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by User156079
Mon Jul 03, 2017 1:09 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: The problem of infinity in Buddhism
Replies: 89
Views: 23047

Re: The problem of infinity in Buddhism

So when you can't pin down the Tathagata's existence in the present life it is proper to declare the Existence in the present life? If it is proper to declare the existence in this life even tho it cant be pinned down, why is not proper after death. Adress this First of all, a more appropiate trans...
by User156079
Mon Jul 03, 2017 12:03 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: The problem of infinity in Buddhism
Replies: 89
Views: 23047

Re: The problem of infinity in Buddhism

"And so, Anuradha — when you can't pin down the Tathagata as a truth or reality even in the present life — is it proper for you to declare, 'Friends, the Tathagata — the supreme man, the superlative man, attainer of the superlative attainment — being described, is described otherwise than with...
by User156079
Sun Jul 02, 2017 6:07 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: meaning of duality in theravada
Replies: 13
Views: 3698

Re: meaning of duality in theravada

Indeed the four noble truths are structured as cause and effect, Suffering [effect] & origination of suffering [cause], Cessation [Effect] and the Path to Cessation [Cause]. On a different note the word duality i think is used somewhat differently today in a spiritual context. As i understand it...
by User156079
Sun Jul 02, 2017 6:00 am
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Spanking Children in Buddhism
Replies: 69
Views: 18076

Re: Spanking Children in Buddhism

I think it is noteworthy that it seems like OP is holding Asian countries to be somehow more progressive for a lack of a better term in regards to Morals. They might be, i am not an expert but i am under impression that at least in some of these "Buddhist countries" the understanding of Bu...
by User156079
Sun Jul 02, 2017 5:15 am
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Spanking Children in Buddhism
Replies: 69
Views: 18076

Re: Spanking Children in Buddhism

I don't think the Buddha would condone inflicting corporal punishment, but I cannot think of a better reference to support that than the metta sutta. I can think of a lot of reference to support this but nothing explicit. I personally doubt wise people would find it appropriate to use violence as w...
by User156079
Sun Jul 02, 2017 5:03 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: The problem of infinity in Buddhism
Replies: 89
Views: 23047

Re: The problem of infinity in Buddhism

I just think that it is problematic if someone is being proven wrong beyond doubt to keep propagating that view, at some point it will border to trolling or just madness. I think it incites conflict with no upside and is a drain on people's resource, a shame when people are genuinely try to help. At...
by User156079
Sun Jul 02, 2017 4:29 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: The problem of infinity in Buddhism
Replies: 89
Views: 23047

Re: The problem of infinity in Buddhism

warning: anymore insults and suspensions will be given out. I am sorry it was inappropriate, maybe he does care about someone else's opinion i would not know if he did, but he certainly does not seem care about mine and has expressed what seems to be firm fixation in his view. Am i allowed to make ...
by User156079
Sun Jul 02, 2017 3:11 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: The problem of infinity in Buddhism
Replies: 89
Views: 23047

Re: The problem of infinity in Buddhism

justindesilva wrote: It is bad to treat others as fools when we wish to share our knowledge.
He does not care about any opinion but his own and will resort to blatant ignorance if confronted with factual Sutta reference which beyond doubt prove him wrong.
by User156079
Sun Jul 02, 2017 2:43 am
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Spanking Children in Buddhism
Replies: 69
Views: 18076

Re: Spanking Children in Buddhism

I think one has to ask if they really deserve it and if it is proper means of teaching them. If wise people would find it to be proper all things considered, then i guess it is blameless. I had parents whip me when i was a kid for reasons i can not remember, i think they were definitely getting out ...
by User156079
Sun Jul 02, 2017 2:32 am
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Spanking Children in Buddhism
Replies: 69
Views: 18076

Re: Spanking Children in Buddhism

For how, venerable Nāgasena, is the robber to be subdued by him who sets to work to subdue him?’ ‘Thus, great king—if deserving of rebuke let him be rebuked, if of a fine let him be fined, if of banishment let him be banished, if of death let him be put to death.’ ‘Is then, Nāgasena, the execution ...
by User156079
Sat Jul 01, 2017 9:43 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Mental illness and buddhism
Replies: 35
Views: 8181

Re: Mental illness and buddhism

You can still try to solve the underlying issue and also be taking medicine it's not one or the other. In general i agree with this, in practice i think it is more complicated than that because if one was constantly on meds it would be impossible to learn about the state of not being on Meds. So in...
by User156079
Sat Jul 01, 2017 9:39 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Mental illness and buddhism
Replies: 35
Views: 8181

Re: Mental illness and buddhism

whats your personal experience with mental illness and how to go about improving the quality of your life? Well ive had two major depression episodes, severe OCD, drug addiction, addiction in general, anxiety ofc. I've tried most recreational drugs, ive done samatha, ive done yoga, ive gotten fit, ...
by User156079
Sat Jul 01, 2017 9:30 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Mental illness and buddhism
Replies: 35
Views: 8181

Re: Mental illness and buddhism

thich nhat hanh doesn't permit people with mental illness to ordain in his sangha because they aren't able to meditate intensively. Why not take medicine and have kind thoughts speech and actions. If I wasn't on medicine I'd be a typical homeless or group home wasted life. Do you realize the mental...