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Is the path of Zen compatible with computer science?
For example, software/code/algorithms themselves can be very complex, dense, cryptic (often without value), overly detailed, stressful to understand intent (sometimes), generation of new abstractions that generate new problems... and requires more cognitive strain for advanced theory and implementat...
For example, software/code/algorithms themselves can be very complex, dense, cryptic (often without value), overly detailed, stressful to understand intent (sometimes), generation of new abstractions that generate new problems... and requires more cognitive strain for advanced theory and implementations.
Zen type practices seem very opposite - simplicity, clarity, open space, non-judging, non-solving, higher non-thinking intelligence, beauty, expansiveness, ease, flow and lightness of mind/thought.
Does computer science really fit on this path...or are we trying to shove it in based on others expectations and financial wealth?
(Then of course the physical environments and people environments that tend to correlate with each).
P.S.
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Aug 8, 2019, 09:36 PM
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Does Dogen bring good news?
As I understand it, Dogen says that, at least for those new to seated meditation, there is no enlightenment outside seated meditation. Well, to me that if true that's awful! No speech, no writing, no solidarity, etc.? I think it's this that is the stumbling block along the buddha way, for me. Does i...
As I understand it, Dogen says that, at least for those new to seated meditation, there is no enlightenment outside seated meditation.
Well, to me that if true that's awful! No speech, no writing, no solidarity, etc.? I think it's this that is the stumbling block along the buddha way, for me.
Does it even have an answer?
user2512
Aug 29, 2017, 07:57 PM
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Feeling others thoughts
Lately I have been catching others thoughts and feelings as I advance in meditation. Sometimes this affects me and it starts playing out in the middle of my work. Does this happen to others? How are you all handling it?
Lately I have been catching others thoughts and feelings as I advance in meditation. Sometimes this affects me and it starts playing out in the middle of my work. Does this happen to others? How are you all handling it?
Ashi
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Oct 7, 2022, 06:10 PM
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What factors contribute to the act of walking?
What forces interact upon each other for a person to walk? Is it just the interplay of the senses and conditioning or is there free will/free action at play where you are actually the one choosing to walk?
What forces interact upon each other for a person to walk? Is it just the interplay of the senses and conditioning or is there free will/free action at play where you are actually the one choosing to walk?
ben
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Feb 12, 2022, 02:27 PM
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Meditation and 'not trying to change anything'
I've been practicing mindfulness meditation for around three months now. I've heard many times that a key aim for meditation is to be with whatever thoughts and feelings are present, without trying to change anything. I understand to a large extent why this is important, as much upset is caused by s...
I've been practicing mindfulness meditation for around three months now. I've heard many times that a key aim for meditation is to be with whatever thoughts and feelings are present, without trying to change anything. I understand to a large extent why this is important, as much upset is caused by suppressing and mentally running away from things that we are afraid of.
However, in my practice I have found that if I consciously try to relax during a session (muscular tension is an issue with me) it can be a much more fulfilling, refreshing experience. Is this not an example of trying to change something, and therefore 'bad' practice?
james6848
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Oct 20, 2016, 08:44 AM
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Preparing for the Bardo while remaining detached
In the "Tibetan Book of The Living and Dying" it is said that the state one dies in, is the state one enters the Bardo in. Are there any resources someone can point me to that can clarify how to live in a state that makes on better prepared for the Bardo, but at the same time not be attached to the...
In the "Tibetan Book of The Living and Dying" it is said that the state one dies in, is the state one enters the Bardo in. Are there any resources someone can point me to that can clarify how to live in a state that makes on better prepared for the Bardo, but at the same time not be attached to the thought of it.
I figure that if one is always concentrated on being in a certain state in preparation, that this would be considered attachment, or even become an obsession.
CBRadio
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Nov 6, 2022, 08:16 PM
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Focusing on a visual object
I was often discouraged in the past years attempting shamatha meditation, because it seemed fruitless. However, I noticed recently that if I focus on the breath, I have the impression that I am unwavering in my concentration. But, if I use a visual object, as an image of the Buddha, the image tends...
I was often discouraged in the past years attempting shamatha meditation, because it seemed fruitless. However, I noticed recently that if I focus on the breath, I have the impression that I am unwavering in my concentration. But, if I use a visual object, as an image of the Buddha, the image tends to constantly shift and alter in my mind's eye.
Could this be a sign that am deluding myself when using the breath as object? Would I be better using a visual object to be sure I am really doing it right?
user7302
Oct 28, 2022, 12:10 PM
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how do I let go of everything?
Is there practice that I can do that will help me dissolve my attatchment to the world, my family, my life any hopes and dreams, its all transient and causes massive suffering for me. How can I let go of those who I cant remove who abuse me, those who I love who are leaving me, those things I wanted...
Is there practice that I can do that will help me dissolve my attatchment to the world, my family, my life any hopes and dreams, its all transient and causes massive suffering for me. How can I let go of those who I cant remove who abuse me, those who I love who are leaving me, those things I wanted to create that will never happen? Its just so tiring to hold on to all this pain.
jwe
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Oct 27, 2022, 04:14 PM
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Correct posture while sitting seiza for spinal alignment
While sitting seiza, should most of your weight fall on your butt, hips, or coccyx (base of spine)? I have read that you should try to sit really straight or even to lean back to prevent spinal load. I personally sit with a seiza bench.
While sitting seiza, should most of your weight fall on your butt, hips, or coccyx (base of spine)?
I have read that you should try to sit really straight or even to lean back to prevent spinal load.
I personally sit with a seiza bench.
origami hat
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Nov 7, 2022, 04:42 PM
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Can a being be reincarnated as multiple beings which exist simultaneously?
After a sentient being dies, it is said that it gets reincarnated in one of the realms as a human, god, animal, hungry ghost, etc. Always it is implied that one being is reincarnated as one being. Why would it not be possible for one being to be reincarnated as two or more beings (existing simultane...
After a sentient being dies, it is said that it gets reincarnated in one of the realms as a human, god, animal, hungry ghost, etc. Always it is implied that one being is reincarnated as one being.
Why would it not be possible for one being to be reincarnated as two or more beings (existing simultaneously). My thinking is, if form is emptiness, then there is not much difference between one body and two bodies. Then, there does not seem to be much difference between reincarnation in one body vs two bodies. In addition, if there is no such thing as the self, it seems there is no singular object (the self) which must transmigrate to a single body.
Eoin
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Nov 7, 2022, 12:22 AM
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How to treat the dispute?
I have recently started studying the teachings of Buddhism, so I have a lot of questions that I can't find an answer to yet. Help me understand Buddhism better. Thanks. What types of disputes are there? What does the teaching of Buddhism say about disputes? Is it necessary to take part in disputes?
I have recently started studying the teachings of Buddhism, so I have a lot of questions that I can't find an answer to yet.
Help me understand Buddhism better. Thanks.
What types of disputes are there?
What does the teaching of Buddhism say about disputes?
Is it necessary to take part in disputes?
Sebastian Elishav
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Nov 4, 2022, 09:44 AM
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Why didn't the Buddha mention about the omniscience of "future of other beings", in suttas?
In many suttas, the Buddha affirms his omniscience about the past of all the beings. Why didn't the Buddha say something about his omniscience about the future of all the beings, in suttas?
In many suttas, the Buddha affirms his omniscience about the past of all the beings.
Why didn't the Buddha say something about his omniscience about the future of all the beings, in suttas?
Blake
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Oct 2, 2022, 10:51 PM
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How to achieve magga nana?
During meditation practice have experienced mind was stopped. But some says it is samadi,not the magga phala.but now I don't have thoughts over myself. They say magga phala is shut down .so what is shut down mean?
During meditation practice have experienced mind was stopped. But some says it is samadi,not the magga phala.but now I don't have thoughts over myself. They say magga phala is shut down .so what is shut down mean?
Buddhika Kitsiri
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Jul 8, 2022, 08:23 AM
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Dhamma and Buddha Dhamma
Are the words *Dhamma* and *Buddha Dhamma* synonyms? Or are there hidden differences between between both? Are these words used in different circumstances?
Are the words *Dhamma* and *Buddha Dhamma* synonyms? Or are there hidden differences between between both? Are these words used in different circumstances?
Guy Eugène Dubois
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Dec 18, 2016, 01:06 PM
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Tibetan Buddhist Deities
Are Tibetan Buddhist Deities real (external)? I've been to two Medicine Buddha pujas and a Tsog offering and I can't figure out if it's all just hocus pocus. Professor Tom Yarnell's definition of Deity yogas as "ascertaining emptiness as arising in or experienced as the form of a deity" (not sure I...
Are Tibetan Buddhist Deities real (external)? I've been to two Medicine Buddha pujas and a Tsog offering and I can't figure out if it's all just hocus pocus. Professor Tom Yarnell's definition of Deity yogas as "ascertaining emptiness as arising in or experienced as the form of a deity" (not sure I got it right - it's from a Tibet House video ("what is Deity Yoga?")I'm trying to understand. Thanks!
Bill Sax
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Nov 29, 2021, 07:26 PM
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About the vipassana jhana
When the mind cease and breathing appear automatically ;means the experience of knower ?in which jhana the consciousness is expanding?
When the mind cease and breathing appear automatically ;means the experience of knower ?in which jhana the consciousness is expanding?
Buddhika Kitsiri
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Jul 9, 2018, 06:21 AM
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Who am I- according to Buddhism
What does Buddha say about the question,"Who am I"? Our body and mind perishes with time. If so then who actually attains the Truth?
What does Buddha say about the question,"Who am I"? Our body and mind perishes with time. If so then who actually attains the Truth?
Dipayan Bairagi
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Jan 7, 2015, 06:33 AM
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Who gives a person wealth?
I know very little about the teachings of Buddhism. So I apologize for the simple questions. My question is why do some people become rich and others poor? Who gives a person wealth? Is there an action of the deity in acquiring wealth?
I know very little about the teachings of Buddhism. So I apologize for the simple questions.
My question is why do some people become rich and others poor?
Who gives a person wealth? Is there an action of the deity in acquiring wealth?
Sebastian Elishav
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Oct 24, 2022, 08:50 PM
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what is difference between sukha and sukhendriyam?
Moreover inline with this question there is somanassindriya, dukkhindriya, domanassindriya and upekkhindriya?. And Uppaṭipāṭikasutta says that. arisen pain faculty (dukkhindriya) ceases without remainder in the first jhAna; the arisen dejection faculty (domanassindriya) ceases without remainder in t...
Moreover inline with this question there is somanassindriya, dukkhindriya, domanassindriya and upekkhindriya?.
And Uppaṭipāṭikasutta says that.
arisen pain faculty (dukkhindriya) ceases without remainder in the first jhAna; the arisen dejection faculty (domanassindriya) ceases without remainder in the second jhAna; the arisen pleasure faculty (sukhindriya) ceases without remainder in the third jhAna; the arisen joy faculty (somanassindriya) ceases without remainder in the fourth jhAna; the arisen equanimity faculty (upekkhindriya) ceases without remainder in the saññAvedayitanirodha.9
Sachin Sharma
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May 22, 2022, 01:04 PM
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How to get to Nirvana?
I am very new to Buddhism. What would be the most accurate way to practise and reach to Nirvana? Did Lord of Buddha show us?
I am very new to Buddhism.
What would be the most accurate way to practise and reach to Nirvana?
Did Lord of Buddha show us?
Ronald
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Sep 12, 2016, 03:08 PM
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