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Invincible_summer · Heavy Metal Dhamma · Veteran
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- Invincible_summer
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- We(s)t coast, Canada
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Re: Spirituality and religion
(Quote) I find peace and love in the everyday experience. Meditation practice helps me connect with those more easily. Eternity? Overrated. Mark Twain said it best: “I do not fear death. I had been d… (View Post)
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Re: What brought you to Buddhism?
Had fairly serious social anxiety disorder 5-6 years ago. When I went to therapy, I was basically led through what I now know to be mindfulness and visualization exercises, and was taught basic samat… (View Post)
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Re: I need help. I think my practice sucks.
In Zen, the phrase "nothing special" is often used. Dogen even wrote that true practice should be like reaching for the pillow in the middle of the night - it becomes automatic and nothing … (View Post)
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Re: Losing hope
(Quote) Sorry, I'm having a hard time understanding - are you saying that you're wondering if Buddhism is "baloney," and if there's a point to practicing it at all, or are you asking what i… (View Post)1 -
Re: Paths of Buddhism
(Quote) Zen teachings often hit home for me most, but I do have a great appreciation for the ethics and sutta-based approach that Theravadans often have. So it depends what I feel I need at the time.… (View Post)3