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by marcussorno
Wed Jan 26, 2011 3:06 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Question on laity and stream-enterers
Replies: 19
Views: 3976

Re: Question on laity and stream-enterers

Wow... certainly lots of good info. Thank you all for your comments. I apologize for not responding sooner, but I have had nothing but problems with my internet.

Again, thank you.
:namaste:
by marcussorno
Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:28 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Question on laity and stream-enterers
Replies: 19
Views: 3976

Re: Question on laity and stream-enterers

Thank you for that information! Very much appreciated. If you know where, could you assist in helping me locate that information in the Suttas or accompanying texts?

Again, thank you very much! :bow:
:namaste:
by marcussorno
Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:12 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Question on laity and stream-enterers
Replies: 19
Views: 3976

Question on laity and stream-enterers

Hello all. Please forgive if this has come up before but the forum search function was failing me and I am too new to Theravada to know where to look in the Pali canon. Totally ignoring how difficult it likely is, can a house-holder/laity attain stream-entry or is this something only permissible to ...
by marcussorno
Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:33 am
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: what is limited equanimity?
Replies: 4
Views: 878

Re: what is limited equanimity?

I am certainly no expert on the suttas but I used Google Saffron and found this...
http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.ph ... t=0#p41062

Hope this helps.
:namaste:

*edited "Oops. I over looked the 'limited' aspect of your comment. Please disregard."
by marcussorno
Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:21 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: A Question on Stream-Entry and Non-Literal Rebirth
Replies: 17
Views: 3722

Re: A Question on Stream-Entry and Non-Literal Rebirth

Once again, for the record, I do also believe in literal rebirth. I just wanted to see the other side of the coin so-to-speak. I assume you were not directing that at me, but thought I would restate my position for clarity sake. :namaste: No, not at you. I'm just trying to keep my prose lively. :to...
by marcussorno
Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:11 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: A Question on Stream-Entry and Non-Literal Rebirth
Replies: 17
Views: 3722

Re: A Question on Stream-Entry and Non-Literal Rebirth

Kenshou wrote:In either case the choice is the same, practice!
Well said. Intellectualizing without the practice really gets one one no closer to the cessation of dukkha.
:namaste:
by marcussorno
Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:05 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: A Question on Stream-Entry and Non-Literal Rebirth
Replies: 17
Views: 3722

Re: A Question on Stream-Entry and Non-Literal Rebirth

I just get intrigued by the thought process of some people. Whether they believe in literal rebirth or not, I have read many very good threads/posts here by extremely intelligent individuals and I wanted to pick brains I guess. No ill-will intended. :namaste: Well as to this question. I believe in ...
by marcussorno
Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:04 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: A Question on Stream-Entry and Non-Literal Rebirth
Replies: 17
Views: 3722

Re: A Question on Stream-Entry and Non-Literal Rebirth

Thank you to thereductor and TMingyur for all your wonderful insight and comments. I really do appreciate it. :bow: I don't see why it needs to be complicated. If you don't wish to accept literal rebirth, then don't. If you insist on rejecting it, you'll become wrapped up in supporting your view, pi...
by marcussorno
Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:55 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: A Question on Stream-Entry and Non-Literal Rebirth
Replies: 17
Views: 3722

Re: A Question on Stream-Entry and Non-Literal Rebirth

I think that once you are practicing the path as taught by the Buddha the question about "literal" or "non-literal" becomes irrelevant since you will be experiencing a relief of dukkha which will foster faith that it is right to practice it. Depending on the depth of experience ...
by marcussorno
Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:37 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: A Question on Stream-Entry and Non-Literal Rebirth
Replies: 17
Views: 3722

Re: A Question on Stream-Entry and Non-Literal Rebirth

If you then remove the talk about this realm, that realm and number of lives left to go, main thrust of his teachings remain firmly embedded in his path/fruit teaching: the attenuation of suffering and its eventual end. So based on that concept, the concept of a non-literal rebirth would not interf...
by marcussorno
Sun Jan 16, 2011 6:57 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: A Question on Stream-Entry and Non-Literal Rebirth
Replies: 17
Views: 3722

Re: A Question on Stream-Entry and Non-Literal Rebirth

Very good question. Thank you! Pandora's box is opended. :clap: Now I am intrigued! FYI: I don't think 'rebirth' or 'inter-life-continuation' is bunk. Thank you for mentioning this. I was hoping someone would play "devil's advocate" of a sort. Would you say the terms "Stream-Enterer/...
by marcussorno
Sun Jan 16, 2011 6:35 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: A Question on Stream-Entry and Non-Literal Rebirth
Replies: 17
Views: 3722

A Question on Stream-Entry and Non-Literal Rebirth

Hello everyone! Please forgive me if this has come up before, but I have "attempted" to find this already mentioned and I am having some difficulty finding this info out. I personally have no issue with the concept of literal rebirth and accept it as part of the dhamma. That said, I have i...
by marcussorno
Sun Jan 16, 2011 2:40 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Greetings to all!
Replies: 7
Views: 1470

Re: Greetings to all!

Thank you all so much for the warm welcome!

I need to do more browsing through old threads before I do any posting asking questions, but assuming I don't find what I am looking for, I look forward to many great insights from you all.

:namaste:
by marcussorno
Sun Jan 16, 2011 12:49 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Greetings to all!
Replies: 7
Views: 1470

Greetings to all!

Hello everyone! I have been a long-time lurker and have decided to finally make an account here. Just some background about me, I was raised by a mother who for years was a Zen Buddhist, and within the last couple years got in with Vajrayana, specifically Kashmir Shaivism (sp?). For many years I per...