Simple_Jack

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If you actually want to know what the Buddha taught, then it doesn't hurt to read at least some of the sutras. This translation of the Surangama Sutra, will help a lot and is relevant to what's being discussed in this thread; This translation is by Charles Luk: http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/surangama.pdf

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No wait, if you want to do that program, then do it! You'll still get bigger! Though IF you want something like an upper/lower split to get more volume done, then go for it! Also the link is: http://www.defrancostraining.com/articles.html

I agree wholeheartedly Though The WS4SB program does allow for more arm work, due to it having an upper/lower body split.

Dude nothing wrong with lifting weights to become stronger or bigger. Check out this thread, to look for some advice on eating to gain weight and lifting protocols: http://www.thetaobums.com/index.php?/topic/15957-gains-in-strength-and-size/page__p__217374__fromsearch__1entry217374 I recommend starting with the "Westside For Skinny Basterds" program. You can cycle that shit for months, or as long as you want. Good Luck, brah Edit: Sorry didn't see that you already chose the 5X5 program. It's definitely a good start for beginners. Though check out that thread for tips on eating to gain weight.

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From the Diamond Sutra: "Subhuti, what do you think? Has the Tathagata attained anything by annuttarasamyaksambodhi? Does the Tathagata in fact expound a Dharma?" Subhuti replied, " As I understand the teaching of the Buddha, there is no definitive Dharma called annuttarasamyaksambodhi, nor is there any definitive Dharma which the Tathagata can expound. Why is this? The Dharma which the Tathagata expounds is inconceivable and beyond words. It is neither Dharma nor not-Dharma. All of the saints and sages vary only in mastery of this."

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