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Invincible_summer · Heavy Metal Dhamma · Veteran
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- Invincible_summer
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- We(s)t coast, Canada
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Re: The Buddha's leaving home
Honestly, I'm not sure why people try to criticize religions by pointing out character flaws in prominent figures in the religion. If the teachings themselves are what matters and contributes to a be… (View Post)
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Re: Boot camp Zen?
I really think it depends on the monastery itself. Rinzai is traditionally known to be a lot harsher than Soto, but even then I don't think all Rinzai monasteries will be like a boot camp. Of course,… (View Post)
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Re: Joshu Sasaki Roshi: 1907 - 2014
Just to be clear, I'm not trying to defend Sasaki Roshi in any way. I just thought that the passing of a teacher of his prominence was post-worthy, but I wasn't really sure how to make a balanced pos… (View Post)
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Re: Advising Oneself
(Quote) This may not be "advised" or "traditional" or maybe it's just being wishy-washy, but I find not getting hung up on being a Zen practitioner or Theravada practitioner or __… (View Post)1 -
Re: Do you need to be jaded to become enlightened?
I don't think it's necessary to live an over-indulgent life of sin to experience the "proper" path like Gautama did. The palace and its pleasures were Gautama's attachments. What are yours? (View Post)
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