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...

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...

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 ...

Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Bom Natal e feliz ano novo!

Thank you for all your work!

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...

Mr Man wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 3:59 pm Giving to the community is also prioritised over giving to the individual.

How so?

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...

We can be sure the Buddha was neither a communist nor a fascist.

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.

Hi.

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

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...

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...

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...

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...