistethics@BuddhistGeeks I doubt any American Buddhist teachers actually recommend renunciation in the traditional sutric sense5 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Meaningness@BuddhistGeeks Somewhat agreeing with you perhaps, is Gil Fronsdal @GilFronsdalSays : http://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/books-articles/articles/renunciation/ …1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@Buddhistethics @BuddhistGeeks I like @GilFronsdalSays ’s writing a lot, and have cited it in many places. He’s waffling here, though.
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