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| education in Buddhism | 11/19/2009 |
Q:
A: Buddhism points to the Truth that's already appeared, right in front of us, in this moment. Just ...
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| intrusive father | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I am wondering if there is a specific mudra or breathing exercise or meditation you can tell me of ...
A: A Buddhist practitioner has two jobs: inside and outside. Your inside job is to keep clear. That ...
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| disability | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I wonder if you can help, I am very intrested in buddhism but am a bit confused as I have a son with ...
A: True Buddhism mean not clinging to ANY dogmas. If you find a helpful way to use concepts of karma, ...
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| meaning without god | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I know different schools of Buddhism have different ideas. But a creator god is not generally ...
A: The meaning of Buddhism is to understand yourself and help other beings. How do you understand ...
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| Confucius | 9/14/2009 |
Q: What does he mean when he says "A gentleman can see a question from all sides without bias. The ...
A: If you hold ideas and opinions, you only see one side. If you put down all your ideas and opinions, ...
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| Mindfulness? | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have been reading books, watching videos, and searching the internet over and over because ...
A: Just don't attach to thinking; that's all there is to it. Books are different people's opinions, so ...
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| Mindfulness? | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have been reading books, watching videos, and searching the internet over and over because ...
A: Example: say that just now, you're stocking apples. When you're doing that, just stock apples. ...
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| Eternal Happiness | 9/5/2009 |
Q: What then is Eternal Happiness? How do I obtain it? Can you provides with a diagram of Eternal ...
A: "Eternal Happiness" is an idea. If you want "Eternal Happiness" for yourself, you'll suffer. If you ...
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| Krsna | 8/29/2009 |
Q: 1. Can you give me the top three or so of the best Krsna pictures? 2. What are the steps to become ...
A: All questions return to oneWhat are you? Do you know? Strongly and sincerely bring up the ...
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| Eternal Happiness | 8/27/2009 |
Q: 1. What is Eternal Happiness (Krsna Conscousness)? 2. How do emails all the expert in the category ...
A: 1. If you want something, you have a problem. If you want something huge (like Eternal Happiness), ...
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| Help with meditation? | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I just have a question about my meditation practice. You see, I have been meditating for about 8 ...
A: At my first Zen retreat, I had a big special experience, which I've written about here: ...
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| Help with meditation? | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I just have a question about my meditation practice. You see, I have been meditating for about 8 ...
A: You're ALWAYS at square one. Whether you've been practicing meditation for decades or just began ...
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| patient endurance | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I know different schools of Buddhism have different ideas. I've come across the term Patient ...
A: It's wonderful that you have no idea what I'm talking about. Names and ideas aren't so important. ...
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| patient endurance | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I know different schools of Buddhism have different ideas. I've come across the term Patient ...
A: All of us, in every moment, have an original clear mind. It's like a clear mirror, that reflects the ...
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| Need some relief........ | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I know this may sound stupid but i really need some relief now. I once went in front of a buddha ...
A: The true Buddha isn't a statue. Buddha is your true self, and the true self of all beings. The ...
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| confussion | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I've been reading the Dali Lama and he said that proof of reincarnation is that non material things ...
A: You are correct, there's no need for the hypotesis of reincarnation. Only one thing is needed: ...
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| Scriptures | 7/6/2009 |
Q: What has been the Buddhist approach in the last 150 years towards the actual experience of reality ...
A: The Buddhist tradition points to the actual experience of reality. It's something that you can ...
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| the Excel date formula thing | 6/20/2009 |
Q: re q: "hi - wonder if you can help me, I'm having such a time with date formulas that I want to put ...
A: Select cell(s). For this example, we'll say that the upper-left corner of the range selected is cell ...
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| Meditation help? | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I have come across a problem in my meditation, and I was wondering if you would have any advice. ...
A: What you describe is "get something" meditation. When you meditate, you're holding ideas about ...
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| Morality | 4/17/2009 |
Q: How can I overcome vanity? I don't want to but I can't help but notice 'this person is good ...
A: > How can I overcome vanity? I don't want to but I can't help but > notice 'this person is good ...
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| karma confusion | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I'm a little confused about karma. I understood Buddhist believed after one died, that karma was an ...
A: Everything in this world is the natural process of cause and effect. The name for this is "karma." ...
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| astral travel | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Is astral travel considered important in zen? If someone naturally had the ability would it be ...
A: Zen is a practice of seeing for yourself, not following the ideas or values of anyone else. So the ...
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| Buddhism | 3/16/2009 |
Q: Please could you give your view with reasons on what Buddhists beliefs might be for understanding ...
A: All Buddhists teachings are like signposts pointing to Truth. It's not so good to cling to any ...
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| Buddhism | 3/16/2009 |
Q: Please could you give your view with reasons on what Buddhists beliefs might be for understanding ...
A: This is similar to pondering the question, "How many fingers does a human being have on each hand?" ...
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| karma | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I've asked a few questions about Buddhism and I have one more that I hope will complete my ...
A: I wouldn't say that Buddhism is rooted in belief or reason. I'd say that the teachings and practices ...
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| reality | 1/29/2009 |
Q: What should reality look like? How do I know I am on the right path? I have been meditating many ...
A: Open your senses right now. What do you see, what do you hear, what are you doing? When you look at ...
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| Appropriate attitude on hatred | 1/27/2009 |
Q: There's a question bothering me for quite a long time. The purpose of asking is actually simple: to ...
A: As Buddhists and as humans, it's our job to try to help all beings, without exception. That doesn't ...
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| the eightfold path | 1/25/2009 |
Q: 1. is the eightfold path a very big part of your life? 2.are you seen as sinful if you are not ...
A: Please don't look at your life in terms of a "path" that gets you from here to there. Instead, ...
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| origin of reincarnation | 12/29/2008 |
Q: where does the concept of reincarnation originated?
A: In Buddhist teaching, everything points to your experience of this very moment. What are you doing ...
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| Compassion vs Selflessness | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I recently find I am having difficulty feeling compassion for others. For animals and the planet ...
A: You don't need to make compassion. If you let go of "I/my/me," then compassion will appear ...
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| Compassion vs Selflessness | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I recently find I am having difficulty feeling compassion for others. For animals and the planet ...
A: The Buddhist tradition does emphasize the practice of compassion. That's different from feeling ...
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| Advaita and Zen | 11/13/2008 |
Q: Do you beleive that Advaita and Zen are compatible? Theyre may be minor conceptual differences but ...
A: Correct Zen means putting down all your ideas and returning to before-thinking mind. That means ...
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| Trying to become a buddhist. | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I've been very interested in the teachings of Buddha for a long time now. I've finally decided to ...
A: The most important thing is to make a firm decision to understand yourself and help others. As long ...
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| General questions about Buddhism | 10/5/2008 |
Q: Buddhism for my philosophy class. 1. How do you think the practice of Buddhism has changed the ...
A: 1. Buddhism means acting with clarity and compassion. Each time one individual acts with kindness, ...
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| Buddhist Lifestyle | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I am hoping to learn what lifestyles Buddhists generally lead. Are the majority of their occupations ...
A: The great vow of Buddhism is to understand yourself and help other beings. How do we do this? Each ...
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| Does the reality exist? | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have read article from some website...and I have some issue concerning the existence of science ...
A: 1.Does buddlism believe in afterlife? Forget about what "Buddhism" believes, and pay attention to ...
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| Does the reality exist? | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have read article from some website...and I have some issue concerning the existence of science ...
A: You're thinking much much much too much. First step is to put down your thinking. Breathe in and ...
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| Buddhism and Happiness | 7/23/2008 |
Q: here is a question which i don't really understand and i would be very happy for you helping me ...
A: Where did you get the idea that Buddhists are happy all the time? Buddhism points to our original ...
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| perfection | 5/25/2008 |
Q: if the perception of enlightenment is the perfection of all things. How is it that enlightenment ...
A: Don't worry about "enlightenment" or about "felt need." When you're hungry, eat. When someone else ...
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| The question "what am I?" | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I've reading and enjoying the answers you've given to others. One of the things you say most often ...
A: It's always great to meet someone who lives "an examined life"! Re "What am I?", it's the ...
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| buddhism zen rebirth | 1/30/2008 |
Q: What is the zen understanding of rebirth. Will something of me persist beyond death?
A: You ask about whether "something of me" will persist beyond the death of the body. What is this ...
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| Samsara | 1/5/2008 |
Q: In buddhism it teaches that all beings are trapped in a cycle of death and rebirth called Samsara ...
A: "Enlightenment" etc are just concepts that are sometimes used in teaching. The "Buddha" who lived ...
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| Samsara | 1/4/2008 |
Q: In buddhism it teaches that all beings are trapped in a cycle of death and rebirth called Samsara ...
A: Buddha's teaching is pointing to the Truth of this moment. Right now, what do you see? What do you ...
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| Question on Attachment | 12/24/2007 |
Q: Buddha said that all suffering is because of attachment...be it an object or a person. How does one ...
A: Typically, much suffering is cause by confusing "love" with "attachment." Love means "for you"; ...
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| Zen beginnings | 12/2/2007 |
Q: What was the name of the disciple who smiled when Buddha raised the flower? ANSWER: It was time for ...
A: No. When Spring arrives, you must find every blade of grass, and pull on it just right, to make sure ...
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| Origins of An Immaterial Consciousness | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I have recently started to believe in the Buddha's lessons once again, but I have a few questions I ...
A: Consciousness begins right now, because this moment, like it or not, is precisely all we've got. So ...
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| Religion | 11/5/2007 |
Q: why are 1st world countries not as fervant about religion as 3rd world countries?
A: Typically, when you're feeling good, you don't ask the Great Questions of life. When you're ...
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| levitation | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to learn how to levitate? Is it at all possible to hover over the ground? If so, how ...
A: I'm assuming that this stick this guy was holding was touching the ground. So if the stick was ...
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| levitation | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to learn how to levitate? Is it at all possible to hover over the ground? If so, how ...
A: I don't know if it's possible to levitate. Staying on the ground is perfectly OK almost all the ...
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| Maitreya Solar Cross | 10/19/2007 |
Q: Who is The Buddha Maitreya H.H. Jetsun Gyalwa Jampa Gonpo? Are his products- crystals worth buying. ...
A: If you like crystals, you can buy crystals, no problem. But if you want something, if you're ...
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| Zen Master, What do you Do? | 10/5/2007 |
Q: So, practicing Zen, how does that apply to your life, do you things, like meditation, as a daily ...
A: Zen means understanding yourself and helping others. If you have time to practice formal sitting ...
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| The Quest for Knowledge | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I am seeking answers about many world beliefs in a quest to arm myself with knowledge. I beleive you ...
A: > When you meditate, what do you find? Is it just a way > to releive stress, or a path to self ...
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| Buddhism Graphic Organizer | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I need help with creating an organizer. It's suppose to show the historical development of Buddhism ...
A: rituals, traditions, and belief systems all have nothing to do with Buddhism. Buddhism means to ...
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| Buddhism | 8/24/2007 |
Q: What are some changes Buddhism underwent from its founding and why? Difference in practice/belief ...
A: Americans today tend to be more independent than the original Chinese Buddhists centuries ago. Also, ...
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| Buddhism | 8/24/2007 |
Q: What are some changes Buddhism underwent from its founding and why? Difference in practice/belief ...
A: Buddha gave sermons for many years, talking about the Truth he experienced. After Buddha died, they ...
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| Buddhism | 8/23/2007 |
Q: What are some changes Buddhism underwent from its founding and why? Difference in practice/belief ...
A: Centuries ago, Buddha saw a star and got enlightenment. His words and actions, and the tradition ...
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| Buddhism | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I am currently enrolled in Axia College online and I have to interview someone on Buddhism for my ...
A: 1. In the Zen tradition, the only time that's important is this moment. 2. Right now, I'm typing ...
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| Meditation | 7/5/2007 |
Q: There seems to me to be two basic types of meditation: one where you stay aware and present in the ...
A: Keep a mind like clear space, like a clear mirror that reflects what's in front of it. You can try ...
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| hi | 6/26/2007 |
Q: what types of food can buddhists eat and why ?
A: The "why" is the important part. The reason to eat is to help other beings. In order to help others, ...
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| mind training | 6/24/2007 |
Q: Stuart! Do you do any exercises to train your mind and concentration? What are they? thanks
A: Mantra is a simple and effective way to concentrate the mind. Here's an example of something you can ...
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| buddhists | 5/3/2007 |
Q: Stuart! I've got two questions: 1. I've noticed that Buddhists are mostly bald, at least the ones ...
A: In many Eastern traditions, monks shave their heads. This only applies to monks, or to people living ...
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| reality | 4/21/2007 |
Q: Stuart! I came across such a sentence somewhere: "Your perception of the world around you is not ...
A: Pay very close attention to how you keep your mind, because that's what makes your world. If you ...
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| hi | 4/16/2007 |
Q: im in high school and i have to interview a zen Buddhists for a paper in english class..this is the ...
A: 1) Zen means understanding myself and helping others. Understanding myself means not holding onto ...
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| experience | 4/10/2007 |
Q: Stuart! Some martial artist described his experience in this way: "The first enlightenment ...
A: The body is more or less like a piece of clothing, or like a rental car. If we don't question, we ...
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| a few questions | 4/5/2007 |
Q: Sorry to put a few questions in one. to start off i went to catholic school for 5 years but never ...
A: To enter the path that Buddha pointed too, the important thing is how you keep your own mind, not ...
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| want to know your opinion | 4/4/2007 |
Q: This is kind of odd, because i have no clue who you are and no clue of why you might understand this ...
A: Reese. Socrates did indeed say "Know thyself." But then one day someone asked him, "Do YOU know ...
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| meditation | 3/14/2007 |
Q: I’ve been practicing Zen meditation for about eight months at a local temple in my city. Sometimes ...
A: Zen means attaining your original clear mind, that reflects this moment like a clear mirror. ...
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| Buddhism question | 2/27/2007 |
Q: I am taking an online class right now that is requiring I interview an expert. So I had a few ...
A: 1. In growing up, when I experienced personal suffering, or saw the suffering of other people in the ...
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| Zen questions for class | 2/22/2007 |
Q: This is for a class of mine we have to ask an expert three questions and make a report on your ...
A: Steve. Regarding web sites, the center I practice at is http://www.emptygatezen.com/; it's part of ...
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| Life is like a dream | 1/4/2007 |
Q: 1.Why do people sometimes says "Life is nothing but a dream"?Why is our life like a dream? What is ...
A: "Life is like a dream" means that everything is changing, changing, changing, nonstop. So don't hold ...
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| Question about buddhism | 1/1/2007 |
Q: I still have some doubts to clear with you. 1.According to the Buddhism, are we living in a world ...
A: A great Buddhist sutra says, "If you want to understand all the Buddhas of the past, present, and ...
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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 everything is changing, changing, changing nonstop. 2. Only one ...
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| nirvana state comparison | 12/19/2006 |
Q: So it sounds like everything is nothing. But there is something. If there is nothing, then it can ...
A: Our aspiration is to help others. Since many people are attached to the names and forms of this ...
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| nirvana state comparison | 12/18/2006 |
Q: If I understand that attachment is the problem to the question, "wouldn't you run out of souls if ...
A: The starting point is the direct experience of this moment. What are you? If you ask strongly and ...
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| buddhism | 12/17/2006 |
Q: hey i was wondering what is the predominant japanese religion and why? i was thinking it is buddhism
A: Zen was born over 1000 years ago when the teachings of Buddha from India interacted with the Taoist ...
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| breath | 11/28/2006 |
Q: Could you recommend me some breathing exercises that I could practice everyday at home for a few ...
A: In meditation practice, being attentive to your breath is a great way to find your clear mind, the ...
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| - | 11/12/2006 |
Q: Is there any special way one should breathe during practicing meditation. Should I breathe ...
A: To help stabilize the mind... please try breathing long, slow, and steady, down into your center ...
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| Concerning Zen | 10/10/2006 |
Q: my name is Joshua Wallace. I am taking Eastern and Western Thought online and would like to ask you ...
A: Joshua, thanks for your questions. 1. The purpose of Zen is to understand yourself and help others. ...
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| zen | 9/20/2006 |
Q: what is self?what is zen? Answer - Understanding yourself and helping others
A: Why ask me?? If you want to understand yourself, you must strongly and sincerely ask YOURSELF, ...
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| Consciousness and Death | 9/13/2006 |
Q: again. I’ve been reading about the anatta concept in Buddhism and was wondering what the Buddhist ...
A: All things appear out of emptiness and return to emptiness, then arise again, etc. The body appears ...
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| Conversion | 9/11/2006 |
Q: I'm sort of new to Buddhism in that, while I have been studying Buddhism for quite a while and feel ...
A: > I'm having a lot of difficulty leaving some of my old > beliefs and attachments behind, like the ...
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| Sacred Literature | 8/31/2006 |
Q: What is the Buddhists sacred literature?
A: Buddha had great questions about his true nature, and about how to deal with suffering. After much ...
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| meditation (buddhism) | 8/21/2006 |
Q: How did you find out about that question? (What am I?) Different email, It has been changed to new ...
A: I personally got Zen teaching from the Korean tradition (http://www.kwanumzen.com/). This tradition ...
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| Buddhist meditation | 8/18/2006 |
Q: How can I meditate to become enlightened? I am a Christian and want to start right away. I simply ...
A: What is this "I" that wants to become enlightened? Who is it that makes ideas of "right" and ...
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| meditation (buddhism) | 8/18/2006 |
Q: How can I start meditating to attain enlightenment?
A: Ask the greatWhat am I? Ask it strongly and sincerely enough for just one thing to appear: Don't ...
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| Arahant | 8/5/2006 |
Q: Namo Amitabha , According to the book , THE GREATEST DISCIPLES OF BUDDHA " One of the diciples was ...
A: I can only answer from the Zen perspective. We say that everything is made by thinking. At this very ...
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