Buddhist Discussion

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

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   By helpfuldemon, January 4, 2022
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   • Nintendao
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2. DZOGCHEN & QUANTUM MECHANICS

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   By Wells, August 31, 2014   

   • dzogchen
   • quantum mechanics
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   • Jax
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3. Desire is the spice of life!

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   By helpfuldemon, April 3, 2023
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   • Mark Foote
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4. Love, Loving-Kindness, Bonds, Attachment

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   By TranquilTurmoil, July 29, 2021
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   • Small Fur
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5. 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

6. 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
   • April 11, 2014

7. Rare Esoteric Buddhist Teachings

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   By SeekerOfHealing, December 13, 2016
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   • rex
   • May 3, 2017

8. Chogyal Namkhai Norbu - Direct Introduction soon.

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   By Ish, July 10, 2013   

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   • Padmasambhava
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   • November 27, 2013

9. Did Buddha consider the Kundalini bad?

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

10. Yidams in Vajrayana

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

11. 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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12. BUDDHA AMITABHA

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    By C T, April 28, 2020   

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    • mantra
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    • January 1, 2022

13. Breath Meditation Experience

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    By Tibetan_Ice, December 25, 2012   

    • jhana
    • nimitta
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    • joeblast
    • January 15, 2013

14. 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

15. Pratyekabuddha

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

16. Should I Go Buddhist?

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

17. What is Buddhism/the Buddha incorrect about?

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    By Phoenix3, November 20, 2017
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18. Arhats....

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    By ChiForce, April 27, 2013
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    • idiot_stimpy
    • May 30, 2013

19. Bodhisattva vow

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    By Apech, January 10, 2013
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20. 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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21. Anatta (no-self)

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    By Maddie, February 17, 2014
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22. 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

23. Madhyamika and Time

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    By RigdzinTrinley, October 12, 2015   

    • Madhyamika Buddhism
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    • steve
    • October 26, 2015

24. Non dual Buddhism

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    By Apech, May 25, 2020
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    • Mark Foote
    • January 11, 2021

25. Buddhist ajna chakra training?

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    By Wells, November 28, 2016
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    • SeekerOfHealing
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    By PimonratC, February 7, 2014
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27. An Experiment in Buddhist Discussion

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    By steve, March 22, 2014
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    • Apech
    • March 27, 2014

28. Buddhism and spiritual protection

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    By Maddie, March 8, 2017
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    • helpfuldemon
    • January 7, 2022

29. So how do you guys do stuff? Idiot's guide in plain english?

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    By BaguaKicksAss, December 17, 2013
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30. Rainbow Body....a matter of karma?

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    By Wells, November 16, 2016   

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