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Re: Mindfulness is not necessary
@Jeffrey, the factors of the 8FP lead to awakening, but they do not cause it. One analogy from the suttas is that a path which leads to a garden does not cause the garden, it just takes you there. (View Post)
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Re: I have a quandary (school, career, life).
Chaplains don't but a prospective chaplain might well be forced to. (View Post)
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Re: I don't understand 'jhanas'
If you want to understand jhanas in terms of someone's personal experience, this thread is a good place to start. (View Post)1 -
Re: Having your cake and eating it too
@Jeffrey, yes, do Jhana. It is cake for the mind. (View Post)1 -
Re: Letting go is impossible
Mindful means keeping something in mind. You have to be mindful of something. In this case, the topic seems to be mindfulness of the opportunities for dispassion and letting go. That is an excellent … (View Post)1