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Shoshin1 · Sentient Being · Veteran
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Re: Buddha and the unconscious
(Quote) Bearing in mind (pun intended) that the term “unconscious” is a modern psychological idea, one could say yes, the Buddha did speak about what we would now call the unconscious, because his un… (View Post)
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Re: Tonglen
(Quote) Yes.As a formal cushion practice every now and again, and every day when I hear of or see others suffering, there’s a wish to take on their pain and a genuine hope they find peace of mind, fr… (View Post)1 -
Re: Have you ever witnessed an exorcism ritual??
(Quote) On a more serious note: Yes through meditation. Transforming one’s own mind by confronting internal demons like greed, anger, and delusion is a form of self-exorcism. These unwholesome negati… (View Post)
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Re: Should a Buddhist own a gun ?
While ethics and judgmentalism are not strictly identical, they are often intertwined in practice. Ethical reasoning involves making judgments about right and wrong, and when applied rigidly or witho… (View Post)
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Re: Should a Buddhist own a gun ?
Thus have I heard and found to be true: There is not much that one cannot justify if one puts one’s mind to it. If one enjoys doing something and is told that it is unethical, one will look for ways … (View Post)
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