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Some reactions (by the 4NT numbers) * Consider that dissatisfaction is a function of pleasure - that greater pleasure necessarily means greater dissatisfaction. Now, factor in the diminishing returns… (View Post)
Bringing it back once again, for Buddhists, the "acceptance of things as they are" must ultimately mean the "acceptance of the mind as it is". In Case 19 of the Mumonkan, Joshu as… (View Post)
(Quote) As my teacher would say ... Wonderful! I would quibble a bit with the word finally, as the Anupada Sutta does go on to discuss 5 more 'sticks' that Sariputta chases. But the metaphor is a gre… (View Post)
Once again, the problem of language rears its dog and lion head. The term feelings may simply mean too many things to too many people. But from the Buddhist perspective, there are only three feelings… (View Post)