| Subject | Date Asked |
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| anatta | 1/15/2010 |
Q: Since the term anatta/anatman, in the earliest buddhist texts, in no way negates or denies the ...
A: It is, of course an old chestnut in academic circles, there are whole papers and books on the ...
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| I need help... | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I am new to Buddhsm and I don't know what types of Buddhism there are which would be best for me? ...
A: <<I am new to Buddhsm and I don't know what types of Buddhism there are which would be best for me? ...
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| water bowl offerings | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I use to manage a yoga center and the owner was a Tibetian Buddhist. She loosely taught me how to ...
A: Outer ritual follows inner ritual.I really think that altars and are encactments of an inner ...
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| Right practice | 1/21/2009 |
Q: the experts I am really interested in Buddhism and I have read many Buddhist books; however, this ...
A: << 1/ HOw could the Buddha recognize that he was going on the right path 2/ ..how he could know that ...
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| About drinking tea and meditating | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I just want to know what Buddhist teachers say about drinking tea: does it interfere with ...
A: Well all I can say to you is that most Tibetan Buddhist teachers I know drink a lot of tea. Real ...
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| The path | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I took refuge with a Tibetan master in 1995 and although I have a deep faith and find it a great ...
A: My understanding of this question is that it lies in the somewhat fuzzy but important area of ...
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| permanent and impermanent | 1/13/2009 |
Q: What are the permanent and impermanent things in our lives?
A: well according to Buddhist doctrine then all conditioned things are impermanent. That is to say that ...
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| impermanence | 1/12/2009 |
Q: How would a Yogacarin approach the subject of impermanence, would their view be similar to their ...
A: Imari This really depends a little what school they come from. if they are a shentong or rangtong ...
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| bodhisatvva | 1/7/2009 |
Q: How would one know if they are a bodhisatva?
A: Terri Bodhisattva has a number of meanings in Buddhism. In the Theravada tradition the previous ...
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| breathtarianism | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Are there any breathtarians living now on this planet? Is that how Jesus sustained Himself in the ...
A: Forgive me, but I thought I had addressed that when I said that it is something that an is claimed ...
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| breathtarianism | 1/1/2009 |
Q: Are there any breathtarians living now on this planet? Is that how Jesus sustained Himself in the ...
A: <<Are there any living now on this planet? >> I assume by breathtarian you mean someone who does ...
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| buddha's childhood experiences | 12/31/2008 |
Q: How did the childhood experiences of buddha lead to his questioning of the spiritual practices of ...
A: So what do you already know about Buddha? And what is your personal interest and experience of ...
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| reincarnation | 12/29/2008 |
Q: where the concept of reincarnation originated?
A: i am sure the reincarnation is a very old concept in human thought. it would seem that many ancient ...
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| Family worries | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I am interested in Buddhism and I always try to be compassionate to others and treat others how i ...
A: I am interested in your question. I must admit I decline to give specific advice on matters like ...
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| Possessions | 9/10/2008 |
Q: What sorts of things would Buddhists have in their houses and what are their significance?
A: Well looking around my house I have a washing machine, cooker, tv, carpets,a small Buddha shrine. ...
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| finding a master | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I am 73 years old, born just 14 days after the Dahli Lama was reincarnated. I have been reading ...
A: . Three questions for you: Maybe the master will find you rather than you having to find the ...
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| fear of death | 8/27/2008 |
Q: How do you overcome the fear of death completely? And how do you overcome everything type of ...
A: This is a good question. In Tibetan Buddhism there are many stories of great teachers of the past ...
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| Buddist retreats for grief | 8/25/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been attending grief counseling for some time now, and we have been moving around ...
A: I feel you are on a spiritual journey and have a good healthy attitude to working and sharing your ...
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| Meditation and Happiness | 7/23/2008 |
Q: i am Alex and I would like to ask you a question about buddhism meditation and happiness which has ...
A: Alex Thanks for your follow-up question. According to Buddhism every being has Buddha nature, all ...
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| Meditation and Happiness | 7/22/2008 |
Q: i am Alex and I would like to ask you a question about buddhism meditation and happiness which has ...
A: According to Buddhism - a human rebirth full of opportunity and freedom in which you can meditate ...
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| painful life and the need to forgive and accept | 7/20/2008 |
Q: greetings, my name is gayelyn, and desperately trying to overcome this obstacle i am in. i have ...
A: I am sorry that you are suffering a great obstacle. I feel you need to talk to someone face to face ...
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| Dharma | 7/14/2008 |
Q: As a novice in terms of the rituals of Puja and the more esoteric aspects of Buddhism I started ...
A: The main basic practise is to work with your own experience in order to work against ego. This is ...
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| Hi... | 7/13/2008 |
Q: A couple of questions for you as always. 1) His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a reincarnation of ...
A: <<Hi again.>> Hello my friend :-) << A couple of questions for you as always. >> You ask good ...
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| Tibetan gods...again | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Here are a few questions which I would really like to know the answer to: 1. Who are the Tibetan ...
A: -) ) Good to hear from you. You should introduce yourself. Where are you what do you get upto? ...
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| Tibetan Gods | 7/4/2008 |
Q: Just a few questions that I would like to answers regarding beliefs. 1. Are Tibetan Buddhist Gods ...
A: << Hi Bodhicitta, >> Hi Elliott! << Just a few questions that I would like to answers regarding ...
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| Dojen | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I am a kiwi, female and think buddhism as the way for me. I knew someone who i think followed Dojen? ...
A: Dogen lived in the 13th century and founded the Soto Zen school of Buddhism. I have no doubt that ...
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| Tibetan Buddhism | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I just started to study a book on Mahamudra from the Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism by Traleg ...
A: There are four major schools of Buddhism within Tibet. Kagyu, Nyingma, Sakya and Geluk. The Nyingma ...
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| compassion | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I have a question regarding compassion and what I've heard termed 'idiot compassion'. I am generally ...
A: According to Mahayana Buddhism we all have a heart of pure wisdom and compassion, an innate awakened ...
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| Metaphysical dualism as realism. | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I am familiar with physics, engineering, mathematics, philosophy, and religion, so whatever you say, ...
A: <<For now, could you give a small portion of a few accounts regarding how science has unsatisfactory ...
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| Metaphysical dualism as realism. | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I am familiar with physics, engineering, mathematics, philosophy, and religion, so whatever you say, ...
A: Your question as I understand it tries to compare the Buddhist approach with a modern Western ...
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| buddhism | 6/8/2008 |
Q: my name is Jeff and I am trying to find out if all religions have something in common. What is the ...
A: I am a great fan of spiritual cinema. I would direct you to the International Buddhist Film ...
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| buddhism | 6/7/2008 |
Q: my name is Jeff and I am trying to find out if all religions have something in common. What is the ...
A: why are you doing that jeff? awakening all sentient beings to reality and freeing them from ...
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| Seekness | 5/30/2008 |
Q: my name is gadiel abraham, i am jewish. i live in a small apartment in Jerusalem, its on the third ...
A: Shalom Gadiel Abraham, I live in the primordial space before places were named, It is in the ...
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| Reincarnation | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I have a question about reincarnation. I do not mean to be disrespectful in any way. If I were to ...
A: I think many things are possible. There are a universe of possibilities. We have a very narrow idea ...
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| meditation in buddhism | 5/18/2008 |
Q: what is meditation in buddhism?? its for homework and i have no idea...
A: Sophie!! should i be doing your homework for you:-)? meditation is an english word which has ...
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| meditation | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I would like to learn how to meditate. Where should I start?
A: You need to find a qualified teacher, to teach you.You can not learn from a book. Out of interest ...
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| help | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I am asking a question about spirits. I see in my eyes circles with a dot in the centre. I see ...
A: Peter The first thing to do with any phenomenon such as this, is to run through a checklist. The ...
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| Inner peace | 4/24/2008 |
Q: my name is Dean, I'm 37 years old and feel I've reached a stumbling point in my life. I feel there ...
A: Buddhism is a path to truth. People can tell you what to do, but you have no need to do it. That is ...
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| Who was the Monk? I met in India | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I am a professor of meteorology and geology at a local college in Maryland near Washington, D.C. ...
A: Something obviously struck you in this meeting if you are wanting to follow it up. Am I right? ...
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| Killing ants | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have my backyard taken over by large ant hills and they are getting larger every year. I have been ...
A: The first question is what is your position? What vows and rules of training have you taken? For ...
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| Lighted experience | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I started meditating a month ago to achieve a calm n peacefl mind and nowadays I will always see ...
A: if you will learn to meditate in the Buddhist tradition you need a qualified Buddhist meditation ...
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| Confusion | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Please can you help me out. I have recently been reading stuff about buddhism and it makes more ...
A: I am sorry that you have been having a confused and horrible time with your first contact with ...
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| Regarding the precepts. | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I'm a high school student from Australia. I've been studying Buddhism in my religion classes and ...
A: Buddhists generally take five rules of training. The first of these rules is 'Train not to kill'. ...
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| re-incarnation | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have been practicing my meditation by chanting in the Japanese Nichiren Shoshu technique in front ...
A: It is good to continually question and explore different aspects of Buddhism. I think as Westerners ...
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| Communication behaviors | 3/21/2008 |
Q: In my speech class I am doing a communication project on Buddhists. I've been reading up on Buddhism ...
A: Interesting question. A short and timely answer as I am travelling, and I suspect you might need ...
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| Influenced by the others? | 3/9/2008 |
Q: Its been long since I have written to you. I have been very happy with my present Buddhist life, and ...
A: Every religion has writings in it's texts that disparage or state that they are superior in some ...
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| Personal Questions on Buddhism | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I'm very curious to see what Buddhism achieves for its followers, any help answering these questions ...
A: I wonder why you are asking these questions? << Hi! I'm very curious to see what Buddhism achieves ...
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| buddhism | 2/4/2008 |
Q: How can animals move up the realms of rebirth?
A: Animals could become humans by association or connection with humans in this life or in previous ...
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| Dalai Lama | 2/1/2008 |
Q: What was the Dalai Lama's legacy? What are the positive/negative effects did he have on when the ...
A: I am afraid I am not an expert in Tibetan Socio political history. I know the Dalai Lama has been ...
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| Respect for Ritual Items | 1/25/2008 |
Q: The owners of the fitness center I go to recently returned from a trip to Bhutan where they ...
A: I think, like you this would bother me. As I think you are fully aware the Bell and Dorje have a ...
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| Attachment leads to suffering | 1/23/2008 |
Q: My name is Victoria and I am from New Orleans, Louisiana USA. I go to a catholic school, and right ...
A: If you wanted to adopt a Buddhist approach to your relationship then I would advise you to really ...
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| Grief and Buddhism | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I recently lost my fiance, who died after a serious medical condition. I'm grieving and though I've ...
A: Buddhism does say a lot about loss. Of course Buddhism is the path of awakening , using meditation. ...
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| buddhism | 1/6/2008 |
Q: i am 16 years old, i come from gloucestershire in the south west of England. I have been funnelled ...
A: just checking my previous answer to you I wondered if I was clear? There is I think a "private" ...
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| A question about Maitreya | 12/25/2007 |
Q: greetings. I'm not sure whether to ask whom about Maitreya, as Maitreya Buddha is considered to be ...
A: According to the Mahayana texts the great compassion of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas is always at ...
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| according to buddhism.... | 12/6/2007 |
Q: what is the basis for humanity? and why does humankind exist?
A: Andrea <<what is the basis for humanity? >> The basis is the primordial ground of being - a magic ...
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| about dalai lama | 12/2/2007 |
Q: my name is cornelio and i want to ask you about the relation between dalai lama and the chinese ...
A: I am more of an expert on Buddhism than the political situation in Tibet. But I can refer you to ...
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| The enlightenment of a newborn | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I have heard that some form of Buddhism holds that an infant is born in some state of enlightenment, ...
A: It sounds completely at odds with Buddhist thought to me. It sounds like a throw back to the ...
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| The first precept and rebirth | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I have 2 questions, the first is What is the importance of the First Precept for Buddhists? The ...
A: By the first precept you are referring to the first of the five precepts - not killing? It is ...
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| can karma be transmitted | 11/15/2007 |
Q: .ive recently become interested in eastern philosophy after reading a book on reincarnation by the ...
A: I am here as an expert on Buddhism and you ask a question about Hinduism. I feel I am not qualified ...
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| Religion | 11/13/2007 |
Q: i was reading some of your answers to other peoples questions. i was wondering if you could take ...
A: Forgive me - but your questions sound like questions for a Christian or Judaism expert? Did you have ...
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| Prayashchit/Confession in Budhism | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Sir, I think as in Christianity the concept of confession, In Hinduism PRASHCHIT in Islam TAUBA. Is ...
A: Sanjay, Yes confession is a part of Buddhist practice and Puja (workship). A common form of ...
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| Tibet | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I am searching for help. I have been looking at the Tibet Buddhism for some time. I was focused on ...
A: There are many books by the Dalai Lama and others you could read. I would then recommend looking in ...
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| tantra | 10/30/2007 |
Q: i have been on a self improvement path for over 30 yrs and have done several course in kadampa incl ...
A: Well this is a question for your Buddhist teacher really- if you are following tantra and mahamudra ...
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| Emptiness | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I am new to Buddhism. I have taken some initiations under the Umbrella of Lama Zopa. I am ...
A: If you have taken initiation from Lama Zopa this sounds like a potentially serious undertaking and ...
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| Reincarnation/Rebirth | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I'm having trouble understanding how the ideas of anatman and reincarnation are not contradictory. ...
A: There are various academic discussions on this question. But I think Buddhism comes back to your ...
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| 3 Questions | 10/6/2007 |
Q: My name is Shailer, I live in New Hampshire and while I am a student researching Buddhism for a ...
A: Buddhism is a path to awakening for one self and others.It is about being real, and true . If you ...
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| Can Buddha Return "Favors?" | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Recently a series of very coincidental things happened that my mother believes are the work of ...
A: There are according to Buddhist beliefs auspicious coincidences that spread from the activity of the ...
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| Buddhism vs Tantric Buddism vs Tibetan Buddhism | 9/26/2007 |
Q: Is there any difference between Buddhism (as described by the founder of Buddhism) and Tantric ...
A: There are many types and styles of Buddhism around different parts of Asia. All of these originate ...
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| thought as energy | 9/25/2007 |
Q: i am a 16 year old firm believer in Christianity. But have always wanted to integrate the Buddhist ...
A: Neal Thanks for your question. You are right there is much more to the mind than 'think'. It is ...
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| Masters re-incarnation | 9/21/2007 |
Q: my name is Mose and I am trying to practice as sincerely as possible Mahayana Buddhism. It is said ...
A: I am pleased to hear that you are sincerely following the Mahayana Buddhist path. This truly is the ...
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| What is going on at the top of my head? | 9/2/2007 |
Q: My name is Brian. I'm 40 and have been studying religion and mysticism for most of my life (since I ...
A: The first thing I usually say to people is in order to practise meditation it is necessary to find a ...
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| Buddhist statues | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a set of Buddha statues and they are all doing different things. Is there ...
A: There are many different Buddha statues. I guess we do not sit still like a statue so why should ...
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| Buddhism | 7/27/2007 |
Q: How do contemporary Buddhist practices reflect the foundations of the religion?
A: This is a bit unspecific - it sounds a bit like an essay question... . To help me really answer a ...
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| Meditation | 7/20/2007 |
Q: Lately, my meditation sessions have taken a turn for the worse. I realize you aren't supposed to ...
A: Well I usually refuse to give meditation advice. I always feel people should receive individual ...
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| dream | 7/9/2007 |
Q: There is a passage which says: "Regard all that you see, hear, taste, touch, smell, think, feel, ...
A: Yes the Lodjong or seven points of mind training contain many wonderful Buddhist teachings. This ...
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| Manifestation of teachers | 6/16/2007 |
Q: My name is Mose and I am a Buddhist, analyzing everything in search for the truth in order to find ...
A: << So if I understood your answer well, the manifestation of who appears to be an 'imperfect ...
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| Manifestation of teachers | 6/15/2007 |
Q: My name is Mose and I am a Buddhist, analyzing everything in search for the truth in order to find ...
A: I was left wondering what your were quoting, you didn't say? It would be nice to know in order to ...
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| love? | 6/12/2007 |
Q: Sorry to bother you, but I'm stumped. When refering to a word translated from tibetan into english, ...
A: translation is a real skill. Well in my opinion... In order to translate dharma from Tibetan to ...
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| buddhist beliefs | 5/28/2007 |
Q: ), is buddhism about becoming a spirit in the between area of planes of existence? . is nirvana a ...
A: << hello :), is buddhism about becoming a spirit in the between area of planes of existence? >> No ...
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| Question about definition of "love" | 5/26/2007 |
Q: My name is Dareck, a 28 yrs youngman going through some life transormations. As I am studing to ...
A: I would be interested to know, from which country you come? I think you are right the first thing ...
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| Buddhist position on organ donation | 5/16/2007 |
Q: i would like to ask your opinion on tibetan buddhisms beliefs regarding organ donation. Also could ...
A: The issue you raise is a complex one. There have been many discussions in Buddhist groups, ...
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| Enlightenment & Nirvana | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I have a question about Enlightenment & Nirvana. I keep getting slightly different definitions of ...
A: There are two styles of Buddhism according to the later Mahayana schools, with different visions as ...
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| young Buddhist... | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I am reading a book on Buddhism called "Eight mindful steps to happiness". Im very interested in ...
A: It is good that you are exploring spiritual traditions and reflecting and making your own mind up on ...
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| why would I study Buddhism? | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I have sat in zen practice off and on for 10 years - soto and rinzai. I am conflicted as to why I ...
A: I see. I think it is all about personal relationship between teacher and student. You need to find ...
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| Meditation in Buddhism | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I'm Michael, from Bristol, England. For my philosophy coursework I am studying the growth of ...
A: "personal definition of meditation" "meditation" is a term that has more of a Western connotation ...
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| Questions about Buddhism | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I am doing a report for school and I was wondering if you can answer some questions for me. 1. What ...
A: <<Hello, I am doing a report for school and I was wondering if you can answer some questions for ...
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| Meditation | 4/8/2007 |
Q: i'm studying judaism in Israel, but also i've been practicing za-zen for some months. i would like ...
A: Well Za-Zen is a Japanese form as Buddhist meditation as I am sure you know. I am afraid I am unable ...
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| Negativity | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I am from Sweden, 22 years old and study at university. My main interest is consciousness and it how ...
A: 'consciousness' is a modern preoccupation, and it was indeed a very ancient preoccupation - the ...
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| ignorance | 3/21/2007 |
Q: What is the meaning of ignorance in Buddhism? What does it mean that someone is ignorant? Thanks ...
A: Buddhism has an idea called Avidya which is often translated as ignorance. Avidya is our normal view ...
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| DHAMMA TALK FOR GHOSTS | 3/9/2007 |
Q: According to one dhamma talk i listened recently , the speaker advised people to play dhamma talk by ...
A: POH I would concern yourself with learning dharma yourself first, and then maybe consider your ...
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| Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I have multiple questions concerning Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism. I am working on a project ...
A: Amelia Thanks for forwarding me your assignment question. Forgive me but I usually do not answer ...
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| Buddhist use of prayer flags etc | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I live in China, and have visited Buddhist temples here. Why do Buddhists use what I think you ...
A: The prayer flag, as far as I know it would seem is peculiar to the Himalayan Buddhist culture. ...
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| Buddhism | 1/21/2007 |
Q: How did the childhood experiences of Siddhartha Guatama (buddha) lead to his questioning of the ...
A: Forgive me I feel before I answer your question I need you to come back and be a bit more specific. ...
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| Questions | 1/19/2007 |
Q: My name is Val.I'm from Australia very interested in the Buddhist philosophy and Tibet and have ...
A: The starting point is Bodhicitta, enlightened mind. WIthout this there is no hope. There is no ...
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| free will,rebirth | 1/14/2007 |
Q: If there were no free will(as a lot of contemporary scientists think, the whole story of trying to ...
A: << Thank you for your questions.What woukld be interesting to know is where you are from, and your ...
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| free will,rebirth | 1/11/2007 |
Q: 1.Does Buddhism support free will? e.g Dependent Origination looks like determinism 2.How(underlying ...
A: What woukld be interesting to know is where you are from, and your background? Good to see to see ...
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| home ownership/Buddhist Schools | 1/9/2007 |
Q: What do Buddhists believe as far as home ownership since this is considered to be worldly goods? Do ...
A: if you are a monk or nun - you have no possessions. but for the vast majority of buddhists ...
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| Question about buddhism | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I am a Buddhist for many years,but recently I started to get really interested in the topic of ...
A: 1. Life is like a dream, because if we wake up in a vivid dream we can not know if we are asleep or ...
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| Prayers: Useless? | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I have one thought thats very disturbing to me. It seems that Buddhism is " All on your own ". You ...
A: .. Buddhism is not all on your own. In Buddhism there is the ideas that all beings are Buddha's or ...
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| ?? | 11/30/2006 |
Q: If Buddhism is to reach enlightenmaent, then why do buddhists keep prayer beads, even in death? I ...
A: You have so many questions! Forgive me if I just look at the first few for now...I prefer to be ...
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| Buddhism's weakness | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I have a few friends who were Theravada Buddhists before this. And one day, all of them converted to ...
A: If your friends do not find a heart connection with Buddhism and follow other paths then what can we ...
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| buddism | 11/15/2006 |
Q: Please could you tell me a bit about the Buddhism religion i am very interested
A: Forgive me but I can not really answer this. As it is a bit general kate. I would recommend ...
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| Deities in the Buddhist Tradition | 11/7/2006 |
Q: My name is Joshua and I am 32 years old. I live in a rural area of Okahoma (U.S.A.), and I am ...
A: <<So, if I understand correctly, the brahma deities are simply spirits who are further along the ...
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| 'suffering' | 10/31/2006 |
Q: What do Buddhists mean when the say suffering? Has it anything to do with noble truth? And what is ...
A: I usually ask people to introduce themselves if they are new. Where they live and what background in ...
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| Deities in the Buddhist Tradition | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I do not understand the place of deities in Tibetan Buddhism, since, when asked about the nature of ...
A: I usually ask people to introduce themselves i.e. what country they are in and anything they want to ...
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| Letting go or Stuffing | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I have been reading and intermittently practicing for about three years now, and have recently began ...
A: I think this is one for your meditation instructor. If you haven't got one - learn meditation again ...
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| Adaption | 10/19/2006 |
Q: I am a christian and very proud of my faith. I try to be a good person. However, unlike most ...
A: I guess the question is why would you not just stay a Christian? I think one needs to think very ...
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| Laughing Buddah Perhaps? | 10/16/2006 |
Q: I am from New Jersey I'm 20 years old and I have a story. When I was about 15 years old I decided ...
A: It is nice. I am not going to tell you what you want to hear I am afraid. Firstly it seems you ...
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| Clash between Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana | 10/12/2006 |
Q: It seems that there is a clash between the Buddha's teachings and different sects. In Theravada ...
A: Well sadly I can not provide detailed replies on here. Only hints, and short replies to well pointed ...
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| Buddhim | 10/11/2006 |
Q: my name is Kelly and I live in Boston Massachusetts. As an assignment for my philosophy class, I was ...
A: "What are some obligations that a Buddhist must follow in order to practice this religion?" Meditate ...
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| Buddhism | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I am a high school senior taking a class called Eastern and Western Thought. For the past week we ...
A: I am afraid my answers are necessarily brief, due to constraints on time. But it seems you have been ...
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| killing animal | 9/30/2006 |
Q: I have a gold fish which is infected with a terrible disease. In spite of all the medication i have ...
A: Poh Kian Bin When an animal is suffering it is good to care for it compassionately to the best of ...
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| dealing with death through buddhism | 9/25/2006 |
Q: i have just begun my buddhism journey. i have started by reading books, attending a few lectures, & ...
A: Deana It is hard when a loved one passes away, a real challenge, and it fills us with sadness, anger ...
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| aloneness | 9/24/2006 |
Q: My question is do you have suggestions on how to meditate by yourself? I can't meditate by myself. ...
A: I understand that you feel challenged by lonelyness when meditating? I think this is aproblem for ...
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| homosexuality | 9/19/2006 |
Q: my name is Jim and I live in Canada. I am gay and happily married for three years. I am reaching ...
A: If I may rephrase your question to be is 'Western Buddhism' a path open to homosexuals? This could ...
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| re-birth | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I don't think i really understand the difference between reincarnation and rebirth. How different ...
A: Reincarnation I guess literally means 'to be made flesh again'. it is the idea that a soul or ...
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| marital | 9/11/2006 |
Q: Good Morning: I am fairly new to buddhism, but I believe that all the answers are there...my ...
A: Sounds tough. Buddhism is about entering reality and feeling, living, moving towards what is real ...
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| fornication today | 9/3/2006 |
Q: According to your knowledge and beliefs what is your stance about fornication today? Do you still ...
A: Buddhists take different vows depending on the life style they choose to adhere to. Monks or Nuns ...
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| spirits | 9/1/2006 |
Q: I have read many books this year about buddhism, but none of them mentioned spirits/ghosts. I was ...
A: There are different lineages and forms of Buddhism and Hinduism. Different forms suit different ...
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| Buddhist | 8/31/2006 |
Q: Serbia. I am very interested in Buddhism and try to adhere to its teachings. I'm not clear on the ...
A: The figures in Buddhist temples represend Buddha's and Bodhisattva's or perhaps one could say ...
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| reincarnation | 8/30/2006 |
Q: i have a very difficult question i was wondering if you could help me answer. i was contemplating ...
A: This is a much misunderstood area. Like all Buddhist questions then the answer only makes any sense ...
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| Worhip of Buddhas | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I am a student at The University of New Mexico and a new member of the Shakyamuni Buddhist Center. I ...
A: In order to feel how to relate just imagine a Buddha where to appear in your neighbourhood, someone ...
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| CONTINUED LOVE FOR DHAMMA | 8/21/2006 |
Q: Being a Buddhist and my love to practise Dhamma is considered the most precious thing in my life ...
A: Its is said that taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha and not committing deads of heavy ...
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| meditation | 8/18/2006 |
Q: This is a follow-up question. You asked if I use TM. Yes, I learned TM about 35 years ago. I ...
A: Yes I thought you were practicing TM. I feel unable to give you a short answer without spending ...
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| EATING MEAT | 8/13/2006 |
Q: Can you please explain to me why the Tibetan monks can eat meat ? Because as far as i know , some ...
A: i am not sure i can add more to my previous two answers.But I will try one last answer. This issue ...
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| vegetarian-FOLLOW UP | 8/5/2006 |
Q: Namo Amitabha. THis is my follow up question as regard to being a vegetarian. In your earlier reply ...
A: It does vary with different types of Buddhist tradition and it depends what vows you have taken. The ...
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| - | 8/4/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Yes I would like to know some of those books, I went to a ...
A: I am pleased you are starting to explore Buddhist meditation. You really do need to engage and find ...
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| - | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I have one more question however. I was wondering what the typical lifestyle of a monk would be, as ...
A: I am afraid you will have to address that question to a monk. It will vary from community to ...
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| vegetarian | 7/29/2006 |
Q: Namo Amitabha . Question 1 )I have a question on my practice as a vegetarian. Whenever i go to eat ...
A: I am wondering why you are vegetarian? Have you taken any vows in a Buddhist tradition that ...
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| Buddhist/German Swasticka | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I recently watched a show saying that the swasticka was used as a symbol of hope. I was wondering ...
A: The Swastika is an ancient Indian sacred symbol used in both Hinduism and Buddhism. There are two ...
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| Jhanna 4 | 7/22/2006 |
Q: Namo Amitabha . I have a question on meditation . I understand that doing Samadhi meditation ( ...
A: "I understand that doing Samadhi meditation" I think you mean Samatha (concentration) meditation. ...
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| TREE | 7/15/2006 |
Q: Namo Amitabha . Below are some questions on Buddhism that i have for you 1) Can human being ...
A: I hope you are well. <<1) Can human being reborn as a tree ?>> It would seem that humans can not ...
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| Friendship | 6/15/2006 |
Q: This question may be a little off topic for you, but I rather seek the wisdom of someone ...
A: I trust you realise I can not be too specific with a reply as I can not totally understand your ...
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| Pray | 6/12/2006 |
Q: I dont have an altar in my house and I hardly go to temples thanks to my mom. I then printed a few ...
A: I am sure pictures in your room are fine. Maybe create a small shrine in your room. With a picture ...
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| Prayers | 6/11/2006 |
Q: I'm a bit hurt to know about this. In Buddhism prayers are not used to tell how your feelings are to ...
A: According to the Buddha sutras Buddha's and Bodhisattvas exist throughout space. If we pray ...
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| Intrusion on subject | 6/7/2006 |
Q: Mr Bodhicitta, Pardon my uninvited intrusion. I am a born Buddhist knowledgeable and practising ...
A: I bow to you as a venerable Theravda practioner. I started in this tradition and I still feel ...
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| On | 6/6/2006 |
Q: Greetingas. I live in New York and just ahve a quick comment after reading a conversation between ...
A: Greetings Randy Tay Thank you so much for your excellent point on the use of "Hinayana" . If I ...
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| Returning for more information | 6/5/2006 |
Q: You may not remember me. I said that I would come back to talk to you again and here I am. I have ...
A: I like your questions and I like your enquiring mind. This is very Buddhist. I like your sentiment ...
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| soul | 6/2/2006 |
Q: My followup question is as below . Since there is no soul ,what is the kind of identity that is ...
A: Your name is Poh you go to your bed and you lie down. You fall into a deep sleep and you have a very ...
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| soul | 5/27/2006 |
Q: Namo Amitabha . Dear Bodhicitta. I am Poh , a Chinese from Malaysia. I have a question to ask you ...
A: Buddhism says that there is no ego - ego is an illusion. Life is illusion, the world is illusion, ...
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| Religious Profits | 5/26/2006 |
Q: Was Buddha considered a prophet? And how would Buddha look at Jesus Christ? A prophet? When Buddha ...
A: "Was Buddha considered a prophet?". I am not sure what your definition of the term "prophet" is? ...
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| death and God | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I read your response about God to a former Catholic Nun, but I am still a little confused. ...
A: If I am correct you are referring to a previous question/answer session on the role of prayer in ...
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| STREAM-ENTRY | 5/20/2006 |
Q: Namo Amitabha . I'm Poh , a Chinese from Malaysia . QUESTION 1) I have just finished reading the ...
A: Question 1 ------------ Stream-entry is a term from Theravada Buddhism. The Theravada practioner ...
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| KARMA | 5/13/2006 |
Q: I'm Poh , a Chinese from Malaysia . I have a question on Karma which i couldn't get a definite ...
A: The teachings on Karma say that intention seems to be important. Karma can lead to results in this ...
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| Confused | 5/12/2006 |
Q: I am fairly new to Buddhism and I have been trying to get my head round everything I have taken in ...
A: It is not good to suppress negative emotions. In fact it isn't possible. There are a number of ...
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| The answer | 5/11/2006 |
Q: i am so relieved to meet you my question is what is the answer? where is the answer? is the ...
A: Good to meet you too. What is the answer? The answer comes from the same place as the question. ...
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| falun dafa | 5/9/2006 |
Q: I am 42, a single mother living in Wales UK. I have been studying Buddhism and,particulary in its ...
A: I must admit I am not fully familiar with Falun Dafa. But my understanding is that Li Hongzhi ...
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| Buddhism- Discipline, Well Child Care, and Education | 4/23/2006 |
Q: I am a nursing student at Jacksonville University and we are doing a cultural presentation tomorrow ...
A: Greetings to you in Jacksonville Buddhism and Pediatrics huh - well thats a course with breadth. ...
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| Buddhist prayer | 4/13/2006 |
Q: Greetings, I am from California. I was a Catholic nun for a long time and, since leaving, have ...
A: Greetings Adele, Thank you for your heart felt and well formed question from California. I am ...
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| Troubled and seeking peace from myself and others | 4/12/2006 |
Q: I never really paid much attention to Buddhist teachings in RE class back in High School, i was too ...
A: I can understand only too well your sentiments.I think you for sharing them with me. I assume you ...
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| Doubt | 4/11/2006 |
Q: When someone attains Nirvana, where will his soul go to after he dies? Sukhavathi? Buddha Lands? Or ...
A: There are different types of Nirvana - but that is a technical topic that maybe we should leave to ...
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| Having fantasies | 4/10/2006 |
Q: I'm using Lee's account right now. I have 1 doubt. I like having fantasies. I like having fantasies ...
A: According to Buddhism we all live in a fantasy at all times. Through a path of meditation - we can ...
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| About killing | 4/9/2006 |
Q: I passed through a market and saw people killing chickens. They just pick up the chicken, still ...
A: The first thing to note is being Buddhist doesnt imply that you are vegaterian. Buddhists usually ...
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| prayer / amulet pouch | 4/7/2006 |
Q: I live in America, in a city that is predominantly Catholic. I'm not christian, and follow a Taoist ...
A: Sounds like a fortunate find, and I think you could think that it is an auspicious connection that ...
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| focus on meditation | 4/6/2006 |
Q: my name is Louis I am 22 and I live in Panama City Florida. I try to practice meditation regularly ...
A: It is difficult to balance a busy working life with regular meditation practice. But it is good to ...
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| meditations to overcome regret | 4/3/2006 |
Q: first of all, thank you for putting a little of your time aside to answer my question. I dwell a ...
A: the first thing to do if you haven't already done so is to learn a basic buddhist meditation from a ...
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| That whole soul thing | 3/30/2006 |
Q: My name is Delia, and I have recently begun to take my meditation and yoga practices seriously. Most ...
A: Soul and non-soul are illusion they allow Buddhists to feel better than Hindus, Meditation on ...
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| Knock! Knock! Part 2 | 3/27/2006 |
Q: You said there are different schools. I am sure that means each school will see my tree and ...
A: There is a nice summary of the different schools and their views of emptiness in the book ...
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| Knock! Knock! | 3/26/2006 |
Q: It's understandable if you say a tree is empty, but if what you mean was a tree is both empty and ...
A: << Dear Bodhicitta, It's understandable if you say a tree is empty, but if what you mean was a ...
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| About sins | 3/25/2006 |
Q: I have these questions..again.. 1. Does Buddha forgive all sins like what christianity says about ...
A: <<I have these questions..again.. 1. Does Buddha forgive all sins like what christianity says ...
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| Nyaya and Abhidharma | 3/24/2006 |
Q: My name is brandie Im from ISU. I am a psychology major. I like the question why! i am taking 2 ...
A: Greetings to you there in Iowa, im in Britain across the Atlantic. << 1. What exactly is the idea ...
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| Nyaya and Abhidharma | 3/23/2006 |
Q: I have several questions. 1. What exactly is the idea called dharma held by adhidharma. 2. Is a ...
A: I usually ask people to introduce themselves. Where are they from, what is their background and why ...
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| The Truth of Enlightenment | 3/22/2006 |
Q: Last time the idea came into my head and I suddenly realize what Enlightenment means (I guess). Of ...
A: give below. It would of course depend on the school of Buddhism - how they would think of your tree. ...
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| Religion | 3/21/2006 |
Q: What is your religion ? In your opinion what is religion ? In your opinion what is Faith ? Has ...
A: I always as a matter of course ask people to introduce themselves, your background, where you are in ...
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| 3 questions | 3/17/2006 |
Q: I have 3 questions in my mind always. 1. Is Buddha almighty and can do any single thing? 2. Does ...
A: <<I have 3 questions in my mind always. 1. Is Buddha almighty and can do any single thing? 2. ...
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| Wealth | 3/15/2006 |
Q: Can you explain to me like what do Buddha thinks about wealth? I want to make a lot of money so I ...
A: << Can you explain to me like what do Buddha thinks about wealth? I want to make a lot of money so I ...
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| About the gods | 3/13/2006 |
Q: In Hinduism hindus praise the god Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Murugan, Krishnan, and they claim that ...
A: <<In Hinduism hindus praise the god Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Murugan, Krishnan, and they claim that ...
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| Four Noble Truths | 3/11/2006 |
Q: my name is Joanne and I am a 30 year old single mom from the Philippines. I was born and raised as a ...
A: I am sorry that you and your son are living in poverty and I can understand it is hard. "goals and ...
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| Converting | 3/6/2006 |
Q: I'm a christian currently but i found that I don't believe of have that much faith in christ's ...
A: <<I'm a christian currently but i found that I don't believe of have that much faith in christ's ...
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| About heaven | 3/5/2006 |
Q: How many heavens are there in Buddhism? Is it possible that there's heaven and Buddhas in other ...
A: It all depends what you mean by heaven I guess? Out of interest what do you mean? Buddhist's ...
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| About Nirvana | 3/2/2006 |
Q: I asked e4xpert Buddhists about where a person's life of soul goes to after they attained Nirvana. ...
A: There are different views on this subject depending on which school of Buddhism you looked at. ...
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| Tien Tao | 3/1/2006 |
Q: I go to a meeting of Tien Tao, a Chinese religion that says you can cultivate the Tao by following ...
A: The only thing the Buddha advocates is following your own experience. Miracles, the beliefs of ...
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| Several Questions on Buddhism | 2/27/2006 |
Q: I was asked to do some research on Buddhism by my Eastern Western Thought class. I was wondering if ...
A: << Hi! I was asked to do some research on Buddhism by my Eastern Western Thought class. I was ...
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| Some doubt | 2/26/2006 |
Q: I have read many books containing information about the universe and aliens. But I was very very ...
A: Maybe you could tell me in what book it says: "Shakyamuni is the aliens messanger"? I am most ...
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| Buddhism | 2/23/2006 |
Q: my name is Brian Martin. I am currently taking a VHS class about Eastern and Western philosophies ...
A: <<Hello, my name is Brian Martin. I am currently taking a VHS class about Eastern and Western ...
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| Buddhism - General | 2/22/2006 |
Q: My name is Mike Hamper and I am taking a Virtual High School class called Eastern and Western ...
A: I wish you well with your studies in Eastern and Western thought. There is now a wealth of general ...
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| Reincarnation Question | 2/20/2006 |
Q: my name is Shawna. I've been interested in buddhism for a couple of years now. This topic came up ...
A: This is an old question . The Buddhist and Hindu views of the universe are much vaster and bigger ...
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| Concerning Buddhism... | 10/5/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if I could actually ask you three questions. I'm a senior in high school and we have ...
A: I don't think they are naive. The clearer and simpler the question the better ! <<1. What is the ...
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| praying | 9/22/2005 |
Q: before i do make the step i need to ask 3 questions in order to choose, i'm 13 years old and i'm at ...
A: I myself connected with Buddhism when I was about your age. I remember reading a story in a book ...
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| Definition of a SANGHA | 9/7/2005 |
Q: my name is Pedro, and I´m living in Zaragoza (Spain). My Karma throw me to your page. Please, let me ...
A: Sangha in the texts refers to those buddhas and bodhisattva who have progressed on the path and can ...
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| Beginning studies in Tibetan Buddhism | 9/5/2005 |
Q: Bodhicitta, thanks for your response. I am living in Madison, Wisconsin.Hello, I am wondering if you ...
A: You are far away from me - I am in Britain. So I am not sure I can advise you on options near to ...
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| Zen vs Tibetan | 8/26/2005 |
Q: I know this is a blunt and simple question, but please tell me- what is the difference between zen ...
A: I always think they are the best questions! The blunt and simple answer is that Zen is Buddhism as ...
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| bodhicitta | 8/22/2005 |
Q: I've been in the dharma for only 18 months - so I'm a young beginner (in tibetan buddhism), ...
A: It is good that you have been able to study Mahayana Buddhism so young with good teachers. It is ...
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| Mahayana Temple | 8/15/2005 |
Q: I recently visited a Mahayana temple in New York City. It was fairly large inside and had several ...
A: I would be interested specifically what Buddhist group or ethnicity the Mahayana temple belonged to? ...
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| b | 8/8/2005 |
Q: do you mean to say the buddha is the ultimate reality in space does he have a definite form do we ...
A: Buddhists would not say that the Buddha is the ultimate reality. There are countless Buddhas ...
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| b | 8/6/2005 |
Q: did the buddha conquered death how could it be he died at age 80 is nirvana extinction
A: Jnm "did the buddha conquered death how could it be he died at age 80 is nirvana extinction " ...
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| buddha | 7/28/2005 |
Q: is amitabha only a man why does the life of gautama is late of origin compiled centuries after his ...
A: Amitabha is a Buddha. Gautama is the name of the man who became the Buddha Shakyamuni Buddha. He ...
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| please i need help help me to find peace again | 7/26/2005 |
Q: last night my brotherinlaw died a horrible death';';;'he had a lung aneurysm and bled to death ...
A: Helen I am sorry you have experienced a great loss. Buddhism teachs that there is continuity after ...
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| Compassion translation | 7/18/2005 |
Q: I have gradually introduced myself to buddhist readings and lifestyle. I am especially taken with ...
A: I dont pretend to be an expert in Tibetan language or culture so please forgive me if I don't ...
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| getting teachings | 6/21/2005 |
Q: I have asked you questions before and you have always been so helpful. I have read books for years ...
A: Well im not sure of which teachers are close to you. The internet is a good source of information ...
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| scriptures | 6/16/2005 |
Q: I am studying AS religious studies including buddhism and the tipitaka scriptures.I am from south ...
A: Interesting statement/question - is this the essay title you have been set by your college or school ...
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| Wondering About Meditation | 5/31/2005 |
Q: I am an 18 year old male from Alaska who has been into Eastern philosophy since the seventh grade. ...
A: Thanks particularly for giving your background, context and question in a clear way it is helpful. ...
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| 2nd link to the 3rd link | 5/26/2005 |
Q: Im a student from the philippines. I see truth and I want to know more and clearly. In depent ...
A: greg. yes its the confused mind. the original or pure mind the ALaya exists beyond cause and effect ...
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| Compassion and Forgiveness | 5/19/2005 |
Q: I am a 53 year old man, living in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. I attended a Quaker school, had kind ...
A: As someone with an interest in Buddhism I assume you have explored the practice of Buddhism, ...
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| what is the meaning | 5/17/2005 |
Q: i am a student in england. i am fourteen years old and currently in my beleifs and values lesson. i ...
A: I get questions from throughout the world these days. But I am in england too! I have given talks in ...
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| Buddha Statue | 5/16/2005 |
Q: In school I am doing a report on Buddha and Buddhism. I am trying to figure out information about ...
A: Out of interest where are you located? I have questions from all around the world these days the ...
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| karma | 5/8/2005 |
Q: I currently work in trialing vaccinations such as new malaria and dengue fever,and tuberculosis ...
A: clear question. I think karma is a complex topic. It is said in Buddhist texts that only the ...
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| Becoming a monk | 5/6/2005 |
Q: As a relpy to your question. I am 14 years old and i live in Australia Queensland. I have a very ...
A: im pleased that you are interested in Buddhism. I started to get seriously interested at 14 too! ...
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| why | 4/23/2005 |
Q: If there are any enligtened people in the world, why don't they come out and help the less awakened ...
A: tudor thanks for your questions. good questions. it is like we are living in a house with dirty ...
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| Buddhism | 4/20/2005 |
Q: Well, I'm a student and im very interested in buddhism and i have a few question to ask an expert on ...
A: << 1. How does your religion affect your daily life? >> buddhism is 24/7 it is a system of training ...
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| What types of meditation are... | 4/19/2005 |
Q: What types of meditation are there and why are there so many types of meditation?
A: polly meditation is a western word. the buddhist term is bhavana which means development or maybe ...
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| buddha | 4/13/2005 |
Q: is chenreizig a person or a symbol ok who is vairochana is he a buddhist supreme being are we equal ...
A: chenrezig is the living embodiement of compassion as we said before. if we gain enlightenment we ...
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| buddha | 4/11/2005 |
Q: so if we gain enlightenment we will be merged in to one omniscient mind the dharmakaya one is all ...
A: "so if we gain enlightenment we will be merged in to one omniscient mind the dharmakaya one is all ...
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| buddha | 4/10/2005 |
Q: like this to open our hearts and follow his teachings who is the eternal buddha dharmakaya or ...
A: openning the heart and following the buddhas teachings is good. the dharmakaya - is a technical ...
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| buddha | 4/8/2005 |
Q: if amitabha is a only representation why do people pay homage at him and seeing to be in his heaven ...
A: jay people pay homage to amitabha as he represents the perfection of enlightenment and wisdom and ...
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| buddha | 4/7/2005 |
Q: ok, if you dont believe in a god who are those etrnal buddha and amitabha are they omnipotent are ...
A: from the buddhist view point every being has buddha nature. the true nature of their being is ...
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| buddha | 4/5/2005 |
Q: 1. did christ learned buddhism where ? 2. can buddha save you by grace or by his own power 3. are ...
A: <<1. did christ learned buddhism where ? >> the buddhism traditions tell us nothing about christ. ...
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| Your thoughts.... | 3/23/2005 |
Q: my name is Alejandra Aliaga and I am writing a research paper on Buddhism. If you wouldn'd mind, I ...
A: Alejandra Aliaga Thank you for your message. So tell me something of yourself first. Where are you? ...
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| Lobsang T. Rampa | 3/23/2005 |
Q: Was the writer L. T. Rampa a real lama or a cheater? Because there are some rumours. Thank you.
A: I think it is well established that Lobsang Rampa was writing fiction and wasnt what he claimed!He ...
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| Karma and meditation | 3/22/2005 |
Q: (1) How does the Karma works? When karma is active there will be other persons involved eg. ...
A: <<1) How does the Karma works? When karma is active there will be other persons involved eg. if ...
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| Confidence (arrogance, no self-esteem, and true humility) | 3/21/2005 |
Q: Greetings Bodhicitta, I don't know if you remember me from before. My name is John and I live in ...
A: yes i remember you well. confidence is an interesting question. it crops up a lot in buddhism. to ...
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| Tibetan calendar | 3/16/2005 |
Q: Is Buddhism connected with Tibetan Lunar (zodiac) calendar?
A: Buddhism is a path of awakening that has its origins in India. Buddhism moved into Tibet in the 5th ...
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| question | 3/15/2005 |
Q: I used to train martial arts in the past,namely, aikido. I had some problems with my back and so i ...
A: Im sorry to hear you have had back problems. What you really need to do is meditate. thats what the ...
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| echo | 3/12/2005 |
Q: I'm writing from Poland. I'm a Catholic, however this passage comes from "The Poetic Songs of the ...
A: I think we have spoken before? You sent me one of the previous verses of this same poem. It is from ...
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| Meditation Problem | 3/11/2005 |
Q: Recently my facial muscles have developed the habit of clenching very tightly involuntarily when I ...
A: it is good that you feel interested in meditation and understanding your mind in this way. ...
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| Meditation Problem | 3/11/2005 |
Q: Recently my facial muscles have developed the habit of clenching very tightly involuntarily when I ...
A: I usually avoid giving specific advice meditation advice on this forum. I would encourage people who ...
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| Beginner | 3/11/2005 |
Q: I had to chuckle when I recieved your reply as obviously you're in jolly old GB yourself! I'm in ...
A: North devon huh. Im in Bristol so I know the south-west quite well. Reading your reply I realize I ...
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| Beginner | 3/10/2005 |
Q: I'm in England, UK. Western ideas leave much to be desired, I'm afraid! :0) Kindest Regards ...
A: All the best people are in Britain! (joke) But I do now get questions from all round the world it ...
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| What am i? | 3/10/2005 |
Q: i am an archaeologist from the uk and i first started to learn about Buddhism during a visit to the ...
A: It sounds like you are linking into the spirit and path of buddhism and finding it an inspiration ...
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| soul | 3/9/2005 |
Q: The Buddha proclaimed the self to be empty. Also, though He neverly expressly denied it, the ...
A: Good to hear from you again. I think you asked a very similar question in December. Perhaps you can ...
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| Shaving heads | 3/9/2005 |
Q: Why are buddhists shaving their heads? What are the reasons?
A: To be clear Monks and Nuns shave their heads. I think thats true of Christians too right? (Forgive ...
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| Living Buddhism in a Corporate World | 3/8/2005 |
Q: Followup To Question - Hi, My name is John. Maybe eight months ago now, I consciously chose to ...
A: Well the first stage is to find a tradition and a teacher. I think you need to look into different ...
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| Am i right in thinking that... | 3/8/2005 |
Q: Am i right in thinking that all chinese are Buddhists ? also are in Buddhism, are the women allowed ...
A: i usually ask people to say a little about themselves, where they are and what prompts them to ask ...
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| Living Buddhism in a Corporate World | 3/8/2005 |
Q: My name is John. Maybe eight months ago now, I consciously chose to take The Path to Nirvana. I have ...
A: i think you need companionship to travel the path. it isnt just nice it is essential in any of the ...
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| Living Buddhism in a Corporate World | 3/7/2005 |
Q: My name is John. Maybe eight months ago now, I consciously chose to take The Path to Nirvana. I have ...
A: it is good to take a jounrney to discover truth. buddhism is such a path. to take any journey you ...
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| Questions for Eastern and Western thought | 3/1/2005 |
Q: my name is Anand Desai, and I am from Massachusetts. I am asking these questions for and Eastern ...
A: << 1. What makes buddhism different from other religions? >> I can not say as I have only a deep ...
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| Buddhism Questions | 2/27/2005 |
Q: Recently we have been discussing Buddhism and I have gotten interested in it so I was wandering if ...
A: <<Hello my name is Ian Evans and I am a student in a Virtual High School class studying philosophy ...
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| buddhism | 2/25/2005 |
Q: how many followers are there and where are they mostley located? what are the core beliefs of ...
A: Acm Thank you for your question. Im pleased you find Buddhism interesting there in Minnesota. I ...
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| Clouded Mind | 2/23/2005 |
Q: Greetings! I seek 2 answers... for now One: When our loved ones die, they will later reencarnate ...
A: These are good questions. I wonder where you are and how old you are? I am always interested in who ...
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| Buddhism | 2/20/2005 |
Q: I have several questions for you about Buddhism for my philosophy class. My first question is ...
A: Forgive me but I wonder where you live which country and place, and where you are at school? I have ...
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| respecting life | 2/16/2005 |
Q: You wrote of various practices to link up to the pure unconditional joy and love that survives ...
A: I am interested to know where you live, which country and where if you are prepared to tell me? I ...
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| respecting life | 2/15/2005 |
Q: Recently our family cat had a stroke. For one and half days, we kept the kitty hydrated and we were ...
A: Always difficult to make hard and fast rules about these situations. In someways really the ...
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| The Date of Vesak (Wesak) | 2/12/2005 |
Q: I have found several definitions for what seems to be the most important Buddhist holiday of the ...
A: Different Buddhist traditions from different asian countries and traditions have different ideas ...
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| meditation. | 1/25/2005 |
Q: could you explain the reason why when i'm meditating i need to put my right hand on top of my left ...
A: i think you should find a meditation teacher who can teach you a technique including how to hold ...
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| question | 1/23/2005 |
Q: Is it true that Buddhists claim that reality is only illusion? If so, or maybe I'm wrong, how to ...
A: Hey Luke! Thanks for your question. We are living in the world of confusion, the world of illusion, ...
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| question | 1/21/2005 |
Q: "Enlightenment or delusion? Who is to say which person has which. Like the evening moon they appear ...
A: <<Hi Luke Thanks for your question. Where are these words from or are they yours? Bodhicitta>> Hi ...
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| The nature of Sin | 1/20/2005 |
Q: I am currently working on a personal project about the nature of Sin. I am the artist and co-author ...
A: Your question is an interesting one. I suspect the idea of "Sin", originl "Sin" is deep seated in ...
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| buddha | 1/19/2005 |
Q: Do Buddhists have any recipe for life? thanks!
A: The Buddhist training is a recipe for life and for death! It is an alchemical recipe that ...
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| Karma non-human | 1/19/2005 |
Q: How does karma apply to one not a human? Answer - Hi Brenda can you expand on that question a bit ...
A: The subject of Karma is a complex one , and is I feel often misrepresented . Karma has become one of ...
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| metta | 1/13/2005 |
Q: I recently started studying Buddhism and am very interested in it. It has teached me a lot so far. I ...
A: buddhism is a path of training, it is a system of transformation towards awakening our true heart ...
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| Tibetan and Vajrayana | 1/12/2005 |
Q: It has been about a year since i have converted to Buddhism, but I currently do not adhere to any ...
A: I am in Britain but I know America a little. You are fortunate to be born at a time when there are ...
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| question | 1/10/2005 |
Q: but could you expand it a little bit, maybe an example could help. Thanks! Followup To Question ...
A: The answers offered by the Buddha is the path of meditation . You would need to meditate to ...
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| Kamalashila's eight mode of behaviours | 1/7/2005 |
Q: I am transcribing a teaching. Regarding the first and eight mode of physical posture that ...
A: may i ask you a little more background first... can you tell me where and when the talk is from and ...
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| Doubts | 12/28/2004 |
Q: I'm quite new here in Buddhism so i wanted to know some doubts: First: What's the main difference ...
A: .. "Tibetan Buddhism" is interesting as all the different transmissions from India were taken to ...
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| Guardian or forces and spirit guides | 12/20/2004 |
Q: Are there guardian Forces(angels) or and spirit guides in Buddhism?If so what are they called.Does ...
A: In Buddhism the real "spirit guide" is our own enlightened mind deep in our heart of the nature of ...
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| the dali lama | 12/18/2004 |
Q: i was not sure who to pose this question to so i hope that you will be able to help me. i am ...
A: I think I can not help you. I am no expert on Tibetan social history nor the Dalai Lama. Where are ...
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| the mind | 12/13/2004 |
Q: I understand that the Mind is what migrates from one sentient form to another, picking up karmic ...
A: Nothing migrates, there is no coming or going. Buddhism doesnt have the idea of reincarnation with a ...
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| the soul | 12/13/2004 |
Q: All of my reading points me to the conclusion that there is no "self"-- either corporeal or ...
A: george thanks for your question. there is a lot of confusion about buddhist beliefs on soul and ...
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| euthanasia | 12/12/2004 |
Q: I needed to do some research on what people believe about "The Sanctity of Life". What are your ...
A: life is sacred in buddhism if it is linked to a life with freedom and possibilities of finding ...
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| Excersises | 12/9/2004 |
Q: What do you excersises do you prescribed to expediate realization of self?
A: when you say exercises are you asking about meditation or some physical exercises? i would always ...
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| morality | 12/3/2004 |
Q: a few months back a daily paper started an appeal for a child with a life threatening illness to ...
A: there are two vehicles the Hinayana and Mahayana. The Hinayana teachings is the start of the path. ...
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| who is nancog? | 11/26/2004 |
Q: I have a print of a buddha in yab-yum. The print is called nancog, although whomever it depicts may ...
A: Generally I would say that if you are working with a Yab-Yum figure or other devotional figure you ...
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| meditation | 11/21/2004 |
Q: I am doing a research paper on buddhism and i would like to know how is meditation important in ...
A: <<thanks you for your question ahmed Thank you very much for answer. But can you please also ...
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| meditation | 11/21/2004 |
Q: I am doing a research paper on buddhism and i would like to know how is meditation important in ...
A: your question is very wide ranging and is difficult to address as it is really asking for the whole ...
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| charity - giving | 11/14/2004 |
Q: Over the past 4 years I have contributed greatly to my sister's home. She is an unwed single mother ...
A: difficult for me to comment on this situation without knowing you and your situation intimately. you ...
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| General Questions from World History Class | 10/28/2004 |
Q: my name is Jake Hollin and I teach a world history class in maryland for 9th graders. My students ...
A: For some technical reason that I dont understand this question is sitting in the archive of ...
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| Rites of passage | 10/23/2004 |
Q: Are there Buddhist rites of passage?
A: Im just wondering how you would define "Rites of passage" it obviously is a western term not one ...
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| counterclockwise | 10/20/2004 |
Q: I am a college student studying buddhism. The other day in class we examined sanchi.. Our ...
A: Buddhists have a tradition of circumabulating sacred objects clockwise. The act of circumabulating ...
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| buddhism | 10/20/2004 |
Q: i lived in indonesia but im not a buddhist can you tell me the nature of buddha can he liberate us ...
A: Indonesia it would seem is a country with many rich and living Buddhist traditions. So if you are ...
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| buddhism | 10/18/2004 |
Q: so am i right that amida cant bring you liberation do you worship amitabha what's the name ...
A: So where are you? which country do you live? I think you should approach a member of the Amida ...
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| attachment | 10/18/2004 |
Q: Your answers help me a great deal! This is my last question. You mention contemplation. Where can I ...
A: There are many writings in Buddhism. The recordings of the word of the Buddha are called the Sutras. ...
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| buddhism | 10/17/2004 |
Q: so after all so many misunderstandings i learned amida is not really a deity a supreme like being or ...
A: Buddhists from the Pure Land school believe there are great beings who are Awake there are many such ...
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| attachment | 10/17/2004 |
Q: What exactly is meant by "attachment"? Is great love for other people in one's life considered a ...
A: I see what you means by "sunny" now. thanks for this. I guess some christians believe in heaven, ...
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| buddhism | 10/16/2004 |
Q: for you do you worship amitabha as a god and savior does he capable of doing the rest once you have ...
A: you seem facinated by amitabha i would be interested to know a little more about your situation as ...
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| attachment | 10/16/2004 |
Q: What exactly is meant by "attachment"? Is great love for other people in one's life considered a ...
A: Such a lot of questions in so short a message! For attachment read desire or desire attachment.We ...
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| are there any gods and saviours... | 10/15/2004 |
Q: are there any gods and saviours in buddhism do you rely on amitabha for salvation
A: Buddhists have a view of the conditioned or confused world that we all live in as being vast and ...
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| I want to know about buddhism | 10/12/2004 |
Q: I'm 20 years old girl looking for answers to my questions which is so many..... my parents ...
A: well a big question my friend. but i wish you well with your search. please feel free to ask ...
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| Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva | 10/11/2004 |
Q: I'm trying to learn more on Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva,Earth Store Bodhisattva.Over here many Chinese ...
A: I would be interested to hear more about what you are doing.I cant say I am a great expert on ...
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| relationships of Buddhists in America | 10/11/2004 |
Q: I'm trying to find some information concerning the relationships of Asian-American Buddhist groups ...
A: Firstly I am not in America I live in Britain. So I can talk a little to a similar question of ...
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| Buddhism | 10/3/2004 |
Q: Why do you think Buddhism has been a successful religion throughout history? What do you think is ...
A: Buddha means awakening the heart. Buddhism is finding the truth that will liberate from confusion, ...
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| Palden Lhamo Mantra | 10/1/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if you knew the proper pronunciation of the Palden Lhamo Mantra. I'm a bit confused ...
A: I am not prepared to comment on practice texts on here in a general way. The pronounciatin of mantra ...
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| practical bowl guide | 9/30/2004 |
Q: Ok this is a very practical question regarding brass offering bowls. I just got the most beautiful ...
A: i wouldnt have thought brass would rust? one tip is to have a cloth in your shrine room and each ...
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| Buddha...'soul' | 9/30/2004 |
Q: My question pertains to whether or not the Buddha himself had said the 'soul' is non-existent or if ...
A: As you might have found there are many things written about this question of 'soul' and the Buddhas ...
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| reincarnation of Buddha | 9/28/2004 |
Q: I have a dumb question. If Buddha will not go to Nirvana until all sentient beings reach ...
A: The answer to your question lies in the Buddhist texts called the Mahayana Sutras. These have all ...
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| Buddhism on Romantic Love and Science | 9/26/2004 |
Q: 1) It seem that part of growing in the buddhist way is to learn to do away with attachments but ...
A: Nice questions! I should say that I am answering your questions from my own limited understanding ...
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| guidance on signs and symbols received | 9/25/2004 |
Q: Almost four years ago I was in a serious accident that I have called "awakening". Since then I ...
A: I would find a Buddhist teacher who you feel a connection with and talk to them face to face about ...
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| Buddha | 9/23/2004 |
Q: I am a primary school teacher and coordinate RE. Apart from Wesak in May which celebrates Buddha's ...
A: According to some Buddhist traditions Wesak is the birthday of the Buddha and his enlightenment and ...
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| Is it true that your sect... | 9/22/2004 |
Q: Is it true that your sect does not believe in a God, or in a God as a being,an that a Tibetian ...
A: <<Is it true that your sect does not believe in a God, or in a God as a being>> It may be worth ...
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| I can't describe the long... | 9/19/2004 |
Q: I can't describe the long story, someone keep give me trouble, I asked many professionals, but their ...
A: I feel you have a difficult life situation involving relationships. You havent given us much ...
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