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Chaz · The Remarkable Chaz · Veteran
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Re: Epistimology and Truth
(Quote) The so-called Two Truths are really important in Mahayana teachings and are generally applied to determinations of the "real" and the "phenomenal", but are often applied e… (View Post)
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Re: Which sects of Buddhism suggest it is possible to attain enlightenment within this life?
(Quote) But realization is not "confined". Everyone, has the same enlightened nature as any other being, including an Arhat, Bodhisattva or a Buddha. If a being, such as myself, cannot, or … (View Post)
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Re: What actually made Prince Siddhartha become Buddha/Enlightened??
(Quote) That's a great question. As I see it, the Buddha realized the 4NT as he was Enlightened. The 8FP came a bit later, but wasn't necessarily part and parcel to his path to Enlightenment. I don't… (View Post)
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Re: In the Nichiren Tradition (SGI, etc), what happens after you die?
(Quote) Quite right, but in my practice lineage Amithabha pureland practices are usually associated with funerary rites. Yes, there are Amithaba sadhanas for regular practice and Chenrezig practice m… (View Post)1 -
Re: Transgression of the 2nd Precept?
Technically, I think such an action constitutes taking something that isn't given. That's theft. Theft = Bad. That's said, it's your karma. Do what you think best. (View Post)
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