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BhikkhuJayasara · Bhikkhu · Veteran
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Re: Are most people only self interested?
Almost all that we do is based out of the three roots of attachment, aversion, and delusion. This is not a Buddhist vs non Buddhist thing, it's a human thing. Don't get me started on all the ways a B… (View Post)
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Re: Is suffering the fire that purifies us?
Suffering(dukkha) is just our mindstate. Phenomenon arise and cease, dukkha is just our relationship with the phenomenon. We dont need it, and the practice is learning to get rid of it, thats the who… (View Post)
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Re: Bodhisattva Vow and Evangelism
I rather like the Hare Krishnas.... they are fun to dance with. (View Post)
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Re: A strange kind of sadness
Compassion is fine, but wisdom with that compassion is important. If you cried over the suffering of each being you could start now and keep crying a million lifetimes from now and still not be close… (View Post)
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Re: No self and Karma
speaking from a Theravada Pali text perspective, Anatta is "NOT-Self" not no self. yes there is this being that has come to life through various causes and conditions, but there is no subst… (View Post)
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