tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post832722362489746273..comments2024-03-29T01:02:52.493-07:00Comments on My Two Cents: Almsgiving PreparationsBlesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-5433954249760461802021-02-05T11:47:14.117-08:002021-02-05T11:47:14.117-08:00I think it is wonderful that you noticed the simil...I think it is wonderful that you noticed the similarities. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-32087295332456199272021-02-05T06:57:39.209-08:002021-02-05T06:57:39.209-08:00Yes of course. I knew Islam, Christianity and Juda...Yes of course. I knew Islam, Christianity and Judaism were linked but was surprised specifically about certain parables and symbolism that I came across in the context of the pilgrimage. Lady Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050899813793376037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-28640038303584109382021-02-04T23:51:13.562-08:002021-02-04T23:51:13.562-08:00Thank you, Lady Ella. I think many religions have...Thank you, Lady Ella. I think many religions have a lot in common. Charity and caring for others, for example. Sometimes, we get caught up in all the small differences and draw lines between us and them for whatever reason and make artificial divisions.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-18886601753070304382021-02-04T17:35:36.598-08:002021-02-04T17:35:36.598-08:00Yes, an interesting post. I don't know much a...Yes, an interesting post. I don't know much about Buddhism and what I do know is specific to Japanese Buddhism - which is quite different in some ways. However a few years ago I undertook a Buddhist pilgrimage in Japan, and a big part of its culture lay in the giving of alms to pilgrims. As you say, it was a way for the giver to obtain merit. Also it's seen as a chance for the giver to become part of the journey without doing it themselves. I discovered quite a few similarities between Buddhist philosophy and Christian, which I found very interesting.Lady Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050899813793376037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-16288957457426753822014-12-05T21:51:42.882-08:002014-12-05T21:51:42.882-08:00Glad you enjoyed the explanation, Hon. As for the...Glad you enjoyed the explanation, Hon. As for the cleaning, well, if you could see my house, you'd agree with me that a lot of cleaning is needed!Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-25309287551025937752014-12-05T07:53:06.713-08:002014-12-05T07:53:06.713-08:00thank you for the lovely explanation. I love to l...thank you for the lovely explanation. I love to learn about other cultures and religions. We spend part of most years in Bangkok which is Buddhist and I've wished I could show you some of my favourite temples where peace and tranquility exudes from the walls. <br />What I never understand is your frenzy of cleaning, neither the monks nor your guests open cupboard doors or look for cat fluff i the corners. Be kind to yourselfAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02300753676190713027noreply@blogger.com