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srinath.gunaratne Tuesday, 08 April 2014 08:46 AM
How on earth you relate the so called astrologer predictions (if it ever happened in the first place) to Buddha's teaching. Tell us any teaching of Buddha that confirms authenticity of astrology, All he said about Astrology is, Kin Karrisati tharaka? (What can stars do to you?)
Lot of monks now a days, erase these words from the books.
Nadeesha Tuesday, 08 April 2014 08:04 AM
What I meant is not astrology but numerology, Lions won in 1996 with 22 balls to spare against Ausis. Won on Sunday 20/20 final with dozen plus one balls to spare, many more figured out but can't remember all......hik... logicals and mathematicles....who is dying inside with astrological paying much more to India than to southern part of Sri Lanka....hk....hks....
max Tuesday, 08 April 2014 08:09 AM
all who have suspicious about astrology,kindly read the "predictions of nostradamus".thiws astrologer born in france year 1500 plus,was a professor of medicines,methematics and philosophy,after that he studdied astrology and became famous for his predictions,present,near future and the centuries of ahead.he accurately predicted world war 1,2 which taken place as he predicted hundreds of years ago.he predicted world war 3,he said war between religions,one side muslim world and all other religions to the other side,to surprise this is now slowly unfolding.among his predictions are incoming new world america,kennedy brothers,assasinations of 2 kennedys,rice of china and india,decline of european dominence,sadam husain,osama binladen and world trade center destruction,neclear weapons and hundreds more,all he predicted came true and the rest we can see when we passing the time.astrology based on maths,if cant understand,dont say no for it,say do not know it.
max Tuesday, 08 April 2014 08:15 AM
who says the buddhism and christianity say astrology is not true ???.when load dbuddha born,astrologers are the first to say his birth as the future king of the world born,not to conquer the world by arms but by spiritiality.regarding jesus,astrologers predicted the incoming birth of a new king of the world,then king of israel ordered to kill all the children under 1 year old to kill and his arky killed all,to save the child parents of jesus fled the israel to palastine and on the way jeses was born out of israel teritory.there are so many talking about astrology without study it properly.
gajaba Tuesday, 08 April 2014 08:17 AM
There is a false statement here.
It is IMPOSSIBLE for two people (even twins) to have the same horoscope.
No two objects can occupy the same "space" at the same "time". unless there is a parallel universe :)
gajaba Tuesday, 08 April 2014 08:21 AM
THIS IS FOR THE ADMIN
WHAT EXACTLY IS YOUR POLICY ON COMMENT MODERATION. Because I've sent multiple comments with constructive ideas which did not get published.
Manduka Tuesday, 08 April 2014 08:26 AM
The first stream-winner (sotapanna) in Gautama Buddha shasana is a super Astrologer!
:)
vipul Tuesday, 08 April 2014 08:33 AM
Dear max,
please don't get literature confused with philosophy.
What you have said about buddha's birth and journey of the three magi to see baby jesus are in the literature...
Buddha and Jesus never said "when I was born so and so said this... so and so came"'
Buddha in several sutras has eschewed the futility of going behind the super natural and Jesus in the first commandment itself says there's no power in the universe other than that of the god. Islam too says the same.
Its important that we go by the word of religious leaders and not by what was said about them by the literary figures
Vipul
Buddha in several sutras has eschewed the futility of going behind the super natural and Jesus in the first commandment itself says there"s no power in the universe other than that of the god. Islam too says the same.
Its important that we go by the word of religious leaders and not by what was said about them by the literary figures
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ABC Tuesday, 08 April 2014 02:04 PM
Look at a Sinhalese news paper (ads) to see how many thing they promise? via DM Android App
Vishang Tuesday, 08 April 2014 08:35 AM
Karma vipaaka does not happen on its own.
There is "ananthara-samananthara prathya" (Falling under 24 prathya). Out of many factors, the biggest masses surrounding the humans in the 3d space around him (i.e. The planets) obviously affects them.
Astrology is a 5000 year old science which tries to predict the time and place of this Karma vipaka. (Dasa-Kusal, Dasa-Akusal aapu hati penwanne Dasa-wen.)
Astrology is a 5000 year old science which tries to predict the time and place of this Karma vipaka. (Dasa-Kusal, Dasa-Akusal aapu hati penwanne Dasa-wen.)...')" type="button" class="btn btn-outline-secondary btn-sm" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px">Reply
srinath.gunaratne Tuesday, 08 April 2014 08:42 AM
I think Thotawatta does not know what science is, This is very much similar to say Buddhism is also scientific.
Please learn Uncertainty Principle of Heisenberg,
Law of thermodynamics, Entropy increases.
It has been proven beyond reasonable doubt that the nature behave in a very random manner. Just believe that.
Universe is created by bunch of random effects.
The idiots who follow astrologers and go after Devala and Kovil waste money and loose self confidence.
vipul Tuesday, 08 April 2014 08:46 AM
As far as I know Dhamma niyama is not controlled by anybody...that's why we should look after ourselves...
I am not sure but assume its so..
natural disasters mostly happen due to reckless actions by man like deforestation, air pollution ... as man has lost control of himself.. his sense of responsibility and sense of right and wrong
Vipul
awantha Tuesday, 08 April 2014 08:04 AM
You are very right vidushi...
Thank you
a lot of Buddhists are under the wrong impression that everything happens according to kamma
Buddha has very clearly explained that it is not so... for instance however much a good birth you have go tdue to your good kamma there can be a chance of that life being taken away by laws of dhamma (dhamma niyama) which includes tsunamis, earthquakes...
Awantha
Manduka Tuesday, 08 April 2014 08:50 AM
Just because of few crooks who have learnt probably less that 1% of Astrology calling themselves astrologers, one cannot disprove the ancient science.
don charles Tuesday, 08 April 2014 09:34 AM
Like all astrologers, we need to take what he said with a pinch of salt.
visva Tuesday, 08 April 2014 10:58 AM
Yes True please tell me one person who practice Lord Buddha preached
Kapurala Tuesday, 08 April 2014 05:00 PM
See weekend Sinhala papers. If Astrology and witchcraft ate true all students would pass exams, all will find employment, all will be prosperous Mudalalis, all will be happily married, you will get the partner you need and no one will have enemies because one could neutralise enemies through Kodi winey. Then all what we need is Malayala Sami to head our government for the betterment of the people and to take on UN and International Community. Our girls returning from Mid East will come with Oil Sheiks. via DM iPad app
ind Tuesday, 08 April 2014 12:50 PM
Belief take you nowhere. What you do is most important. Other religions are forced to believe. That is artificial faith. Buddhism is by understanding.
Campos Tuesday, 08 April 2014 01:22 PM
[quote name="gajaba"]THIS IS FOR THE ADMIN
WHAT EXACTLY IS YOUR POLICY ON COMMENT MODERATION. Because I've sent multiple comments with constructive ideas which did not get published.[/quote]
ME TOO! They must be consulting astrologers before publishing.
Ammaa Tuesday, 08 April 2014 01:24 PM
Do good Tell others to do good, aboid bad and tell others to avoid bad, problem is much dont know what is good and bad,
jay d Tuesday, 08 April 2014 07:09 PM
well, i know one guy who do can say things 100% right, twice he prodicted that my cousins would die on that two separate dates sad it happened its right! via DM Android App
Upul Tuesday, 08 April 2014 01:45 PM
If this is the case, what is the nekath time? Are we this gullible?
Empulze Wednesday, 09 April 2014 07:26 AM
The goernment should make a public awareness programme about this in all media so that innocent citizens of Sri Lanka are saved from the poachers who prey on this misconception of readings of the future. People earn millions in this industry so lets all of us try to educate everyone we know and save them spending there hard earned money on some liers via DM Android App
Mark Warnakula Wednesday, 09 April 2014 03:15 AM
Not only South Asian nations even in the so called West there are individuals and organizations that thrive on ignorance of gullible folks based on facts given by them on the date month and year of birth when thousands are born at the same tome. No body is the same. Scan the web or some times people are contacted having obtained the email addresses. Initially offering free services then predicting bad periods under planetary influences they offer miraculous gifts and try to squeeze those caught in the race for money promising success in gambling or winning a sweep. Some continue even when rejected unreplied. I believe not karma of a past birth but past acts cause people to suffer. If an individual makes a mistake or crime (karma meaning an act) wilfully or unintentionally under situational circumstances or thanha (greed) for power, position, lust or wealth mental suffering commences and no external person can present a panacea
booruputha Wednesday, 09 April 2014 04:09 AM
thanks for not posting my comment..shows the so called freedom in daily mirror
navin Tuesday, 08 April 2014 05:57 AM
Only Jesus Christ knows the future. He is the Beginning, the Present and the Future.. He is GOD. He has said in the Holy Bible that He is the Alpha and the Omega.... The Beginning and the End.
Kiris Baba Amaray Tuesday, 08 April 2014 04:48 AM
Astrology cannot predict the future, it is only a money making business. Don't get cheated.
Concerned Tuesday, 08 April 2014 04:52 AM
Depend on the Creator and not the creation!
Astronomer Tuesday, 08 April 2014 05:02 AM
I agree whole-heartedly that astrological predictions. It is only timid and weak-minded people who seek solace in astrology. Such people can never progress in life as they waste a lot of valuable time by waiting for auspicious times caleed 'nekath'!
ANTON Tuesday, 08 April 2014 05:07 AM
HOW CAN THE POSITIONS OF STARS AND PLANETS AND POSITIONS OF LINES ON A PALM DETERMINE THE FUTURE OF A PERSON.
Asokamala Tuesday, 08 April 2014 05:08 AM
Vulnerable section in the society whether they have paper qualifications or not, always fall prey not only to Astrology but religions and dirty Politicians. A person who worship ‘the Sun’ or ‘the Cow’ is more sensible than majority of us. And if you worship your parents and anybody else who help you for that matter can be considered more sensible than those who go after imaginary things
MP Tuesday, 08 April 2014 05:09 AM
Life is what we make of it. Life is how we live it. Face life as astrology only finds negative shortcuts.
sajeewa Tuesday, 08 April 2014 05:10 AM
well done pubudu.... nice article...this is a debate we need to continue... as it has been observed media often play a very negative role by rousing unnecessary curiosity on super natural by fabricating stories.
thank you dr manoj..hope you continue this debate through colombo forum
sanjeewa
Just Another Citizen Tuesday, 08 April 2014 05:22 AM
I could have predicted that....
roshan Tuesday, 08 April 2014 05:23 AM
hi pubudu, its nice to see your writing in daily mirror, this is the first time i am seeing an article by you.. very balanced writing... please continue...
there is a wide variety of other subjects too that we need to look at.... all the best
yes as somebody said please send a copy of this story to all the politicians...
roshan
Public Tuesday, 08 April 2014 05:35 AM
After many millenniums that an educated astrologer truthfully discovered that future can not be predicted by astrology. Well, some rich communities from the inception agree that though black magic or astrology could up to certain extend divulge the past, but can not predict the future, except guess the future for money and to keep the business.
kamma Tuesday, 08 April 2014 05:41 AM
There are no predictions but it is precisely decided the present and future of ones life by the Karma done by himself, said by Lord Buddha. Probably you may stay with your religion but just try to practice what Lord Buddha preached then you will see this in your eyes so nakedly.
Astrologer Tuesday, 08 April 2014 09:58 AM
Tell this to our politicians in the government and opposition. via DM iPad app
Jesus Tuesday, 08 April 2014 06:00 AM
Mostly people who go behind this are buddist and Tamils...since they have nothing to belive in.there faith is with the astrologer how sad is this....
Peace Lover Tuesday, 08 April 2014 06:01 AM
Astrology is a bunch of lies. If you check with one Astrologer write down his comments and then if you go to another Astrologer his comments will be different. So! the Astrologers must be legally BANNED !!! and punished if they practice in the future.
Udeny Dayarathna Tuesday, 08 April 2014 06:11 AM
I have observed that the so called predictions have a much greater effect on persons who really believe in it, and has less or no effect on those who do not believe in it. I know some friends who dismiss it outright as rubbish, and strangely, their astrology believing wives tell me that most of the predictions about them turn out to be inaccurate. But, I have seen that some real believers get almost all their predictions right. What we can conclude is, that if you truly believe and cling on to it, like most of the people in South Asia, it will have a greater effect on you, and if you are no believer in it, like most of the people in the West, it has less or no effect on you ! The mind and faith is a strong force. Our minds emit rays and vibrations based on our thoughts, beliefs and social attitudes, and it does create an aura around us, which may be altering or counter balancing any effects from the planets in the case of some individuals.
nicky karunarathna Tuesday, 08 April 2014 06:14 AM
The fools who procrastinates what is to be done waiting for an auspicious time will not achieve the objective. If you could achieve your objective, that itself is auspicious. What could the stars in the sky do? Buddha. So humans are time, matter and space and living is classical physics. When come to death(word death is colloquialism) - you are quantum physics.. Hence astrology has no role to play in human life.
hemanthak Tuesday, 08 April 2014 06:22 AM
This should be printed in all Sinhala News Papers for common man to read. Super articles and superb examples by Indika Thotawatta.
dooma Tuesday, 08 April 2014 06:27 AM
every single item and behavior follow a predefined pattern. its a cycle , time to complete one cycle can be fraction of second or 1000 + star years. These patterns repeatedly occurring. Astrology based on patents which represents (planetary positions) the time factor for the patterns. So from beginning of the civilization wisdom makers keep write these occurrence based on positions of planets , and predict the same thing again. so there is something greatness behind this mathematically ordered knowledge. Something that we unable to understand or prove based on preset science , not always false. modern science is just a marketing drama .... not the world's true.
Kalu Banda Tuesday, 08 April 2014 06:47 AM
[quote name="Concerned"]Depend on the Creator and not the creation![/quote]
The Creator also sounds astrological!
A.F.A.Cader Tuesday, 08 April 2014 06:54 AM
Stars are just balls of fire. Other plants are just barren and they themselves are helpless. Only the ignorant and the gullible believe in Astrology. Positions of stars which we observe now are billions of years old.
Asokamala Tuesday, 08 April 2014 07:14 AM
Astronomy is a science that studies celestial objects (moons, planets, stars, comets, nebulae, galaxies, etc), which involves very advance mathematics, physics, chemistry,...
Astrology is a myth to fool the gullible masses, who are always expects things from above
kevin Tuesday, 08 April 2014 12:50 PM
Do not relay Buddha teachings to these this. Buddha never said about predictions. The Buddha is timelessness!
vidhushi Tuesday, 08 April 2014 07:35 AM
Buddha never said everything happened by kamma.
When explaining Niyaama dharma or laws that govern the universe Buddha said kamma is only one of the five dhammas.
The five niyamas are
* utu-niyama: the caloric order
* bija-niyama: the germinal order
* kamma-niyama: the moral order
* citta-niyama: the psychical order
* Dhamma-niyama: natural phenomenal sequence
Vidhushi
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