Buddhist Discussion

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1. Buddhist Practice Is Not For Spacing Out

   By senseless virtue, June 29, 2022   

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   • emptiness
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   • idiot_stimpy
   • August 4, 2024

2. Is 'just sitting' a post-enlightment practice?

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   By Vajra Fist, April 13, 2024
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3. Applying the Pali Instructions

   By Mark Foote, July 23, 2024
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   • July 26, 2024

4. Is Buddhism a complete path?

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   By Maddie, February 12, 2024
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5. Buddhism Question: Sweet-Sorrow?

   By Daniel, June 25, 2024
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   • tao.te.kat
   • June 27, 2024

6. Source for canonical texts and commentaries, Pali and English

   By Mark Foote, June 7, 2024
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   • Mark Foote
   • June 7, 2024

7. Study with Tibetan monks reveals how different types of meditation affect brain activity

   By dontknwmucboutanythng, June 6, 2024
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   • dontknwmucboutanythng
   • June 6, 2024

8. Chundi mantra

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   By Seeker of Wisdom, December 10, 2012
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   • Maddie
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9. "Dissolving" spiritual technique . . . (?)

   By Lataif, April 29, 2024
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   • tao.te.kat
   • May 1, 2024

10. Dzogchen vs Mahamudra

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    By iinatti, July 13, 2023
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    • Apech
    • April 27, 2024

11. Internal alchemy in Zen

    By Vajra Fist, November 21, 2021
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    • blue eyed snake
    • April 27, 2024

12. Esoteric vs Non-Esoteric Meditation Traditions

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    By Robin, November 22, 2023
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    • tao.te.kat
    • April 25, 2024

13. Love, Loving-Kindness, Bonds, Attachment

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    By TranquilTurmoil, July 29, 2021
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14. What are Buddha 's teaching on householders

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

15. The Secret Teachings of the Rainbow Body

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

16. Lama Lena Dzogchen Pointing Out Instructions

    By idiot_stimpy, March 5, 2024
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    • April 2, 2024

17. Authentic Buddhist Quotes

    By Morphius, March 13, 2024   

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18. There is no way to prevent suffering.

    By Cadcam, January 17, 2024
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    • February 11, 2024

19. Atomic body of Trekcho (Dzogchen)

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

20. Practices for World Peace​

    By senseless virtue, April 25, 2023   

    • buddhism
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    • December 10, 2023

21. Desire is the spice of life!

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    By helpfuldemon, April 3, 2023
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    • December 9, 2023

22. Dzogchen and Dr Yannis Toussulis

    By Vajra Mind, October 17, 2023
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    • November 20, 2023

23. Grokking the Dharma

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    By Nintendao, November 15, 2023   

    • four noble truths
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24. A reconciliation of Theravadin and Zen practice

    By Mark Foote, October 25, 2023
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    • October 25, 2023

25. Content deleted

    By Summer, October 19, 2023
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    • Indiken
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26. Meditation

    By Dedicated, October 2, 2023   

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27. What's the deal with the 7th Uposatha precept?

    By whocoulditbe?, August 11, 2023
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    • whocoulditbe?
    • October 8, 2023

28. Is there a good guide for The Tibetan Book of The Dead?

    By Franky, September 9, 2023   

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    • September 15, 2023

29. Life is suffering.

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    By helpfuldemon, May 17, 2023
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    • dontknwmucboutanythng
    • August 8, 2023

30. Can someone simply explain the concept of the pure land to me

    By Tianzun, February 10, 2023
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