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Re: Why do westerners prefer to read books more than practising meditation?
Speaking of dharma talks, according to both Ajahn Brahm and Jack Kornfield, Ajahn Chah would talk for hours and hours. One of his dharma talks could last a whole night. Most of us don't have the bene… (View Post)
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Re: Why do westerners prefer to read books more than practising meditation?
I think meditation is actually overemphasized in the West... or, more accurately, not emphasized in its proper context within the Buddhist life path. Most popular books in Western languages about Bud… (View Post)
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What Are Your Favorite Sutta Excerpts?
What are some of your favorite sections from the Pali Nikayas? (Or other canons, including the Mahayana sutras as well. I'm simply more familiar with the Pali versions.) What interests you about thes… (View Post)
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Re: Suicide
I don't know the Buddhist position on suicide, but I am terribly sorry for both your friend's suffering, and that of his friends/family, including yourself. :( EDIT: I will add that you may come acro… (View Post)
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Re: Suicide
That's a real shame. Sadly, that is not uncommon. When I worked in a social services office years ago, I learned quickly how isolated people can become in their suffering. Since then, I've made metta… (View Post)
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