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1. Are thogal visions nimittas?

   By Tibetan_Ice, November 24, 2014
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   • wangchungman
   • December 5, 2014

2. 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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     • chi
     • shen
     • jhana
     • alchemy
     • emptiness
     • buddhism
     • daoism
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   • exorcist_1699
   • March 13, 2023

3. Is meditation the only path?

   By Maddie, December 20, 2020
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   • Mark Foote
   • February 5, 2021

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

   By Tianzun, February 2, 2023
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   • Eduardo
   • February 6, 2023

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

   By dontknwmucboutanythng, September 16, 2024
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   • forestofclarity
   • September 18, 2024

6. Paying Homage to Guru Rinpoche

   By C T, March 21, 2013   

   • Inspiring Mantra Recitation
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   • hydrogen
   • March 22, 2013

7. Pointers on the Path ~ Kalu Rinpoche

   By C T, February 15, 2014   

   • Self-examination in practice
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   • gatito
   • March 6, 2014

8. What is a Buddha?

   By Pilgrim, January 30, 2017
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   • Spotless
   • June 2, 2017

9. Thich Nhat Hanh

   By C T, December 14, 2014
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   • steve
   • February 24, 2015

10. Vipassana and Theravada

    By Vajra Fist, October 17, 2016
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    • Vajra Fist
    • November 2, 2016

11. Author Sam Harris on Buddhism

    By JustARandomPanda, August 28, 2012   

    • Buddhism
    • Atheism
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      • Atheism
      • Scientific Method
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    • Jetsun
    • September 2, 2012

12. where to start ?

    By Bruce Qi, March 10, 2017
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    • Sudhamma
    • March 16, 2017

13. Atomic body of Trekcho (Dzogchen)

    By Vajra Mind, October 17, 2023
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    • idiot_stimpy
    • February 4, 2024

14. Brilliant Moon - Film

    By Jetsun, January 8, 2013
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    • C T
    • January 24, 2013

15. Dead Tree Zen

    By idiot_stimpy, February 18, 2014
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    • steve
    • February 24, 2014

16. Anapanasati Rapture

    By Tibetan_Ice, July 1, 2012
    • 15 replies
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    • xabir2005
    • July 14, 2012

17. Om Mani Padme Hum and it's profound benefits

    By Vajra Fist, October 29, 2019
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    • silent thunder
    • October 12, 2021

18. How deep does your feeling go ?

    By seekingbuddha, October 2, 2015   

    • feeling crying tears
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    • Horus
    • October 11, 2015

19. Shamar Rinpoche dies

    By Apech, June 11, 2014
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    • Apech
    • September 6, 2014

20. Would Buddhist monks be keen to learn Baguazhang?

    By Gerard, March 20, 2014
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    • Cheshire Cat
    • September 16, 2017

21. What distinguishes a buddha and a normal enlightened person?

    By Josama, May 1, 2015
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    • Wayfarer
    • May 2, 2015

22. Buddhist fascism as Bhutan happiness

    By voidisyinyang, June 30, 2013
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    • Republic Of Zen
    • July 25, 2013

23. Diamond Sutra

    By Mig, December 22, 2020
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    • Mig
    • December 28, 2020

24. Some recent insights

    By Tibetan_Ice, March 15, 2013   

    • kati channel
    • emptiness
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      • emptiness
      • heart
      • space of being
    • 15 replies
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    • stefos
    • April 6, 2013

25. Finding the higher self.

    By eccentric215, February 20, 2012
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    • manitou
    • November 24, 2012

26. Cantonese is a Useful Tool for Chinese Buddhist Sutra Study

    By alphone, June 3, 2022
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    • exorcist_1699
    • March 9, 2023

27. Deity Yoga

    By C T, November 2, 2011
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    • Birch
    • November 9, 2011

28. Did the Dalai Lama use a Siddhi power on this scientist?

    By Jetsun, January 22, 2013
    • 14 replies
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    • BaguaKicksAss
    • August 26, 2014

29. Remembering Trungpa Rinpoche

    By C T, May 13, 2014   

    • Buddhist meditation
    • Shunyata
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    • 14 replies
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    • C T
    • May 18, 2014

30. Where to start on pursuing Naropa's 6 Yogas?

    By Satyaloka, February 13, 2015
    • 14 replies
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    • Apech
    • February 16, 2015