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by drew
Mon Dec 23, 2013 8:51 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Zen, Dogen and being put off...
Replies: 45
Views: 9135

Re: Zen, Dogen and being put off...

Excellent question. Some of my views. 1) You can not sit without intention. Just sitting involves Effort, Right Effort actually if you are practicing Zen, Dzogchen pure mind or Vipassana correctly. 2) Buddhist practice is not a philosophy but a practical way to experience the Dhamma for yourself, he...
by drew
Sun Dec 22, 2013 12:09 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Solving the 'sex issue'
Replies: 21
Views: 3395

Re: Solving the 'sex issue'

The Buddha's Path is often described as the 'Middle Way'. Reacting to any situation with liking and disliking sets down the seeds for future suffering in one's own Mind. No matter what! The Buddha instructed us all to use our Wisdom to see whatever arises clearly as it arises, without it affecting o...
by drew
Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:26 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Do the heaven/hell realms hurt credibility of the dhamma?
Replies: 70
Views: 19630

Re: Do the heaven/hell realms hurt credibility of the dhamma?

I am reminded of a Goenka quote along the lines of "leave it aside if you are not comfortable with it and later on examine it again". I personally have great faith in the teaching of other realms, even though I have no direct experience. The Pratītyasamutpāda is central to most (all?) Budd...
by drew
Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:14 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: the great rebirth debate
Replies: 7539
Views: 1327174

Re: the great rebirth debate

On Samsara. Concepts so often get in the way. I think it is vitally important to step back and realise that the only thing between our present experience and enlightenment is ignorance. Not being fully aware, not seeing clearly, being distracted, attaching. In a state of clear awareness dukkha can b...
by drew
Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:47 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: If you aren't doing Vipassana...
Replies: 26
Views: 7501

Re: If you aren't doing Vipassana...

Wow. I have to find time to visit the Santi Forest Monastery.
Great to see that vid :)
Thanks.
by drew
Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:10 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Intense feeling during anapanasati
Replies: 12
Views: 4032

Re: Intense feeling during anapanasati

Hi Withoutcolour, I am reminded of the beautiful Ajahn Chah quote about the still forest pool and all the animal that will come and drink. A bright, sharp and stable mind is such a treasure to behold. Unfortunately unless we are enlightened it often turns back into a mud pit :) I guess equanimity is...
by drew
Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:46 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: If you aren't doing Vipassana...
Replies: 26
Views: 7501

Re: If you aren't doing Vipassana...

Hello Yuuki, I have found that not getting caught up in concepts (like Vipassana or Samatha) to be very useful when practicing meditation. You say you sit and try not to accomplish anything. This is a great place to start. Expectations are a sure way to agitate the mind! I find if I just use simple ...