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This topic always reminds me of something a wise teacher once said: (Quote) To me that means the real essence of anatta does not come from trying to understand it intellectually. Which concurs with t… (View Post)
The Dalai Lama had trouble when he tried to go completely vegetarian. But according to some accounts of the people around him, he had problems because he had no idea whatsoever how to eat a vegetaria… (View Post)
(Quote) DN 1, Brahmajāla Sutta: The All-embracing Net of Views. Although, it quite a long read since it's just one of the 62 beliefs that he denounces as wrong. Articles like this are an easier read!… (View Post)
I don't see any contradiction. The Buddha said there are other beings in god realms, but just that they aren't important to how humans should practice. Saying they are irrelevant is not the same as s… (View Post)
Really, no one can help you understand or answer koans. My zen master teacher once said "I could tell you all the answers to all the koans, but that still won't help you answer them". When … (View Post)