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OP, it is no different from the Christian medieval strong-arm tactics. Because in Buddhism, it also comes from the medieval period. A lot of medieval practices and beliefs survived well into modern t… (View Post)
(Quote) Well, just discovering that this teaching exists was revolutionary! And made me happy. :) The teachings about female rebirth being inferior have been discussed on this forum from time to time… (View Post)
OP, don't distract yourself with other activity when you eat. Focus on the meal. Arrange it on the plate nicely, as if it were a restaurant meal. Say a little prayer of appreciation that you even hav… (View Post)
(Quote) Well, there ya go (italicized). The unswallowable "old world ideas" we could venture to say, are one difference between Eastern and Western Buddhism. Plus the tendency to revere the… (View Post)