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(Quote) I would agree. Although, I think one could say that one's effort or intention does make us one thing or another. For example, if a person doesn't even try to keep the precepts and always brea… (View Post)
(Quote) Sometimes it's just cultural. A lot of times it's because according to some traditions, there is more than one Buddha. Any being that has attained Buddhahood is said to be "a Buddha"… (View Post)
(Quote) I should hope so! If it weren't for delusions, there would be no point in practicing Buddhism to begin with. Buddhism is only useful for people with delusions. A being with no delusions doesn… (View Post)
(Quote) What makes it a broken precept is sexual conduct with "those who entail punishments". Because the law is what establishes the punishment, in this instance, the law is what would cle… (View Post)
(Quote) I've always found this to be helpful regarding the "no thinking" thing. :) http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/awakening101/shikantaza.html (Quote) (View Post)