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Why does 'thoughts' and 'memories' not part of aggregates?
In MN:44 it is said,
Visākha, the Buddha said that these five grasping aggregates are
identity. That is: form, feeling, perception, choices, and
consciousness. The Buddha said that these five grasping aggregates are
identity.”
If feelings are…
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How to Know the Knowing of Anicca, Dukkha, Anatta
Anicca, dukkha, anatta. I've listened to plenty of bhikkhus and bhikkhunis talk about these characteristics at length.
Take for example anicca. I am asking the same thing about dukkha and anatta.
Suppose one has not yet seen for oneself how all…
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If Buddhas don't feel bliss, what is the purpose of attaining nirvana?
If I have zero feelings won't I be a dead robot? And how would I have love and compassion for beings without feeling?
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What is the correct definition for Mindfulness?
I was reading a book where author defined Mindfulness
(sati) using these three analogies from different suttas:
The Buddha compares mindfulness to a gatekeeper for a frontier fortress. [Kimsuka Sutta]
There’s another passage where the Buddha…
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Is it even possible to attain Nirvana?
Sorry, I've just read Satipatthana Sutta (MN 10) and feel a bit overwhelmed.
As far as I understand, this is some sort of instruction on how to attain enlightenment. It teaches, that one has to develop the perfect mindfulness of the body, feelings…
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How is body language linked with meditation success?
Body language (smiling) seems to be linked to meditation success as per Bhante Vimalaramsi:
smiling is an important aspect for the meditation. Learning to smile with mind and raising slightly the corners of the mouth helps mind to be observant,…
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What is the starting of Samsara?
Every Buddhism believe in Eternity or Samsara. So, how can I imagine of Samsara?. What is the starting of it ?
Any suggestions would be really appreciated.
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How to stop thinking about metaphysical questions?
I have been practicing seriously for a month now. I'm mindful a lot of the time but not 100% yet and whenever I'm not I start thinking about metaphysical questions or what could be after death or if it is nothing etc. How can I stop this? Or how to…
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Can you explain "nirvana"?
Can anybody explain to me about "nibbana" and how it is different form "nirvana"?
Are there views about it and ways to get to it?
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Is Nirvana eternal?
In the book, What the Buddha Taught, Walpola Rahula writes on page 65, "It is the vague feeling 'I AM' that creates the idea of self which has no corresponding reality, and to see this truth is to realize Nirvana, which is not very easy."
I…
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How to use a Tibetan singing bowl when meditating solo?
Tibetan singing bowls produce a binaural tone which is claimed to be conducive to deep meditation. However, if you are meditating you would need someone to play it for you or you'd need to listen to a recording. The former is not always available…
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Through the Processes of Jhana does it have a Permanent effect or temporary effect on your life
Is Jhana like a meditative absorption state? I've come across this term.
Is Jhana like a barrier, once broken, you go onto the next barrier, and so on and so on. Is this process a permanent effect on the mind or a temporary effect of the mind? Do…
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What is the symbol sometimes depicted on images of the Buddha which looks like a swastika?
I often look up images of the Buddha online to use as desktop backgrounds for pc or phone. I've seen quite a few images that show a symbol that looks like a swastika on the Buddha's chest. What is the meaning of this symbol?
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To what extent is Theravāda followed in Japan?
Extract from Ven. Nyanatiloka's Bio says
In 1920, after being denied re-entry into British ruled Sri Lanka, Nyanatiloka taught at Japanese universities for five years, including at Taisho University where he was assisted by the legendary eccentric…
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Does anybody know the composition of the 6th council and how the delegates were chosen?
Nyanatiloka and Nyanaponika were the only Western born monks to attend the 6th Council. I am curious to know the composition of the 6th council and how the delegates were chosen.
Wikipedia says:
The council was attended by 2,500 monastics from…
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