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BhikkhuJayasara · Bhikkhu · Veteran
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Re: Born To Kill Preventable?
I personally believe that it is a matter of a huge number of factors including genetics, physical and mental defects,culture,environment, parenting, etc. I don't believe anyone is "born to kill&… (View Post)
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Re: No-self: A Thought Experiment
not-self can never come from thought.. in fact in so much of the practice is hindered and confused by "thinking". For me it was when I stopped trying to "think" about this stuff t… (View Post)
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Re: Falling out with family , Being accused of "preaching" and coming across "condescending"
(Quote) and to a Catholic everyone was created in the image of god.. so what? I don't consider everyone a "buddhist" either. (View Post)
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Re: Falling out with family , Being accused of "preaching" and coming across "condescending"
We never preach in Buddhism nor do we force anything on someone. This may not be your intention but it is their perception, and you should be mindful of this. The Buddha gives 5 criteria for speech -… (View Post)
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Re: The strength to grow old.
Hah, I'm going to be 35 soon and at the rock climbing gym 35 and up is considered a senior and you get a discount Thursday nights! I'm looking forward to getting my discount =P. As for growing old, i… (View Post)
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