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by Unrul3r
Mon Jan 02, 2017 5:06 pm
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: Nibbana as a dhamma in Classical Theravāda
Replies: 62
Views: 16035

Re: Nibbana as a dhamma in Classical Theravāda

Anihilationism was considered by Buddha to be the best of the wrong views. I can't recall Buddha said like this. There is a sutta that states that, but I can't think of it offhand. Probably one of the MN suttas. :anjali: Mike Perhaps AN 10.29? The MN ones (60 & 74) also certainly point that way...
by Unrul3r
Sun Apr 17, 2016 12:02 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: What does it mean to have no views?
Replies: 105
Views: 19233

Re: What does it mean to have no views?

There is also another sutta (that I'd be glad if someone could provide the reference for; Zom I think you've posted it before) whose message is similar to the raft simile: one desires something and once one has achieved the goal of that desire, the desire fades...something like that. Possibly, SN 5...
by Unrul3r
Wed Dec 23, 2015 6:18 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi from Queensland Australia
Replies: 18
Views: 3607

Re: Hi from Queensland Australia

Hello Carl, Welcome. There is a knowledgeable professor in University of Queensland that you might want to investigate. He is called Roderick Bucknell. He was ordained under Buddhadasa (a prominent Thai monk) and disrobed afterwards. He has also written and translated a few books and is kind person ...
by Unrul3r
Thu Nov 19, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Blind man social experiment
Replies: 3
Views: 1417

Re: Blind man social experiment

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by Unrul3r
Mon Sep 07, 2015 8:36 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Stranded On An Island
Replies: 20
Views: 2971

Re: Stranded On An Island

I'd invite this man. :tongue:

But answering the question, I think I'd take only one item. A survival book that doesn't require any man-made items. It would teach how to make tools, huts, etc. from scratch.

:namaste:
by Unrul3r
Sun Aug 30, 2015 7:13 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: what bothers you among world issues?
Replies: 87
Views: 16476

Re: what bothers you among world issues?

Whether I bother with them or not, they will be there anyway. I save myself from worrying about them. Many of them are due to wrong decisions being made by massive numbers of people. On this scale, only instruction and education can help. So, what can I do? The only thing I can do is prevent myself ...
by Unrul3r
Thu Jun 04, 2015 5:10 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Sutta where the Buddha gives back anger/insults directed at him?
Replies: 3
Views: 1431

Re: Sutta where the Buddha gives back anger/insults directed at him?

I think it might be this one you are looking for:

http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .than.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

:anjali:
by Unrul3r
Wed Jun 03, 2015 4:35 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Gradual practice
Replies: 90
Views: 17279

Re: Gradual practice

Just some references I posted a year ago that might be helpful for the discussion: http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=20769" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

:anjali:
by Unrul3r
Fri Mar 06, 2015 12:30 am
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: A Comparative Study of the Majjhima-nikāya by Anālayo
Replies: 5
Views: 3257

Re: A Comparative Study of the Majjhima-nikāya by Anālayo

Mkoll wrote::woohoo:

Thanks Unrul3r, you rule!

:smile:
Your welcome. Only relaying news. :)
by Unrul3r
Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:33 pm
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: A Comparative Study of the Majjhima-nikāya by Anālayo
Replies: 5
Views: 3257

A Comparative Study of the Majjhima-nikāya by Anālayo

Fellow Dhamma Wheelers,

For anyone who's interested, Anālayo's publication page has just been updated with the two volumes of A Comparative Study of the Majjhima-nikāya. Here are the direct links for them: Vol. 1, Vol. 2

:anjali:
by Unrul3r
Sun Oct 26, 2014 12:01 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: In matters of taste, there can be no disputes
Replies: 6
Views: 2882

Re: In matters of taste, there can be no disputes

I vaguely recall there being a sutta where 5 kings each claim that one of the senses is chief, and then the Buddha comes along and sets them straight but I forget how. If anyone knows the reference and any other relevant references, it would be appreciated. The discourse you mention is SN 3.12 (Fiv...
by Unrul3r
Sun Oct 26, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: In matters of taste, there can be no disputes
Replies: 6
Views: 2882

Re: In matters of taste, there can be no disputes

The gist of the following verse reflects the idea that is present in that saying: The passion for his resolves is a man's sensuality, not the beautiful sensual pleasures found in the world. The passion for his resolves is a man's sensuality. The beauties remain as they are in the world, while the wi...
by Unrul3r
Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:21 pm
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: Differences between the Pāḷi Nikāyas & Chinese Āgamas
Replies: 16
Views: 8509

Re: Differences between the Pāḷi Nikāyas & Chinese Āgamas

Hi there, this is my 1st post. Some part of my research is comparing, directly to Pali and Chinese (Taisho), Mahānidāna Sutta (大緣方便經) in Nikāyas and Āgamas. Briefly, main structure of suttas are similar but details. To consider which part is true or fault, we have to research in other suttas which ...
by Unrul3r
Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:06 am
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: Sutta Central
Replies: 13
Views: 7424

Re: Sutta Central

SuttaCentral Update:

Chinese Āgama texts are now on SuttaCentral (New wonderful look-up tool.)

:anjali: