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Re: Buddha mind

sean808080 — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:09:22 -0000

Glad you've read some of the books. I really do mean it when I say there are benefits to be had in the information these books share. Ecumenical? That's not a word I use every day! For those of us that have to look it up:

ecumenical |ˌekyəˈmenikəl| adjective
representing a number of different Christian churches See note at universal .
• promoting or relating to unity among the world's Christian churches : ecumenical dialogue.

Re: Buddha mind

sean808080 — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:07:24 -0000

Very interesting story you share. I wonder if there are any patterns to CODA families and religion at all. I wonder if your dad would have practiced Judaism more if he were hearing? Hmmmm.....

Re: Buddha mind

Lisa — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:52:30 -0000

Sean,
Very interesting. I like how you say "describes my intellectual connection" at first. I too - having Deaf parents was not pre-programmed. Mom is a Catholic, but father is Jewish. Father doesn't practice, it's more he is culturally Jewish without celebrating.. kinda confusing. Mom sent us to Catholic Sunday School, but I felt out of place so we dropped it. Years later I found my faith in Christianity attending Evangelical Free churches. It took me a long time to get connected, I was "church shopping". I am a practicing Christian but just recently and I like to learn all things. I'm trying to say, that no matter what I learn other religions, other cultures, I pray to God and if I listen he guides me. God taught me to love everyone as he would. Thus I make no judgments on other people's lifestyle. I'm trying not to make judgments on how people treat me, but that takes work. (wink).
. I'm curious about the intellectual connection you have, so when I have time, I'll be reading up on it.

Re: Buddha mind

Janet Tokerud — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:44:57 -0000

Thanks for sharing this part of your life. I've read some of these books and appreciate the reminder of the principles. I was raised Christian and am ecumenical not believing that there is 1 true way but resonate most with Buddhism.