Buddhist Discussion

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1. The essence of Buddhism

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   By Nikolai1, November 10, 2015
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2. Is Buddhism a form of rational atheism?

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   By Apech, April 2, 2014
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3. Medicine Buddha

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   By Vajra Fist, March 9, 2020
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4. DharmaWheel, pressure between the eyebrows, bad advice

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   By Tibetan_Ice, November 10, 2014   

   • third eye
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   • noonespecial
   • September 3, 2015

5. Seeing, Recognising & Maintaining One's Enlightening Potential - Split

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   By manitou, July 15, 2016
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6. Women and Buddhahood

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   By SirPalomides, November 26, 2019
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7. Is your Buddhism just an ego trip?

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   By Harmonious Emptiness, April 5, 2013
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8. Two paths to cultivation. Consciousness path(dhyana-samadhi) and esoteric path(energy,qi channels)

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   By Asher Topaz, February 28, 2021   

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9. Mind only

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   By Gunther, November 4, 2017
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10. Buddhist meditations for extinguishing the self

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    By Tom Beckett, February 20, 2023
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11. Words of My Perfect Teacher

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    By Tibetan_Ice, June 20, 2014
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12. If there is no self then how does rebirth work?

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    By Tommy, March 7
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13. "Nondual" In Buddhadharma

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    By Simple_Jack, December 19, 2013   

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14. Citta

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    By silent thunder, May 5, 2019
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15. What is the Middle Way?

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    By Nikolai1, November 2, 2015
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16. Fake enlightened teachers

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    By seekingbuddha, October 23, 2015
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17. Feels like Death -shamatha before bed

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    By Tibetan_Ice, June 15, 2012
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18. What exactly is emptiness?

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    By taoguy, July 7, 2017
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19. Buddha Did Not Know

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    By rideforever, August 3, 2018
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20. Buddhism and the subtle energy body

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    By Bindi, January 8, 2016
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21. How to find a Vajrayana teacher

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    By RongzomFan, January 31, 2014
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22. The Idiots Way

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    By idiot_stimpy, February 24, 2024
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    • stirling
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23. What can be done to stop Buddhist Discussion turning to flame

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    By thelerner, March 20, 2014   

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24. Suffering

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    By allinone, July 15, 2015
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25. The first jhana

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    By Tibetan_Ice, April 1, 2015
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26. Who is a Zen teacher?

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    By deci belle, July 12, 2014
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27. Is 'just sitting' a post-enlightment practice?

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    By Vajra Fist, April 13, 2024
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28. How the Buddha Became Enlightened.

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    By Tibetan_Ice, April 23, 2014   

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29. Dzogchen and Brahman....Same or Different?

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    By stefos, September 1, 2014
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30. The world is an illusion....wtf does that mean ?

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    By Arkx6, September 9, 2018
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