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Buddhism, Reincarnation, and Doubt
Is it possible to maintain certain skeptical doubts about literal reincarnation and continue to work towards stream-entry, assuming one's practice is sincere and vigilant?
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Does the concept of evil spirits occur in Buddhism?
Some of the western religions have evil spirits like devils and demons. Does the concept or belief in evil spirits occur in Buddhism?
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Living in the moment without indulging in it
I find it difficult to live in the moment or go with the flow as i am reminded of the sense doors and hence am guarded in the present to not to be totally involved in the moment and I miss the flow or to experience the moment as it is. I am trying…
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Does the Buddhist text Alankarabuddhi still exist?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy today is the Vedanta school, which is based on the philosophical portions of the Vedas. But in the time when Buddhism was at its peak popularity in India, the most…
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How does Buddhist Logic work?
In the Wikipedia article Buddhist Logic, it is mentioned that Buddhist Logic is different from classical western logic.
‘Indian Logic’ should be understood as being a different system of logic than modern classical logic (e.g. modern predicate…
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how to eradicate past smaskaras
A monastery nearby my house, where I was about to be ordained and venture into the world of which I have been waiting so long, has now denied me ordination due to my bad habits of reading erotic literature, sensual audios and masturbating -- all of…
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Not-Buddhism is the highest level of Buddhism?
I'm new here. I have a question regarding "Not-Buddhism" as the highest level of Buddhism.
I'm not sure where is the source, but this is the koan.
Tozan said to his monks, "You monks should know there is an even higher understanding in Buddhism." A…
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"The Blessed One", is it bad translation?
I found "The Blessed One" in English translation of Suttas. Because in Buddhism blessing is not legit/proper word to use to anyone, especially Buddha need not to be blessed, is it loosely translated or in purpose? I didn't see any part of Sutta that…
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What enters the mind of an idle Buddha?
What enters the mind of a Buddha when left idle? Suppose a Buddha were confined to a hospital bed or prison cell. One cannot remain within the conditioned states of jhana indefinitely. If one is unconditionally content, even in states of pain, it…
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Meditation object: Use color seeing when eyes are closed
Sometime when I started to meditate (eyes closed) I can see some waves of colors (yellow, blue, gray). Is this a good meditation object to concentrate one those colors?.
I feel like it is quite easy to concentrate on the color than another object…
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Seven 10-day and one 20-day Goenka Course but no "good results"
I have attended seven 10-day and one 20-day Goenka course, but never experienced either the "subtle sensations" or the "free flow." I have stopped going to Goenka retreats because I get frustrated hearing about how after the first day I should be…
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How to identify a sotapanna (stream enterer)
I just wan to know whether there are any measurements advised by the Buddha to identify a stream enterer (sotapanna). I know for a fact that from the stream enterer and above, all four types have given up on self doesn't tell that he/she is…
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How to handle contrition
I've hurt a beloved one a lot. I've done something which is unforgivable to this person and the contrition is eating me up.
Contrition is, of course, a essential part in learning and preventing mistakes from beeing done multiple times.
However, my…
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What is difference (Vedic) Consciousness versus Pali Text terms "Deathless", "Awakened Awareness"?
Would you kindly give your input on these Pali text quotes and comments?
They are derived from "Questions on the Five Skhandas", specifically Dhammadhatu's answer regarding the common reference "Consciousness is All."
Specifically, here are the…
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How to improve mindfulness of thinking?
Recently I've been facing problems with trying to remain mindful of any thoughts that pass through my mind. This problem is particularly prevalent in my formal meditation, where I only realise I am thinking half way through the thought, or even when…
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