Schools turning on to yoga, but some call it foreign religion

NorthJersey.com ^ | 01.29.07 | RACHEL KONRAD

[TigersEye]

Chinese Buddhism originated with a monk (can't remember his name) who walked from India to China but Buddhism in general originated with Shakyamuni Buddha the historical Buddha of our times. His name before his enlightenment was Guatama Sakya. The Sakyas were the royal family in the northeast part of present day India. Guatama's father was the king. Thus he also became known as the Lion of the Sakyas.

[TigersEye]

I don't think boxing would yield positive results in elementary school.

LOL Not in this day and age. The lawsuits, the legislation, the parental fistfights on school grounds...

[kinoxi]

It's all good.

[familyop]

"I am just interested in philosophy. And I believe every word ever written, or spoken of, were all the works of man."

I'm somewhat old and frightened of mortality to avoid choosing a way. ;-)

[CarrotAndStick]

I don't worry about that too much. I think, in death, the mind just stops. Just like in deep sleep. I believe we have just this moment to enjoy existence. Take it to the max!

[familyop]

"Chinese Buddhism originated with a monk (can't remember his name) who walked from India to China but Buddhism in general originated with Shakyamuni Buddha the historical Buddha of our times. His name before his enlightenment was Guatama Sakya. The Sakyas were the royal family in the northeast part of present day India. Guatama's father was the king. Thus he also became known as the Lion of the Sakyas."

Thank you. There is one thing from Buddhist history/legend that I would like to do. It would be cool to get very old, to tell my kids to hurry and follow me, and to die while swinging on a branch and laughing. ...can't recall as to which master supposedly did that.

[TigersEye]

Careful what you wish for! ;^)

[ColdSteelTalon]

Yoga is from eastern religion. And very dangerous.

[AnotherUnixGeek]

Buddhism was said in old Chinese monks' writings to have originally come from a man who walked from India to China by himself.

Two Buddhist monks from India purportedly arrived at the court of the Han Dynasty emperor Ming in 68 AD, which could have been the first introduction of Buddhism to China. Buddhism was established about 500 years earlier in India by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha.

[familyop]

I was joking, really, having risked life and limb in many ways. The belief in a world to come is more of an extra thing for some of us. But either way, your outlook ("to enjoy existence") is a good one, IMO. And that good attitude is the antithesis of fear. ...very conducive to learning and generosity.

[TigersEye]

I haven't heard that story but I like it. Many Buddhist lamas become more and more childlike the older they get. I don't think you have to be Buddhist to do that. Just relax and see the world with the freshness of a child as if you've never seen it before. Hard to do when you've gotten old and crusty like us but possible if you keep at it.

[TigersEye]

Thank you, AUG. Your telling is more correct and specific than mine and you got his name right. Siddhartha was his first name. Sakya was the clan name and I don't know if it was used as a last name or not.

[familyop]

"I haven't heard that story but I like it. Many Buddhist lamas become more and more childlike the older they get. I don't think you have to be Buddhist to do that. Just relax and see the world with the freshness of a child as if you've never seen it before. Hard to do when you've gotten old and crusty like us but possible if you keep at it."

...agreed! In the way that I follow, we meditate on tasks or things (somewhat different from most eastern meditation). But you've given a reminder to think of very simple things during tomorrow's walk. Thanks.

[TigersEye]

May your walk be refreshing and delightful. On with the adventure! : )

[CarrotAndStick]

Lol!

[CarrotAndStick]

Thank you for the compliment!

[kinoxi]

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[TigersEye]

Yes? You have a question?

[kinoxi]

Had one. Since forgotten. Breathe.

[TigersEye]

LOL In with the good air, out with the bad air...

If you remember it I'll catch it tomorrow. Off to saw logs now.