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Jason · God Emperor · Moderator
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- Jason
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Re: Donating Money to Teachers with Jobs
On the one hand, I lean towards the side of the Dhamma being freely given and teachers/centers being dana-based. On the other, we live in a capitalist society, where money is king. Centers require mo… (View Post)
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Re: Birth of Beliefs
It's difficult to say as the roots can vary. They can come from biology or upbringing. From things we've been taught to things we've picked up through repetition or example and constant exposure. And… (View Post)
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Re: Confusing message at a Dharma Talk
(Quote) In the Pali Canon, this story can be found at DN 16. The Pali version isn't explicit about why the Buddha entered into these meditative states culminating in the attainment of the cessation o… (View Post)1 -
Re: Confusing message at a Dharma Talk
(Quote) That may be true. But until then, the mind in meditation in my experience is often full of sleepiness, wondering about what to make for dinner, reminding myself the rent it due, thoughts of h… (View Post)1 -
Re: Confusing message at a Dharma Talk
I'd just add that pleasure, joy, gladness, etc. isn't verboten in Buddhism. And sometimes, directing the mind towards something pleasant or inspiring can be beneficial to one's meditation, as suttas … (View Post)3