Have you ever visited or lived with a Buddhist religious community?

Have you ever visited or lived with a Buddhist religious community?
by

1 Answer

Answer :

Theres a Buddhist community living literally five minutes away from me! Right next door to a ********* tree farm! I’ve never been. But its such an interesting place. Monks live there! I see them checking their mail every now and again. So odd.
by

Related questions

How many countries, other than the one you're currently living in, have you visited or lived in?

Description : How many countries, other than the one you're currently living in, have you visited or lived in?

Last Answer : I went to Canada for about a week for a wedding. I loved it up there (we were near Toronto). I’ve never lived in another country, but I’m hoping my husband will be stationed in another country for his next duty location so that we can get that opportunity.

Have you ever lived in or visited a high elevation city ?

Description : Have you ever lived in or visited a high elevation city ?

Last Answer : I live in Denver and head up to the mountains regularly. Without question every time I change altitude I feel a difference. When I first moved here, it took a few days to adjust under normal conditions, ... to cook pasta and whatnot longer than at sea level. I haven't noticed any problems with TVs.

I have an invitation to visit a friend who recently moved to Reykjavík, Iceland. Have any Ask-publicers ever visited/lived there, and if so, can you advise me of things I might wish to see there?

Description : I have an invitation to visit a friend who recently moved to Reykjavík, Iceland. Have any Ask-publicers ever visited/lived there, and if so, can you advise me of things I might wish to see there?

Last Answer : There’s a chapter about Iceland in The Geography of Bliss.

Have you ever visited a place and had a negative impression that you later thought better of?

Description : Have you ever visited a place and had a negative impression that you later thought better of?

Last Answer : The same can be said of corn, as well as the personalities of those unfortunates lacking the urge to flee. Buffet persists, but probably because of the 5 minute escape across the Missouri river. I ... difficult to find any recommendation for the place if you're between the ages of 12 and 85.

Have you ever visited a "Ghost Town"?

Description : Have you ever visited a "Ghost Town"?

Last Answer : I have been to a few ghost towns up here in western canada , but none in the states, and the ones we did visit where cool and interesting.

If you ever visited the Soviet Union, what impact did that have on your life?

Description : If you ever visited the Soviet Union, what impact did that have on your life?

Last Answer : answer:Great question man! But tour guides You mean keepers, right? Did they ever let you out of their sights? I was born a few years before the USSR was dismantled I have never been to ... made the right choice, but I still find Russian history fascinating. I'm excited to hear others' stories!

Have you ever visited San Miguel De Allende Mexico?

Description : Have you ever visited San Miguel De Allende Mexico?

Last Answer : I would be wary. The cops work partly on bribes, and if you don’t know how to handle a situation when a police officer pulls you over it could get sticky.

And now for something completely... beautiful! Look at this, then tell me - what's the loveliest place you've ever visited?

Description : And now for something completely... beautiful! Look at this, then tell me - what's the loveliest place you've ever visited?

Last Answer : Probably this place in Manitoba called Gimli, which is a place for camping and all, but it's also a Viking landing site. There's a huge lake and it's really pretty. Lundar was another ... way less civilized and in total wilderness. For that alone it was really awesome. Even the outhouses ruled.

Have you ever visited a place because you saw it in a movie?

Description : Have you ever visited a place because you saw it in a movie?

Last Answer : The Stanley hotel in Estes Park, Co The Shinning

For those who have foreign-born parents. grandparents, & great grands, have you ever visited your ancestors' birth city? What were your impressions?

Description : For those who have foreign-born parents. grandparents, & great grands, have you ever visited your ancestors' birth city? What were your impressions?

Last Answer : Yep, not what I expected…

I received a copy of a background report and it states I've lived somewhere I've never even visited?

Description : I received a copy of a background report and it states I've lived somewhere I've never even visited?

Last Answer : answer:(Disclaimer: I am not an expert.) However, my personal advice would be not too worry too much. If you haven't ever done so, get a credit report. If you have the same bank account, ... , because personally I would probably just write something like this off as a mistake and not a warning sign.

Is there such a thing as a "good" souvenir of a place you vacationed/visited?

Description : Is there such a thing as a "good" souvenir of a place you vacationed/visited?

Last Answer : I always like a t-shirt, but it has to be a t-shirt that a local would wear, not one from a tourist t-shirt shop.

Where is a place you've never visited, but you know you would love to live there?

Description : Where is a place you've never visited, but you know you would love to live there?

Last Answer : A Greek island or Wales.

What are best coastal small towns you visited ?

Description : What are best coastal small towns you visited ?

Last Answer : Morro Bay. I lived there for a short time and I loved it.

Where have you visited using Google Earth or similar online sites?

Description : Where have you visited using Google Earth or similar online sites?

Last Answer : A friend of mine took me on a virtual tour of LA on Google maps streetview, it was actually really fun. (He lives in LA, I have never been there.) I tried to return the favor, but he determined that where I live just looks depressing.

Has anyone visited Kadifekale Castle in Izmir, Turkey?

Description : Has anyone visited Kadifekale Castle in Izmir, Turkey?

Last Answer : Yes, someone has. It seems to be a ruin which you can just go to. There is an interesting account here on the Rick Steves web site . Scroll down to “Kadifele: The Velvet Castle”.

Do you keep a physical map in your home marking where you've visited?

Description : Do you keep a physical map in your home marking where you've visited?

Last Answer : Isn’t it a wonderful idea? I used to keep track in an atlas book of where I’ve been by highlighting the cities I’ve been to. My SO and I now use TripAdvisor, but it isn’t quite the same as something visual.

Out of all the places you've visited, where did you find the most rude and abrupt people?

Description : Out of all the places you've visited, where did you find the most rude and abrupt people?

Last Answer : answer:New York City. I think that they’re, well, at least the ones that I’ve asked for directions, are really loud, have obnoxious accents, and don’t really care if you need help or not. but maybe thats just the ones I’ve run into

Of all the places you have visited, where have you found the people to be the most polite/friendly?

Description : Of all the places you have visited, where have you found the people to be the most polite/friendly?

Last Answer : answer:Awww. Of course we Americans are helpful and welcoming! ^^ I think that you got lucky, though there are some pretty nasty ones out there. I haven't found that one group of ... people from the southern states are generally more polite, in my experience. That whole southern charm thing.

Would you behave like a visitor if you lived there?

Description : Would you behave like a visitor if you lived there?

Last Answer : I have sort f done that, and I start out seeing the stuff and enjoying it. Then day-to-day life takes over and I become a bit impervious. Then someone comes to visit and I am excited again, showing them around.

Has anyone lived in New Orleans in the past 10 years? How was your experience?

Description : Has anyone lived in New Orleans in the past 10 years? How was your experience?

Last Answer : I wish I knew what it was like to live there. I’ve only vacationed there. I’m no lover of America, but if I HAD to choose where to live it would be NOLA or up Seattle or Portland.

For those of y'all (Americans) who lived or stayed in Canada for awhile, what did you think?

Description : For those of y'all (Americans) who lived or stayed in Canada for awhile, what did you think?

Last Answer : Niagara Falls was very wet and Toronto is like New York City with less hustle and bustle.

You wouldn't want to be involved with (date) someone if they lived more than ___ hours away from you ?

Description : You wouldn't want to be involved with (date) someone if they lived more than ___ hours away from you ?

Last Answer : I can’t drive to where my SO lives. It takes three flights totaling 24 hours.

Have you purchased student airfare tickets? And have you lived in a hostel?

Description : Have you purchased student airfare tickets? And have you lived in a hostel?

Last Answer : answer:Yes. Have done both. Airfare is usually just regular coach tickets, just sold with a student discount (so choices may be a little limited). Hostels are a great alternative to hotels if you're ... than others. Also, you'd want a safe place to store your valuables, like passport and money.

Why does the LGBT community feel persecuted by the religious community, when there are perfectly non-religious reasons in other countries for feeling it isn't natural?

Description : Why does the LGBT community feel persecuted by the religious community, when there are perfectly non-religious reasons in other countries for feeling it isn't natural?

Last Answer : Because this isn’t China. In the United States, discrimination against LGBT people is driven almost entirely by religious groups. Look at Proposition 8 in CA, as just one example. Close to 100% of the funding for Prop 8 came from religious groups.

How did the religious community respond to these new theories about the universe and nature?

Description : How did the religious community respond to these new theories about the universe and nature?

Last Answer : Need answer

Is the 200-Year-Old Mummified Buddhist Monk is 'Not Dead' and Just Meditating?

Description : Is the 200-Year-Old Mummified Buddhist Monk is 'Not Dead' and Just Meditating?

Last Answer : I am pretty sure that mummified and not dead are contradictory.

Have you given money to a Buddhist monk or would you consider it?

Description : Have you given money to a Buddhist monk or would you consider it?

Last Answer : When I visited a Buddhist temple in China I gave some money to a guy at the entrance. I don’t know if he was a Buddhist monk or a beggar, perhaps both. Anyway when I left hours later among crowds of people to my surprise he looked at me and smiled.

What do you think of the Buddhist concept that "delusions are the source of all unhappiness in the world"?

Description : What do you think of the Buddhist concept that "delusions are the source of all unhappiness in the world"?

Last Answer : answer:I'm not a Buddhist, and I can't pretend to understand the religious overtones of the statement, but it seems horribly simplistic and rather silly as a concept. First, an adage that uses ... - why can these not be refuted? So I have issues conceptually with the implications of the statement.

What is the Buddhist religion's view on the afterlife?

Description : What is the Buddhist religion's view on the afterlife?

Last Answer : answer:Buddhists believe in reincarnation, christians do not believe in reincaration, they believe in heaven. Buddhists believe that you start off as a simpler form of life and are reincarnated over and over until ... for bad things they did in a past life. here is a link that may help you.

What groups would be interested in a Buddhist-inspired book on coping with illness (for the chronically ill and their caregivers)?

Description : What groups would be interested in a Buddhist-inspired book on coping with illness (for the chronically ill and their caregivers)?

Last Answer : I think spiritualists and or the Yoga community would have an interest in this type of read. I am in both of those camps and spend a large part of my time learning how to be healthy, happy and well ... when we are hurt. May as well be prepared for that day when we are no longer healthy and well.

Who was the President of the First Buddhist Council held at Rajagriha? -General Knowledge

Description : Who was the President of the First Buddhist Council held at Rajagriha? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : The answer is 'Mahakassapa'

A Buddhist Council during the reign of Kanishka was held at which place? -General Knowledge

Description : A Buddhist Council during the reign of Kanishka was held at which place? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : The answer is 'Kashmir'

Which are Tile earliest Buddhist literature that deal with the stories of the various birth of Buddha? -General Knowledge

Description : Which are Tile earliest Buddhist literature that deal with the stories of the various birth of Buddha? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : The answer is 'Jatakas'

Who presided over the first Buddhist Council held at Rajgriha ? -Do You Know?

Description : Who presided over the first Buddhist Council held at Rajgriha ? -Do You Know?

Last Answer : It was presided by Mahakasyapa, a monk. The council was held in the Sattapani cave at Rajgriha. The council was held with the purpose of preserving Buddha's teachings (Sutta) and rules for disciples. During this council, the teachings of Buddha were divided into three Pitakas.

By whom was the Fourth Buddhist-Council held? -Do You Know?

Description : By whom was the Fourth Buddhist-Council held? -Do You Know?

Last Answer : The Fourth Buddhist Council of the Sarvastivada tradition is said to have been convened by the Kushan emperor Kanishka

During which reign was Buddhism split up' into the Hinayana and Mahayana sects at the Buddhist Council? -Do You Know?

Description : During which reign was Buddhism split up' into the Hinayana and Mahayana sects at the Buddhist Council? -Do You Know?

Last Answer : Buddhism split up into the Hinayana and Mahayana sects at the Buddhist council held during the reign of Kanishka in AD 72.

Who presided over the Buddhist Council held during the reign of Kanishka at Kashmir? -Do You Know?

Description : Who presided over the Buddhist Council held during the reign of Kanishka at Kashmir? -Do You Know?

Last Answer : The fourth Buddhist council was held in 72 AD at Kundalvana, Kashmir. It was presided by Vasumitra, while Asvaghosa was his deputy. The council was held under the patronage of Kushan King Kanishka of Kushan Empire.

Who was the greatest Buddhist commentator of the Buddhist canonical literature? -Do You Know?

Description : Who was the greatest Buddhist commentator of the Buddhist canonical literature? -Do You Know?

Last Answer : answer:

In which reign was the first Buddhist Council held? -Do You Know?

Description : In which reign was the first Buddhist Council held? -Do You Know?

Last Answer : The first Buddhist council was held around 483BC soon after the Mahaparinirvam of the Buddha under the patronage of king Ajatshatru. Mahakasyapa, a monk presided over this council and it was held in Sattapani cave at Rajagriha.

Which was the last Buddhist text produced in India? -Do You Know?

Description : Which was the last Buddhist text produced in India? -Do You Know?

Last Answer : answer:

Which are Tile earliest Buddhist literature that deal with the stories of the various birth of Buddha? -General Knowledge

Description : Which are Tile earliest Buddhist literature that deal with the stories of the various birth of Buddha? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : answer:

Which are Tile earliest Buddhist literature that deal with the stories of the various birth of Buddha? -General Knowledge

Description : Which are Tile earliest Buddhist literature that deal with the stories of the various birth of Buddha? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : answer:

Who was the President of the First Buddhist Council held at Rajagriha? -General Knowledge

Description : Who was the President of the First Buddhist Council held at Rajagriha? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : First Buddhist Council It was presided by Mahakasyapa, a monk. The council was held in the Sattapani cave at Rajgriha.

A Buddhist Council during the reign of Kanishka was held at which place? -General Knowledge

Description : A Buddhist Council during the reign of Kanishka was held at which place? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : The Fourth Buddhist Council of the Sarvastivada tradition is said to have been convened by the Kushan emperor Kanishka (r. CE 78 to CE 105), perhaps at Harwan, near Srinagar, Kashmir.

When, where and under whose protection did the third Buddhist Council? -General Knowledge

Description : When, where and under whose protection did the third Buddhist Council? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : Third Buddhist Council It was held in 250 BC at Pataliputra under the patronage of King Asoka. It was presided by Moggliputta Tissa.

When, where and under whose protection did the fourth Buddhist Council come? -General Knowledge

Description : When, where and under whose protection did the fourth Buddhist Council come? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : he fourth Buddhist council was held in 72 AD at Kundalvana, Kashmir. It was presided by Vasumitra, while Asvaghosa was his deputy. The council was held under the patronage of Kushan King Kanishka of Kushan Empire. Buddhism was divided into two sects namely Mahayan and Hinayan.

When, where and under whose reign was the first Buddhist Council? -General Knowledge

Description : When, where and under whose reign was the first Buddhist Council? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : It was held soon after the Mahaparinirvan of the Buddha, around 483 BC under the patronage of King Ajatshatru. It was presided by Mahakasyapa, a monk. The council was held in the Sattapani cave at Rajgriha.

Under the influence of which Buddhist monk, Ashoka accepted Buddhism? -General Knowledge

Description : Under the influence of which Buddhist monk, Ashoka accepted Buddhism? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : answer:

When, where and under whose reign was the first Buddhist Council? -General Knowledge

Description : When, where and under whose reign was the first Buddhist Council? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : It was held soon after the Mahaparinirvan of the Buddha, around 483 BC under the patronage of King Ajatshatru. It was presided by Mahakasyapa, a monk. The council was held in the Sattapani cave at Rajgriha.