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I find that I meditatr longer and better if I use a timer. I use the countdown function on an old mobile phone.
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Thank you for the info Pat.
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I am politically liberal (many Aussies prefer the word "progressive"), In Buddhism I am moderately conservative (believe in literal rebirth, kamma etc...)
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Engyo;110715 said: I don't believe the assertion that harmonizing Buddhism and science requires omitting rebirth at all; it just means admitting that science hasn't answered all of the available questions as yet. Very well put :)
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Hi there, 1. Do a bit of reading, the basics of Buddhism and it's different traditions. 2. Try to find a Buddhist centre prefrably in the particular tradition you prefer, then... 3. try meditation :) Of course please don't hesitate to ask…
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I think having a type of Buddhism orientated to western culture and more western mindset is in itself not a bad thing. However, we have to be mindful when adapting Buddhism to the western culture we don’t lose the fundamentals of the Buddhist path. …
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truthseeker;110481 said: If rebirth was false, then why did the Buddha not refute rebirth like he refuted atman? Since the Buddha has gone to great length to reject atman, which was the predominant belief in ancient India, it should be expected fo…
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Cheers, not a problem.
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Hi johnathan, I have actually done the opposite and use very few rituals. I do however do the three refuges before meditation and if I am recieving a teaching. Metta:)
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A little over ten years ago there was a similar phenomenon to the Tea Party movement in Australia, it was called One Nation. One Nation had a Palinesque leader called Pauline Hanson, charasmatic and populist, also very dangerous. Australian soci…
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Hung parliaments are quite normal in Australian states and territories and sometimes work quite well. Western Australia (state) has a minority Liberal government supported by the Nationals. Tasmania (state) has a minority Labor government suppor…
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G'day Jordan, Buddhism not sure try it :)
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priyajiivana;93342 said:I believe, again, that you should try incorporating it into your meditation. listen to the sounds as they are there, don't attach anything to them, no labels like "distracting" "annoying" or "wife"... if this is very difficul…
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I left E-sangha about three years ago because of the toxic atmosphere of the forum. Yes there was lots of good info and great people there but it was over moderated and some of the mods themselves were downright intimidating.
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I know what you mean shannobn, owning stuff can be a real drag. When everyone around me talks about i pods, i phones and i what-ever -else I do feel pretty underwhelmed by it all. Metta and freedom :)
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All I know is when I got sleep paralysis when I was younger it used to scare the crap out of me. I never got hallucinations or anything it was just one big empty void.
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G'day My name is Mick, new to this forum but have been practicing Buddhism on and off for about 15 years. I am an Aussie but am currently living and working in southern China as a teacher. I have stayed away from forums for about three years beca…