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BhikkhuJayasara · Bhikkhu · Veteran
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Re: Renunciation
we all are... of course his heart didn't leap at it, he was probably pretty fearful... a prince who had everything he ever wanted cutting off his hair and going into the woods alone. The determinatio… (View Post)
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Re: But why is the path a difficult one?
Humanity is "born" with suffering because we continue to having craving, Buddha taught that himself in the 2nd noble truth and noble eightfold path. Its a hard path simply because it is har… (View Post)1 -
Re: The Eight Precepts
(Quote) (Quote) 201 Winning gives birth to hostility. Losing, one lies down in pain. The calmed lie down with ease, having set winning & losing aside. win or lose, pass or fail.. all hindrances t… (View Post)
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Re: The Eight Precepts
(Quote) on the contrary I think you succeeded.. the fact that you even made an attempt is a win. I've known people to have a hard time keeping the precepts in a monastery.. because it's really all in… (View Post)1 -
Re: It is said buddhism isnt based on 'faith' - but do we not need 'faith' that enlightenment 'exists'
(Quote) we know from the buddha's words that enlightenment is not a place, its not even a state of being it is simply the eradication of attachment, aversion, and ignorance. when put in those terms..… (View Post)
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