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Non duality in daily life
What is this like in daily life ? How does it manifest when dealing with insults? Ambition? Materialism?
What is this like in daily life ? How does it manifest when dealing with insults? Ambition? Materialism?
Barryseeker
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Within Theravāda tradition, what are the differences in doctrine and practice between schools and sects around the world?
I'm considering spending some time in the future in retreats to have a taste of what monastic life is like. It seems that Theravāda is the current tradition most related and compatible to my moral principles and philosophical ideas. But before spending too money on flight and residence without compl...
I'm considering spending some time in the future in retreats to have a taste of what monastic life is like.
It seems that Theravāda is the current tradition most related and compatible to my moral principles and philosophical ideas.
But before spending too money on flight and residence without complete certainty on the differences and traits of schools around the globe, I'd like get enough information.
So, as I've written in the title, what are the main differences between schools, lineages, branches and sects in the Theravāda tradition?
Also, only if possible -and if it's allowed by the forum's rules-, if you were to go forth, what monastery would you choose, and why?
(Just in case, I'm not asking what tradition is better or what is the closest one to the original teachings, because every sect can say that they're the ones).
Thanks for your time!
Have a nice day!
Brian Díaz Flores
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Dec 15, 2018, 07:53 AM
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Four Analytical Knowledges
Is it still possible to attain the four analytical knowledge? Bare insight seems to be the lowest attainment among arahants.
Is it still possible to attain the four analytical knowledge? Bare insight seems to be the lowest attainment among arahants.
user14213
Nov 13, 2018, 09:37 PM
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Is it proper to teach Dhamma to someone wearing a hat?
or when wearing one oneself? (The question might be worthy to copy also in your meta-section... for possible increase of general respect toward the Gems and enviroment for providing such, since else might cause harm for many althought not aware for now.)
or when wearing one oneself?
(The question might be worthy to copy also in your meta-section... for possible increase of general respect toward the Gems and enviroment for providing such, since else might cause harm for many althought not aware for now.)
Samana Johann
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Dec 20, 2018, 02:46 PM
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Regarding Nicca and Anicca natures of Avidya and Prajna
If Tanha (Craving) is caused by Avidya (Ignorance), and Avidya is originated and sustained by Tanha, then the origination of Avidya is part of a recursive cycle with no beginning. Yet Prajna (Wisdom) (as delivered through the Dharma) is purported to extinguish Avidya (Nirodha - Cessation). How can s...
If Tanha (Craving) is caused by Avidya (Ignorance), and Avidya is originated and sustained by Tanha, then the origination of Avidya is part of a recursive cycle with no beginning. Yet Prajna (Wisdom) (as delivered through the Dharma) is purported to extinguish Avidya (Nirodha - Cessation). How can something with no beginning (cycle of dependent origination) have an end (Nirodha)? And likewise how can a state with no end (Nirvana) have a beginning (Nirodha)? Are Avidya and Nirvana therefore Nicca (Permanent and Unconditioned) or Anicca (Impermanent and Conditioned)?
Put another away, if Prajna is Nicca, how could it give way to the origination and sustenance of Avidya in the first place? If Prajna is Anicca and has a beginning, then how can we say that Nirvana (which requires Prajna) is Nicca?
Anaphaxeton
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Can Jiddu Krishnamurthy's teachings be considered Buddhist in nature?
There was a guy named [Jiddu Krishnamurthy][1]. He talked a lot about conditioning, awareness and to see the things as they are. One of the content from the hyperlink is > His aim was to set humanity free. **He maintained that the individual is freed by becoming aware of their own psychological cond...
There was a guy named Jiddu Krishnamurthy . He talked a lot about conditioning, awareness and to see the things as they are. One of the content from the hyperlink is
> His aim was to set humanity free. **He maintained that the individual is freed by becoming aware of their own psychological conditioning,** and that this awakening will enable them to give love to another.
My question is
- Was his teachings Buddhists in nature?
- Do any Buddhist teachers or philosophers opine about him? If yes, in what ways?
user14588
Dec 20, 2018, 02:22 PM
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Why are these called "The All"?
Based on the sutta quote below: 1. Why are these called "The All": the eye & forms, ear & sounds, nose & aromas, tongue & flavors, body & tactile sensations, intellect & ideas? 2. Why someone trying to explain "The All" as being something else would fail? 3. What does "it lies beyond range" mean? Fr...
Based on the sutta quote below:
1. Why are these called "The All": the eye & forms, ear & sounds, nose & aromas, tongue & flavors, body & tactile sensations, intellect & ideas?
2. Why someone trying to explain "The All" as being something else would fail?
3. What does "it lies beyond range" mean?
From Sabba Sutta :
> "Monks, I will teach you the All. Listen & pay close attention. I will
> speak."
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> "As you say, lord," the monks responded.
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> The Blessed One said, "What is the All? Simply the eye & forms, ear &
> sounds, nose & aromas, tongue & flavors, body & tactile sensations,
> intellect & ideas. This, monks, is called the All. Anyone who
> would say, 'Repudiating this All, I will describe another,' if
> questioned on what exactly might be the grounds for his statement,
> would be unable to explain, and furthermore, would be put to grief.
> Why? Because it lies beyond range."
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Dec 19, 2018, 06:03 PM
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Do all conditioned things arise from ignorance?
A new friend said: > *If wisdom is not permanent, then it is conditioned. But all conditioned things arise from ignorance. How can ignorance be ended by > something borne of ignorance?* Do all conditioned things arise from ignorance?
A new friend said:
> *If wisdom is not permanent, then it is conditioned. But all conditioned things arise from ignorance. How can ignorance be ended by
> something borne of ignorance?*
Do all conditioned things arise from ignorance?
Paraloka Dhamma Dhatu
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Dec 13, 2018, 08:53 AM
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Do all Buddhists say that nirvana exists?
Do all Buddhists say that nirvana exists? I can't believe I don't know the answer to that question, the amount I've read about Buddhism. Off the top of my head, some say it has svabhava, those that equate it with emptiness probably say it does not have svabhava, and some say it is the self.
Do all Buddhists say that nirvana exists? I can't believe I don't know the answer to that question, the amount I've read about Buddhism.
Off the top of my head, some say it has svabhava, those that equate it with emptiness probably say it does not have svabhava, and some say it is the self.
user2512
Dec 19, 2018, 11:38 PM
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Does Buddhist scripture mention Zoroastrianism?
Do any of the Buddhist texts mention anything about Zoroastrianism? Has the Buddha ever met Zoroaster?
Do any of the Buddhist texts mention anything about Zoroastrianism?
Has the Buddha ever met Zoroaster?
Mark Shanosky
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Dec 18, 2018, 09:33 PM
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What happen before the Devil King of the Sixth Heaven create Samsara?
What i want to ask is what is the life before the Devil King of the Sixth Heaven create Samsara (know as wheel-of-life,cycle-of-birth) and law of causation
What i want to ask is what is the life before the Devil King of the Sixth Heaven create Samsara (know as wheel-of-life,cycle-of-birth) and law of causation
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What is Buddhism's view on past lives?
I have often come across this - our past karma will bear its fruits in the present life or in the future one. So how does one identify the events is the because of past karma? Where is information about previous life stored? Is it recorded in the soul? Does soul have answers of all our questions? Ho...
I have often come across this - our past karma will bear its fruits in the present life or in the future one. So how does one identify the events is the because of past karma? Where is information about previous life stored? Is it recorded in the soul? Does soul have answers of all our questions? How do I access this information? Am I delusional? I wonder.
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What motivates a fully awakened person in a loving relationship?
Loving relationship here is meant specifically as a mutually intimate partnership like husband and wife and boyfriend and girlfriend. There would be the case where one would become fully awake and therefore abandons all teachings but whilst still in a relationship. Would this change the dynamics of...
Loving relationship here is meant specifically as a mutually intimate partnership like husband and wife and boyfriend and girlfriend. There would be the case where one would become fully awake and therefore abandons all teachings but whilst still in a relationship. Would this change the dynamics of that relationship in some major way?
What do the Suttas say about this if anything?
user14148
Dec 17, 2018, 03:00 PM
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Buddhism is practiced in many countries by many different peoples. How do Buddhists in America differ in their beliefs, values
Buddhism is practiced in many countries by many different peoples. How do Buddhists in America differ in their beliefs, values, rituals, practices etc? Or, is Buddhism fairly uniform wherever it is practiced?
Buddhism is practiced in many countries by many different peoples. How do Buddhists in America differ in their beliefs, values, rituals, practices etc? Or, is Buddhism fairly uniform wherever it is practiced?
Amna Rajpoot
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Dec 14, 2018, 04:03 PM
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What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism? Is it nirvana?
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism? Why should a person practice Buddhism, what will it provide to him? Various religions have various goals. For example, the ultimate goal in Christianity is everlasting life in Heaven through faith in Jesus Christ, while in Islam the ultimate goal is Jannah (Par...
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism? Why should a person practice Buddhism, what will it provide to him? Various religions have various goals. For example, the ultimate goal in Christianity is everlasting life in Heaven through faith in Jesus Christ, while in Islam the ultimate goal is Jannah (Paradise). In Hinduism the ultimate goal is moksha, which means becoming one with the Brahma after death. But what is the ultimate goal of Buddhism? Is it nirvana? If it's nirvana then it doesn't seem to be a very great goal. The goal to achieve nirvana is basically dying and never coming back, because Buddhism believes in rebirth and the cycle of samsara, which it believes is filled with sorrow and suffering. Hence to put an end to this constant cycle of sorrow and suffering one should try to achieve nirvana. Am I correct??
Stephen
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Dec 17, 2018, 12:28 PM
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Is peeking a "blind box" considered as stealing? Or breaking of any precepts?
> Blind Box means you don't know which specific design from a series you might be receiving. > > The boxes and/or bags are sealed and we don't know which toy is inside them. > > It's kinda like buying trading cards, except you don't get pieces of cards, you get a cool toy. > > Lots of series even fe...
> Blind Box means you don't know which specific design from a series you might be receiving.
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> The boxes and/or bags are sealed and we don't know which toy is inside them.
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> It's kinda like buying trading cards, except you don't get pieces of cards, you get a cool toy.
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> Lots of series even feature rare special designs.
Imagine this scenario, I want a Spiderman toy from a blind box set. There are 3 ways I can do.
1. Buy a few until I get "Spiderman"
2. Go ebay or some other website to buy from someone else whom had bought and open those blind boxes. It will cost more. And if "Spiderman" happens to be the "rare special designs", it will probably cost a few times more.
3. Secretly open those boxes carefully in toy-r-us or some other shop and take a peek. If it's "Spiderman", I'll buy it. Else, I'll repeat step 3 until I find "Spiderman".
My question is whether method 3 is considered as stealing or breaking of any precepts?
Let's make an assumption that peeking the box doesn't spoil the packaging, and therefore other consumers will still want to buy it if they want to.
BurningJade
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Dec 17, 2018, 11:16 AM
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Body energy and vibrations
I’ve recently started meditation after a very stressful time. I’m having strong vibrations and energy. It feels like I’m starting to learn to control it some. My mind is telling me it can be used used to heal others? I’m trying to figure this all out, but it’s very powerful.
I’ve recently started meditation after a very stressful time. I’m having strong vibrations and energy. It feels like I’m starting to learn to control it some. My mind is telling me it can be used used to heal others? I’m trying to figure this all out, but it’s very powerful.
Jason M
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Nov 16, 2018, 03:01 PM
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Finding a dharma teacher
I am examining ways of going further on my dharma road. At this point i am entirely self taught, for better and worse. I strongly believe that from here, some form of guidance from a more experienced teacher could help. Preferably face to face if possible. Does anyone know if there is someone commit...
I am examining ways of going further on my dharma road. At this point i am entirely self taught, for better and worse. I strongly believe that from here, some form of guidance from a more experienced teacher could help. Preferably face to face if possible.
Does anyone know if there is someone committed to teaching in west sweden?
Also, is there a sangha (anywhere in the world, really) that formalizes dharma teaching in some form of curriculum? I think a more structured approach could help my western mind learn dharma.
user11699
Dec 16, 2018, 04:39 PM
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Posadha 8th precept
The eighth precept refers to using high and luxorious beds and seats. Suppose one was at a café or other public place using a laptop to study Dharma. Would it be a violation of the precept to use a basic chair and table? Sitting on the floor wouldn't seem to be socially acceptable in these situ...
The eighth precept refers to using high and luxorious beds and seats. Suppose one was at a café or other public place using a laptop to study Dharma. Would it be a violation of the precept to use a basic chair and table? Sitting on the floor wouldn't seem to be socially acceptable in these situations.
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Nov 16, 2018, 08:23 AM
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Is Mahāyāna Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra later creation?
I was thinking to read this big text because the chapter claims to be the teachings of Gautam Buddha while departure from the Earth. Before buying I wanted to be sure whether the text is authentic or not & actually contains last teachings of Gautam Buddha or not. Can anyone shed light on the authent...
I was thinking to read this big text because the chapter claims to be the teachings of Gautam Buddha while departure from the Earth. Before buying I wanted to be sure whether the text is authentic or not & actually contains last teachings of Gautam Buddha or not. Can anyone shed light on the authenticity of the text Mahāyāna Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra?
user10804
Dec 24, 2017, 04:59 AM
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