I have been practicing Buddhism for some time now, Mahayana to be specific. I only meditate when I feel upset or tired. I just want to know if there is a certain time or amount of times I should meditate. Like how some Catholics pray at 6:00 pm or how Muslims pray 5 times a day. I would prefer for Mahayana answers! Thank you! :)
I am not a Muslim! I'm sorry to intrude, but I feel as if this is the only reddit who might understand. I am actually Buddhist, and I have experienced some discrimination too, but not as much as my Filipino Muslim brothers and sisters.
This thought started when my cousin (who is Christian) said that "we should ban Muslims from voting." It made me furious, but I could not say anything because he is older. He blames them because there are a lot of corrupt politicians (^(one of them being a Muslim-convert but not really, he only became Muslim so he can have multiple wives, it's a whole thing but anyway)) I disagree with him [my cousin] though. Alot of Christians ^((Catholics, Protestant, Mormon, JW etc.)) voted for corrupt people as well! I don't see him blaming them!
Filipinos will always generalize their Muslim brothers and sisters, calling them countless names and stereotypes. I have Muslim friends, and I know that Muslims are much more than these stereotypes. The Muslims I have met are caring, hospitable, and friendly! Ofcourse my cousin wouldn't know because he has NEVER INTERACTED WITH ONE!
Edit: I just want to add that there is a Filipino folk drama called "Moro-Moro" or "Komedya" which the plot is basically Spaniard Christians battling Filipino Muslims in a "humurous" manner. The ending is that the Spaniards win. This is still being performed in festivals and theatres and still being taught in school. Ever since I was a kid, the thought of it came off as pretty weird and I hope Filipinos would stop honoring this tradition.
Muslim Filipinos (by extension all marginalized Muslims) should rise up!