Why are they allow to
marry?
Lol I googled but
cannot find a suitable answer yet
why are they allowed to have
consorts and have sex?
http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/Buddhism/2000/09/What-Is-Tantra-Anyway.aspx
Vajrayana deals a lot with transformation, and
therefore, symbolism is widely used. There are representations of
some deities, which are manifestations of the Buddha, that are
expressing desire or wrath.
The sexual imagery is not to
be taken literally, according to worldly appearances. In Vajrayana,
deities in sexual union represent the union of method and wisdom,
the two aspects of the path that need to be developed in order to
attain enlightenment.
Wrathful deities are not
monsters threatening us. Their wrath is directed toward ignorance
and selfishness, which are our real enemies. This imagery, when
properly understood, shows how desire and anger can be transformed
and thereby subdued. It has deep meaning, far beyond ordinary lust
and anger. We should not misinterpret it.
http://www.fpmt.org/education/buddhism-faq.html
why was a buddhist monk living a
palace, own lands & have slaves?
http://www.michaelparenti.org/Tibet.html
why is a monk called HIS
eminence or highness or what ever titles?
Quoting Kendall Magnussen:
Dear Daniel,
"Geshe" refers to a certain
level of monastic and philosophical training. It
is traditionally received after approximately 25 years of full-time
intensive
study at one of the great monasteries. It is similar to someone
getting a
"ph.d." level of study and accomplishment, although it is much more
than that.
There are also different levels of Geshe. For example, a "Lharampa
Geshe"
graduated with great honors and was among the top of his class. It
is
primarily a title referring to academic excellence and degree of
training in
the Buddhist philosophical texts.
"Rinpoche" means "precious"
and refers to someone who in their last life
attained such a high degree of mastery that they did not have to
take any more
rebirths. However, out of their compassion for others, they took
another birth
at will - or rather took a human form - in order to teach others.
Hence, they
are "precious" because they returned to show us how to do it
ourselves.
"Venerable" is a term for
those who are ordained. Any monk or nun is
traditionally referred to as "venerable". It is simply a term of
respect for
those who have chosen the monastic life and have taken it upon
themselves to
preserve the teachings in this way.
"Lama" means literally "heavy
with qualities". It is a title which implies
that the person who is the referent of this term has demonstrated
spiritual
qualities and the ability to lead others in their spiritual life
and path.
There are some Tibetan Buddhist traditions where you can "earn" the
title
"lama" after doing a certain amount of retreat and study. In other
traditions,
one must earn the title "lama" by way of demonstrating their
qualities over
the years - or because they have been recognized clearly as a
"Rinpoche" - and
then are a "lama" by definition!
Hope that
helps!
Sincerely,
Kendall Magnussen
FPMT Education Service
http://www.fpmt.org/education/buddhism-faq.html
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Please note that there is
never a one-size fits all questions type of answers. U need to
consider the history, politics and other factors as well...
This sex thingy in tibetan
buddhism is esoteric i think... so outsiders cannot understand
too... I was also confused that time.
Please note that I am not
into tibetan buddhism.