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Re: Was the Buddha truly enlightened?
The point you make is very important, @Chaz, but, maybe, not quite how you think, if I may make so bold. Consider the Triple Jewel: The Dharma exists, whether it is taught, recognised or apprehended … (View Post)
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Re: Evolution
@lobster: I agree entirely that we have inherited an animal 'nature'. It is written into our genes. The point, and one which is at the very basis of the Third Noble Truth, is that we are no longer sl… (View Post)
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Re: Was the Buddha truly enlightened?
When a human being does realize this ideal, he is called an Awake One, a Buddha. When this occurs, the process of evolution stops, because the futile struggle to exist stops, and one has “Awakened” f… (View Post)2 -
Re: "Resurgence" on Consciousness
(Quote) I think this raises a very interesting point about the development and growth of our understanding of the Dharma across time. Indeed, I recall that Jason and I had many a debate about this ba… (View Post)
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Correct attitude
Today, this quotation came up on my desk calendar, attributed to H.H. the Dalai Lama but without any other source. Despite that, I think it is worth taking on board: "When receiving the teaching… (View Post)1