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by DNS
Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:19 pm
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: Identity View
Replies: 301
Views: 9892

Re: Identity View

So i suggest you to not side with those users. From my point of view. I don't know what they see me doing here from theirs pov. As I stated this is the Classical Theravada sub-forum, which has stricter rules from the other parts of the forum. For Theravada it is sabbe dhamma anattā (all things are ...
by DNS
Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:53 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Disrespecting Vipassana
Replies: 135
Views: 5704

Re: Disrespecting Vipassana

The wearing away of old kamma via intensive 'meditation' practice is pretty much comparable to Jainist austerity practices. The painful (and very occasionally delightful) sensations viewed 'equanimously' are apparently burning up your old kamma. It's a form of practice that the Buddha ridiculed. Al...
by DNS
Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:48 pm
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: Identity View
Replies: 301
Views: 9892

Re: Identity View

Same goes to user DNS and user Ceiswir. This is the Classical Theravada section, which has strict guidelines to not argue against the core principles of Classical Theravada. In other sections of the forum it is okay to present other interpretations or engage in debate. I actually don't have a probl...
by DNS
Mon Apr 08, 2024 5:13 pm
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: Identity View
Replies: 301
Views: 9892

Re: Identity View

But you won't find the self or a soul in Theravada. A quote from Buddha would suffice Otherwise you are saying what Buddha never said And why are you doing that Others have already done this many, many times. No need to keep repeating it to you. Also, a reminder, this is the Classical Theravada sec...
by DNS
Mon Apr 08, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: Identity View
Replies: 301
Views: 9892

Re: Identity View

I currently focus on Advaita. It's because I've practised both Advaita and Theravada that I understand the differences between them. You, along with another prolific poster here, want to make Theravada sound like a version of Advaita, which it clearly isn't. :thumbsup: This is a good approach. It i...
by DNS
Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:14 pm
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: What makes Theravada conservative?
Replies: 4
Views: 167

Re: What makes Theravada conservative?

What SV said and also there is a strong adherence to monasticism in Theravada. Whereas in some Mahayana traditions, for example, some Zen traditions where the priests will have shaved heads and wear robes, but they are married and have children. Also, some Mahayana traditions have a more relaxed app...
by DNS
Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:00 am
Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
Topic: Supernormal power and gold coins
Replies: 15
Views: 228

Re: Supernormal power and gold coins

Joe.c wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:55 am Regarding op question, not possible for him. Too crude of thinking yet without proper supports of other conditions. It is like a he is asking a pig will suddenly fly. 😅
Then we are in agreement. No argument.
by DNS
Sun Apr 07, 2024 11:45 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi guys
Replies: 5
Views: 147

Re: Hi guys

Welcome to DW!

by DNS
Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: the great rebirth debate
Replies: 7558
Views: 1335965

Re: the great rebirth debate

So if there is no beginning, that means the number of beings in Samsara is finite as there are no "new" sentient beings coming in. But there are sentient beings achieving enlightenment and leaving Samsara. So that would mean the total number of beings in the planes of existence must gradu...
by DNS
Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:43 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Eternity
Replies: 113
Views: 1194

Re: Eternity

thepea wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:37 pm When the work is done the Christian unifies with God ...
No, not in mainstream Christianity. You are mixing Christianity with Advaita (and no Dhamma).
by DNS
Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:23 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Eternity
Replies: 113
Views: 1194

Re: Eternity

auto wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:21 pm I think it is the king who says it. But what you mean by it?
The possible eternalism view you posted was not from the Buddha, but someone else. I believe it was the Buddha who responded that he did not agree with that statement.
by DNS
Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
Topic: Supernormal power and gold coins
Replies: 15
Views: 228

Re: Supernormal power and gold coins

anagaarika wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:04 pm Is this really what some Buddhists think about? :rolleye: :rolleye:
No, just some confused laymen.
by DNS
Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:19 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Eternity
Replies: 113
Views: 1194

Re: Eternity

Isn’t the goal eternity? One is ending craving/suffering, and the other is unifying with the creator. The father and the mother or the Ying and the Yang. Even if one see nibbana as eternal, as in eternally no suffering; that is still much different than the Christian heaven of service to Jesus, wor...
by DNS
Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:14 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Eternity
Replies: 113
Views: 1194

Re: Eternity

possible eternalism view, “When form exists, because of grasping form and insisting on form, the view arises: ‘Winds don’t blow; rivers don’t flow; pregnant women don’t give birth; the moon and stars neither rise nor set, but stand firm like a pillar.’ When feeling … compare it to this, ‘Great king...
by DNS
Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:54 pm
Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
Topic: Supernormal power and gold coins
Replies: 15
Views: 228

Re: Supernormal power and gold coins

confusedlayman wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:39 pm I am bit childish but if i create gold coins using jhanic power, i sell it and make money, do i break 4th precept of stealing?

Bad karma for deception?
No bad karma, because it's not going to happen; you're not going to make any gold coins that way.