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Without meditation one doesn't practice Buddhism because one doesn't practice the 8-fold path. So it's really really important. I've got a hectic life as well, but if you simplify it a bit surely you… (View Post)
Hi! I'm sorry to hear of your problems, especially because there is no reason for it! The fact that we are not perfect, that's exactly why Buddhism exists. If we weren't already 'good enough', why pr… (View Post)
(Quote) To base something on aversion/anger is always unskillful of course. Celibacy should ideally be based on what the Buddha called nibbida, which is revulsion through seeing there is no happiness… (View Post)
Right now you are probably trying to get rid of the tense feeling by not wanting it to be there, by pushing it away. That way more anger arises. But if you approach it skillfully, you can take it awa… (View Post)
They are guidelines, but not just guidelines. Without adhering to them, a freedom from suffering is impossible. This topic comes up more often. This is what I've said before: It all depends on what y… (View Post)