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I fully agree with you patience. Some people are plain evil. I know some of them, especially the one who abused me.

Hello Hope816,

Mr. Mohatta asked me to convey Hello to you.

Hi Alexandra I am glad that what I have said has made you do some evaluating.That is a good thing. It makes me happy that something I said has caused you to do think about your religion.Thats what buddhism is all about.

You asked me to provide some clear concrete examples of why I think buddhism is brainwashing. I think it is thats all just like all the other religions of this world.Buddhism is nothing special in that regard - all the religions are guilty of it.

Go to google and type in the words " buddhism brainwashing " there you will find many websites who explain the role of brainwashing within buddhism and also other religions better than I could say in words.

~Hope~

Please tell him I am thinking of him and sending lots of positive vibes his way I really hope he can come back here soon as this forum is not the same without him.

Yes. I will tell him.

Thank you so much Hope. I'm gald you came back to me on this one.

I did as you suggested, and I took a look at the first five hits on google...

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There are studies that show self-perception and behavior can be modified by self-visualization, thoughts, etc. A recent example is "Picture Yourself At the Polls" by Libby, Shaeffer, et al in the Journal of Psychological Science, May 2007. Boiled down: "the injunction to 'picture yourself' performing a desired behavior, may in fact, be an effective strategy for translating good intentions into practical actions." That could translate into many actions which result in changing your life situation in some way - although I'm not sure it would regenerate limbs

Thankyou Alexandra I am happy I could get you thinking and reading It sounds like buddhism works for you and if that is what it takes to keep you stable and happy than good for you - it cant do any harm I suppose.

Thankyou so much for taking the time to go through all those websites it was interesting reading.When I get some more time I will post some links that you didint get to,its very interesting reading I am sure you will find it facinating

Peace and Blessings to you

~Hope~

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That could translate into many actions which result in changing your life situation in some way - although I'm not sure it would regenerate limbs
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They are not serious about this are they? Sureley they are not saying that anything is possible?? Because quite obviousley it is not.

This statement of yours, patience, reminded me of this scripture (asmost thigns do... :))



Even though I relate to abuse victims; myself being one of them; I have been able to forgive my abuser and myself to the extent that I am able to gather myself and feel loved. I think it's the ability to feel worthy of love that really matters. I take the residual effects fo the abuse and try to see the world full of God's children; people worthy of love and acceptance. I have a hard time, too. It's so easy to slip back into judgemental tones. I have to remmeber that I don't want to be called abrasive anymore than anyone else wants to be labeled for their limitations. We are all missing something. None of us are perfect. No one has all the answers and there are no coincidences. I firmly believe that all people (cyber or otherwise) are introduced into our lives to expand in us the God given gift of love for our fellow man (and woman).

When you guys tak about evil people, it reminds me that none of us are evil so to speak, but there are those who choose to ignore the voice of God and listen to lies of true evil. In my opinion, anything that creates in us self doubt or insecurity is evil. God doesn't want us to feel like this. In Him we are made acceptable.

I know most here don't believe what I believe and that's OK. It's not my job to prostelyze, that's why I write articles, nor do I desire to make anyone feel put off, I simply believe what I believe and it soothes me and brings me comfort. I like the idea that there is a benevolent being (God) who loves me just the way I am. In fact, I am exactly the person He wants me to be right now and I am doing exactly what he wants me to do right now. I like the fact that I am not alone in my struggle to reach out to others with love (however hard), but that He is with me guiding me and reminding me of who I am and where I've been.

I pray often for those who seem to "rub me the wrong way". I know this is just my basic human nature warring with my God given Holy Spirit within.

I think living according to the beliefs I hold is a decision I consciously make. So, in a way, I guess you could say that it IS the power of my mind deciding to rise above the damage someone tried to do to me. Reminds me of the story of Jascob/Israel in the Old Testament (always the Bible with me :)). When he is on his deathbed and Joseph is coming to see him, Joseph walks into the room and Jacob (same guy) is almost dead but, Israel (same guy) sits up to greet not only his son, but his grandsons, and bless them. I think we've all got a bit of Israel in our Jacobs.... hope you get this...

My mom used to say, "Pick yourself up by your bootstraps!!"