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The discussion raises some important points. The Buddha was born into the Ksatriya or ' Warrior ' caste. He himself was taught to use the bow, and to fence, and he was taught the tactics of war. He o… (View Post)
(Quote) Many people find the practice of the Brahma Viharas to be useful. The most well known of these is the practice known as Metta Bhavana.This is particularly useful for developing a mind incline… (View Post)
There is no wrong way to do it upekka. But starting with ourselves has lots of things going for it. A lot of our ego fixation is not because we like ourselves too much, its because we don't like ours… (View Post)
(Quote) My question was sincere. But clearly it was seen as inappropriate. I can only apologise. I had no intention at all of causing offence. (View Post)
Well, the Buddha himself said that Nibbana was " subtle " " difficult to grasp " and " beyond words "..so we should not be surprised if we struggle with the idea. (View Post)