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Chaz · The Remarkable Chaz · Veteran
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Re: Literalism...Where Do We Draw The Line ?
(Quote) Actually we do. Anthropologists hold that more elemental, hunter/gatherer societies tended towards matralineality. A shift seems to have occurred when societies adopted agarian lifestyle. Thj… (View Post)
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Re: Did you gravitate from another spiritual path to Buddhism ?
(Quote) Thanks for the honesty. As much as I'd like to offer some advice, I'm pretty certain you've been given plenty already. No sense in adding to the confusion (if there is any). Good luck. (View Post)
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Re: Did the Buddha tell a Lie in this sutta?
(Quote) If you're referring to the Kalama Sutra he said to apply 4 very specifc guidlines: If what you are taught is ... Skillfull, Blameless, Praised by the wise and, Leads to Welfare/Happiness Then… (View Post)
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Re: Dark Side of Buddhism
(Quote) Kind of like Marpa perhaps. Even though Milarepa begged for teaching, Marpa didn't go along. At least not at first. He put Mila through the wringer, so to speak. The guru is the one who leads… (View Post)
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Re: What makes one a Buddhist ?
Jeffrey's answer is good, but .... What I was taught was that being a Buddhist is defined soley by Refuge. That said, you should practice, too. As you will see shortly, there are those who will diffe… (View Post)
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