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- Philosopher, Christian, Buddhist; Zen (Mahayana), Thai Forest (Theravada), Middle Way (Nagarjuna)
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Re: Are There Gods, Demons, Devas, Realms etc?
@PedanticPorpoise, I rather think we're the ones who tie rebirth in to the Four Noble Truths. Not even the detailed description of the First Noble Truth, stating all that is Dukkha, says anything abo… (View Post)
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Re: STRUGGLING
You haven't really explained why your wife is angry, why she nitpicks and all that... what is the reason for her behavior? There is obviously a problem, but to fix it you'll have to understand what y… (View Post)
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Re: Are There Gods, Demons, Devas, Realms etc?
@Captain_America, I think the bigger question is... what relation do they have to your life? They don't have any relation to my life or my suffering, and so I pay them no mind. Whether they exist or … (View Post)
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Re: What do you dislike about Buddhism?
I dislike when Theravada and Madhyamaka (Nagarjuna's school) are mistaken for being nihilistic, due to misunderstanding Emptiness (or Dependent Origination). Then again that's not Buddhism per se, th… (View Post)
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Re: Christians being forced into converting to Buddhism in Myanmar
I agree, religion in government is a bad mix, especially when the people of that culture/nation/whatever are of varied religions (including non-religion). People being hateful of religions other than… (View Post)1