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DairyLama · Veteran
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Re: Our original nature - Buddha or Mara?
(Quote) Not really. Karma also means that good actions lead to good "destinations". Original sin is more like ignorance in Buddhism, in the sense that it is a default condition. (View Post)
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Re: Zen Buddhism and Rebirth?
(Quote) Sure, a lot of western Buddhists don't, hence the desire to replace it with a moment-to-moment interpretation. However the fact that it has become a popular idea doesn't mean it is valid, sen… (View Post)
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Re: Must it be breathing?
(Quote) It is good to stick with one thing, at least initially. Once the mind has calmed ( samatha ) you can broaden attention ( vipassana ). (View Post)
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Re: Must it be breathing?
(Quote) The breath is popular, but is it just one way of developing mindfulness of the body and calming the mind. I often use the sensation of pressure due to gravity/weight, which is also continuous… (View Post)1 -
Re: Buddhists and Guns
(Quote) Obviously many objects could be used as weapons, but I think a common sense view is to say that "weapons" are specifically designed as weapons and that is their primary purpose. So … (View Post)1