Buddhist Discussion

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1. the rangtong shentong distinction in Mipham Rinpoches thought

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   By RigdzinTrinley, April 21, 2016
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   • RigdzinTrinley
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2. Analysis of Loving-kindness practice

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   By Aetherous, January 3, 2015
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   • C T
   • January 6, 2015

3. Mantra and Dharani Samadhi as skilful means to reach enlightenment

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   By DSCB57, January 28, 2017   

   • mantra
   • Dharani
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     • Dharani
     • Enlightenment
     • Buddhahood
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   • Spotless
   • May 1, 2017

4. No creator in Buddhism?

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   By Tibetan_Ice, April 17, 2014   

   • Creator.
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   • steve
   • May 12, 2014

5. Who has reached Jhana?

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   By taoguy, June 12, 2017
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   • X2471990
   • June 26, 2017

6. Why is nothingness/emptiness/lack of ego the desired state?

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   By helpfuldemon, January 4, 2022
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   • Nintendao
   • November 21, 2022

7. DZOGCHEN & QUANTUM MECHANICS

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   By Wells, August 31, 2014   

   • dzogchen
   • quantum mechanics
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   • Jax
   • June 17, 2016

8. Desire is the spice of life!

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

9. Love, Loving-Kindness, Bonds, Attachment

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   By TranquilTurmoil, July 29, 2021
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   • Small Fur
   • April 21, 2024

10. 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

11. There is no self - article from Tricycle Magazine

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    By Apech, March 31, 2014   

    • buddha
    • misquotes
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    • deci belle
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12. Rare Esoteric Buddhist Teachings

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    By SeekerOfHealing, December 13, 2016
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    • rex
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13. Soul in Buddhism

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    By Chang dao ling, July 30, 2024
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    • old3bob
    • April 28

14. Chogyal Namkhai Norbu - Direct Introduction soon.

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    By Ish, July 10, 2013   

    • July 18
    • Padmasambhava
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    • idiot_stimpy
    • November 27, 2013

15. Did Buddha consider the Kundalini bad?

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    By MooNiNite, August 31, 2015
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    • noonespecial
    • September 16, 2015

16. Yidams in Vajrayana

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    By Aetherous, November 28, 2013
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    • December 7, 2013

17. Describe what you think enlightenment is and what you would realize should you have it

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    By helpfuldemon, December 31, 2021
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    • Lairg
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18. BUDDHA AMITABHA

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    By C T, April 28, 2020   

    • amitabha
    • mantra
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      • mantra
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    • TheGrayJediKnight
    • January 1, 2022

19. Breath Meditation Experience

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    By Tibetan_Ice, December 25, 2012   

    • jhana
    • nimitta
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    • joeblast
    • January 15, 2013

20. The three realms and meditative quiescence, psychic powers.

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    By Tibetan_Ice, August 20, 2014
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    • goldisheavy
    • August 26, 2014

21. Pratyekabuddha

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    By ChiForce, June 20, 2013
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    • RongzomFan
    • July 18, 2013

22. Should I Go Buddhist?

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    By RyanO, February 3, 2015
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    • 3bob
    • February 13, 2015

23. What is Buddhism/the Buddha incorrect about?

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    By Phoenix3, November 20, 2017
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    • ion
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24. Arhats....

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    By ChiForce, April 27, 2013
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    • idiot_stimpy
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25. Bodhisattva vow

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    By Apech, January 10, 2013
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    • Vmarco
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26. Esoteric vs Non-Esoteric Meditation Traditions

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    By Robin, November 22, 2023
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    • tao.te.kat
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27. Anatta (no-self)

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    By Maddie, February 17, 2014
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    • Maddie
    • April 1, 2014

28. How the Buddha became enlightened with the jhanas

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    By Tibetan_Ice, April 21, 2014
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    • 3bob
    • September 1, 2014

29. Experience is what is needed

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    By stirling, August 14, 2024
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    • stirling
    • October 25, 2024

30. Madhyamika and Time

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    By RigdzinTrinley, October 12, 2015   

    • Madhyamika Buddhism
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    • steve
    • October 26, 2015