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Is Buddhism elitist?
If you have means, Buddhist notions are much easier to live by. If you do not, you may have to break the precepts in order to survive. This is particularly true for women and other vulnerable peoples. ...
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Following Buddhist concepts in non Buddhist society
How do you reconcile Buddhist concepts/faith in a non-Buddhist society? For example if you live in a society where you are to kill(stray or sick animals) or expected to lie as part of your livelihood?
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how to deal with dogmatic people
Quick question.
How do I deal with the kind of people who do not know THE first thing about a topic and they would pretend as if they are experts in it; and impose their opinions on the conversation ...
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How much does Buddhism affect most people's lifes in South East Asia?
For most people identifying as Buddhists in very Buddhist countries (Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand), what are the most significant ways in which being a Buddhist affects their lifes?
For instance, how ...
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💚Did the Buddha cover colorblindness in his teachings?
Is "Racial color blindness" covered in the Buddha's teaching? What would be the closest Buddhist concept that covers it? Is there a scripture that teaches colorblindness?
Could it have ...
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💚Dialogue between the Buddhist and Christian traditions: Is Christianity actually Buddhism behind the semantics and interpretations?
"I feel there is tremendous convergence and a potential for mutual enrichment through dialogue between the Buddhist and Christian traditions, especially in the areas of ethics and spiritual ...
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Is there any advice in the Buddhist scriptures that would help a leader balance a safe economy with people's concerns about sickness & death?
Is there advice in the various Buddhist scriptures that a leader
could use in this Coronavirus situation?
Is there advice in the Buddhist scriptures that a lay-person could
use in this Coronavirus ...
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Are accepted social norms and the law of the land moral sexual conduct according to Buddhism?
I read the following on the internet:
In my opinion, Buddha looks at sex from four angles.
Hindrance to attain Nibbana or even one-pointedness
Generally accepted social norms.
Kindness towards ...
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Does the Buddha have any practices for groups and societies that would lead society to less suffering, prosperity, not decay?
Actually from another question before, but since all are part of certain communities here, good to work out seperate:
"Does the Buddha have any practices for groups and societies that would lead ...
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Has the Buddha taught anything about how one should approach fixing society?
Has the Buddha taught anything about how one should approach fixing society?
Does the Buddha advocate for striving to make society better?
Does the Buddha have any practices for groups and societies ...
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A path to another university outside of Buddhism
This post is a revision of Buddhism Or Christ? which already closed.
I posted that Buddhism or Christ? question on a Christian forum too, and after quite a response from them, I felt I have some clues....
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Shouldn't we care only "What I think" instead of "What I + Others think"?
Our own thoughts make something wholesome or unwholesome. Not what other's think. So, is there a need to care about what others think regarding a certain thing?
We can do good for others, but they ...
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Should we care about what others think?
Should we care about what others think? If so, to what level? (Most of the time, those thoughts creates suffering).
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how to respect older/elderly people who are conceited and demand respect because of age?
How to respond appropriately to people that are significantly older than me if they demand respect because of their age yet are conceited (and typically also conceited about not being conceited)?
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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 ?
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Buddhism Society & Action
According to the Buddha's teaching in the Buddhist scriptures, when is it appropriate:
To assist in creating the structures of a group or society?
To embrace the established structures of a ...
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While body is not me or mine what is a wise response to those claiming various degrees of ownerships on body? [closed]
What are some kind, wholesome, skillful, wise and helpful responses and views to the following various claims of body ownership:
“The United States government claims 100% ownership over all your DNA ...
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What might be the impact when western monk start to think they must teach the elders?
Coming accoss such:
Would such, on even normal sociaty level, be contuctive for western people who desire odination? Is such in line with good conducts, monks would have to keep?
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What are the points against social engagement?
Last year, I applied for the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Tech Visa in the UK. From the two criteria: "prove at least 2 innovations in tech" and "demonstrate how your engagement with the community ...
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Buddhism and Novelty of Persons
I realized that, when I meet new people and especially people I have a romantic interest in, to value and idealize them disproportionately. This seems very ingrained in my personality. Here, cemetery ...
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To what extend should I keep doing useless stuff with my friends?
Recently my behaviour changed a lot thanks to buddhism.
I am no longer interested in watching movies, listening to music, and especially going out on parties and drinking alcohol.
This is creating ...
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Why aren't more people interested in Dhamma?
I read somewhere that Dhamma should only be taught to people who are interested and attentive to the knowledge, but why aren't more people interested in the first place? Dhamma could lead to the end ...
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What is the opinion of Buddhism on the caste system and untouchability of Hinduism?
The Varnashrama dharma (caste system) is the backbone of Brahminism (Hinduism), untouchability is a part of that social order. We all know that Gautama Buddha was against Varnashrama dharma, and ...
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Do Buddhist texts record or comment on the then-prevalent varna or caste systems?
Do Buddhist ancient scriptures/texts record or comment on:
The then-prevalent varna system?
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The then-prevalent caste system (clan-like system)?
I understand that Buddhism is based on equality, ...
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Is society the follower of Mara?
In day to day interaction, people treat me as if I exist. They say "'Dheeraj' would you like to see a movie?" They say "'Dheeraj' you are
married." They say, "Would you like to eat spicy food or ...
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What is the Difference between Desire and Compulsion?
What is the difference between desire and compulsion? When do I know that something is a desire and when do I know that something is a compulsion?
Can there be compulsion in sexual thoughts even if I ...
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Buddhism accepts horoscope?
This can be a stupid question to ask as Buddhism is much superior than astrology. But my problem is in today's society the Buddhists are too much concerned with these horoscopes than any other ...
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How To Follow Buddhism Without Offending
I am wondering how to go about starting on the path of Buddhism without offending or appropriating the culture. As a white male I am well aware that I am privileged with the ability to overlook the ...
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