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Re: Advice on adding ritual to practice
I just read this paper on Academia by Michael Tchudi titled "Meditations on Guanyin Bodhisattva". It explains the purpose and importance of ritual in ones practice. The core of the buddhist… (View Post)
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Re: 3 Jewels or 4?
In the book; Ch’an and Zen Teaching, First Series by Charles Luk The following phrase is found on the first couple pages by itself: We take refuge in Buddha, We take refuge in Dhartna, We take refuge… (View Post)
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Re: Buddhist quotes
The entire teaching of Buddhism can be summed up in this way: Nothing is worth holding on to. If you let go of everything, Objects Concepts Teachers Buddha Self Senses Memories Life Death Freedom Let… (View Post)
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Re: Triratna - language question (Pali)
I am going to do some self study and try to learn Pali. I was never able to learn French, our Countries 2nd official language. If I had it would have been a waste of time, for me anyways, as except f… (View Post)1 -
Re: Advice on adding ritual to practice
@federica Because I have clung the ideals of a staunch atheist for 30 years which has left me very judgemental of people who are religious. I feel adding a religious, ritual side to my practice will … (View Post)
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