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Re: Buddhist Temple Built from Beer Bottles

Yeshe Thubten — Thu, 07 May 2015 22:24:18 -0000

No spirit worship is usually part of the cutural landscape and probably predates Buddhism in that cuture. Most likely spirit worship is mixed in with Buddhism whereas in the west it's mixed in with money.

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xtralargerooster — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 13:23:18 -0000

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David Cull — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 04:05:53 -0000

Actually, not a singular organized system. The historical Buddha taught in 60 different languages, according to the cultural habits and traditions of different peoples. The teachings remain a concerned with practical methods to address the human condition. The 'religious' overlay is a matter of historical cultural differences.

Re: Buddhist Temple Built from Beer Bottles

activist09 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:22:22 -0000

I loved the idea ....and I recently came across a very beautiful documentary..I think everybody should watch it
cutvdotws/play/6232

Please replace " dot " with " . " in above url
What do beer cans, car tires and water
bottles have in common? Not much unless you're renegade architect
Michael Reynolds, in which case they are tools of choice for producing
thermal mass and energy-independent housing. For 30 years, New
Mexico-based Reynolds and his green disciples have devoted their time to
advancing the art of "Earthship Biotecture" by building
self-sufficient, off-the-grid communities where design and function
converge in eco-harmony. However, these experimental structures that
defy state standards create conflict between Reynolds and the
authorities, who are backed by big business. Frustrated by antiquated
legislation, Reynolds lobbies for the right to create a sustainable
living test site. While politicians hum and ha, Mother Nature strikes,
leaving communities devastated by tsunamis and hurricanes. Reynolds and
his crew seize the opportunity to lend their pioneering skills to those
who need it most. Shot over three years and in four countries, "Garbage
Warrior" is a timely portrait of a determined visionary, a hero of the
21st century.

Re: Buddhist Temple Built from Beer Bottles

Bob_from_Reno — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:01:35 -0000

Buddhists also believe in being gentle with themselves, and not being judgmental. -some just follow the 4 precepts - Do all that is good, refrain from evil, keep your mind pure (free of the 5 poisons -hatred, greed, jealousy, arrogance, ignorance) and help the many beings. It's a beautiful building - and that it was built from beer bottles makes it even better.

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ruthanneb — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:58:37 -0000

But here IS a real quotation: "Cold beer is bottled God." That's Dylan Thomas (in his late teens), in a letter.

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Alex Miles — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 01:56:29 -0000

so now they can drink whenever as many beer as they want, nobody will notice cause they can just shove those bottles up on the wall..the ground.......

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BearMaster — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:20:06 -0000

I have never been prouder of being a Buddhist!

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Tim Chisom — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:55:48 -0000

Who realy gives a hoot about Monks and their use of alcohol ? The article was about re-purposing bottles into something useful. As usual, a really good piece of information gets bogged down in a side argument of bull crap. I think it was a very good article and the idea needs to be expanded on instead of throwing all our reusable resources into landfills.

Re: Buddhist Temple Built from Beer Bottles

Lance Steel — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:35:46 -0000

Yeah most Buddhist monks in my SE Asia travels did not drink or smoke (though certain sects were more lenient).

Now plenty of laypeople in SE Asia who classified themselves as Buddhists did indulge.

I saw plenty images of mortification and corpse mutilation to illustrate the illusion of our mortal shell and the need to divest ourselves from material desire.

I always laugh when I meet an American Buddhist that drives a Mercedes...

Re: Buddhist Temple Built from Beer Bottles

Lance Steel — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:27:54 -0000

Fair enough, but today it is an organized system that believes in supernatural concepts such as veneration of elder's spirits.

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Lance Steel — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:26:13 -0000

99 bottles of beer on the wall...

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Philip Mullen — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:01:01 -0000

Actually Franklin never said that..

For the record, here, in a letter addressed to André Morellet in 1779, is what Benjamin Franklin actually did say:

Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards, there it enters the roots of the vines, to be changed into wine, a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy.

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Jody Brooks — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:10:31 -0000

Dom-me-yo-ho-brew-me-bro...

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jjwalker7730 — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:52:59 -0000

Not to drink the wines of delusion is the precept I am fimiliar with. Didn't say anything about beer. Just be careful not to replace one illusory world with another illusory world.

Re: Buddhist Temple Built from Beer Bottles

jjwalker7730 — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:49:11 -0000

Actually, my precepts included not to take the wines of delusion. Does beer do this? I dont think so.

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snoozy — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:20:23 -0000

Also Buddism isn't really a religion, its a way of life, Buddha never intended for people to follow him as a religion

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deepthrottle — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:39:28 -0000

Hi Michael, it depends on what school of Buddhism you follow. I'm the Buddhist leader in Central London ...in the Soka Gakkai ( Fuji School of Nichiren) and we have NO rules on matters of consumption. I drink quite a lot (the English are border-line alcoholic) and I am also happy to eat meat (as does the leader of another school, The Dalai Lama). Mahayana monks in many schools over the last three centuries have even married (I personally don't think that they should, because a monk lives a different way than me) We say that Buddhism isn't about abstinence, or denial, but just about helping people to be happy with/in their own lives. And getting on with your neighbours helps!

Re: Buddhist Temple Built from Beer Bottles

Anisah David — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:16:08 -0000

its weird that so many even argue about religion/beer mixing. Alcohol has played a ritualistic role in many faiths, whether it be wine, beer or some other fermented liquid. Just because most of the "developed" world sees beer it as secular doesn't mean it has always been so. Many monasteries in Europe have made their share of money producing "spirits" which they used or sold to the lay-persons.

Re: Buddhist Temple Built from Beer Bottles

Anisah David — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:11:34 -0000

this idea would work great for things like outdoor bird aviaries, since birds need more light than normal building construction provides, yet it would give domestic fowl acceptable protection from the elements.

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Rudolf Valentino — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:16:30 -0000

Heineken always BEST.

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Old George — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:21:57 -0000

So, so Heineken is the best beer !?! I belief you never drink in your live a rael beer, only the dogpiss of Heineken ?

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Mothman — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:43:16 -0000

it's crap, you amateur.

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Forest of Peace — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:26:34 -0000

WoW, www.Forest-of-Peace.org - Team it is certainly the occasion of the upcoming event "Forest of Peace build the 1st CO2 Guard Worlwide" -registered world record attempt- visit and recommend

Re: Buddhist Temple Built from Beer Bottles

Fae92 — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:58:58 -0000

I think it's supposed to be an example of how Buddhism and everyday life can co-exist in harmony. A purposeful paradox, maybe a message of good overcoming evil? Who knows but I have to say they must be quite the intellectuals sorts.