[Accepted] Skrellian Buddhism!

[Chada1]

With Buddhisms' tendency of syncretising with other religions and Skrells' recent mental abilities and emphasis on meditation, I just couldn't help myself with this one. I think it's really cool and while I know it's really insignificant in scope, I think it utilizes a lot of neat elements of the Lore and I hope you guys can find something to do with it. Or at least find some inspiration from it. If nothing else, I seriously suggest some of these elements are applied to Qeblak with the new telepathy additions.

 

Qeblak-Buddhism

 

Overview

The Qeblak-Buddhist tradition is analogous of the Human Tao Buddhism, if one were to replace the Natural order of the Universe with that of the Stars themselves. Originating years after contact with Humanity, it has found itself spreading slowly within many Frontier systems almost solely among Skrell, where practitioners of other Buddhist traditions are present. With the Skrellian reliance on Meditation to guard their memories, and their fondness of Human culture, it seems a given it would be appealing to many Skrell in these regions. Many concepts such as the Noble Eightfold Path are still respected.

 

Membership

The Membership of Qeblak-Buddhism is composed largely of the poorer Skrell of the Frontier colonies where Buddhism is present, though it has a noteable popularity among Skrellian Xenoarcheologists who research in Humanity outside of that. They are known for refusing Monastic membership to any non-Skrell, though they maintain good relations with other Buddhist traditions. This has lead to many accusations of Speciesism, but it's largely a result of their Meditation in Unison practice, and the danger that entails for non-Skrell. They still allow non-Skrell to practice as Laymen, but entry into Monastic service is strictly forbidden. The number of non-Skrell practitioners is abysmally low for this reason, as they usually subscribe to a different tradition.

 

Noteable Practices

Qeblak-Buddhist temples are noteably geared towards aiding poor Skrell immigrants within their systems to fortify 'The Stronghold of The Mind', which is a euphemism for guarding their thoughts as they sleep. They're also well known for meditating in unison -- by linking their minds, an act of great concentration. This act is controversal in some Skrellian circles, as it can cause significant migraines in the participants if they lose concentration. However despite the controversy and dangers, it still finds practice in the Frontier. This is one reason that Monks are hesitant to ever allow non-Skrell into Monastic practice. Some Qeblak-Buddhist monasteries and temples also train in Skrellian Martial Arts, though this is not universal by any means and is more common closest to the beating heart of Skrellian territory, where few Qeblak-Buddhists can be found.

 

Origin

The origin of Qeblak-Buddhism is very nebulous, (Pun intended) Though it's able to be traced to Skrellian immigration to the Frontier, with the most significant Monastery being within Yinglishen itself, 'Jreshni'gyalt Qrui Monastery'. Named after Jreshni'gyalt Qrui, the first official and only Skrellian Buddha. For this reason, the tradition is believed to have been founded within Yinglishen.

Edited November 26, 2018 by Coalf

[SleepyWolf]

I really like this! It's very similar to what I've originally imagined for an expansion into Skrell telepathy and its effect on the beliefs they have. I'll be expanding a philosophy and religion page soon, and as far as I know currently this is already canon. 

[Chada1]

Alright, the main goal was to give you some inspiration on Skrellian telepathy elements in their belief systems, so I guess I was successful! This can be archived then.

[Coalf]

Splendid, locking and archiving.