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Re: 12 Links of Dependent Origination
I saw the 12 links broken down in a way I had not seen before. Causes - past: Ignorance and Mental Formations Causes - present: Becoming, Craving, Attachment Effects - future: Birth, Aging and Death … (View Post)
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Re: Esoteric buddhism
Thinking about this a little I think there is a predicament in that esoteric practices are done through a teacher but how do you assess the teacher? I hope I don't mess up this explanation. I might h… (View Post)1 -
Re: Is it fun being a Buddhist?
Dodge ball meditation possible? Reverse the fifth precept? Mindful pizza eating? Mindful artwork? Dharma quests in the world of Skyrim? Some things don't seem to fit in as well but some fun things I … (View Post)
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Re: Avoiding the near-enemy nihilism
Yes but having depression does not mean you can't cultivate concentration and insight. And depression isn't easy to abandon like giving up a food or something like that. It's very difficult to work w… (View Post)
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Re: Avoiding the near-enemy nihilism
I think there might be a mistaken idea that thinking about the 4 noble truths for a few weeks or years will end a medical condition. Would reflecting on the 4 noble truths end cancer or diabetes or A… (View Post)
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