1. Common misconceptions in Buddhism!

2. Common misconceptions in Buddhism!
1. “Buddha” is spelled “Buddah”
The floating ‘h’ syndrome
Bhudda – Temple of Daibutsu in Kamakura, Japan

3. Common misconceptions in Buddhism!
2. All Buddhists meditate
Monastics
Prayer importance

4. Common misconceptions in Buddhism!
3. All Buddhists are bald
Hair as a symbol of sexuality
Reduce attachment
Monastic

5. Common misconceptions in Buddhism!
4. All Buddhists are vegetarian
Eat whatever was put into bowls
The leper myth
Bad pork!

6. Common misconceptions in Buddhism!
5. The Buddha is a fat bloke
Ashtrays and paperweights
Pu – Tai, the hemp bag monk

7. Common misconceptions in Buddhism!
6. All Buddhists live in monasteries
Laypeople
Owning property and slaves!

8. Common misconceptions in Buddhism!
7. All roads lead to the same mountaintop
Everest base camp
Monastic the only way?

9. Common misconceptions in Buddhism!
8. All Buddhists are pacifists
5th Dalai Lama
Buddhists against non – Buddhists (modern Sri Lanka)
Zen masters ans support for Soto hierarchy in 2nd WW

10. Common misconceptions in Buddhism!
9. Buddhism is a philosophy
Demean daily life of Asians
Indefinable term

11. Common misconceptions in Buddhism!
10. Rebirth is fun!
“Been there, done that!”
Tedious – so get out!