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(Quote) Actually, the doctrine of "no soul or no self" is considered by the Buddha to be an extreme view, part of the tangle of views alongside "I have a Self". The Buddhist doctr… (View Post)
Following the Pali isn't a matter of being Theravadin or not- the different schools of buddhism build on each other, they aren't mutually exclusive. To ignore the Pali is like denying the basics of t… (View Post)
Meditating with a group can encourage you to maintain stillness and respect, and in that way it can be beneficial. Not to mention the benefits of being able to discuss your experience afterwards and … (View Post)
It's not a sad view of life- it's a realistic one. You aren't viewing your fellow humans as repulsive, either. If you're calling this a sad view of life, you're kind of going against the Buddha's tea… (View Post)
Sexual predators, serial killers, and true Buddhists are worlds apart in terms of how they contemplate the body. I'd suggest a thorough reading of the Pali Canon if you doubt that the Buddha taught t… (View Post)