tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104136715924136884.post6653599585442232677..comments2024-03-25T04:55:10.099-07:00Comments on Wisdom Quarterly: American Buddhist Journal: Alcohol and Buddhism: To abstain or drink?Wisdom Quarterlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270831701299130326noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104136715924136884.post-42511225023934498452016-09-24T13:45:44.707-07:002016-09-24T13:45:44.707-07:00I am western Buddhist who strongly disagrees with ...I am western Buddhist who strongly disagrees with the Puritan interpretation. Unlike the Buddhas time, dissociation is a major problem in modern times, perhaps from the education system. Thus conscious use of mind expanding substances can be helpful. Many articles have been written about the intersection of Buddhism and psychedelics. I'm also OK with disinhibitants in moderation, perhaps to open up some emotions to flow with a supportive friend. Alcohol has been used to good purposes in history. Intention, set and setting matter so much.Matthew | Loving Awarenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612374717919190886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104136715924136884.post-56740516696313011672012-02-20T12:41:33.900-08:002012-02-20T12:41:33.900-08:00I am a Buddhist and, am bothered by "Westerni...I am a Buddhist and, am bothered by "Westernized" Buddhism that dillutes the precepts. You cannot water down the precepts so as to indulge in pleasures of the body. I believe the five precepts to be very direct. Further, on Full moon observances and Dec 8 and April 8 I observe the Eight Precepts. I wisheeryone to know Buddha an the Dharma and Samgha in a real way, as Buddha intended it. NamasteRicknoreply@blogger.com