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What was the historical Buddha's ethnicity?
Gautama Buddha is traditionally regarded as having a noble body with 32 signs of a Great Man and one of those signs are deep blue eyes.
I came across many online discussions about Buddha's ethnicity where some stated that Buddha's family - Sakya -…
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How and when did the name "Buddhism" appear?
What is called "Buddhism" is a whole range of different schools, sects, practices etc. that has in common that they are based on the teachings of Siddharta Gautama/the Buddha. But is the name "Buddhism" used as a name for these teachings anywhere…
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Eyes in Meditation Practice
Could someone please clarify for me what to do with the eyes? I have heard that we should keep our eyelids half open, but could someone describe it in detail (or refer me to someone else who does)?
Thank you.
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Buddha's omniscience
Is a Buddha omniscient? If so, is there some agreement on what omniscience more specifically means?
(All traditions are of interest. But particularly Mahayana)
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What are we supposed to do while meditating?
Yes I have meditated and I have searched the Internet this question before landing here, what I describe below is a mixture of what I have read of what one should do during meditation and what actually happens when I actually meditate.
Most of the…
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Recommendation - Book for beginner
I am interested in knowing more about Buddhism especially the pursuit of happiness.
Which book would you recommend me for introducing me to Buddhism philosophy on this subject?
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What is the best way to practice humility
I've studied both "Western" and "Eastern" philosophy (mainly Buddhism) for some time, and enjoying it a lot. Western philosophy is all about clarifying concepts. The exception might perhaps be phenomenology (I include Heidegger in that category, and…
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The terror tragedy in France in Buddhist light
How can the horrible and tragic events in France be seen from a Buddhist perspective? Can the global situation with fanatical terrorism be analyzed in terms of the Buddhist theory of human mind? Can we as the global society do anything to heal the…
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Metta for dead father
During a meditation I have practiced Metta, as I have learned it, I sent Metta to;
myself
a good friend
a "neutral" person
a difficult person
all four of the above equally
and then gradually the entire universe
with the thoughts;
May I be free…
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Marriage and porn
We all know the limits of a married person.We all know the definition of cheating in Buddhism.
But Buddhism existed in a time Porn did not exist.
So if a married person watch porn is it cheating?
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Can a arahant recognize the spiritual attainment of others?
Can a arahant recognize other arahants?
Can a arahant recognize stream winners, once-returners and never-returners?
Can a arahant recognize the spiritual attainment (and conversely, the defilement) of others?
If a arahant is able to recognize other…
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If there is no soul or self, why did the Buddha speak of his past lives?
How is it possible that he had past lives and how did he know they were his? What defines them as his?
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Is playing computer games an unwholesome activity?
Recently I've slipped back into playing computers games. This morning I had a moment of clarity and realised that for me it is not a good activity and I've uninstalled them and I feel a lot better.
But generally from a Buddhist perspective is…
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Discernment vs. judgement in the labeling meditation
To watch the mind, as far as I understand, is to simply watch the mind without judging it. But there is a method, which teaches us to note sad when we are sad, dislike when we dislike something, happy when we are happy, etc..
How is this mental…
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Buddhist teachings on nation building & politics
From what I have read, Buddhism seems provide a practical path to follow in everyday life for a commoner to lead a life with lesser Dukkha and a rigorous path aimed at Monks seeking nirvana.
But do any Buddhist teachings prescribe rules for nation…
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