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Re: How long do you meditate for?
(Quote) Yes that’s the wall – I think - it’s what we are fighting and what’s fighting back. When you’re doing concentration, concentration can collapse completely for stretches of time. That’s part o… (View Post)
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Re: Any last minute advice?
It could be helpful to remember that it’s not very likely that everyone will get out of this what he expects and some will be disappointed or frustrated about that. That’s okay. You can’t please ever… (View Post)
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Re: Why aren't you enlightened?
I like the shape of the Bodhisattva vows (in Zen): it’s impossible but I’ll do it anyway.Sentient beings are numberless; I vow to save them all. Desires are inexhaustible; I vow to end them all. The … (View Post)
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Re: esteem for the Buddha
Another thing I just thought of is what I heard as a Buddhist teaching. It teaches us not to identify the person with his actions. Buddhism knows “bad” (akusala) actions. Not “bad” people. In the sam… (View Post)
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Re: Doing Good By Doing Harm?
After a short google search (“Buddhist Pest Control”) I think Buddhists are reluctant. But in the end they are practical about the subject. At some point we decide to protect our lives and our wellbe… (View Post)
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