Buddhist Discussion

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1. Is Buddhism a form of rational atheism?

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   By Apech, April 2, 2014
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2. Pratyekabuddha

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   By ChiForce, June 20, 2013
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3. Mind only

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   By Gunther, November 4, 2017
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4. The world is an illusion....wtf does that mean ?

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   By Arkx6, September 9, 2018
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5. Breath vs Mantra meditation

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   By Living, May 31, 2017
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   • yyitself
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6. Buddhist meditations for extinguishing the self

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   By Tom Beckett, February 20, 2023
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7. What can be done to stop Buddhist Discussion turning to flame

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   By thelerner, March 20, 2014   

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8. Arhats?

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   By JustARandomPanda, February 11, 2012
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9. Emptiness

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   By idiot_stimpy, August 16, 2012
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10. Lama Tsongkhapa

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    By JustARandomPanda, September 10, 2012   

    • Tibetan Buddhism
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11. Pure Land Buddhism

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    By adept, October 1, 2012
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12. dzogchen and daoism

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    By konchog uma, December 26, 2012
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13. How to find a Vajrayana teacher

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    By RongzomFan, January 31, 2014
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14. Finding Shambhala: Just 3 Easy Steps There.

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    By Jamyang Khedrup, August 20, 2022   

    • shambhala
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15. Buddha vs Mara short video

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    By idiot_stimpy, November 20, 2012
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16. Reincarnation + linear time + space constrains

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    By Owledge, March 18, 2012
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17. Into the Stream ~ A Study Guide on the First Stage of Awakening

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    By LivingLight, February 26, 2023
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18. Dzogchen and Brahman....Same or Different?

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    By stefos, September 1, 2014
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19. Tibetan prostrations

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    By Miroku, August 1, 2017   

    • prostrations
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20. Cundi Mantra

    By JustARandomPanda, February 5, 2012
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21. Who is a Zen teacher?

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    By deci belle, July 12, 2014
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22. I may have created a Tulpa...

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    By DreamBliss, November 16, 2012   

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23. Non-Duality in Dzogchen vs Advaita Vedanta

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    By Jeff, August 16, 2017
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24. Bodhisattva vow

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    By Apech, January 10, 2013
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25. books of rainbow body Dzogchen masters

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    By Wells, February 17, 2016   

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26. Difference between being in 'Pure Land' and 'Clear Light'

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    By idiot_stimpy, February 15, 2013
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27. The Final Dhyana

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    By Harmonious Emptiness, September 22, 2011
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28. The Heart Sutra

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    By konchog uma, January 23, 2012
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29. Why is nothingness/emptiness/lack of ego the desired state?

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    By helpfuldemon, January 4, 2022
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30. Love, Loving-Kindness, Bonds, Attachment

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    By TranquilTurmoil, July 29, 2021
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