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Jason · God Emperor · Moderator
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- Jason
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- Arrakis
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- Co-Founder, Moderator
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- Fish Speaker
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Re: What we are doing right?
(Quote) I think it all depends on what the opinions are as opposed to how strong one holds to them. I know the general attitude of Buddhism is to relinquish views, but some views are skillful and use… (View Post)
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Re: Does all karmic debt need to be paid for a person to reach nirvana?
(Quote) As far as past actions, there are teachings that present skillful actions can help mitigate the results of previous unskillful actions but cannot fully eliminate them (SN 42.8). In other word… (View Post)5 -
Re: Does all karmic debt need to be paid for a person to reach nirvana?
(Quote) This particular idea is not found in Pali Canon and is associated more with the Jain’s view or karma, e.g., see MN 101 and MN 136 and Thanissaro Bhikkhu’s study guide on the topic. (View Post)5 -
Re: The morals of a spiritual person
(Quote) I’d say that they have the potential to, yes. But I also think multiple factors condition the opposite. Having studied and practiced in multiple religious traditions, I’ve become a perenniali… (View Post)5 -
Re: The Three Jewels, Five Precepts and Delusion
Do both and then be mindful and honest every time you break a precept. They’re training rules and guidelines to help protect you and others. You don’t have to take them only when you’re 100% able to … (View Post)2