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by DuskMoonPenguin
Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:19 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: the great rebirth debate
Replies: 7540
Views: 1330359

Re: Some thoughts about rebirth

Your reasoning appears to come from the point of view that the realities of life must necessarily conform to our understanding of Buddha Dhamma or our understanding of the realities of life must be wrong. This kind of reasoning can start with good intentions but can end up all the worst characteris...
by DuskMoonPenguin
Thu Dec 22, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: the great rebirth debate
Replies: 7540
Views: 1330359

Some thoughts about rebirth

Hi all, I've been hearing much in this forum about the whole rebirth debate, whether it is actual or just a changing of mental states. Personally, for me, I'm coming closer to believing that it may be actual for a number of reasons. First, if it is true that there is only this life, that much of wha...
by DuskMoonPenguin
Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:17 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Is Effort to follow Dharma really that fruitious?
Replies: 13
Views: 1811

Re: Is Effort to follow Dharma really that fruitious?

Befriend, A bit harsh! But it's cool :spy: . I know its important to focus on enjoying and practicing in the present moment rather than worrying about a future that may be uncertain. It's much easier said than done though. But it seems though if I don't worry or do something to help those who are su...
by DuskMoonPenguin
Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:00 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Is Effort to follow Dharma really that fruitious?
Replies: 13
Views: 1811

Re: Is Effort to follow Dharma really that fruitious?

Just for example we have a person who in his/her present life puts much effort into following the Dharma, by upholding the Triple Gem, the Five Precepts and Ten Meritous Deeds, and following the Noble Eightfold Path, in addition to practicing vipassana meditaton, but not necessarily attain a jhanic...
by DuskMoonPenguin
Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:58 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Is Effort to follow Dharma really that fruitious?
Replies: 13
Views: 1811

Re: Is Effort to follow Dharma really that fruitious?

Thanks befriend! This fact I understand, that those who do well and practice Dharma in this life will have inclinations in the next life to do the same. The fact is that at this point in time, through some more insight in my life, I currently feel stagnated, honestly. I am doing well in school, in t...
by DuskMoonPenguin
Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:16 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Is Effort to follow Dharma really that fruitious?
Replies: 13
Views: 1811

Is Effort to follow Dharma really that fruitious?

Hi! I just have one really important question that seems to be troubling to me. Just for example we have a person who in his/her present life puts much effort into following the Dharma, by upholding the Triple Gem, the Five Precepts and Ten Meritous Deeds, and following the Noble Eightfold Path, in ...