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| depression | 11/20/2009 | Alex Wilding |
Q: I'm having some real problems at the moment with meditation and, more specifically, Buddhism. I'm ...
A: Don't worry about the name - this site is very careful with privacy, so I don't even know it! I ...
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| Karma? | 11/20/2009 | Justin Choo |
Q: I have a question about karma. You see, I think I have a different interpretation of what Karma is ...
A: I think I have told you before that you should not try to analyze in such details on subjects that ...
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| education in Buddhism | 11/19/2009 | Stuart Resnick |
Q:
A: Buddhism points to the Truth that's already appeared, right in front of us, in this moment. Just ...
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| buddhism | 11/19/2009 | Anandapanyo Bhikkhu |
Q: are ALL details of buddha's life historical per say? did the brahma issue or some supernatural ...
A: "are ALL details of buddha's life historical per say? did the brahma issue or some supernatural ...
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| Tibetan Book of the Dead | 11/18/2009 | JC Ball |
Q: I have read that various great thinkers throughout history have regarded the tibetan book of the ...
A: Promoting Buddhism and Meditation Practice - Talks and Teachings Archive ...
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| Tibetan Book of the Dead | 11/17/2009 | John Willemsens aka Advayavadananda |
Q: i have read about the tibetan book of the dead, i would be interested in reading a translation, but ...
A: In Advayavada Buddhism we consider the belief in such things as backward superstition. However, make ...
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| devas | 11/14/2009 | Justin Choo |
Q: why do some Buddhist believe in Devas but not in God when the same logic for belief or disbelief ...
A: The Buddha explained the existence of beings in different planes of existence, and in different ...
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| Staff management | 11/13/2009 | Justin Choo |
Q: I understand things learned from buddhism on right speech. The issue is the staff under my care many ...
A: First we must understand that in each of us, there are the good traits and the not-so-good traits. ...
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| Your Answer on Last Thought | 11/13/2009 | Justin Choo |
Q: I refer to your answer to a reader on the Last Thought. May I know the Sutta from where this ...
A: There are some differences in interpretation regarding the body of a person who has just died. The ...
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| getting happy children to sleep | 11/12/2009 | Justin Choo |
Q: What can I say to a happy, active and verbally advanced 3 year old to get her to nap or sleep when ...
A: I too have difficulty to get my 4-yr old granddaughter to sleep. But I have no problem. I fell ...
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| Staff management | 11/12/2009 | Justin Choo |
Q: I understand things learned from buddhism on right speech. The issue is the staff under my care many ...
A: Welcome back. I hope my earlier answer meets your expectation. Your question here requires similar ...
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| killing | 11/12/2009 | Justin Choo |
Q: Many a time,buddhist promote no killing, but logically mosquitoes being vector of diseases have to ...
A: Yes, you are right, "I think the only way not to kill is to stop eating." The world is surrounded ...
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| Buddhism and Pain | 11/12/2009 | JC Ball |
Q: I've asked this of Buddhist before but the asnwer is a little beyond me. I'm in constant physical ...
A: It may be the last thing you want to do, but try focusing on the pain itself. Examine it, observe it ...
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| beleif | 11/12/2009 | Anandapanyo Bhikkhu |
Q: why do some Buddhist believe in Devas but not in God when the same logic for belief or disbelief ...
A: You mention in your question that some Buddhist believe in Devas but not God. In Buddhism, as with ...
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| devas | 11/12/2009 | Justin Choo |
Q: why do some Buddhist believe in Devas but not in God when the same logic for belief or disbelief ...
A: Welcome back. Ok, let's use logic then. Let us consider the belief in God first. I would take ...
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| devas | 11/12/2009 | Laurie McLauglin |
Q: why do some Buddhist believe in Devas but not in God, shouldn't the same logic apply to both?
A: I understand your confusion I believe. The difference comes from spelling God with a capital G and ...
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| devas | 11/12/2009 | Alex Wilding |
Q: Buddhist don't believe in a creator God, yet, some Buddhist believe in devas, why doesn't the same ...
A: > Buddhist don't believe in a creator God True. > yet, some Buddhist believe in devas, True again. ...
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| Theravada Buddhism | 11/11/2009 | Justin Choo |
Q: I was wondering if you could give me some insight into theravada buddhist women and the types of ...
A: If you are referring to Theravada tradition, I am very sure that there is no such practice. Maybe ...
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| Tibetan Buddhist Retreats California | 11/11/2009 | JC Ball |
Q: I hope you are doing well. I took a 3 month leave off of work due to overwork, burn-out and ...
A: http://www.knowbuddhism.info/2009/11/tibetan-buddhist-retreats-california.html Dear Art, I do not ...
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| Theravada Buddhism | 11/10/2009 | Justin Choo |
Q: I was wondering if you could give me some insight into theravada buddhist women and the types of ...
A: I am afraid there is no answer for your query. It is just like asking what do Catholic Christian ...
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| beings of white light | 11/10/2009 | Alex Wilding |
Q: Are practitioners who attain the rainbow body, buddhas And are they then beings of pure white ...
A: The rainbow body is said to be a sign that the practitioner has achieved the full realization of ...
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| relevant diet and lifestyle | 11/9/2009 | Judy |
Q: could you identify the relevant diet and lifestyle influences of Buddhism
A: Tina, That's an interesting question. Basically, there is no specific diet in Buddhism. It all ...
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| kundalini-shakti & meditation safety | 11/9/2009 | Joe McSorley |
Q: Hey there Joe, I had the most lovely experience, return to reality, time of Bliss, gift of ...
A: Sorry, but I have to start with these caveats. Lately I’ve been starting a lot of my answers with ...
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| laws | 11/9/2009 | Anandapanyo Bhikkhu |
Q: but laws are needed to prevent killing and stealing at some point? what is the source of buddhist ...
A: "what does it mean in meditation that you cease thinking and just merely observe? This is merely ...
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| Your Answer on Last Thought | 11/9/2009 | Justin Choo |
Q: I refer to your answer to a reader on the Last Thought. May I know the Sutta from where this ...
A: Honestly, I didn't know the relevent sutta before you asked. The "problem" in learning Buddhism, ...
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| renunciation in buddhism | 11/8/2009 | Laurie McLauglin |
Q: I'm 25, female, British and have been practising Buddhist meditation for about a year. I have a ...
A: From my side, it stems from trying to understand and answer the question you are asking and not ...
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| laws | 11/8/2009 | Anandapanyo Bhikkhu |
Q: but laws are needed to prevent killing and stealing at some point? what is the source of buddhist ...
A: "sometimes even karma was escaped by a being such as an arahant he gained arahantship and eventually ...
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| laws | 11/8/2009 | Anandapanyo Bhikkhu |
Q: but laws are needed to prevent killing and stealing at some point? what is the source of buddhist ...
A: "but laws are needed to prevent killing and stealing at some point?" Laws are only needed by humans ...
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| Questions | 11/8/2009 | Anandapanyo Bhikkhu |
Q: My name is Denice I attend University Of Phoenix and I have to interview someone who practices ...
A: I will attempt to help you as much as I can. I will answer your questions succinctly and as ...
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| self vs service | 11/7/2009 | Laurie McLauglin |
Q: I understand the idea of serving others & being selfless, however what I find is that I end up being ...
A: Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Thank you for letting me answer your question. You are ...
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| religion | 11/5/2009 | Justin Choo |
Q: what are some the current Buddhist practices, both personal and social. How do contemporary ...
A: This is an assignment question which has been asked many times. Below was my answer: "The term ...
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| buddhism | 11/5/2009 | Anandapanyo Bhikkhu |
Q: is enligtenment possible by just looking at the mirror seeing you ve changed and got old bingo you ...
A: "is it possible for human beings to live without law i mean law of the country?" I'm not sure what ...
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| panna | 11/3/2009 | Anandapanyo Bhikkhu |
Q: I was just looking at your profile on this website and I would like to ask you a question about ...
A: Panna can be described as investigative contemplation. It can be described as contemplative ...
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| Ordaining as a Buddhist Monk | 11/3/2009 | JC Ball |
Q: I have been a Buddhist for around 5 years and follow the four Noble Truths and Eight Fold Path. I ...
A: The aspiration to ordain is considered a highly noble one and I encourage this way of life to any ...
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| renunciation | 11/3/2009 | Joe McSorley |
Q: i just wanted to say thank you again for your answer to my question. i've just read it again (for ...
A: You are quite welcome. Just a caveat; don’t accept an answer just because it works with you, it ...
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| renunciation in buddhism | 11/3/2009 | Laurie McLauglin |
Q: I'm 25, female, British and have been practising Buddhist meditation for about a year. I have a ...
A: I am happy to try to answer your questions again. I will answer your questions from the bottom up. ...
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| buddhism | 11/2/2009 | Anandapanyo Bhikkhu |
Q: is enligtenment possible by just looking at the mirror seeing you ve changed and got old bingo you ...
A: "so whats the difficulty of enduring many lives? just see you are getting old and bingo youre ...
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| buddhism | 11/2/2009 | Anandapanyo Bhikkhu |
Q: is enligtenment possible by just looking at the mirror seeing you ve changed and got old bingo you ...
A: "is enligtenment possible by just looking at the mirror seeing you ve changed and got old bingo you ...
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| buddhism | 10/30/2009 | Anandapanyo Bhikkhu |
Q: should all bad karmas be worked out first before achieving nirvana? can u explain these terms ...
A: "what does buddhism say about ghosts like murder victims haunting guilty people? spirits of people ...
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| Renunciation in Buddhism | 10/30/2009 | JC Ball |
Q: Sorry about the ridiculous length of my question!! Hope you've got at least half a day free to ...
A: Firstly let me Apologise for the delay in answering your questions. I am always handy for a straight ...
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