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Well i guess i have been at both ends. When things were stolen from me, i was really angry, even thinking about some cruel punishments some cultures had for thieving (like chopping peoples hands off), and wondering whether it would be better if we …
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... i have not been able to use my mindfulness off the sitting(even not in sitting), so till now i am not able to find spirituality in daily activities because of my lack of mindfulness. Noting that you are off the path while not sitting IS mindful…
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Please don't keep your dog outside for more than an hour or two a day.... PLEASE! Dogs are by nature social pack animals...they want to be with you and your family, not tied to a dog house or tree outside. If you are not going to be comfortable w…
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1., 3. Well, my attempt at making a dog pee on pads (or newspaper) resulted in months long peeing in the apartment, EVERYWHERE. From as much as i've heard, frequent walks is what works. When you have a puppy, every two hours or so (depending on the …
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My somewhat limited understanding of meditation is simply focusing on the breath, looking at what arises in a dispassionate manner, and trying to remain focused. I am unsure of how we gain these 'insights'. Do they come to you during the meditation…
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Why would you like to reduce your ego? The practice lies in the answer. Related, equally important question: Why do you want to be more mindful?
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I think you need to ask yourself what you want to do and have in your life. Other people don't owe you anything. They may or may not behave agreeably to you. This is our own problem, not that of other people. The "three poisons" as you call it, is …
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In the middle is a more balanced approach -- that many (perhaps even most) rules are there for a purpose, but some need to be broken, depending on the situation. But doesn't that mean they aren't rules then anymore, but rather become guidelines? …
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@vinlyn : i see you aren't persuaded by my answer, so i got you another one :thumbup: What the Buddha thought about rules: ... 9. "Bhikkhus, there are these four kinds of clinging. What four? Clinging to sensual pleasures, clinging to views, cli…
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But then, does there not need to be morality and rules which are separate from Buddhism? To accomplish what? Where does that need come from? Rules, enforced by whom? There are rules - if an object is a stone, it falls to the ground (usually, not …
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Well, i generally meditate alone - and occasionally i was crying so much i thought - well, i guess it would be enough for today, i still have stuff to do and i need my eyesight. So if i was in a group and somebody burst into tears i'd be more likely…
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But then, does there not need to be morality and rules which are separate from Buddhism? To accomplish what? Where does that need come from? Rules, enforced by whom? There are rules - if an object is a stone, it falls to the ground (usually, not …
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The concept Buddhism is concerned with is NOT: morality, rules, preventing harm to others etc, but about one thing, and you should remember this: suffering (dukkha). Dukkha is Buddha's quest. He realizes that people suffer for various reasons (or a…
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... I believe in science, ... Belief in science is bad science.
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I guess what I'm saying is that I would respect a person much more if they said, "I just don't believe in supporting the military because it results in death", rather than someone who says, "I don't believe in supporting the military due to the Bud…
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I think it's worse to stick your head in the sand and wish that all the people were nice all the time and didn't make the war than to recognize the problem and do your part to stop it. For some people that's fighting the war and ending it as quickl…
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I guess you *could* say that they were born into that country because of karma so they decided to join before they were actually born :p Essentially label them as evil and make it alright to harm them? Rationalization is death for the path imho. …
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And the people you're fighting knew what they were getting into when they joined their military. Everyone has signed the contract and has acknowledged that they could lose their lives if they end up in war. The game of war is made up of consensual …
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The way i understand is is suffering is something that happens to (or arises in) every one. But every one has means to improve their situation. For example, fire in the wilderness is something that arises. The way you try to put it out, for examp…
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@B5C, @Mithryl, @Vinlyn, @Karasti Is it safe to say that you believe there is skillful violence? Yes.
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You know violence is justified by the fact that when it is, there is no other reasonable option that even seems worthy of consideration. It is only possible to see the situation that requires violence when one is fully accepting what is happening i…
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Reminds me of this story: When The Waters Were Changed (Sufi Tale)
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Pārājika — Rules entailing expulsion from the Sangha (Defeat): 3. Should any bhikkhu intentionally deprive a human being of life, or search for an assassin for him, or praise the advantages of death, or incite him to die (saying,): "My good man, w…
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Let it go. Ok.
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Sounds like you want him to be dogmatic. May you explain that a bit further? What makes you think that? It sounds to me as if you are criticizing him for not saying the same old stuff that every other monk says about Buddhism. To me, that's d…
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Sounds like you want him to be dogmatic. May you explain that a bit further? What makes you think that?
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1. He is ignoring heart sutra. He is giving form absolute existence, ignores emptiness. 2. He is ignoring that the noble truths apply to everyone. He undermines the sense of importance of their own suffering to people who he thinks got themselves i…
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What is the negativity about? Are the thoughts true? Why do you think the people acted in the way they did (to which you reacted negatively)? In what ways is this negativity bad? Who does it harm? In what way? What does it make you feel like? Wha…
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Thoughts often run on affect (emotions). A boring book that you don't care about at all is forgotten sooner then the test that often follows it the next day . Shocking or thoughts you feel bad about are remembered as long as you feel the emotion, so…
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1. haven't for years (unless 100% fruit juice counts - that is, concentrated fruit juice that is made of fruit only, with else nothing added; that i drink occasionally). 2. I do eat at those restaurants, although as of now i haven't for over a year …
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It feels wrong for a person to die like that. It feels wrong for the person not to sustain attention since he is an advanced practitioner. Both beliefs (feelings) are based on concept - this is better then that. What there is between those beliefs …
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I do watch TV a few times a year, usually because i forget how lame it is and have to refresh my memory. Its just that i don't enjoy things that are so fake, censored, overblown, simplistic. Why rather not do the real thing; volunteering (like at a …
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makes me think of this:
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Another thing. Even though i mentioned it in my previous post, i feel like i'm leaving something unsaid here. :) What i mean by knowing what is, is: - when you see a person sick with lung cancer, you can instruct another one not to smoke - when y…
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That makes no sense to me at all... but then, another's parenting choices are the last thing to comment on if we are at all sensible :buck: What i mean by that is - if people in his life will consider themselves to be Buddhists, it is likely h…
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Buddhism is largely experiential, i don't think talking to him about any kind of concept will make a notable difference in anything. Like looking at a sunset - you see it. But if you haven't seen one before people could spend their lives on trying …
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Since, I have served jury duty in the long distant past, I can say with certainty that there is nothing to be concerned about. As a MEMBER of the jury you would be part of the justice process not the actual executioner. Your vote as a juror would n…