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Why does insight lead to to compassion?
Am I correct in asserting that an increasing level of insight into the true nature of things leads to compassion. Or to put it another way insight is a condition for compassion. From my reading it seems that that is true and the more one practices…
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Who/what/how is the keeper of karma?
I have seen multiple references to karma on this site, varying in its descriptions dependent on the question.
Most answers appear to have the same answer e.g. Whereas Karma is what happens as a result of your actions or your choices. - Source
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How to be mindful while studying?
I am a science student at an university and I practise mindfulness in the Mahasi tradition. My question is, how can I be mindful while studying? This is a very important question for me since most of my time as a student is spent in studying.
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Is it ethical to kill plant life while gardening?
I live in Denmark and here we have gotten an amazing concept called "City Gardens". Its basically a 3 x 3 meter garden in the middle of the city granting city dwellers acces to grow their own vegetables, flowers etc.
Yesterday i got one of these…
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What is the life of a monk really like?
I am curious to know a little bit more about the day-to-day life of Theravada buddhist monks. I am drawn to the idea of ordaining, but I fear this is only because I have romanticized the buddhist monk's life in my mind as easy and care-free; like an…
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How do I make non-buddhists help understand I operate with a different view?
I have started on my path not very long ago and because I'm very unsure where it will take me, I am hesitant to label myself as a Buddhist or even a meditator or such. Also where I live, eastern schools of thought are not well known anyway.
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Does meditation increase productivity for software developers and related professions?
Is there any evidence for Buddhist meditation practices increasing productivity for software developers? Just from my own experience it seems like it does but I'm just interested into other experiences or evidence, anecdotal of otherwise. If I can…
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Can the noble eightfold path be followed in its entirety by a lay follower?
Does the noble eightfold path fits a lay life perfectly? Or is there any part of it that cannot be followed/accomplished by a lay buddhist?
If that's the case, what part(s) doesn't have fit with lay life?
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Can one practice meditation to gain knowledge about the universe?
The Buddha knows everything in this universe via his mind alone. Can I do the same? I want to know what is inside a black hole.
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Is there a story or a mentioning about masturbation in the Buddhist teachings?
Is masturbation wrong? In what exact way is it wrong? I just need to know if the act of masturbation is wrong. This may include watching nudity while masturbating. Even though it's an addiction, I was wandering if it hold more or any negative karma…
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What's Buddhism view on choice, choicelesness and causality?
You see, there is only one constant, one universal, it is the only
real truth: causality. Action. Reaction. Cause and effect. (...) Choice is an illusion, created between those with power, and those without. (...) Beneath our poised appearance,…
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What is the purpose of not eating after noon?
We all know this precept taken by the monks, but I would like to understand the reasons behind it. Currently the specialists claim that we should eat small portions every 3 hours or so, eating once a day is not a big issue, but is not recommended.
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What are the differences/similarities in the concept of faith as used in Buddhism and Christianity?
There is the concept of faith (śraddhā) in Buddhism. There is also the concept of faith found in Christianity. Both concepts have been translated into the English word faith but in what ways are the concepts different and also are there ways in…
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Can I practice Buddhism without meditating?
If it's possible to do it, how should such practice look like? Will it be inferior to the practice of those who meditate?
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Modern vs traditional Zen
According to David Chapman, modern Zen was basically invented by D.T. Suzuki, and doesn't have much to do with original Zen or even with Buddhism in general. Is this true? Is modern Zen closer to other Western Buddhist traditions than to original…
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