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Aug 5, 2021
08/21
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Seems like an odd thing to consider; that someone could be addicted to suffering. We all have to endure suffering of one sort or another, but there are some people who are literally addicted to distress. Now wait a minute, who would want such a thing? First of all, is such a thing actually possible? Lifelong struggles with trauma or other negative experiences may fuel an unconscious desire to continually return to the status quo of unhappiness. Some people who seem comfortable in their misery...
Topics: Depression, Dopamine, Hypothalamus, Cortical Steroids, Neurotransmitters, Four Noble Truths,...
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Jun 13, 2021
06/21
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Examination and exploration of the development of god concepts throughout history in relation to theism compared with the Buddha's teachings.
Topics: Theism, Religion, Buddha, Buddhism, Thereavada
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Jun 13, 2021
06/21
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Examination of the core tenets of Buddhism in relation to religiosity, exploring the probability that Buddhism is not a religion in the strictest sense.
Topics: Buddhism, Theravada, Religion, Philosophy, Buddha, Four Noble Truths, Secularism, Theravada,...
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Sep 12, 2021
09/21
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Considering becoming a monk? So, let’s chat a bit. Becoming a monk means that you will enter what is known in the Pali texts as becoming an anagarika . This means that you are willingly asking to become a homeless one. This does not mean that you will live on the street. You will likely reside in a monastery or a temple residence for monks. Before getting into the nitty-gritty of becoming a monk, let’s visit some other, equally important aspects. [1] Anagarika: homeless |...
Topics: Theravada monks, Theravada ordination, Pabbaja, Pātimokkha, Buddhist monk
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Aug 5, 2021
08/21
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There is, at present, no proof of life after death. If the concept of rebirth, life that follows death, is a myth, then what reason would we have for not simply devoting our lives to the present life we now have? Regardless of how much we may enjoy the pleasant aspects of our present life, there is one thing that is inescapable, and this is suffering, displeasure, disappointment, sickness, death and hardship. What can we do now, in this present life, to make our lives happier and easier to live...
Topics: Kamma, Karma, Theravada, Citta, Rebirth, Meditation, Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Noble Path,...
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Jun 13, 2021
06/21
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Examination of the concepts of reincarnation and rebirth in relation to the teachings of the Buddha. Reincarnation is not a concept that the Buddha taught. This essay focuses on the teachings of rebirth as presented by the Buddha. Therefore, the following brief discussion of reincarnation clarifies the difference between the two concepts. Therefore, the content of this section marks the final mention of reincarnation, the idea of which is both ancient and relatively new. Reincarnation...
Topics: Rebirth, Buddhism, Buddha, Reincarnation, Theravada, Buddhist History, Vedas, Religion,...
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Aug 31, 2021
08/21
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"Lots of people are attracted to the teachings of the Buddha because the teachings are simple, direct and truthful. However, to claim that one is a student of the Buddha without the practice, is non-productive for the purpose of affectively changing one's behavior and actions. Buddha's teachings are direct and hold no mysteries. It is a psychological, social and moral set of guidelines of how life ought to be lived in order to understand the difference between happiness and joy, and to...
Topics: Buddhist Psychology, Theravada Buddhism, Buddhism & Quantum Physics, Rebirth, Buddha
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Jun 13, 2021
06/21
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Recognition of the Three Marks of Existence is essential for understanding the nature of dukkha or suffering. Identifying and understanding these marks causes wisdom and clear insight into the nature of, not just the nature of our own reality, but the truth about the nature of reality in general. Annica : The first mark is anicca , or Impermanence. All things are subject to change and change is constant. Because all things are dependent on other impermanent factors, there...
Topics: Annica, Anatta, Dukkha, Theravada Buddhism, Depabhasadhamma, Dukkha, Impermanence
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Nov 6, 2021
11/21
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Discovering the Middle Way, taught by the Buddha, requires first a willingness to want a better life right now. This Middle Way is a working model outlining a specific method for how life ought to be lived in order to achieve actual happiness. The "Middle Way," is not about improvement. It is about changing how we think, but also understanding why we think what we do think. The Middle Way requires an examination of our cyclical and habitual ways of thinking, which is the source of...
Topics: Buddhism, Philosophy Of Religion, Etymology, Pragmatism (Philosophy), Theravada Buddhism, Happiness...
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Oct 15, 2021
10/21
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The truth is out there, or is it? What is Truth? As you might imagine, if I had the answer to this question, many people would be knocking on my door. Putting witticisms aside, contemplation of this question has been the focus of philosophy, law, science, theology, and many more areas of study, for thousands of years. Beginning with the World’s earliest known philosophers such as Aristotle, right up to this moment in history, there exist volumes of philosophical contemplation on the...
Topics: Philosophy, Truth, Theravada Buddhism, Buddha, Reality, Coronavirus, Misinformation, Craving,...
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Mar 4, 2022
03/22
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This paper examines the nuances of kamma and how it relates to the life we now experience. With regard to the question: "Why Am I Who I Am? we seldom, if ever, ask this question. In large part, we rarely contemplate the reasons behind why we have the life that we do. How we come to believe who it is that we think we are, is at the root of why the perception of ourselves is what it is. What are the mechanisms…the causes, underlying the kind of life that we live? There is great benefit to...
Topics: Kamma, Cause & Effect, Hetu, Paccaya, Abhidhamma, Vapillasa, Kamma-vipaka, vipaka, marijuana,...
