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Re: Grade A Buddhist Shade
Some folks think that exacting literal translations are the only path to truth. Others think that due to linguistic and cultural differences, contextual evaluation by scholars has to happen. I think … (View Post)
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Re: Query on rebirth
(Quote) @Jeffrey, I appreciate your attempt but I think that you and I won't end up agreeing on this one. IMO, virtue and wisdom are constructs. They are subjective. Humans invented the Dharma becaus… (View Post)
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Re: The 5th Precept
(Quote) @Frankj, I think that this distinction, while possibly appearing to be unnecessarily pedantic, is important with regards to Buddhism. It's another example that supports the non-self concept. … (View Post)
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Re: The 5th Precept
@Frankj, I'm going to quote a comment that I made in an earlier thread that you started back on June 1. After re-reading it I think it still makes sense: (Quote) Now, to directly address your post, (… (View Post)
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Re: The rise of fascism in plain sight
(Quote) If the Mueller investigation doesn't produce evidence of an impeachable offense, it will be up to the Democrats to elect the right candidate to oppose him, and subsequently conduct a smart an… (View Post)1