Buddhist Discussion

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1. The Idiots Way

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   By idiot_stimpy, February 24, 2024
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   • stirling
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2. Anadi - Buddhism has flaws.

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   By Tibetan_Ice, November 7, 2013
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   • Gerard
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3. 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

4. Is Buddhism a form of rational atheism?

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   By Apech, April 2, 2014
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5. Love, Loving-Kindness, Bonds, Attachment

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   By TranquilTurmoil, July 29, 2021
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   • Small Fur
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6. 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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   • Spotless
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7. Mind only

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   By Gunther, November 4, 2017
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   • turtlehermit
   • February 7, 2018

8. Master Nan Huai-Chin Dead at 94

   By JustARandomPanda, January 24, 2013   

   • Nan Huai Chin
   • Chan
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     • Chan
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   • April 26, 2013

9. Did Buddha consider the Kundalini bad?

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   By MooNiNite, August 31, 2015
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   • noonespecial
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10. The world is an illusion....wtf does that mean ?

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    By Arkx6, September 9, 2018
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    • silent thunder
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11. Tibetan prostrations

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    By Miroku, August 1, 2017   

    • prostrations
    • qigong
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    • Miroku
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12. Arhats....

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

13. Non-Duality in Dzogchen vs Advaita Vedanta

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    By Jeff, August 16, 2017
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    • Nothingness
    • September 15, 2017

14. Breath vs Mantra meditation

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    By Living, May 31, 2017
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    • yyitself
    • August 26, 2017

15. Arhats?

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    By JustARandomPanda, February 11, 2012
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    • Sunya
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16. 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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17. What can be done to stop Buddhist Discussion turning to flame

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    By thelerner, March 20, 2014   

    • no names
    • ideas
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18. Adyashanti

    By Jetsun, April 17, 2014
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    • Spotless
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19. The Three Channels and How to Work with Them

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    By Armando, February 23, 2019   

    • ego/awareness
    • nine step purification breathing technique
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20. How to find a Vajrayana teacher

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    By RongzomFan, January 31, 2014
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21. Pratyekabuddha

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    By ChiForce, June 20, 2013
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22. Dzogchen and Brahman....Same or Different?

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    By stefos, September 1, 2014
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23. books of rainbow body Dzogchen masters

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    By Wells, February 17, 2016   

    • dzogchen
    • rainbow body
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24. Desire is the spice of life!

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    By helpfuldemon, April 3, 2023
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25. Pure Land Buddhism

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    By adept, October 1, 2012
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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. Words of My Perfect Teacher

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    By Tibetan_Ice, June 20, 2014
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28. Seeing, Recognising & Maintaining One's Enlightening Potential - Split

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    By manitou, July 15, 2016
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29. dzogchen and daoism

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    By konchog uma, December 26, 2012
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30. Suffering

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    By allinone, July 15, 2015
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