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- Mon Mar 05, 2012 10:52 am
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: sassatavāda SN12.17
- Replies: 10
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Re: sassatavāda SN12.17
I have been carefully considering these posts over the last week - please do not take my quietitude as a mark of weariness, disinterest, or pride. :) I think that I need a bit of help with the translation of the phrase that lies at the heart of my queries: The one who acts is the one who experiences...
- Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:17 am
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: sassatavāda SN12.17
- Replies: 10
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Re: sassatavāda SN12.17
Hi Vincent, Thank-you so very much for your response. Everything that you have said seems correct to me, I cannot see any errors. What a wonderful relief! "Yet, I see many texts and expositions that consider the avoidance of 'eternalism' as being enough to remove one from Samsara." Perhaps...
- Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:53 pm
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: sassatavāda SN12.17
- Replies: 10
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Re: sassatavāda SN12.17
The number of expositions that state this appear to be numberless. For instance, http://www.buddhanet.net/funbud12.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; "Now in the context of dependent origination, the Middle Way has another meaning which is related to the earlier meanin...
- Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:32 pm
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: sassatavāda SN12.17
- Replies: 10
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Re: sassatavāda SN12.17
Still no response. Am I being impatient? Have I not asked clearly? My interest is legitimate! Metta, FB.
- Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:40 am
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: sassatavāda SN12.17
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3086
Re: sassatavāda SN12.17
:buddha1: That is a kind thought, Mike - though I am not sure if the entire post is relevant to the discussion of SN17, especially anything which betrays a lack of insight regarding the Theravada! However, if you feel that my questions would be better answered on the SN17 post, then by all means (th...
- Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:43 pm
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: sassatavāda SN12.17
- Replies: 10
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sassatavāda SN12.17
I have several questions, and quite probably some inadvertent presumptions. I will endeavour to try and keep them organised. My first questions are about my understanding (and I am willing and happy to be corrected or advised). 1: Is it correct that: Lord Buddha has no interest in philosophical deba...