Buddhist Discussion

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1. The varieties of contemplative experience: A mixed-methods study of meditation-related challenges in Western Buddhists

   By qicat, June 13, 2017   

   • study
   • 19 replies
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   • qicat
   • July 8, 2017

2. Remains of vajrayana buddhism in Tibet

   By Tibetan_Ice, December 27, 2013   

   • Tibet
   • 19 replies
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   • adept
   • January 4, 2014

3. Death

   By Vajra Fist, June 19
   • 19 replies
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   • Lairg
   • June 25

4. Guatama referred to himself as the "Tathagata" not the "Buddha"

   By Invisible Acropolis, December 14, 2022
   • 19 replies
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   • Mark Foote
   • February 16, 2023

5. Adyashanti

   By Jetsun, April 17, 2014
   • 19 replies
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   • Spotless
   • April 21, 2015

6. Awareness vs. Consciousness

   By JustARandomPanda, April 17, 2012
   • 18 replies
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   • stan herman
   • April 18, 2012

7. Training in awareness

   By SodaChanh, January 17, 2012
   • 18 replies
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   • xabir2005
   • January 23, 2012

8. What are Buddha 's teaching on householders

   By Chang dao ling, March 27, 2023
   • 18 replies
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   • thelerner
   • April 13, 2024

9. Buddhist pride and Narcissism

   By WHITEROOMENERGYMINE1, July 11, 2019   

   • lion
   • 18 replies
   • 3,106 views
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   • WHITEROOMENERGYMINE1
   • July 15, 2019

10. Longchenpa's Treasury

    By Anderson, February 3, 2014
    • 18 replies
    • 2,929 views
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    • C T
    • February 18, 2014

11. What do you call it when all reflections cease to exist

    By Informer, February 11, 2012
    • 18 replies
    • 3,217 views
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    • Marblehead
    • February 12, 2012

12. Realised Beings: Including them in your practice

    By rex, June 2, 2020
    • 18 replies
    • 4,073 views
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    • rex
    • September 1, 2020

13. The Corresponding Heaven for "purification of the 6th consciousness"

    By vic, October 11, 2011
    • 18 replies
    • 3,860 views
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    • deci belle
    • November 29, 2011

14. Garab Dorje pointing out instructions

    By Tibetan_Ice, August 16, 2014
    • 18 replies
    • 2,738 views
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    • asunthatneversets
    • August 18, 2014

15. What is enlightenment?

    By Thunder_Gooch, March 17, 2012
    • 18 replies
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    • JustARandomPanda
    • April 13, 2012

16. do a dog have a buddha nature

    By LAOLONG, May 6, 2014
    • 18 replies
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    • Simple_Jack
    • May 12, 2014

17. Law of Karma is not for damn anyone.

    By PimonratC, February 13, 2014
    • 18 replies
    • 2,391 views
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    • Captain Mar-Vell
    • February 15, 2014

18. Arousal vs Relaxation Study. How did rigpa fare?

    By Tibetan_Ice, September 14, 2014
    • 18 replies
    • 3,046 views
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    • C T
    • September 15, 2014

19. Why is Buddhism so complicated?

    By Gerard, September 8   

    • cling to nothing
    • 18 replies
    • 2,118 views
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    • old3bob
    • September 13

20. The Importance of Anatman/Anatta in Buddhism

    By forestofclarity, July 3, 2019   

    • buddhism
    • no self
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      • no self
      • not self
      • anatta
      • anatman
      • emptiness
    • 17 replies
    • 3,097 views
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    • ion
    • August 12, 2019

21. How to Feed Your Demons

    By rex, February 4, 2017   

    • chod
    • demons
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      • demons
      • emotions
    • 17 replies
    • 4,291 views
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    • rex
    • April 24, 2020

22. Master Nan Huai-Chin Dead at 94

    By JustARandomPanda, January 24, 2013   

    • Nan Huai Chin
    • Chan
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      • Nan Huai Chin
      • Chan
      • Zen
      • Confucian
    • 17 replies
    • 11,604 views
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    • Cheshire Cat
    • April 26, 2013

23. Problems with practicing alone

    By Adia, November 19, 2014   

    • Magic spirit attachment
    • 17 replies
    • 3,279 views
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    • caz
    • March 15, 2015

24. Your effort is weak

    By deci belle, January 27, 2013
    • 17 replies
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    • deci belle
    • February 25, 2013

25. Are thogal visions nimittas?

    By Tibetan_Ice, November 24, 2014
    • 17 replies
    • 6,863 views
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    • wangchungman
    • December 5, 2014

26. Are the Four Jhanas the equivalent of jing, chi, shen and emptiness transformation in Daoist Alchemy(Nei Dan)

    By Asher Topaz, February 9, 2022   

    • jing
    • chi
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      • jing
      • chi
      • shen
      • jhana
      • alchemy
      • emptiness
      • buddhism
      • daoism
    • 17 replies
    • 4,736 views
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    • exorcist_1699
    • March 13, 2023

27. Is meditation the only path?

    By Maddie, December 20, 2020
    • 17 replies
    • 2,962 views
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    • Mark Foote
    • February 5, 2021

28. What do buddhists mean when they talk about "realms"

    By Tianzun, February 2, 2023
    • 17 replies
    • 2,772 views
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    • Eduardo
    • February 6, 2023

29. Is talking to air or hugging an empty pillow consider obstruction to the soul from moving on

    By dontknwmucboutanythng, September 16, 2024
    • 17 replies
    • 2,176 views
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    • forestofclarity
    • September 18, 2024

30. Paying Homage to Guru Rinpoche

    By C T, March 21, 2013   

    • Inspiring Mantra Recitation
    • 17 replies
    • 3,113 views
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    • hydrogen
    • March 22, 2013