https://padlet.com/ritalanger2/csk2eqnfvi1jbth1 en-us 2020-11-14 16:06:54 UTC 2020-11-25 16:17:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/ritalanger2/csk2eqnfvi1jbth1/wish/959857678 The practice of the forest dweller, in theory, helps to sharpen and sustain mental concentration. Within narrative also, the Buddha held great reverence for those who are forest dwelling monastics, indicating how effective the practice may be. 
 ]]> 2020-11-25 13:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ritalanger2/csk2eqnfvi1jbth1/wish/959857678 https://padlet.com/ritalanger2/csk2eqnfvi1jbth1/wish/959872468 One could say that the idea of Buddhism being devoid of magic stems at least partially from the fact that Buddhism is a religion that claims no deity, hence most people would associate the religion more with philosophy rather than anything 'supernatural'. Ancient Buddhist texts, in fact, reveal that the Buddhist tradition is far more ritualistic and magical than it first appears. For instance, the association of Buddhist relics with healing is present within a number of Buddhist sects. ]]> 2020-11-25 13:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ritalanger2/csk2eqnfvi1jbth1/wish/959872468 https://padlet.com/ritalanger2/csk2eqnfvi1jbth1/wish/960314252 'Who speaks?' - a spokesperson for the Dhammakaya foundation 
The video seems to be of a slightly promotional nature, and seems to be concerned with delivering the history of the meditation hall in an engaging format. 
'Who wins?' - The temple itself (it may receive more donations etc) 
'Who loses?' - Other temples that lose out on revenue due to more people visiting Wat Phra Dhammakaya]]> 2020-11-25 16:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ritalanger2/csk2eqnfvi1jbth1/wish/960314252 https://padlet.com/ritalanger2/csk2eqnfvi1jbth1/wish/960333525 'Who speaks?' - a spokesperson for the Asoke community/temple 
'Who wins?' - those part of the community featured in the video 
'Who loses?' - other communities may lose followers, those in the meat industry (as this community promotes complete vegetarianism), potentially individuals who are part of the community lose as there is no concept of individual income (the community income is pooled into one)]]> 2020-11-25 16:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ritalanger2/csk2eqnfvi1jbth1/wish/960333525 https://padlet.com/ritalanger2/csk2eqnfvi1jbth1/wish/960346316 Monetary gain will not make you happy/content. However, in the life of an ascetic, there would be a chance to find spiritual contentment (as demonstrated by Temiya becoming an ascetic, then his family seeing him and doing the same later on)]]> 2020-11-25 16:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ritalanger2/csk2eqnfvi1jbth1/wish/960346316