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- Fri May 23, 2014 5:12 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Anyone who has seen rebirth ?.
- Replies: 100
- Views: 17194
Re: Anyone who has seen rebirth ?.
- Sun Mar 09, 2014 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Does really loving someone means letting go?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1243
Re: Does really loving someone means letting go?
To answer your question "is it selfish?" yes it was a selfish decision. But, now you are stuck with your choice. Love is the willingness to be with ____ (fill in the blank). There is no attachment to form in Buddhist love. Attachment to form causes affection which IS metta with the contami...
- Sun Mar 09, 2014 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: A Critique of Brahmavamso’s “The Jhanas”
- Replies: 266
- Views: 98988
Re: A Critique of Brahmavamso’s “The Jhanas”
Its good to see such a discussion occur. This is a very critical point in the development of a western tradition :) I, too, am of the opinion jhana and vipassana must be yoked together, as per the suttas suggest. This is the easiest and most sublime way towards nibbana. Handling objects within the m...
- Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:37 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: "Let none see the omissions and commissions of others"?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1550
Re: "Let none see the omissions and commissions of others"?
I have a problem with fault fixing in the world :jumping: It is said only Buddhas can understand the full workings of kamma and also they are the only ones properly suited to be "lineage founders" i.e.: professors of conduct (vinaya). They are able to give advice to others perfectly and ha...
- Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:56 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Location of the Mind?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 12486
Re: Location of the Mind?
Mind is immaterial and without location, like a rainbow. If a rainbow has a location why can you not touch it, or even see it when you look at it closely. You cannot see the origin of mind from the viewpoint of mind itself. If by mind you mean consciousness then consciousness is like a beam of light...
- Sat Jan 18, 2014 3:08 pm
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: Eating chocolate is that okey?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1928
Re: Eating chocolate is that okey?
NOOOOOO!
- Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:40 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Nurturing Dhamma in Asia
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2262
Re: Nurturing Dhamma in Asia
I understand your worry. I think what turns people away are the unpleasant aspects that the buddha tells us to be very aware of. They sound negative and most people think it is just an austere strange view (i.e.: to be observant of the unpleasant instead of the pleasant). If you want to amass follow...
- Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:14 am
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Why doesnt a experienced meditator come in exctas by nature?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3222
Re: Why doesnt a experienced meditator come in exctas by nat
Wow, it truly is rare that a sentient being thinks about other beings that he may be affecting. :) We kill many beings just because we have this human body. It is by this body that we attain freedom from dukkha, so we take care of it too. Human birth is very rare and provides the best field for libe...
- Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:59 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Why doesnt a experienced meditator come in exctas by nature?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3222
Re: Why doesnt a experienced meditator come in exctas by nat
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .than.html
It is a natural emergence of an unnatural process (meaning goes against the conditioned mind). It starts with mindfulness directed at your intent (conduct/five precepts).
It is a natural emergence of an unnatural process (meaning goes against the conditioned mind). It starts with mindfulness directed at your intent (conduct/five precepts).
- Sun Jan 12, 2014 3:25 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: understanding anatta with evolution?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1471
Re: understanding anatta with evolution?
http://www.leighb.com/mn38.htm "Yes, friends, as I know the Teaching of the Blessed One, this consciousness transmigrates through existences, not anything else." Then those bhikkhus thinking to dissuade the bhikkhu Sati from that pernicious view, cross examined him, asked for reasons and d...
- Sat Jan 11, 2014 3:00 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: I purpose its a heavy karma to take alcohol
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4200
Re: I purpose its a heavy karma to take alcohol
Alcohol makes patience difficult to bear.
- Fri Jan 10, 2014 5:37 pm
- Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
- Topic: Venānga Sutta - jhana not absorbtion method
- Replies: 31
- Views: 12994
Re: Venānga Sutta - jhana not absorbtion method
I think you could safely assume celestial to be a synonym to heavenly, or divine.
Equanimity is a brahma vihara; a divine, heavenly, celestial state of mind.
Equanimity is a brahma vihara; a divine, heavenly, celestial state of mind.
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 10:32 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Breath is an intrusion now...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3441
Re: Breath is an intrusion now...
There really are no right and wrong techniques for this. Its all about how happy and receptive you are to what is happening, even if you don't like it. If you understand this point, meditation opens up easier. A good teacher helps shorten the time to correct understanding so you can attain magga.
- Wed Jan 01, 2014 2:21 pm
- Forum: Study Group
- Topic: SN 1.34 Nasanti: They Are Not
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2828
Re: SN 1.34 Nasanti: They Are Not
Hmmm... there is something in me that believes the Buddha is doing a bit more than agreeing with the devas in the removal of lust. Traditionally, devas hold a conceit in mind due to not perceiving dukkha & anicca as continually like us humans. Traditionally, its also not so easy to get under the...
- Wed Jan 01, 2014 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Breath is an intrusion now...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3441
Re: Breath is an intrusion now...
It is just a phase Don't reject the breath, and don't believe in the permanence of your issue.
The breath is very useful as a neutral sign post to maintain mindfulness, so its worth it for you to keep trying.
Find a teacher to relate this to maybe he/she will help.
The breath is very useful as a neutral sign post to maintain mindfulness, so its worth it for you to keep trying.
Find a teacher to relate this to maybe he/she will help.