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Re: Have I Realized Anatta?
(Quote) There are five Maras. One of them is Khandha Mara. When the venerable Radha asked the Buddha what is Mara? the Buddha said the five aggregates are Mara (SN 23:11). Also, the Buddha never said… (View Post)
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Re: Did Buddhism miss the mark?
(Quote) Well, what is left is absolute substance or essence which is not an attribute. The Buddhist solution is not far from Spinoza's. Spinoza demonstrates the necessary existence of a substance whi… (View Post)
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Re: How can rebirth exist when it goes against scientific laws?
(Quote) Thanks for the mini disquisition! :) I would just add to what you've posted by saying the main difference between religio-philosophy and science is first person evidence vs third person evide… (View Post)
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Re: What do you think is the karma of a Buddhist monk who preaches hatred and violence?
Although the Time article doesn't directly link Buddhism with terrorism—the cover clearly suggests that Buddhism is now wearing the face of terror. The article by Hannah Beech says things like this: … (View Post)
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Re: Shunyata
(Quote) My view is Rangtong means things are not real, they are empty of true nature. Rangtong offers conceivable mundane truth. Shentong means our true nature is totally empty of defilements. This i… (View Post)2