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What is the "meditation on emptiness" in MN 121?
What is the "meditation on emptiness" in MN 121?
What does "emptiness" refer to in this sutta?
Also, what does "oneness dependent on the perception of ..." mean in this sutta?
“Indeed, Ānanda, you properly heard, learned, attended, and remembered
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Is it wrong to be a "people pleaser"?
What is wrong with pleasing others? To what level should we care about others, and what should we avoid?
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Living worried about the future and reaching mindfulness
I'm going through a lot. It's very easy to be lost in thoughts and worries about the near future, and that leads me to a life of unhappiness. I also feel guilty when I fell happy, because I feel I should be worried.
For me it's very hard to accept…
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Meditation and Mouth breathing
Some meditation techniques use the nostrils as a point of concentration, others only mention that we should breathe via the nose.
Many people have problems with that and can only breath through their mouths. Is this a problem for meditation? How…
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How should I offer a compassionate ear to my mother while setting healthy boundaries?
I hope you are all well.
I have been studying Buddhism for a few months and I am very grateful for the teachings. I've visited this website frequently for similar questions and this is the first time I am reaching out to this community.
Since…
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Overcoming distractions in meditation as per the Tripitaka?
According to the Tripitaka how do you overcome distractions in meditation. Distractions can be including but not limited to:
Wondering mind
Pains
Hindrances
Defilements arising in the mind
etc.
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Buddhism Guide Line
Let me restate this question. Its a difficult question for myself. When I mean guide line i guess Im assuming a general Fundamental line then I assume traditions would vary from this one line, but I dont know. Its difficult to find these guides or…
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Tiratna Buddhist Community Curriculum
What are the main texts that are studied in the Tiratna Buddhist Community? Is there a generally recommended core set of books to read, and what are the main canonical texts studied?
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Are the results of positive Kamma good from a Buddhist's perspective or good from a "Samsaric's" perspective?
When making good Kamma, there is a clear Buddhist element on it, for instance: If you give food to a Paccekabuddha you will receive greater benefits, suppoting the Sangha creates more merit than supporting another organized group.
However, when…
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Can being a vegetarian actually be a temporary hindrance for some?
I am Buddhist, but not a strict vegetarian. When new acquaintances discover this they are often shocked and wonder, "How can this be??!!"
I'm going to try and explain my answer and see what others think. I contend that being a vegetarian can often…
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Rejecting clinging to both pleasure and displeasure
I recently listened to a talk by Ajahn Chah, in which he mentions (@ ~14:20-14:53) that wisdom is found when one clings to neither pleasure nor displeasure. This really created a dilemma in my head about why to practice. Clearly, it makes sense that…
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What is a 'pernicious' wrong belief?
Under six major wrong doings (Abhithanani) in Buddhism,
(i. matricide, ii. patricide, iii. the murder of arahants (the Consummate Ones), iv. the shedding of the Buddha's blood, v. causing schism in the Sangha, and vi. pernicious false beliefs…
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I'm a widow trying to find myself
My best friend, business partner and lover died four years ago, and I’m struggling to find myself again. I’ve tried meditating before, but it doesn’t seem to work at 5 minutes a day. I have lots of time, please help me. Where do I start?
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How reputable is D.T. Suzuki among modern Zen Buddhists?
Over the past year I've been studying Zen, and eventually came across a compilation of the writing of D.T. Suzuki, an anthology of such.
Needless to say I was impressed and profoundly influenced by this anthology, but I wonder what the reputation of…
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Teaching or giving advice without mentioning the Buddha
Sometimes I see perfect situations to teach something from the Buddha and help someone with it, impermanence, worldly concerns, etc... however some people will immediately shut down and not listen if they know it was spoken by the Buddha... still I…
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