[Buddha-l] In God we trust

Erik Hoogcarspel jehms at xs4all.nl
Tue Apr 24 00:47:25 MDT 2012


Op 24-04-12 07:26, Christopher Fynn schreef:
> However if you really want to get rich in India you should emulate 
> Swami Baba Ramdev who has his own TV network and is watched by 
> millions every day. He has even bought his own island: 
> http://is.gd/hsnN3N These spiritual TV networks have their own game 
> shows <http://is.gd/XIB7yC> where where "knowledge on Indian rituals 
> and beliefs" is tested.. There was apparently even a "reality TV" show 
> in India where Pandit Surender Sharma a Tantric Guru tried to kill 
> someone live on his TV show using a Tantric <ritual 
> http://is.gd/4yfjis>. I'm sure a Buddhist temple in Taiwan or 
> Singapore could do quite well too - Especially if you pretend you have 
> been "recognised" as some important lama and have monks proficient in 
> performing rituals to Vaiśravaṇa, Jambhala, Vasudhārā, Kurukule and so 
> on which you can tell your patrons will ensuring wealth and success in 
> business. You could also manufacture and sell fancy charms and amulets 
> to ward off the black magic of your patrons competitors. - C 
Thanks for your elaborate advice. I remember that some Buddhist tantras 
also contain rituals to ward off enemies and to ensure good fortune. I 
see a new type of Buddhist coaching coming up.

Erik



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