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If I gift money to somebody then am I doing Adhamma?
The enlightened, such as enlightened monks, require gifts. The unenlightened also require gifts. Also, gifts are required to be given when there is a natural obligation. From the viewpoint of an ...
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If I gift money to somebody then am I doing Adhamma?
There are many motivations for giving a gift.
Most are selfish, but the best motivation for giving a gift is not selfish.
The best motivation for giving a gift is adornment of the mind, which means ...
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If I gift money to somebody then am I doing Adhamma?
I'd guess that it's keeping your money to yourself, not giving, that's more likely to be selfish -- e.g., "this is mine".
Actually in my experience, if you give money to someone less wealthy ...
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Is Anatta a phenomenon?
Sorry I likely misled you with my previous answer (see below). To be honest I'm not sure, but I would consider this:
sabbe dhamma anatta = 'all phenomena are anatta' or 'all phenomena are not atta'
So ...
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Is Anatta a phenomenon?
The meanings of the word 'dhamma' are very broad. The root meaning of the word 'dhamma' is 'that which supports'.
The word dharma has roots in the Sanskrit dhr-, which means to hold or
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Annatta and taking responsibility
You lack determination otherwise quitting alcohol would have been easy. You should try rehabilitation center.
Sabbe Dhamma Anatta says body is not me ,mine or myself. If that is the case then why ...
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Annatta and taking responsibility
Well you have arrived at the point where the self manifests as not-a-self and obscures reality. And what is reality? duhkha, the first arrow, knows. Remember, you are only responsible for what you ...
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