Element of the eightfold path relating to wisdom as a correct understanding of how things are. This element gives direction and potency to the other seven elements of the path.
Questions tagged [right-view]
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Problematic Nature of Views
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View are mental constructions as they break down under scrutiny at a lower level of abstraction. Since an average person cannot discern the realities at lower levels of abstraction some view and confidence in these view.
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I cant unsee it
I feel like going on retreat has in a way allowed me to see outside "the matrix" and now I cant unsee it. This makes normal life dealing with completely unawakened people quite insufferable sometimes. Yes sure everyone suffers so on one level I…
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Understanding Right view
From what I understand as far as the Theravadin tradition goes right view is seeing things as they are instead of through our own filters, conditioning, beliefs etc.
So if I have some pain it is just pain and I don't need to see it as pleasant or…
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Who gives a person wealth?
I know very little about the teachings of Buddhism. So I apologize for the simple questions.
My question is why do some people become rich and others poor?
Who gives a person wealth? Is there an action of the deity in acquiring wealth?
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What are the personal consequences opposing, mobbing or even revile Noble Ones or right view?
Ven. members of the Sangha coming across here,
Valued Upāsaka, Upāsikā,
Valued team here and for awakening searching readers,
Since it is modern and somehow not only presentable but even seen as a sign of "independence" or "cool" to be fearless…
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What might be the long therm effects of ignoring ones duties?
There are those who not only deny one's faults as a "Dhammic" approach, but also are very anti-social (absence of gratitude and dutyfullness), with tendencies found in "I don't like people but I like buddhism" and certain answers. This attitude…
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Did the Buddha ever argue in saying "there are no people"?
It's often used, this argument, for a good or a bad: "there are no people" equal to "there is no self": My person doubt either out nor for wisdom.
Did the Buddha ever use such abstract arugents?
What are possible bad impacts if arguing in such a…
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Is "no-self" or "self" the more secure bet, e.g. for householders?
While Nihilism and the Uposatha of the Jains lead to no prosperity at all (and is said to stand far from the Path), the Uposatha of the cowherds (cow-boys) is said to have still chances (that seems at first glance equal for both, but the context…
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Supposed one could give you Cockayne, would you strife for Nibbana?
Thought there is a great Guru, displaying personally the joy of abundance and teaches the attaining of Cockaigne, would you still seek for Nibbana?
Yes? No? If, or if not, why?
He doubts you have any argument against it, you just don't know the…
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