http://groveofancients.forummotion.com/buddhism-f9/-t1.htm Where anyone may discuss the principles, philosophies, and beliefs of Buddhism. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:15:42 GMT 10 http://hitskin.com/themes/11/12/18/i_logo.png http://groveofancients.forummotion.com/buddhism-f9/-t1.htm http://groveofancients.forummotion.com/buddhism-f9/buddism-why-do-they-bow-t177.htm Lady Ehzra From what I understand the reason why you often times see Buddhist monks bow to one another is because they are recognizing the inner potential god in us all, or at least amongst themselves. I've adopted this own philosophy and principal to my own beliefs but as Lunacin I need to eventually learn more so finding some books would be most helpful in learning about the Buddhist tenants. Buddhism Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:15:42 GMT http://groveofancients.forummotion.com/buddhism-f9/buddism-why-do-they-bow-t177.htm#907 http://groveofancients.forummotion.com/buddhism-f9/buddism-why-do-they-bow-t177.htm http://groveofancients.forummotion.com/buddhism-f9/please-tell-me-more-t38.htm Lunacin I have made a study of may religions over my life but i know next to nothing about this one. is there a core book i.e. Koran/bible? that i could pick up and get a basic grasp of the core tenants and beliefs of the religion? Buddhism Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:57:00 GMT http://groveofancients.forummotion.com/buddhism-f9/please-tell-me-more-t38.htm#92 http://groveofancients.forummotion.com/buddhism-f9/please-tell-me-more-t38.htm