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1. 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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   • exorcist_1699
   • March 13, 2023

2. Dedication to Thây Thích Nhất Hạnh

   By Small Fur, January 29, 2022   

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   • TranquilTurmoil
   • February 1, 2022

3. Thank you for your service, Thich Nhat Hanh

   By stirling, January 22, 2022
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   • FarangLao
   • August 31, 2022

4. The Buddha was Bald … but is Everywhere Depicted with a Full Head of Hair

   By Seeking, January 16, 2022
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   • Straybird
   • August 18, 2022

5. Plum Village Related Qigong

   By el_tortugo, January 13, 2022   

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   • el_tortugo
   • January 20, 2022

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. 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
   • September 9, 2022

8. Buddhist Pocket Shrine 3D

   By TheGrayJediKnight, December 14, 2021   

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   • steve
   • December 19, 2021

9. Mala Divination

   By TheGrayJediKnight, December 13, 2021   

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   • divination
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   • TheGrayJediKnight
   • December 13, 2021

10. Staying in a buddhist monastery?

    By Cookie Monster, December 7, 2021
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    • unreasonablyreasonable
    • March 26, 2022

11. Internal alchemy in Zen

    By Vajra Fist, November 21, 2021
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    • blue eyed snake
    • April 27, 2024

12. Zeal Chakra

    By dawn90, November 15, 2021   

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    • Morphius
    • March 20, 2022

13. The Clear Light Dharmakaya Experience

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    By Mark Foote, November 13, 2021
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    • Mark Foote
    • June 14, 2022

14. Buddha "Don't worship anything". Buddhists "With folded hands I turn to you". Me "Huh?".

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    By Seeking, November 1, 2021
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    • Mark Foote
    • December 30, 2021

15. My Dhammapada practice

    By Encephalon, October 1, 2021
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    • Encephalon
    • October 1, 2021

16. Sutras as a practice

    By Maddie, September 28, 2021
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    • Maddie
    • October 6, 2021

17. Dhammapada and emotional immaturity

    By Encephalon, September 16, 2021
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    • Encephalon
    • September 30, 2021

18. Gelug bums?

    By Miroku, September 2, 2021
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    • Miroku
    • September 4, 2021

19. Neijia Yoga:Neigong for Yoga and Martial Arts by William Bodri

    By Asher Topaz, September 1, 2021
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    • Asher Topaz
    • September 1, 2021

20. zen

    一休宗純 Ikkyū Sōjun (1394-1481)

    By Ano Eremita, August 6, 2021   

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    • Ano Eremita
    • September 24, 2021

21. The Bhumis and the higher bhumis

    By TranquilTurmoil, July 30, 2021
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    • stirling
    • July 31, 2021

22. Love, Loving-Kindness, Bonds, Attachment

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

23. Making sense: How to combine emptiness and compassion?

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    By TranquilTurmoil, July 17, 2021   

    • illusory form
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    • Kati
    • July 23

24. Contextualizing, Analyzing, and understanding the Mahayana

    By TranquilTurmoil, July 10, 2021   

    • three turnings
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    • steve
    • July 19, 2021

25. My most important thread + accompanying article: Into the demon''s mouth

    By TranquilTurmoil, July 8, 2021   

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    • TranquilTurmoil
    • July 9, 2021

26. Faith Mind/Faith in Mind

    By TranquilTurmoil, July 8, 2021   

    • chan/zen
    • non-duality
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    • TranquilTurmoil
    • July 8, 2021

27. Article: What To do When you don’t know What to do next

    By TranquilTurmoil, July 5, 2021   

    • tricycle
    • daily dharma
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    • TranquilTurmoil
    • July 5, 2021

28. Light of the Golden Sun - a Bon gift

    By C T, May 29, 2021
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    • Miroku
    • June 9, 2021

29. Mantra one word vs many words which is better

    By Living, April 15, 2021
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    • stirling
    • April 16, 2021

30. Anatta Middle dantian Compassion

    By lightminefire, March 30, 2021   

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    • lightminefire
    • March 30, 2021