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What are the steps in Mindfulness of Breathing meditation?
I would like to have a detailed list of the steps in Mindfulness of Breathing meditation.
What is a good suggested duration?
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Who are the Buddhas on the Wheel of Life?
In a lot of images of the wheel of life there are Buddha figures in each of the realms. You can see them in the image below of the full wheel of life and I've also put in a close up of the hell realm with the Buddha figure clearly visible. So a…
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Does DN2 and MN36 provide an irrefutable statement on the fact of rebirth?
Some Secular Buddhists and some members of Buddhism.SE do not accept that "Rebirth has always been a central teaching in the Buddhist tradition" (according to Thanissaro Bhikkhu in this essay). They usually interpret this as something else, e.g.…
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How to have a relationship
Every intimate relationship I have ever had has ended in a lot of pain and grief. The last one lasted for 17 years but eventually broke down. That was a year ago and the pain is still very raw at times.
My question is this. If attachment causes…
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Problems with Inactivity
My question is basically as to what constitutes skillful and unskillful activity. I noticed I return to unskillful craving-related activities when I am idle. However, I cannot ascertain what is skillful in terms of activities. I would think the…
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Kamma and right livelihood in a modern business environment
It is easier to define "right livelihood" in the time of the Buddha when compared to our modern society. I would like to know if this situation can be considered wrong livelihood and if it creates bad kamma or not:
Imagine someone that works for a…
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Meditation in stressful environments
My significant other is an extremely busy person who constantly lives life on the road and rarely has moments to himself. He's an incredibly stressed out person and because of this I've recommended meditation to him. I've given him a pair of mala…
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How can I explain soullessness to other one?
One of my friend don't accept Buddhism theory of soullessness.She is also buddhist.So my question is how can I explain the soullessness to her?
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How is prayer different in Buddhism when compared to theistic religions?
We all know the concept of kamma-vipaka and that we should strive and create the causes of our happiness.
I understand the Buddhas only point the way, they teach the Dhamma and we are responsible for walking the path. In this context, why it is so…
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Seeking guidance on avoiding meditation distractions and sluggishness
Do any of you readers , know of a very simple, dependable starting point for an old meditator , who sits everyday, but I do not have contact with any meditation teacher, who I am connected with. I sit, and make an effort to practice the…
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Buddhism and misanthropy
Is it possible to be Buddhist and a misanthropist? I've realised I actually despise humanity and sometimes I fantasise about the sun exploding and wiping us all out. I believe that the majority of humans are undeserving of this life. So much…
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Does Buddhism focus on suffering too much?
The core of the Buddhist teachings are the four noble truths which talks about the existence of suffering. Other religions criticize Buddhism telling that this focusing on suffering makes the followers to be aware of the existence suffering and to…
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What are do's & dont's which should be followed for serene & calm life?
I would like some rules in the form of dos & don'ts to ensure happiness & eradication of miseries for making life calm & serene.
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Can somebody remove their bad karma by believing that it doesn't exist?
If somebody does sin or bad karma, harms other living beings, but that person doesn't believe in karma and believes that karma is just an illusion. then how does his bad actions will harm him? For example, if I kill a mouse but I totally believe…
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Meditation technique to reduce/control pain/sorrow/loss
So I have been doing different meditation techniques to control/reduce different poisons(Klesha) of mind. Such as I do
Asuaba(Perception of Unattractiveness) for Lust
Perception of Loving Kindness (Metta) for Hatred
Anapanasati for overflowing of…
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