And she is almost prettier than him!
Posted on 12/09/2004 3:13:31 PM PST by fishtank
Lords of the Rings star embraces Buddhism
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Hindustan Times (India), Dec. 6, 2004 http://www.hindustantimes.com
Another Hollywood star Orlando Bloom is to become a Buddhist. The Lord of the Rings star, 27, took part in an hour long ceremony at a centre to commit himself to the faith, according to a Mirror report.
Orlando, who jealously guards his private life, joined 60 other fledgling Buddhists at the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist movement HQ at Taplow Court Mansion in Maidenhead, Berkshire. A visitor was cited: "He looked really happy. He looked comfortable and quite excited."
Bloom was presented with his Gohonzon, a scroll with Chinese and Sanskrit characters on it. Dressed in jeans, a camel coloured sweater and shirt, he accepted his scroll from centre director Ricky Baynes. An onlooker said: "He shook Ricky's hand like the other people getting their Gohonzons and looked calm."
"When everyone had theirs we all clapped and cheered. Afterwards we all had a cup of tea together and Orlando went to the gift shop. People were queuing up to get his autograph and have their picture take with him. He was very friendly and didn't seem to mind."
Orlando said his Gohonzon would take place of pride in his home. It is likely to be kept in a wooden shrine, surrounded by candles. He would chant the holy Japanese mantra nam-myoho-renge-kyo to the scroll twice a day. He must also read and recite two chapters from the Lotus Sutra holy scripture.
Orlando, who played elf Legolas in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, has never publicly spoken about his religious faith but has often been seen clutching Buddhist prayer beads.
And she is almost prettier than him!
He's cute, but I prefer someone who looks more like...say...Gerard Butler.
Pedant
I am half way through my night shift in the UK I hope you understand my garbled message.
Communist? Lalalalalalalala
Yesss! Can we hijack the thread and start posting HIS pictures, for no reason at all?
Thank ya darlin'!
He was OK in "Pirates", it's just that he got completely upstaged by Johnny Depp.
IIRC, Soka Gokkai (sp?) is viewed askance by most Japanese. I could be wrong, but I thought they had a deal like the scientologists or something. UFO's maybe?
IIRC, Soka Gokkai (sp?) is viewed askance by most Japanese. I could be wrong, but I thought they had a deal like the scientologists or something. UFO's maybe?
And Tom Cruise was married to Nicole Kidman. Both gentlemen are protective of their careers, and I applaud them for that. I have no problem with OB, just wondering how, or if, sexual orientation is addressed in Buddhism.
Uhh...She makes kickin' videos?
You are correct. There is actually a poster on FR who used to be in the leadership of Soka Gokkai, and could explain very well why the movement is a sham (and very poor Buddhism, BTW). Unfortunately, I have forgotten the name.
Isn't that Antonio Banderos? If not, Orlando is, Um, quite versatile, LOL!
" Pedant "
I don't deny it.
However, being agnostic, I get my fair share of abuse from people who think that I believe in nothing, or that I am just a bitter person taking out my anger against religion, neither of which is correct and I often find it necessary to explain.
I always thought Kate Bosworth was a little on the manly looking side - I think it's the chin.
.......Elves. {/disgusted grunt}
Are you kidding? She's beautiful.
And hey, you're welcome najida! Really improves the scenery around here, eh?
When was the last time Buddhists went to war?"
Pearl Harbor?
Well at least they were peaceful while heading from the carriers to Pearl over the open blue Pacific.
When Richard Gere and his fellow Hollywood “Buddhists” met with the Dalai Lama a few years ago, they were shocked to hear his conservative views on such issues as sexual relations (not until marriage), abortion (very against) and homosexuality (also very against). Maybe that’s why so many have been turning to the Kabbala lately. But again, real Jewish scholars whom I’ve met have nothing but absolute contempt for the Hollywood version.
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