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Old 05-27-2010, 03:57 AM
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Default Who / What is this (Buddhism)?

I am reading a book on Tibetan Buddhism, and it mentions Shinje. Who is this?
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Old 06-01-2010, 03:57 AM
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Shinje is the Tibetan Name for Yama, the Lord of Death. He is the one who moves Samsara, the process of rebirth.
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Old 06-06-2010, 03:57 AM
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Dorje hit the "nail on the head".

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Ohm Mani pad me hum.
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Old 06-08-2010, 03:57 AM
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Another name for Yama.
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