Buddhism culture and traditions

Why must the goal be everylasting? (Anicca)

Question about the Samādhirāja-sūtra

How to refute the idea that Buddhism might be actually "too extreme"?

How can we make sense of the Universe from the Buddhist perspective?

How do I let go the ownership of the mind?

Was The Buddha only human, or was he super-human?

Should I practice Anapana after 10 day Vipassana course?

New Year Resolutions

Non duality - does it quash ambition?

What is the difference between intelligence and wisdom in the Buddha's teaching?

Is suffering dependent on aging & death? If so, how is suffering experienced before & after death?

Anusati vs Bhavana

Thought or intention is always karma?

How did Sarakani become a stream enterer despite having an alcohol drinking habit?

How does one do mindfulness of breathing with relaxation?

What exactly is the suffering of self views?

Looking for a quote from Johannes Bronkhorst

What are these three things Buddha cannot do?

Can a buddha communicate with someone in far away places?

Sutta Reference

Thoughtlessness

What is the textual structure of original Pali versions of the suttas of the Majjhima Nikaya?

How we can develop metta for terrorists?

Tathagata and the seeker after knowledge!

Difference between Buddhism and Aristotelian "middle-way"?

Is it unethical in the Buddhist view to attend work ill?

How would Buddhist monks organize countries and the world?

"true love", compassion and suffering

Question on Dhammapada Verse 30

Did infinite space had a beginning?

verse from MN 44

Meaning in pancasila benefit

Buddhism Community

Is it wrong to wish you could die?

Can you focus on the feeling of your body on the chair for reaching the jhanas?

Is it right to use the term rebirth in the Buddhist context?

Are dreams good or bad?

Buddhism Supernatural feats and abilities

If Rebirth is not taken literally then why seek Enlightenment?

...or does it mean that the conditions might also dependant on a or all things?

Karma instead of God's plan

Is Buddhism life denying or life negative?

What could a lay follower do to increase his zeal to become a monk?

What is the substantial cause of an instance of consciousness?

Is psychic disease related to bad karma?

How could one know that Nibbana is the cessation of consciousness if there is no consciousness?

What is a "True Buddhist"?

Why people in our realm are so fundamentally different?

Who do we call Buddha?

What did the Buddha mean by "the stage beyond study" in the Shurangama Sutta?

Ideas to Contemplate When Meditation is Difficult

Deep emptiness (nothingness) while meditating

Can anger be acceptable?

Can Metta Make you Beautiful?

Loneliness in Buddhism

Is a Mahayana Buddhist *required* to take a Bodhisattva vow?

Choosing Between Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation

Where did Nanavira Thera deviate from the commentaries

Money to monasteries

"Mystics" in buddhism? ("There is nothing hidden in my teaching" and the like)

The Dangers of an Extended Meditation Session

No more kamma and vipaka for Noble Ones?

How can the concept of Anicca be linked to Sunyata?

How can the Buddha (after he was enlightened) reflect that he was not at ease and then became at ease in seclusion?

Non Buddhist can say Hello to Buddha or Monk?

What does a normal person lose by following the path?

what is difference between sukha and somanassam?

Is rebirth essential to Buddhist philosophy?

should i consider this as a hindrance in my practice

What is a refuge tree?

Why did physical representations of the Buddha only start to appear a few centuries after his death?

How can I know that I am clear of thoughts while I am meditating?

Why aren't more people interested in Dhamma?

Mindfulness issues

Any reconstructions of earliest mentioned classification of canon?

Does rational thinking avoid dogma and enhance our wisdom?

A concentrated monk discerns things as they actually are?

Buddhism in ancient Arabic regions

Substrate consciousness and Rigpa

Where in the Pali Canon are there Discussions on Reanimated Corpse?

In meditation, should one pursue tranquility first, prior to looking for insight?

Can Pranayama Be Derived from Anapana?

Why is the problem with the personal pronouns 'I, me and mine'?

Any instance in the pali canon where a sotāpanna born as a human?

Anger management - How to manage bad temper?

Is generating intention necessary?

Is Buddhism in a worldwide decline?

How old was Buddhism/Shinto before Shinto began to adopt aspects of Buddhism

Is stream entry an unmistakeable experience?

Sexual Misconduct involving Breast (Women)?

Is it considered "normal" / "possible" / "bad" / "wrong" the use of Mala Beads for counting breaths while meditating?

How does a Buddhist care for others' suffering?

Attending Mindfully Versus Without Mindfulness

Experience of non self

What does Buddhism teach about healing others through the mind

What Buddhist Software is there?

Devas and Asura?

How do memories affect the path?

Five tricks to avoid unwholesome kamma

References on Rupa and Arupa Jhana through Brahma Vihara

Are there any unique or special versions of meththa meditation?

Vipassana meditation with samadhi

Preparing for the Bardo while remaining detached

Why are desires in The Five Hindrances only about "sensual" desires?

Can someone help me find where these suttas are from in the Tipitaka?

Vanna-maccharia, stinginess in regard to one's reputations: What to practice in order to get rid of it?

Why does the third noble truth not include the ten fetters?

Teachings regarding Veneration/Respect (as one of the traditional 10 meritorious deeds)

Is it harder to attain enlightenment without a living Buddha?

When is it love? When is it attachment?

Freely available translations of the Dhammapada

Cessation of Taṇhā through not giving a f*ck

What is Buddhism's view on past lives?

Is this concept of Non-self correct?

Does memory persist across different births of an individual?

Meditation Retreat Question

Beings who are not aware of their own existence?

Which buddhist traditions are typically viewed as most liberal?

What are the advantages/disadvantages of meditating with eyes closed?

Can meditation be harmful?

What impact has the Chinese Government had on Chinese Buddhism so far?

Who was the buddhist figure who forbade writing what he said, and whose disciples instead wore paper robes?

Help writing a Buddhist book?

Monks and politics

Which specific process determines where consciousness will alight?

When something goes wrong

Does illegal downloading or viewing of copyright material violate the second precept?

Can you reconcile (professional) ambition with buddhism?

Do you think that this Laughing Buddha Restaurant sign is a disrespect?

Why and how is Theravada and Mahayana Abhidha(r)(m)ma different?

Stuck in householders equanimity, what to do next?

How to discipline self to practice meditation everyday?

What Changes have Happened to the Pali Canon?

Drowsiness / Sloth & Torpor

Converting knowledge into wisdom

Is the emptiness of persons an emptiness of essence or just substance?

What is the effect of giving 'Dana' to the gift recipient's mind?

What is the difference between Vijñāna, Manas and Citta?

Is buddha nature active?

Realms : About a certain Deva's concubine's rebirth?

What does 'awareness of the flow' mean

Does sexual liberalism lead to rebirth in the hungry ghost realm?

What/Who is 'Mara' in Buddhism?

Origin of the "Scorpion Story". (Your nature to sting, My nature is to save)

Lord Yama's identity

Where does the Buddha describe suffering as being like a person who is hit by two arrows?

According to Buddhism, how can a woman get a male soul?

Does Theravada believe in feeding food to hungry ghosts?

What is mind contain of?

Do monks sneeze and cough?

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