Buddhist Discussion

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1. How the Buddha Became Enlightened.

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   By Tibetan_Ice, April 23, 2014   

   • jhanas
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2. Dzogchen and Brahman....Same or Different?

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

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   By Arkx6, September 9, 2018
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4. the rangtong shentong distinction in Mipham Rinpoches thought

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   By RigdzinTrinley, April 21, 2016
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5. My misconceptions

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   By Tommy, December 5, 2025
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6. Analysis of Loving-kindness practice

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

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

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   By DSCB57, January 28, 2017   

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8. No creator in Buddhism?

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   By Tibetan_Ice, April 17, 2014   

   • Creator.
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9. Who has reached Jhana?

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   By taoguy, June 12, 2017
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10. Why is nothingness/emptiness/lack of ego the desired state?

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    By helpfuldemon, January 4, 2022
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11. DZOGCHEN & QUANTUM MECHANICS

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    By Wells, August 31, 2014   

    • dzogchen
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12. Desire is the spice of life!

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

13. Love, Loving-Kindness, Bonds, Attachment

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    By TranquilTurmoil, July 29, 2021
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14. Buddhist meditations for fear and pain.

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    By Tom Beckett, February 13, 2023
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    • Mark Foote
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15. There is no self - article from Tricycle Magazine

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    By Apech, March 31, 2014   

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    • misquotes
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16. Rare Esoteric Buddhist Teachings

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    By SeekerOfHealing, December 13, 2016
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17. Chogyal Namkhai Norbu - Direct Introduction soon.

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    By Ish, July 10, 2013   

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    • November 27, 2013

18. Did Buddha consider the Kundalini bad?

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    By MooNiNite, August 31, 2015
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19. Yidams in Vajrayana

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    By Aetherous, November 28, 2013
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20. 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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21. BUDDHA AMITABHA

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    By C T, April 28, 2020   

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    • January 1, 2022

22. Breath Meditation Experience

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    By Tibetan_Ice, December 25, 2012   

    • jhana
    • nimitta
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    • January 15, 2013

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

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    By Tibetan_Ice, August 20, 2014
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24. Pratyekabuddha

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    By ChiForce, June 20, 2013
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25. Should I Go Buddhist?

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    By RyanO, February 3, 2015
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26. What is Buddhism/the Buddha incorrect about?

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

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    By ChiForce, April 27, 2013
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28. Bodhisattva vow

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    By Apech, January 10, 2013
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29. Esoteric vs Non-Esoteric Meditation Traditions

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    By Robin, November 22, 2023
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30. Anatta (no-self)

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    By Maddie, February 17, 2014
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