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Re: Patronage of Buddhism in the west
@person I remember some of your comments about your teacher/s in the past. and I think you've been very fortunate. You've had the opportunity to bond with the teacher. A situation like that is ideal,… (View Post)
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Re: Patronage of Buddhism in the west
(Quote) Western Buddhism already is, in part, like people gathering in a living room to discuss and learn. Several of the Buddhist centers in Seattle are in people's homes. Elsewhere in western Washi… (View Post)
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Re: Our old friend the Imponderables
(Quote) I think it depends on what direction the discussion goes in. I think discussing why they're classified as imponderables, and the possible reasons some teachings say not to ponder them, can be… (View Post)
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Re: Our old friend the Imponderables
OP, the warning about madness ensuing if you put your mind to certain questions, or study a text you haven't received the initiations and permission for (as in the case of some tantric texts) is a ve… (View Post)1 -
Re: Our old friend the Imponderables
(Quote) > One thing religion is for is to explain why the world is the way it is. In a way, religions are grown-up Just So stories. Saying that a child was born deformed due to past karma helps pe… (View Post)1