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- Tue Jan 05, 2021 6:17 am
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Buddhism and Science. Are they compatible?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 1076
Re: Buddhism and Science. Are they compatible?
I'm not sure where the disagreement is. Whatever claim the Buddhist texts make that is verifiably false should be discarded because they are verifiably false. So the claim can be attributed to mistakes in copying, or addition of myths to the canon by other people, and so on. This is compatible with...
- Mon Jan 04, 2021 6:24 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Buddhism and Science. Are they compatible?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 1076
Re: Buddhism and Science. Are they compatible?
A scientific paradigm is a working assumption that can change over time if the scientific method requires it. Sure, though teachings like the Four Noble Truths are presented as truths , and not as "working assumptions". So for example, Theravada Buddhists are instructed to look for impermanence, un...
- Mon Jan 04, 2021 11:41 am
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Buddhism and Science. Are they compatible?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 1076
Re: Buddhism and Science. Are they compatible?
They are compatible in method, but not in paradigm. The current scientific paradigm is strictly materialist. Buddhism is not strictly materialist because of things like rebirth. However, the most important thing in science is the method. A scientific paradigm is a working assumption that can change ...
- Thu Dec 24, 2020 8:55 am
- Forum: Shrine Room
- Topic: The Buddhamas Carol - Merry Christmas Dhamma Wheel !
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4210
Re: The Buddhamas Carol - Merry Christmas Dhamma Wheel !
Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Bom Natal e feliz ano novo!

Bom Natal e feliz ano novo!
- Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:10 am
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: SDC stepping down as a moderator
- Replies: 25
- Views: 47734
Re: SDC stepping down as a moderator
Thank you for all your work!


- Wed Jul 15, 2020 8:55 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Is Buddhism Left or Right leaning?
- Replies: 134
- Views: 44541
Re: Is Buddhism Left or Right leaning?
Giving to the community is also prioritised over giving to the individual. How so? It is considered more meritorious to give to the Sangha (Sangha Dana) rather than to an individual monastic. It is more meritorious to give alms to monks without distinction, than it is to pick and choose who to give...
- Wed Jul 15, 2020 6:43 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Is Buddhism Left or Right leaning?
- Replies: 134
- Views: 44541
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:45 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Is Buddhism Left or Right leaning?
- Replies: 134
- Views: 44541
Re: Is Buddhism Left or Right leaning?
Mr Man You brought Thatcher into it with you daft claim that she was "closer to the Buddha than any socialist". What do you know of her private life and inner workings? Never mind her known authorisation of killings. She demonstrably was. I'm not claiming that she was a Buddhist, much less a perfec...
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:31 am
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Is Buddhism Left or Right leaning?
- Replies: 134
- Views: 44541
Re: Is Buddhism Left or Right leaning?
We can be sure the Buddha was neither a communist nor a fascist.
- Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:12 am
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Is Buddhism Left or Right leaning?
- Replies: 134
- Views: 44541
Re: Is Buddhism Left or Right leaning?
I voted neither. There are aspects of (theravada) buddhism that are right and aspects that are left. But, ultimately, I think it's a non political religion aimed at helping people transcend the world.
- Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:59 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: What is "awareness-release"
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1049
What is "awareness-release"
Hi.
In the suttas we sometimes read the expression "awareness-release". What exactly does it mean.

In the suttas we sometimes read the expression "awareness-release". What exactly does it mean.

- Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:24 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Intrusive Thoughts
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2311
Re: Intrusive Thoughts
And Modus.Ponens, what is your advice from a non psychotic point of view? The OP has already admitted he is going through psychosis. Shouldn’t he take advice from someone who has gone through every type of psychotic hallucination for a gruelling three years and fought his way towards sanity? Toward...
- Thu Jan 23, 2020 9:28 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Intrusive Thoughts
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2311
Re: Intrusive Thoughts
Intrusive thoughts that are a result of “psychosis” come from Mara. Recognize that Mara has the ability to do two things: He/She can implant the intrusive thought in your heart; He/She can persuade you to believe that you are the source of the intrusive thoughts. #1. Recognize that the heart is the...
- Wed Jan 22, 2020 5:02 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Intrusive Thoughts
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2311
Re: Intrusive Thoughts
You should consult a reputable psychiatrist. Schizophrenia is the most severe mental illness it is not a thought disorder it's an emotional mental medical condition. Take medication and practice Dhamma as comfortably as possible, medication helped me for my intrusive thoughts but I also have to kee...
- Wed Jan 22, 2020 1:59 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Intrusive Thoughts
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2311
Re: Intrusive Thoughts
Are there any people who have experience with Schizophrenia / Psychosis and have any ideas how to deal with intrusive thoughts i.e. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrusive_thought from a Buddhist perspective? Are there any Suttas anyone could recommend that may help with this? I specifically find i...