Buddhist Discussion

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1. Grokking the Dharma

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   By Nintendao, November 15, 2023   

   • four noble truths
   • noble eightfold path
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   • stirling
   • November 19, 2023

2. A reconciliation of Theravadin and Zen practice

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

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   By Summer, October 19, 2023
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   • Indiken
   • October 22, 2023

4. Meditation

   By Dedicated, October 2, 2023   

   • black pearl meditation
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   • Dedicated
   • October 11, 2023

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

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

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

   By Franky, September 9, 2023   

   • buddhism
   • tibet
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   • Vajra Fist
   • September 15, 2023

7. Life is suffering.

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

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

   By Tianzun, February 10, 2023
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   • Inner Alchemy
   • July 5, 2023

9. Mindful Chores

   By Maddie, March 9, 2023
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   • S:C
   • July 4, 2023

10. "Going back to Vipassana-style meditation for a while."

    By Mark Foote, June 18, 2023
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    • Mark Foote
    • June 24, 2023

11. Transforming emotions

    By SodaChanh, June 24, 2023
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    • SodaChanh
    • June 24, 2023

12. Sakya Trichen Rinpoche Longevity Practice

    By Nuralshamal, June 1, 2023   

    • rinpoche
    • buddhism
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      • tara
      • white tara
      • longevity
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    • Nuralshamal
    • June 5, 2023

13. Vegetarianism

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    By Barnaby, February 5, 2023
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    • steve
    • May 13, 2023

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    By Tom Beckett, April 27, 2023
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    • Tom Beckett
    • April 27, 2023

15. Beginning my training in Tonglen

    By Tom Beckett, April 3, 2023
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    • stirling
    • April 22, 2023

16. Tibet: The Trail of Light documentary

    By C T, April 17, 2023
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    • C T
    • April 17, 2023

17. Into the Stream ~ A Study Guide on the First Stage of Awakening

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    By LivingLight, February 26, 2023
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    • Mark Foote
    • March 24, 2023

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

    By Asher Topaz, February 9, 2022   

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

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

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

20. Buddhism of the Suttas

    By Maddie, March 3, 2023
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    • steve
    • March 8, 2023

21. What are the mechanics behind chanting?

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    By Takingcharge, January 9, 2023
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    • Maddie
    • March 8, 2023

22. Im looking for a book on Buddhist morals

    By helpfuldemon, February 27, 2023
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    • steve
    • March 7, 2023

23. Root Verses of the Six Betweens

    By LivingLight, February 26, 2023
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    • C T
    • March 2, 2023

24. Buddhist meditations for fear and pain.

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    By Tom Beckett, February 13, 2023
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    • Mark Foote
    • February 26, 2023

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

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

26. Why is the medicine buddha blue? Did he come from hinduism?

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    By Takingcharge, January 7, 2023
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    • Maddie
    • February 15, 2023

27. What Shunryu Suzuki Actually Said

    By Mark Foote, February 1, 2023
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    • Mark Foote
    • February 13, 2023

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

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

29. How does karma rebirth into other realms?

    By Tianzun, January 31, 2023
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    • Lairg
    • February 1, 2023

30. Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice – The Standing Blade of Grass

    By Taoist Texts, January 11, 2023
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    • Cobie
    • January 12, 2023