Questions tagged [doctrine]
A body or system of teachings relating to a particular subject.
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What teachings do all schools of Buddhism share?
Among the many schools and traditions, what core teachings are shared by all Buddhists?
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Differences between the tilakkhana and the Dhamma seal
I suppose that there is (are) differences between the tilakkhana (anicca; dukkha and anatta) and the so-called three dhamma-seals (anicca; anatta and nibbana). Can anyone help me?
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Buddhism, mothers and earthworms
My first exposure to Buddhism was watching Seven Years in Tibet in my German childhood. Most memorable were the following two scenes of Buddhist monks in orange robes.
In the one scene, some monks ...
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Where does a person go after attaining Nirvana?
After attaining Nirvana, what happens to the person(conscious) after death?
Does the person cease to exist?
If not, does the person go to some peaceful place?
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Is rebirth/reincarnation central to Buddhism?
Would you characterize belief in rebirth as a central component of Buddhism?
Are there Buddhists who do not believe in it?
How is this concept understood, i.e., what does rebirth mean (in as much ...
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What is the difference between kilesas and asavas?
What is the difference between kilesas and asavas? Or are they synonyms?
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Was the doctrine of 'Anatta', accepted as doctrine by modern Buddhism, actually taught by the Buddha?
Understanding of 'Anatta' is key to so much Buddhist meditation practice and philosophy that I've been exposed to but (call me conservative) I gain great confidence when the Buddha himself had ...
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The thorny issue of anatta
(English is not my mother tongue, sorry in advance if I make mistakes)
I recently read Thanissaro Bhikkhu's writings [1] [2] on anatta and although I found his arguments persuasive I am still ...
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