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(Quote) For most of human history death was fairly commonplace. I think its really only been in the past 100 years or so that we've really been able to push death away. IMO that's mostly a good thing… (View Post)
I've come to sort of a pragmatic relationship with conspiracy theories. There are way more conspiracy theories than there are actual conspiracies, so as my default setting I maintain a healthy skepti… (View Post)
For me the non holy life on its own is miserable. I have attachments and aversions that keep me from dedicating myself fully to the holy life. Making the holy life an important aspect of my life is h… (View Post)
(Quote) Yeah, whenever I've heard that it always seemed hopelessly hyperbolic. If it were literally true the Buddhist path of accumulating positive merit would be utterly hopeless. If I try to find t… (View Post)
I remember Ajahn Brahm telling a story about how he helped someone with anxiety. He had her bring up anxiety provoking situations in her meditation and pay attention to the body sensations, what was … (View Post)