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by Sabbe_Dhamma_Anatta
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:37 am
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: What is a dhammā exactly?
Replies: 40
Views: 1047

Re: What is a dhammā exactly?

Nibbana is the unconditioned thingy :quote:, which is experientially perceivable :thumbsup: V. Ānanda: “But how could this be, sir?” Buddha: “Ānanda, it’s when a mendicant perceives: ‘This is peaceful ; this is sublime —that is, the stilling of all activities, the letting go of all attachments, the ...
by Sabbe_Dhamma_Anatta
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:25 pm
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: What is a dhammā exactly?
Replies: 40
Views: 1047

Re: What is a dhammā exactly?

Spiny Norman wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:20 pm Anything we experience?

:goodpost:


  • imo,
    • Anything experienceable?
    in order to be independent of some specific "we" as well as some particular settings; for example, to encompass arahants & nibbana.
by Sabbe_Dhamma_Anatta
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:11 am
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: What is a dhammā exactly?
Replies: 40
Views: 1047

Re: What is a dhammā exactly?

:popcorn:
by Sabbe_Dhamma_Anatta
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: The subject of "Buddha-Nature" in Theravada Buddhism. What unites Buddhists?
Replies: 25
Views: 1490

Re: The subject of "Buddha-Nature" in Theravada Buddhism. What unites Buddhists?

... An old Buddhist Nun once said: 'If there is no Self, there is no Other'. .. Of course, there's no Other, ultimate-reality-wise. ... If you wish to further elaborate, .. I'm in the process of trying, hopefully :lol: .. What unites and divides is self cherishing! :toast: .. :toast:
by Sabbe_Dhamma_Anatta
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New introduction from an old user
Replies: 10
Views: 399

Re: New introduction from an old user

... Thanks a lot :anjali: . That's greatly informative. .. outlandish translations where she *** basically tried to "edit back in" the supposed original Soul teachings. .. *** She = [CAF Rhys Davids] I would say that IB Horner also tried to literally "edit back in" the supposed ...
by Sabbe_Dhamma_Anatta
Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:50 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Indra’s Pillar
Replies: 11
Views: 343

Re: Indra’s Pillar

imo, an Indra’s Pillar was just a cultural term referring to any strong pillar which met some unique characteristics and didn't necessarily belong to any particular Indra, in the same way as a Grandfather clock doesn't necessarily belong to any particular grandfather.
by Sabbe_Dhamma_Anatta
Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:37 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: What music are you listening to right now?
Replies: 2178
Views: 526542

Re: What music are you listening to right now?

Buckethead Pike Suggester https://www.decino.nl/projects/pike-suggester Buckethead Pikes are 30-minute albums of instrumental music. There's literally hundreds of them and can unfortunately be very overwhelming for those unfamiliar with the Pike series. This online tool allows you to filter Pikes by...
by Sabbe_Dhamma_Anatta
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:50 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New introduction from an old user
Replies: 10
Views: 399

Re: New introduction from an old user

Welcome back to DWT! btw, I found this on some previous introduction: .. Is your thesis the one on C.A.F. Rhys Davids, .. .. Yes, that was my MA thesis .. That's interesting. Recently, some posts sparked my curiosity in IB Horner, and her mentor C Rhys Davids regarding their overarching Christian-is...
by Sabbe_Dhamma_Anatta
Wed Mar 13, 2024 5:03 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: The subject of "Buddha-Nature" in Theravada Buddhism. What unites Buddhists?
Replies: 25
Views: 1490

Re: The subject of "Buddha-Nature" in Theravada Buddhism. What unites Buddhists?

Mahabrahma wrote: Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:28 am [title].. What unites Buddhists?
Quite easy.
  • What unites Buddhists is ... Anatta, of course.
BTW,
  • What divides Buddhists is ... umm ... Anatta too.
:jumping:
by Sabbe_Dhamma_Anatta
Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Party, Art of the 21st Century (Art Film)
Replies: 362
Views: 27297

Re: Party, Art of the 21st Century (Art Film)

https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/3/fair-woman-john-emmett.jpg Fair Woman Someone fierce… Artwork created through the use of artificial intelligence. Is she a Mummy? IMG_4368.png This reminds me of Tom Cruise in The Mummy :shock: IMG_4369.png AI-s are especially bad...
by Sabbe_Dhamma_Anatta
Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:36 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: The great cappucciNO SELF debate
Replies: 760
Views: 19389

Re: The great cappucciNO SELF debate

pegembara wrote: Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:10 am ..
Ok. Do they (caterpillar, tadpole, embryo) exist, and shall exist?
..
cappuccino wrote: Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:15 am
pegembara wrote: Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:14 am Like dinosaurs?
..
They still exist


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by Sabbe_Dhamma_Anatta
Sat Mar 02, 2024 2:57 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Buddhist Puritanism
Replies: 46
Views: 806

Re: Buddhist Puritanism

On seeing this: IMG_1196.png I think "Buddhist Puritanism" would most probably refer to: EBT extremists. In other words: In the name of "purity", Puritan extremists come into existence. Similarly, In the name of "purity", EBT extremists come into existence. :heart:
by Sabbe_Dhamma_Anatta
Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:50 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: The great cappucciNO SELF debate
Replies: 760
Views: 19389

Re: The great cappucciNO SELF debate

This is a thread to post all your your favourite cappuccinoisms ...


  • I got one today :woohoo: .
    Sadly, the original eternalist post has been annihilated in the process of uncreation.
    cappuccino wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:19 pm The state of mind called nirvana is also the afterlife state of mind
by Sabbe_Dhamma_Anatta
Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:46 pm
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: Nibbana in the Visuddhimagga
Replies: 10
Views: 512

Re: Nibbana in the Visuddhimagga

That's just pure eternalism in all its glory You should learn what eternalism really is Then you can understand what buddhism really is Saying ... "The state of mind called nirvana is also the afterlife state of mind" .. literally amounts to declaring like: "Gotama Buddha's mind is s...