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(Quote) Yes, it would imply that. That is why the Buddha taught that this idea, calling it "Annihilationism" (ucchedavaada), is a wrong view and taught about karma. (View Post)
(Quote) They both are! But, the 12,000 pages tell you how to get compassion, kindness, wisdom, etc. that are in the first equation. They also tell you when you are deluding yourself into thinking you… (View Post)
In the text The Straight Path, Zen Master Anzan Hoshin quotes the following from Zen Master Dogen's Fukanzazengi, or How Everyone Can Sit: Think of not-thinking. How do you think of not-thinking? Be … (View Post)
Does Rebirth Make Sense? by Bhikkhu Bodhi Pretty good article! He's a very "pro-literal rebirth" writer. People who really don't want to believe in it? Probably better to not read his stuff… (View Post)
By gaining faith in the other things the Buddha taught. Things that are personally verifiable right here and now. Once you see that these things are actually true, over and over and over and over. It… (View Post)