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Extinguishing the flame of a candle is traditionally a metaphor for nibbana/nirvana. There is no way to characterize a flame unbound by fuel, which previously burned only when fed with firewood, gras… (View Post)
I don't perceive anyone being any more a "decider" or "judge" than anyone else who has posted on this thread. There's no need to point fingers or blame others in return for pointi… (View Post)
I do 30 minutes of meditation every morning with two other members from my tiny sangha. I also attend twice weekly sangha meditation in the early evening. These meetings involve sitting as well as wa… (View Post)
In the Sivaka Sutta, the Buddha explains that not all events are caused by karma. To think that karma is in any way deterministic, defining all future events and experiences, is a mistaken view. Inst… (View Post)
Besides meditation, recitation of the Heart Sutra and Metta Sutta, two very succinct yet profound texts for contemplation. Additional readings whenever possible. And most importantly, putting the tea… (View Post)