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Validating a position means attempting to discredit other positions?
When the Sublime Buddha discredited some wanderers' position by uprooting their stand, would it be correct to assume that such an act is made for their harm, the harm of many, even his own?
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Did Buddha die of Bloody diarrhea?
As the title, Buddha died of Bloody diarrhea? Because it is confusing that Buddha died in cancer here but I cannot manage to find any source. The only reference I found is Mahāparinibbānasutta and it ...
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Which Animal corresponds to which Buddha?
For example, peacocks are often associated with Amitabha. They were said to be his mounts, and images of Amitabha often feature peacock symbolism.
What about the other Buddhas? Do they each have an ...
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The Impact of Violence on Our Concentration
Our reality is quite violent.
Observing the violence of others causes mental conflict, And it will ruin your state of mind during meditation.
What should be the reaction of a person to violence?
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Longest meditation period of historical Buddha
Is there any record of the longest period the historical Buddha stayed in meditation? I have heard rumors ranging from many days to many weeks. Also when? Prior to his first sermon or after?
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Does reality fight back when you want to meditate?
Whenever I want to meditate (down to Nirvana), it seems that the whole world wants to confront me to stop me.
Does reality fight back when you want to meditate?
Have other people encountered this?
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Regarding Zodiac signs in authentic and classic Buddhist scriptures
There is still considerable amount of controversy regarding Lord Buddha's dating and the dating of incorporation of Zodiac signs of Mesha, Vrishaba etc into Indian and Asian culture. Their mentioning ...
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Enlightment of Early Monks
Did any contemporaries/students of the historical Buddha achieve "full enlightenment" before he passed away?
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Nirvana with residue/non-abiding nirvana
What is the difference between Nirvana with residue and non-abiding Nirvana? Both these states apply to a Buddha while still alive and come to an end when the physical life of a Buddha comes to an end....
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What is the (commentary) source for Buddha's daily schedule?
What is the (commentary) source for Buddha's five-part daily schedule, as mentioned at The Buddha's Daily Routine (Buddhanet) and A Day in the Life of the Buddha (YouTube video, Bhikkhu Bodhi).
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Does Avalokiteshvara speak through the Buddha in the Heart Sutra? Or how is it that Avalokiteshvara speaks to Shariputra?
I wanted to know how it is that Avalokiteshvara answered Shariputra in the Heart Sutra.
I thought Avalokiteshvara was a cosmic being representing the compassion of all Buddhas. As such he would not be ...
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What raised mudra is depicted on the Buddha rupa at the London Peace Pagoda and what does it mean?
What raised mudra is depicted on this particular Buddha rupa at the London Peace Pagoda and what does it mean? Also, which Buddha is this?
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Is it ok to watch a media that promote homosexuality?
this is my first post
I have researched what the buddhist sutra says about Homosexuality...I found Saddhama Smrty Uposttana sutra and Upasakasila sutra that said homosexuality is sexual misconduct and ...
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Did The Buddha promise to send a Paracelete, or Holy Spirit?
In page 32 of The Pagan Christ, Tom Harper writes:
"The Buddha, when he prepares to depart, promises (like Jesus) to send the Paraclete, "even the spirit of truth which shall lead his ...
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Was Buddha had a expected food poisoning?
Refer to the link below, the Buddha was poisoned in his last meal. Where can i find more information about this?
Why was Buddha poisoned?
The Buddha died after eating a meal often called “pig’s ...
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Are there no Buddhas from other universes that are equal to our Buddha?
Buddha said "nowhere between the lowest of hells below and the highest heaven above, nowhere in all the infinite worlds that stretch right and left, is there the equal, much less the superior, of ...
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Do the enlightened not experience the results of their past karma? [duplicate]
Can buddha attain Nibbana without Devadatta's throwing a rock and hurting Buddha's foot?
I read somewhere that buddha redeem his past karma by getting hit from that stone hence my question
I am sorry ...
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How can we end the suffering of all animals?
My idea is to build a black hole and destroy everything, but this idea may seem evil to many.
I have no other idea, and many may say we should allow other beings to continue to suffer, I think this is ...
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What Does It Feel Like to Be in Nirvana?
Nirvana is the goal of the Buddhist path. The literal meaning of the term is "blowing out" or "quenching". Nirvana is the ultimate spiritual goal in Buddhism.
What Does It Feel ...
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What is the meaning of the Datthabba Sutta?
In relation to the question: "Is there is no benefit and there is no intrinsic positive nature in a pleasant sensation?", I read the following quote from SN 36.5 on the internet:
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When the Dharma will have been forgotten by most
It is said that the next Buddha will arise when the Dharma will have been forgotten by most. Forgetting about the time period, which seems to be around 5000 years after the previous Buddha, what does &...
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Is Buddhism a reduced version of Samkhya philosophy?
I have read a couple of articles written mostly in passing by western translators on the influence of Sage Kapila (i.e Samkhya) on the Buddha, but I'm yet to find a detailed inquiry on a similarity of ...
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How important is patience in buddhism?
I've heard that patience has a big place in Buddhism. It is especially very important for monks. I can think two ways of patience.
When we get angry, we have to have patience to avoid bad ...
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Is Buddhism life denying or life negative?
My question tag is similar to this one but I am asking a different question.
I am reading DN15 the mahanidana sutta where the Buddha says;
Suppose there were totally and utterly no rebirth for anyone ...
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Is the goal of mindfulness to develop ultimate dissociation?
I came across this interpretation of Buddha's teaching that suggests that the Buddha ultimately sought a dissociative state, rather than one of freedom.
the buddhistic mindfulness meditation does not ...
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What does female Buddha mean?
I got introduced to this "Female Buddha" when I was looking name for my friend's daughter.
So what does female Buddha mean?
Wikipedia :
Tara (Buddhism)
Tara (Sanskrit: तारा, tārā; Tib. ...
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Is the Buddha capable of making mistakes?
There is a sutta where the Buddha teaches some disciples about loathsomeness of the body. He then goes on a retreat into the forest. On his return, he finds the disciples have committed suicide as ...
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Bhadanta or Thero
Thero, Bhadanta, and Venerable.. are words for addressing the old monks, abbots in pagodas and/or temples. I really do not know how they are ranked in Buddhist Sangha. Which title is the highest... ...
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Buddha Always focused on voidness?
I remember reading about the characteristics of the or a Buddha, and one of them was “a Buddha is always focused on voidness.” Sadly I did not save the website and don’t remember where this was ...
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Can lay people acheive enlighment (Arahanthship) in this life by adhering to Buddhist principles?
During the time of Buddha, it is said many people at one gathering attained enlightenment by listening to only one one of his sermons. How can a mind develop such a achieving within matter of hours. ...
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Buddha referring to himself
Why does in almost all instances in the pali canon where Lord Buddha refers to himself he calls himself "Tathagatha" in 3rd person? Is it because Lord Buddha has eliminated self view? Or is it that ...
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First cause, appearances and mind
Im asking about the Vajrayana or Mahayana view, but theravadan views are fine too. Buddhism rejects a first cause, but how can birth and death go in infinite regress? How did samsara start? Ultimately ...
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Who should we regard as role models?
When practicing the Dhamma there are many exemplary characters found in Buddhist texts who are worthy of emulation,I want to know whether it would be right for a layman to regard an Arahant Bhikkuni ...
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Is mind the most valuable thing according to the Lord Buddha?
Is mind the most valuable thing according to the buddha that we should protect by doing anything to everything?
Are there any metaphors said by Lord Buddha on the value of protecting the mind vs ...
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What are the texts which say or imply what the Buddha looked like?
My ignorance of Buddhism will show here, so please forgive me, but I've seen many depictions of the Buddha with hair, seemingly after his Bodhisattva form. I've also read that these might actually be ...
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Does mahayana believe in omniscience of the Buddha?
I read about the 18 characteristics of a Buddha, and the last three say he has knowledge of the past, present and future. Do mahayanists believe this means he has complete knowledge of everything in ...
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How did the Buddha debate?
Was he trying to convince or persuade people? Did he go towards them or did he let them come to spread the Dhamma? How did he react when he was not understood or listened?
I have noticed that I ...
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How to stop a war according to Gouthama Buddha?
Are there any scriptures discussing on how to prevent wars?
I mean for example, from the insights of scriptures, if Buddha were alive then how would Buddha have tried to stop World War 2?
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Doing the opposite of not skillfull things
Will it helpful to do the opposite of not skillfull things without having deeper knowledge of that thing ?
Ex: I asked a question on Laziness, here. But didn't recived a satisfying answer. So,Can ...
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Why we must have a confident mind?
“Here, bhikkhus, some person has a confident mind. Having examined his mind with my mind, I know that if this person were to die at this time, as if carried there he would be placed in heaven. What is ...
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Why work on one thing at a time?
Why work on one thing at a time according to the buddhism ? Did Lord Buddha advise us to do that ?
Are there any deep desires in multi-tasking ? (Like wanting to gain more in short amount of time)
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What Lord Buddha said about "practicing"?
When we practise some thing, we will get a new skill or improve a current skill. Similar effect happens when we do karma. There is also a result. Is practise another form of karma ?
Is life all about ...
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What causes addictions and what is the remedy?
What causes addictions and what is the remedy to break free from addictions according to Buddha?
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Is it necessary to be socialize to understand dhamma?
If some one is a anti-social person , there is no reason to get angry, to be jealous, to have conciet .... All those problems arise when people socialize. So, Is it necessary to be socialize ?
If it ...
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How do mahayana Buddhist sutras describe a realized bodhisattvas?
My question is how do the Mahayana sutras describe the behavioral characteristics of a realized bodhisattva? How does he behave? For example an Arahant is described as having “characteristics that ...
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Question about Buddhism [duplicate]
How would you describe the Buddhist world view. Is it realism where everything we observe is really existing out there in a public world and we are observing it or some sort of idealism whereby ...
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How could the Buddha know that he had attained enlightenment when he didn't know what it was?
Having learned and gained complete mastery from the two most famous teachers of his time, he decided to apply extreme austerities for some six years. With these skills acquired, driving a powerful ...
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Is buddha's paths corrupt as no one attains the goal nowadays? (or are they?)
Anyone reaching nirvana in recent years?
People practise buddhism for many years but no one achieves nirvana. No one reaches anātman (pali: anattā). The only theories Buddhism offers are anātman, ...
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Where does the Buddha say that human life can have at most 50% happiness?
Ajahn Martin claims so in this talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tsu3GEsoMT4 at 14:25. What's his source for this claim?
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Questions about buying a Buddha statue
How important is the hand gesture of a Buddha statue?
I heard in a video that I should definitely get a Dhyāna Mudrā (Meditation) statue or a bhūmisparśa (calling the Earth to witness / touching the ...
