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What is a Secular Buddhist, and What Do They Believe?
2012年7月9日 · People are coming to secular Buddhism from many walks of life from Christianity and Judaism, from Atheism and Humanism, to many of the various established Buddhist traditions. Secular Buddhism is new on the block compared to our sister traditions, and secular Buddhists’ approaches to practice is almost as varied as the people themselves.
Starting Out – Secular Buddhist Association
Rather than having as a core goal of ending rounds of a literal Rebirth, Secular Buddhism’s primary focus is on how we are and what we do in this lifetime, and how that influences the world and generations to come.
Three Paths for Secular Buddhists – Secular Buddhist Association
2017年8月28日 · Currently, there are three broad approaches or paths for secular Buddhists: first, the project of reconstructing traditional Buddhism in order to create a modern version of the dharma; second, helping to develop a secular mindfulness movement rooted in Buddhist meditative practice as a key component of various therapeutic and educational ...
Frequently Asked Questions on Secular Buddhism
What is Secular Buddhism? Secular Buddhism is Buddhism. We differ from other forms in two key ways: 1.We allow questioning of a literal interpretation of rebirth. A minority of Secular Buddhists believe in literal rebirth. More believe in non-literal rebirth …
Guiding Principles – Secular Buddhist Association
Secular Buddhism supports a culture of awakening, finding its inspiration from Buddhist (religious) and secular sources alike. Qualities. Secular Buddhism is naturalistic, in that it references natural causes and effects, demonstrable in the known world.
What Is Secular Buddhist Practice?
2012年4月27日 · In summary, secular Buddhist practice is the same as traditional practices. We differ only in that our focus is on this life, and in this world. Regardless of what your thoughts are about rebirth or karma, what you practice today influences your tomorrow.
People and Organization – Secular Buddhist Association
The Secular Buddhist Association (SBA) is a grassroots gathering of fellow practitioners and interested parties, providing mutual support and feedback. We invite you to join in the conversation so that we can travel The Path together.
Secular Buddhism, Thin and Thick
2013年4月9日 · Thick Secular Buddhism holds out the deepest penetrating insight into reality, by accepting the results of mainstream science as our guide to reinterpreting the dhamma. It provides a robust and coherent theory, with a practice that promises to unite both naturalism and deep, psychological well being.
Practice Centers – Secular Buddhist Association
Secular Buddhism is relatively new, and to help people find like minded practitioners, here’s a listing of centers and groups that may be of interest to you. If you have any new centers or groups you would like added, please use the form below.