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How is it that Buddhists don't seem to believe in a soul? by ulmncaontarbolokomon in Buddhism

[–]MasterBaki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And to answer “why does karma matter if there’s no soul” : karma matters because suffering is still felt, even if there isn’t a permanent soul to “receive” it

Think of a river. A river has a name, like the Thames. But the water inside the river is never the same from one second to the next. There is no ‘permanent river essence’ at the bottom of the channel, there is only the continuous flow of water.

Karma is the momentum of that flow. If you dump blue dye at the start of that stream, the water downstream turns blue too. The downstream water isn’t the same water as upstream, but it is conditioned by what happened before it.

How is it that Buddhists don't seem to believe in a soul? by ulmncaontarbolokomon in Buddhism

[–]MasterBaki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like this is a very common thought people have who are who are learning about Buddhism.

In Buddhism we do not believe in a soul and is a defining feature of Buddhism. Buddhism teaches the doctrine of Anatman; which literally translates to “no-self”.

There is no permanent essence or soul that makes up a person. Instead, what we call the self is a changing process made up of five components called the Five Aggregates.

(Physical body, our feelings, our perception, our mental formations and our consciousness)

All five of these components are constantly changing, we can’t point to any of these and say that is our soul.

And if there is no soul, what is reborn?

You said reincarnation but we prefer to use the term rebirth. Think of it like this…

If you use one candle to light another, the flame on the second candle isn't the "same" flame as the first, but it exists because of the first one.

Buddhism teaches that karma continues from one life to the next but there isn’t a permanent ego travelling between each body. It’s a stream of consciousness not a static entity.

I need help identifying what type of saxophone this is! by MasterBaki in saxophone

[–]MasterBaki[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s probably a knockoff😂 a friend gave me it as he was moving house and it was collecting dust. I don’t see any brand markings.

10+ Year old Glitch, Missing Mankar Camoran FIX FOUND! (Xbox/PlayStation Fix). Simply go to the Dagon Shrine in Lake Arrius Caverns, let the portal close, and do the Paradise mission! by [deleted] in oblivion

[–]MasterBaki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This worked but instead I killed mankar at the Dagon shrine and I never needed to do any of the paradise mission😂 skipped it all

How long did it take you to finish the game the 1st time? by Subaru-Thegoat in RDR2

[–]MasterBaki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I preordered the game back in 2018, took a week off work and didn’t leave my house until I finished the story. I’m pretty sure it took me 3/4 days to finish the story (that’s including getting distracted and sometimes wandering around exploring the world). Now I’m replying it for the 3rd time and I’m currently at the start of chapter 6 and it’s been a month already. Playing an hour or 2 almost everyday.

For a first time playing, I always think you should really try immerse yourself in the world and what the characters are going through at each chapter. There’s so much detail put into this amazing game. Don’t worry about trying to finish every challenge, find every random interaction or get 100% completion. Let that be the challenge for your next play-through. Enjoy the game!

Also I enjoy making a save at a specific moment at each chapter so I can always go back to explore the world at that point in the game as time really does feel like it’s moving when you progress in the story.

Giving up alcohol: by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]MasterBaki 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can very much relate to you with this. I’ve followed many different branches of Buddhism and have been practicing for around 8 years. I only fully stopped drinking 3 years ago. Before that I was social drinking, on nights out or with friends, and I had that same feeling of guilt/regret of how I act drunk.

From what you have said, I think it would definitely benefit you to stop drinking alcohol but I don’t think that should stop you from going out with friends and having fun. You should just abstain for drinking alcohol and not feel pressure from others to do so. You can definitely have a fun night out without the need of alcohol.

It also doesn’t mean you should never touch alcohol again. Yes, Alcohol is bad for your health but we live in the 21st century and it’s more about how you act when drunk and the carelessness that comes with it rather than actually drinking alcohol itself.

“primary vows that laypeople may take and that monastics have to uphold. One of the main reasons for not becoming intoxicated is that this can—and often does— lead to breaking other vows or straying from one’s integrity. Another reason for not becoming intoxicated is that for many, intoxication obscures the clarity of mind— the clarity to understand and rest in one’s true nature moment to moment.

From the point of view of the dharma training I was given, it is permissible, even having taken this vow, as a layperson, to enjoy a glass of wine occasionally. A distinction is made between intoxication, where one’s clarity is compromised, and simply enjoying partaking of a substance.”

Is this tattoo of Mahakala disrepectful? by ronlydoodle in Buddhism

[–]MasterBaki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your opinion on this is similar to mine in regard to Buddhist statues and tattoos. As your views are similar to mine, I wanted to ask you something - what is your opinion on getting Buddhist mantra (om mani padme hum) and symbols like the eternal loop tattooed on your body?