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Re: Would you like to be rich?
There's nothing wrong with being rich. It all depends on what you do with your wealth. In the Buddha's time it was seen as a great blessing. Wealth allowed patrons to fund the Buddha's work and his c… (View Post)
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Re: Is a teacher needed?
(Quote) It's so important to take some time to scope out the teacher, give him/her time to prove himself/herself, and not hand over your trust just because he comes from a highly-respected lineage, o… (View Post)1 -
Re: Is a teacher needed?
(Quote) Cool! Growth--imagine that! Perhaps a bit sadder, but certainly wiser. :thumbsup: (View Post)
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Re: Losing weight and sugar
(Quote) Same problem as with sugar (chocolates have sugar in them): they cause an insulin reaction which in turn causes your body to hoard fat. You'll gain weight. (View Post)
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Re: What can we gain from the sutras? Are they all corupt?
Debates rage among scholars as to what material in the sutras is the result of later Hindu influence after the Buddha's death. Maybe the thing to do would be to use one's own discretion. But even wit… (View Post)
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