Dharma Paths

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General Dharma comparisons
A place to compare and contrast Dharmic traditions, debates allowed, but be polite.

Theravada Buddhism
the way of the Elders

Mahayana Buddhism
the way of great Compassion

Vajrayana Buddhism
the indestructible way

Dzogchen
Great Perfection teachings and practices

Jain Dharma
the way of ahimsa; Digambara and Svetambara

Hindu Dharma
includes modern movements; ISKCON, SRF, TM, etc.

Taoism
The Way, Qi, Tao Te Ching

Sikhism
the way of meditation, faith, selfless service

Abrahamic contemplative traditions, general comparisons
Kabbalah, Sufism, Gnosticism and other forms of mysticism rooted in Christianity, Judaism, Islam

Judaism, Kabbalah-Jewish mysticism

Christianity, Gnosticism-Christian mysticism

Islam, Sufism-Islamic mysticism

Pagan religions
A place to discuss pagan paths including Wiccan, Druid, goddess paths, etc.

Animism
A place to discuss Animism, Shamanism, and other indigenous paths

Secular Buddhism, secular Dharma
Mindfulness practice, corporate mindfulness, modern trends, skepticism of rebirth and other religious doctrines, secular expressions and views of Dharma Paths

Practicing the Perfections & Brahma-viharas
Cultivating virtue, generosity, renunciation, wisdom, energy, patience, truthfulness, resolve, universal love, equanimity, compassion.

Jhanas / Dhyana
Deep meditation practices of Dharma traditions, absorptions, tranquility, asceticism

Engaged Buddhism, engaged Dharma
Playing an active role in making the world a better place.

Dharma at Home
Living and practicing the Dhamma as a householder, among family and friends.

Shrine Room
Pictures of revered teachers, places, rupas, temples, shrine rooms etc. that bring inspiration to our members. Pilgrimage advice etc.

Ahimsa
Nonviolent expressions of the Dharma, vegetarian debate

Health, wellness and fitness

The Greatest of All Gifts
Sharing the Dharma with others, so that they too may benefit from the Buddha's wisdom.

Parisa Abhaya Dana
A group dedicated to the practice of the Dharma who have voluntarily agreed to undertake the following commitments: 1. To have taken Refuge in the Tisarana (Triple Gem) 2. To live their lives according to the Five Precepts to the best of their ability. 3. To meditate for at least 15 minutes a day, every day.

Lounge
Casual discussion amongst spiritual friends.

News, current events, politics
The best place for the discussion of current events and politics. A place to bring a contemplative / Dharmic perspective and opinions to current events and politics.