Questions tagged [doubt]
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Critique on Kalama Sutta: Is Buddhism bad for Buddhism?
Kalama Sutta is a key part of the Buddhist teaching that tells you to question everything, not to blindly follow any dogma or teacher. This is one of the features that make this religion/philosophy so ...
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How does the 'Great Doubt' compare to doubt?
A while back I heard something about the 'Great Doubt'. I think it is a Zen thing? Does anyone know what it is and how it might compare to the doubt that all human beings feel from time to time?
Many ...
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Lack of objective thinking in Buddhist practitionners
My meditation practice is hindered by doubt.
First of all I see that the framework of the noble eightfold path (to which I adhere) does not seem to matter much, to so many gurus with repulsive ...
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What to do when overwhelmed with Doubt - Practical Advice
I have a major problem in my practice. When things are going well in life ,doubt rarely raises its head and I practice diligently. However , when something bad happens , I feel, how could this happen ,...
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Can someone address this critique?
I found a rather compelling critique on the Internet and would like to ask you to answer this. He probably misunderstood dukkha, however, he is somewhat right on the nihilism aspect of buddhism. In ...
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High doubt on Buddhist teaching
I hope you can clarify my doubts:
If one is skeptical concerning enlightenment (because no one besides the Buddha and mysteriously only those people in his time got enlightened) does it then even ...
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Doubt and Criticism
I have pondered about the buddhist teaching a little bit and I came to a point where doubt arose in me. It is probably because of my skeptical nature (which the Buddha endorsed).
So here are certain ...
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Disenchanted with Buddhism
Im nearly 50 years old and so far in my life I have never found a sense of belonging or any sense of purpose. I haven't found a way to work that offers any sense of contribution or meaning. I have ...
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What is the logic behind visualization meditation
I have practiced meditation for the better part of a decade now. I wouldn't call myself a Buddhist, but that's immaterial. I've experienced and practiced many kinds of meditation (energy, dream, ...
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A man asks Buddha about god's existence
Video: Does God Exist? - Sadhguru
This is a story I picked up from the above video (watch from 4.25):
A man confused about the existence of god asks Buddha if god exists. Buddha gives a ...
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Is being skeptical bad?
Vicikicca or skeptical doubt, some interpret this as perplexity, is known to be one of the mental hindrances. But why is having doubt bad for one's mind?
For me, doubt is what makes me think more ...
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Loss of “faith” in buddhism
I've never had any religion throughout my childhood and adolescence, and at the age of 18 I had my first contacts with buddhism; It seemed fascinating, and I kept reading about all the things I could ...
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When did Shakyamuni became buddha?
We know Shakyamuni was a prince and had all the lavish life a prince should have. He was isolated from every pain and suffering as we are told. As he traveled countryside he began to feel pain and ...
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Was buddha aware of future or future way of living?
I need a suggestion. I raised up as an aspirant on my side. As per my family (attached people) i was a sign of glory to them. In India, i did completed my education with good grades. I started my ...
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What happens after the great doubt of koan practice?
I read that koan practice is meant to create doubt.
But what happens when the koan has been passed? Does doubt end, or begin again, or get literally "shattered"?
Does the practitioner experience a ...
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Is there anything one can do to save the deceased from the consequences of their Kamma?
I generally had the understanding that there is no way one can save the deceased from the consequences of their Kamma. At most, we can send Metta to the deceased which may comfort them wherever they ...
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How to accept and surrender to the mind's non-acceptance of doubt and ill-will?
I have a question that I would like some input on.
Lately, I have been able to see the fruit that total acceptance and surrender can bring to one's experience. I have tasted moments of pure joy, ...
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is language a barrier?
If I am an illitrate of all (this worldly languages) and I am aware of all the unanswered doubts, then how come i'll explain you 'what I have asked or answered ? There are so many bars in putting ...
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The role of doubt in Zen Buddhist practice?
The Zen monk Hakuin said that 3 things are essential to practice
great faith, great doubt, and great resolve
I can see how faith and resolve would be essential but I don't see why doubt would be? ...
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Is suspending judgement a way to avoid wrong view?
I came to this question from a comment made on an answer to a question about belief in rebirth. The comment read:
"A view that rebirth does not exist is a wrong view. You cannot realize Nibbana with ...
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How can I work with doubt and existential concerns?
After a 'bad trip' a big hindrance of mine is doubt and the idea that all is just a dream that we have no control over. This brings up terrifying ideas, concepts and images for me. That this may all ...
