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Re: Root Vegetables
In Theravada Buddhism, there are no general rules against lay people harming plant life. But in accordance with the Vinaya (monastic code of conduct in the Pali Canon), monks are not allowed to harm … (View Post)
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Re: Refreshing one's Metta practice
Although metta meditation in itself is a form of concentration meditation, it can be helpful to start off with mindfulness of breathing. So before beginning your metta practice, you could try doing s… (View Post)1 -
Re: Shambhala?
(Quote) hmmm, a Dhamma warrior? I suppose then his arch enemies must be things like jealousy, conceit, greed, anger and delusion. Then his fiercest weapons should consist of things like compassion, g… (View Post)
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Re: Happy Birthday
As "Happy Birthday" could be seen as an oxymoron from a Buddhist perspective, perhaps we should go with "Happy Birthless day" instead. Anyhows, thanks for the reminder. I shall be… (View Post)
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Re: Still having trouble transcending itches and pains
Bodily pain is good to be used as an object of contemplation as the unpleasant sensation is often very strong and clearly felt. In everyday life, we don't often have this chance to contemplate bodily… (View Post)
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