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- Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:32 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Buddhism against ecology?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2229
Re: Buddhism against ecology?
Could maybe environmental concern be considered like a part of Buddha's precepts that one should protect one's family and friends, like those found in the Sigala Sutta? Also, is 'doing good' that comes after 'not doing bad' in Buddhism considered, to use a Christian term, supererogatory? I don't kn...
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:31 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Buddhism against ecology?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2229
Re: Buddhism against ecology?
I wouldn't say it is part of the precepts as the Buddha put them down - not the basic 5 at least, since those mainly have to do with the internal world of the mind. I know there are some things you could say are connected with this in the monks & nuns precepts, like not destroying plants. But of...
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:17 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Buddhism against ecology?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2229
Re: Buddhism against ecology?
Hi, In a way that would be true. If one doesn't intentionally hurt others there is no wrongdoing. However, that's not where Buddhism ends. After avoiding the 'bad', it is also important to cultivate the good. As a famous saying goes: "To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to purify one's mi...
- Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:03 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Emptiness
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2169
Re: Emptiness
Hi, I know little about the Tibetan view of emptiness, but the little that I came across sounded pretty compatible with how I think most Theravadans look at it. So at least in my eyes the two may well be the same. For example, this is I think the most prominent way the concept of emptiness is used i...
- Tue Nov 12, 2013 3:43 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: World Chess Championship 2013
- Replies: 46
- Views: 10470
Re: World Chess Championship 2013
I feel Anand was the better player, but we'll see how it develops. The press conferences at the end are some of the most lamest things ever. Empty questions and empty answers.
- Mon Nov 11, 2013 5:43 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Really big
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1472
Re: Really big
This is funny considering the Buddha is supposed to have said to not make images of him, didn't he?
- Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:44 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: metta to a bad person
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3799
Re: metta to a bad person
In my experience, when it is difficult to send metta to other beings, there can be unresolved (temporary or more ingrained) issues with metta towards myself. Only when these are gone, is the metta to other beings possible and that includes people who have done and will continue to do unskillful thin...
- Mon Nov 11, 2013 11:44 am
- Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
- Topic: Bhikkhuni Ordination performed - by Ajahn Brahmavamso
- Replies: 566
- Views: 337329
Re: Bhikkhuni Ordination performed - by Ajahn Brahmavamso
I am no Vinaya expert, to say that first. But reading through the book (which I admit I haven't read fully, but also not just the isolated quotes), the main questions raised in the book seems whether bhikkhus can ordain bhikkhunis. That means, to ordain them without bhikkhunis. However, in the case ...
- Sun Nov 10, 2013 6:36 pm
- Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
- Topic: Bhikkhuni Ordination performed - by Ajahn Brahmavamso
- Replies: 566
- Views: 337329
Re: Bhikkhuni Ordination performed - by Ajahn Brahmavamso
Well, if one was really worried about acceptance, then I for one don't think one should write or support a book saying their ordination may not be valid. That's just doing the opposite. Also, it clearly is not just concern for the future, because to me it is actually questioning the validity of the ...
- Sat Nov 09, 2013 9:19 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: What Is Nibbana
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8682
Re: What Is Nibbana
I think often instead of wondering what is nibbana, it is more useful to wonder: what are my attachments and how can I lessen them?
Do you feel attached to your experiences, feel the desire to recreate them? Then it may be better to work with that attachment instead of the experience itself.
Do you feel attached to your experiences, feel the desire to recreate them? Then it may be better to work with that attachment instead of the experience itself.
- Sat Nov 09, 2013 8:50 am
- Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
- Topic: any retreat by ajahn brahm in thailand?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3675
Re: any retreat by ajahn brahm in thailand?
Many monasteries will have a sense of quiet and peace where you can meditate. I can't really give you any specifics as I'm from Europe, but what I mean to say is you don't need to go to Bodhinyana or a retreat by Ajahn Brahm to find some peace. Perhaps some place more local that you may think is not...
- Sat Nov 09, 2013 8:41 am
- Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
- Topic: Training without self-inspection.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4356
Re: Training without self-inspection.
Hi Birdy, If going on such walks helps you, I'd continue doing it. The Buddha and monks also went on walks a lot. But I would use it as an additional practice, not as the only one. The sitting in meditation practice is very important. When talking about some factors of the eightfold path, the Buddha...
- Thu Nov 07, 2013 12:07 pm
- Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
- Topic: Lost focus...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2271
Re: Lost focus...
The breath may be hard to find for different reasons, but the main one seems to be a lack of sharpness/mindfulness. If you then search for the breath and hold it forcefully (not mindfully) the mind will indeed dull down, because it requires energy. I find it best in such moments just to sit and wait...
- Thu Oct 31, 2013 3:09 pm
- Forum: Sīla
- Topic: Eradicating sex drive
- Replies: 98
- Views: 33913
Re: Eradicating sex drive
Hey, I'm curious: Has anyone here any personal experience, success or familiarity with those states of equanimity and deep calm associated with renunciation of sense-pleasures? I've settled for the relatively minor state of calm that arises from understanding the impermanence of conditions. You sor...
- Thu Oct 31, 2013 12:02 pm
- Forum: Sīla
- Topic: Eradicating sex drive
- Replies: 98
- Views: 33913
Re: Eradicating sex drive
I think that it would be more skilful to focus (for now, in the immediate present) on management rather than eradication. I would absolutely agree here. Eradication is a long term goal that comes automatically with other attainments. It would be better to continue the discussion on how to skillfull...