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Is the universe and the consciousness beginningless i.e. there is no beginning?
This arose from a comment that the Buddhist position on the beginning of such unanswerables is that they are beginningless. Incidentally, in this answer, it was pointed out that the Pali terms “...
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Brahmcharyavas : starting, ending
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"Bramchariyavas has started" -> "ब्रह्मचर्यवास शुरू हुआ"।
Did this "occur" to anyone in past and the same has been mentioned in books? What are the ...
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What is Buddhism (in a nutshell)?
I have been trying to think about Buddhism, Scientology and Gaia religions. They do not focus on a God but rather the eternal inner spirit and reincarnation. The best so far I have come up with is “...
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Non-vegetarianism
I feel guilty about eating non-vegetarian food (fish, eggs and chicken). I know Buddhist followers, brahmins (Hindus) and Jains follows strict rules for vegetarianism. Does eating any sort of meat ...
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What chapter of the Abhidharmartha Pradipika talks about infinite universes?
I've been looking into Buddhist concepts and the topic of infinite universes in existence popped up, and the Buddhist text called the "Abhidharmartha Pradipika" talks about infinite ...
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Call of duty during a Dharmic war : a Buddhist perspective [duplicate]
For a good Buddhist , is to always avoid any cause that will create bad effect, as we can see clearly in the 4 noble truths for example.
What is the Buddhist perspective during an hypotetic moment of ...
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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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Can a Buddhist mix Buddhism with other religions?
Is there any authoritative sourced that a man can have more than one religion if he pleases?
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Can super Buddhists eat bread?
Bread has flour and yeast. Therefore, a scientist can say that it is both an animal and a vegetable grain. Is there anything wrong with eating bread?
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Are these 23 a copy of the Tibetan Perfection of Knowledge Collection?
I am new to Tibetan but am interested in the Tibetan script versions of the texts. Not knowing much Tibetan script yet, I am not totally sure I am looking at the right thing and so wanted to clarify ...
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Going to a Catholic School
Namo tassa bagavato arahanto samma sambuddhasa (Sorry, I am not fluent)
I go to a Catholic High School & I have a theology class that preaches only their truths & say it is the supreme truth ...
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Given that Buddhism could accommodate people's prior religious beliefs, why is Buddhism itself now described as a religion?
Read somewhere that Buddhism does not advocate to go away from the beliefs of a person. Or in a way accommodate one's rooted beliefs from childhood. The main objective of following the path of Buddha ...
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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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Why do so many traditions and religions have saint men who claim having attained enlightenment?
According to the suttas, the then Bodhisatta Gotama discovered by himself that ascetic practices of his contemporary India were not enough (or were even wrong) to attain complete enlightenment. Then, ...
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Is it possible to Take Refuge in the Three Jewels, but still learn spiritual wisdom from teachers in other religions?
I am quite fond and connect deeply to the Buddha's teachings. I have been a soft lay buddhist for almost a year now. I am sure that it is one of the best ways to develop as a being, as well as help ...
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Religious experiences in Buddhism
What would be considered a religious experience in Buddhism in the same way,for example, Moses' experience with the burning bush of God? Would it be the Buddha's enlightenment itself or a bodhisattva'...
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Is Buddhism a religion?
I want to know that what is Buddhism and is it a religion or just a philosophy or a exercise ?
I really want to know more about it , is there a book about learning Buddhism?
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Are there any prohibitions on participating in other religion's practices?
Does any Buddhist tradition have an explicit prohibition on participating in the rituals and practices of other religions? Are there any rules about entering other religions' holy places?
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Is there an absolute and known hierarchy in the Dharma?
Are there resolved authorities in what is called Buddhism or is there an array of separate, respected lineages practicing different things, believing different premises, and therefore in dispute on ...
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Would Siddhartha Gautama have agreed with modern forms of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama accepted as its close disciples some secular.
They had the same chance to gain enlightenment, without practicing rituals, and without believing in everything he said or did.
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Buddhism - Is it a religion? [duplicate]
I disagreed from the very beginning, after understanding some Buddhist philosophy, that it is not a religion.
In my opinion, it is not a religion but a lifestyle or administration under which ...
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What should we say when someone asks 'What is your religion?'
Recently I faced such thing. Occasionally I faced an orthodox guy. We were talking about marriage, then he came on this thing "My religion is xxx what is yours?"
First I ignored him but he asked me ...
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Have any notable Buddhists commented on Krishnamurti's teachings? [closed]
Have any important Buddhists made any claim/s about Krishnamurti's teachings? Especially (caveat I know nothing about this) his claim that
"Tell them there is nothing to understand"
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What are the reasons for and against studying other religions?
When I studied Spanish, I better understood my native English language. I wondered if the same kind of thing can happen in the realm of religion.
What are the pros and cons of studying other ...
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Original reference for 'The essence of all religions is love, compassion and tolerance' by the HH the Dalai Lama
Friends,
Does anyone know of the original reference for the saying attributed to His Holiness the Dalai Lama that starts 'The Essence of all religions is love, compasion and tolerance. Kindness is my ...
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In Buddhism Can Devas do Something For Us?
My mother is a christian woman but has strong traditional roots in voodooism and ancestral worship.My question is,Is it possible for human beings to invoke a deva/gods/territorial spirits(nagas etc) ...
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Can I call myself Buddhist? Is Buddhism a religion?
There are differences of opinion on the question of whether or not Buddhism should be considered a religion. Many sources commonly refer to Buddhism as a religion.
If yes then in which region? Can I ...
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I have some people coming over who practice Buddhism, what should I know?
My family is helping two people from Nepal to come to the United States to study, and their family will be visiting us temporarily. I was told that their family practices Buddhism, but I find myself ...
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What are the differences between "Nirvana" in Buddhism and "Moksha" in Hinduism?
A few days ago, I came across an article on Buddhism primarily about "Nirvana."
After I read the article, I started to wonder because "Nirvana" sounds similar to Hinduism's "Moksha." Does anyone ...
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Is Buddhism a fear-based religion?
My general observation about religions is that they have this fundamental assumption of fear of something. For example, fear of punishment or getting into hell is present in many religions. Buddhism ...
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Is Buddhism a religion or a philosophy?
A claim which is often heard in connection with Buddhism is that it is not a religion. From a scientific point of view, is it a religion, or is it not?
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