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1. Sunnyata (Emptiness)

   By taoteching99, March 19, 2017
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   • allinone
   • April 14, 2017

2. Is there more joy than suffering in the world?

   By Cadcam, September 13, 2024
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   • Ascetic
   • September 15, 2024

3. Impermanence vs Everlasting Continuity

   By Sanzon, March 9, 2013
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   • XieJia
   • March 15, 2013

4. Wanted to seek guidance from the community

   By wakeupneo, January 27, 2018
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   • Orion
   • May 9, 2018

5. Lama stabs and shoots his students

   By Tibetan_Ice, October 28, 2014
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   • stefos
   • October 31, 2014

6. The XVI Karmapa... and Osho

   By Cheshire Cat, February 9, 2013
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   • cheya
   • February 9, 2013

7. Honored Elder

   By ShenLung, January 1, 2013   

   • respect
   • tradition
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   • steve
   • January 10, 2013

8. Scholar monk vs. Meditation monk

   By Maddie, April 22, 2016
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   • Cheshire Cat
   • April 24, 2016

9. There is no virtue in suffering.

   By helpfuldemon, January 24, 2021
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   • Bindi
   • February 13, 2021

10. Stream entry, pleasant feeling

    By shortstuff, July 4, 2017
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    • taoguy
    • July 7, 2017

11. The Buddha’s long ‘journey’ to Europe and Africa

    By Apech, January 11, 2020
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    • idiot_stimpy
    • November 14, 2020

12. The Secret Teachings of the Rainbow Body

    By idiot_stimpy, April 2, 2024
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    • idiot_stimpy
    • April 10, 2024

13. You have to love Alan Wallace

    By Tibetan_Ice, July 21, 2014
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    • Tibetan_Ice
    • July 22, 2014

14. There is a case when objectivity must be ignored even if it's real.

    By goldisheavy, August 17, 2014   

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    • goldisheavy
    • August 17, 2014

15. Online learning on Tibetan Buddhism

    By jin song, July 14, 2018   

    • tibetan
    • tibet
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    • Shagrath
    • November 2, 2018

16. My Experience With Lucid Dreaming In Different Traditions (Personal Insights On Importance Of "Personal Match" With Lineage)

    By Nuralshamal, January 14, 2025   

    • buddhism
    • daoism
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      • dream yoga
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      • bön
    • 5 replies
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    • idiot_stimpy
    • January 28, 2025

17. can you "learn" buddhism without learning pali?

    By Arkx6, September 13, 2018
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    • Fa Xin
    • September 20, 2018

18. Buddha and his Dhamma free book

    By GrandmasterP, July 19, 2014
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    • GrandmasterP
    • July 19, 2014

19. Self-Actualization and Foolery

    By Ambrose_Bierce, September 18, 2011
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    • XieJia
    • September 18, 2011

20. Heart of Meditation

    By steve, August 5, 2017   

    • book
    • giveaway
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    • 12 replies
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    • Jetsun
    • August 15, 2017

21. Alan Wallace August 2014 retreat

    By Tibetan_Ice, September 5, 2014
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    • Tibetan_Ice
    • September 9, 2014

22. Full Length Docu -- Unmistaken Child

    By C T, July 27, 2012
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    • Jetsun
    • August 22, 2012

23. Introductory texts on Dzogchen

    By TomBrad, July 26, 2012
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    • xabir2005
    • July 28, 2012

24. Possible 'Rainbow Body' with Remainder

    By C T, June 5, 2016
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    • C T
    • June 6, 2016

25. suggested reads on karma to understand the three kayas easier

    By Lee, July 9, 2017
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    • Jonesboy
    • July 10, 2017

26. Advice from previous great masters

    By rex, October 20, 2014   

    • tibetan
    • four thoughts
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    • rex
    • November 28, 2015

27. Buddhist qigong

    By Miroku, April 26, 2018
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    • Fa Xin
    • May 3, 2018

28. kôan / kung-an

    By gj551, December 2, 2018
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    • Nintendao
    • December 20, 2018

29. What color is the cream in Hakuin’s Egg So Cream Zen Meditation?

    By quadberry, December 17, 2017
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    • Astral Monk
    • January 24, 2018

30. Direct Introduction Dalai Lama

    By Tibetan_Ice, July 14, 2016
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    • Tibetan_Ice
    • July 16, 2016