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A Buddhist Solution to the Mind-Body Problem.

sumanathenovice wrote in buddhists Jun 20, 2013 08:15

Introduction

As René Descartes put it, "cogito ergo sum." Popularly translated as, "I think, therefore, I am," it established, in Western thinking, a solid philosophical grounding for the actuality of being. At a basic level, the very act of doubting whether or not one exists is proof enough of that existence, at least in a provisional sense (more ( Read more... )

theravada and vipassana, sutras and source texts

A link for you all.

sumanathenovice wrote in buddhists Jun 18, 2013 11:54

How is everyone today? I'm stuck at home waiting for maintenance to pop in and fix my air-conditioning (hooray for summer in TX. Two years running so far at this complex), so I thought I'd post something light and humorous.

The Ten Funniest Scenes in the Pali Canon

One my favorites sadly isn't on this list: Sutta Nipata 1.2 which to me ( Read more... )

humor

On Ecumenicalism.

sumanathenovice wrote in buddhists Jun 17, 2013 17:20

While reading through the introduction to a treatise on the paramis, translated by Bodhi (wheel 409), I was struck once again by the utter and irrefutable compatibility of mahayana and theravada. I'll admit that I'm at a loss to explain why I find the theravada canon preferable to the Bodhisattayana. A personal thing, I suppose. I'll admit my ( Read more... )

Discussion question.

sumanathenovice wrote in buddhists Jun 17, 2013 10:47

Is it permissible to tell a lie to save a life ( Read more... )

Nekkhama - renunciation.

sumanathenovice wrote in buddhists Jun 16, 2013 22:17

Recently, I've been in contact with some of the local Mormons. There are two of them: an Elder Cruz, an immigrant from Mexico, and his companion in the holy life, the serene Elder Nichols. Their presence, though we disagree of course on fundamental points of doctrine, is a comforting affirmation of the call to renunciation present in many ( Read more... )

ethics, theravada and vipassana, compassion, sutras and source texts

Thoughts on Buddhism and eating vegetarian.

sumanathenovice wrote in buddhists Jun 16, 2013 15:10

This topic has been done to death, I know, but it's still a valuable and fruiful topic of conversation.

Here are my thoughts, inspired by Bhikkhu Aggacitto's post on the subject ( Read more... )

ethics, theravada and vipassana, health and diet

New to Buddhism

bradincabot wrote in buddhists May 06, 2013 06:57

Hi all!
I'm newly researching/discovering Buddhism and am wondering if any of you can direct me where to go. I have found a free audiobook on iPhone with Buddhist readings and a free podcast for mindfulness of breath meditation but wonder if any of you have further recommendations?

Brad. In Cabot.

Meditation on the Boston Tragedy

helliongoddess wrote in buddhists Apr 16, 2013 13:24

It always highlights the limitations in my progress as a "baby" Buddhist when these horrendous things like Newtown and the Boston Marathon bombing occur. I feel so much anger towards the people that are capable of inflicting so much senseless harm and suffering on others: children, people they don't even know. It is almost impossible sometimes ( Read more... )

meditation practice

help with transgender meditation

acteonputation wrote in buddhists Apr 15, 2013 12:34

I could use a mindfulness program specifically designed for gender acceptance, specifically to help me with urges and help me accept them in a healthy way. Any suggestions either for visualization or for conventional mindfulness?

Ask the white house to measure Gross National Happiness!

turil wrote in buddhists Mar 07, 2013 10:31

If this sounds like something that would make the world a better place, check out the petition on the White House petition site: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/