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Why should one develop compassion?

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Can one learn meditation on their own?

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What could I say to someone when they ask me “why do you meditate?”

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Does God exist in Buddhism?

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Can Buddhism be viewed as a threat to the capitalist way of life?

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Why can't private buddhas just tell people what they did to achieve enlightenment

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Can a person live by the Dhamma and have another religion as well?

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Doubts about Karma and/or Rebirth

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I would like to become Buddhist

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Methods of Modern Meditation Masters

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Best type of meditation for attention

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During insight meditation, what does the meditator note in-between the rising and falling of the abdomen?

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What are “Supernatural mental abilities” in relation to Buddhism?

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What is the difference between learning the Buddhist way and simply learning from life?

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Pride and Shame in Buddhism

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Buddhist “code of ethics” on talking about other religions

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Is there a Vipassana meditation in the Mahayana tradition?

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Does the Nihilism view (natthika-dithi) actually deny rebirths?

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Where does utilitarianism sit with Buddhism and vice versa?

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Should Buddhists give their time to helping others?

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If there is no soul, how can there be rebirth?

What exactly differentiates Vipassana from Samatha meditation?

Is Jesus considered to be a buddha?

Is a belief in rebirth a necessity for Buddhist practice?

Why should one develop compassion?

What is it like to experience enlightenment?

What teachings do all schools of Buddhism share?

Can Buddhists be good workplace leaders?

Can one learn meditation on their own?

What could I say to someone when they ask me “why do you meditate?”

Does God exist in Buddhism?

Can Buddhism be viewed as a threat to the capitalist way of life?

What is the oldest text/sutra of the Mahayana tradition?

Why can't private buddhas just tell people what they did to achieve enlightenment

Can a person live by the Dhamma and have another religion as well?

Doubts about Karma and/or Rebirth

I would like to become Buddhist

Methods of Modern Meditation Masters

Experiencing physical pain

Best type of meditation for attention

During insight meditation, what does the meditator note in-between the rising and falling of the abdomen?

What are “Supernatural mental abilities” in relation to Buddhism?

What is the difference between learning the Buddhist way and simply learning from life?

Pride and Shame in Buddhism

Buddhist “code of ethics” on talking about other religions

Is there a Vipassana meditation in the Mahayana tradition?

Does the Nihilism view (natthika-dithi) actually deny rebirths?

Where does utilitarianism sit with Buddhism and vice versa?

Should Buddhists give their time to helping others?

What are the main differences between the Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana branches of Buddhism? [closed]