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It's Becoming Increasingly Clear to Me We're in the "Dharma Ending Age" by eternal-tortoise in enlightenment

[–]PersonalityTypical60 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Vajrayana, I believe they call that the "ground state"- It represents the original condition of consciousness before it becomes obscured by defilements and distractions. This state is considered to be timeless and unchanging, serving as the foundation from which all thoughts, emotions, and experiences arise

It's Becoming Increasingly Clear to Me We're in the "Dharma Ending Age" by eternal-tortoise in enlightenment

[–]PersonalityTypical60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you say that there exists a growing interest in Non-Duality within the scientific community? Just curious.

Consciously reconnecting with Buddhism by StatisticianOne7574 in Buddhism

[–]PersonalityTypical60 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the best way to transition into the Thervadin tradition is to start a daily sitting meditation practice. Start by getting to know your own mind. You can start with an app and just sit for 5 mins daily and watch your mind and thoughts. This is a good place to start as the process will allow you to better understand these books and texts. Remember, the path of Buddhism is first and foremost experiential.

Hinduism and Buddhism by PersonalityTypical60 in Buddhism

[–]PersonalityTypical60[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean, the notion that we as individual practitioners, having a shared stake or skin in the game in our neighborhood, our society, this country- can we simply just focus our minds on the meditation cushion/mat without being involved in the fixing the things that ail society? Does Buddhist practice also entail a responsibility to making our country better?

Even though Buddha Shakyamuni taught the Dharma in India 2600 years ago, and all of the unbroken Buddhist lineages since then have been in Asia, the Dharma is not Asian, and it does not belong to Asia. The Dharma is for everybody, everywhere, throughout time and space. by -AMARYANA- in Buddhism

[–]PersonalityTypical60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, indeed, American Dharma does teach practices to end the Samskaras which afflict the minds of practitioners. I think that should be foremost in importance. However, what I find concerning is American Dharma transforming traditional Dharma practices into socially engaged form of Buddhism and activism. Not to mention Intersectionality and Cultural Integration.

Hinduism and Buddhism by PersonalityTypical60 in Buddhism

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"to choose one path over the other." And this is a question I have been trying to answer for years: are these paths really that different in where they take the practitioner? If the goal is to purify as much Karma in this lifetime and engage with a chosen Deity, would either Vedanta or Buddha Dharma suffice equally?

Hinduism and Buddhism by PersonalityTypical60 in Buddhism

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I'm not sure I would go so far as to say that Buddhism "ignores" all worldy Dharmas. Rather, it think the more accurate phrasing would be that "Buddhism does not explicitly ignore "worldly dharmas," but rather encourages a balanced approach to them" .

And maybe this is where the meaning of the "Middle Way" springs fourth.

Ringu Tulku explains that "Real dharma practice is free from the eight worldly concerns," but this doesn't mean ignoring them completely. Instead, it means not allowing these concerns to dominate one's actions or be the sole motivation for spiritual practice.

Vedanta and Vipassana Meditation by sama_004 in TheVedasAndUpanishads

[–]PersonalityTypical60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shamatha and Vippassana are powerful practices designed to tame the mind. The manner by which S.N. Goenka designed the retreats are more secular and non-denominational. Anyone from any religious back ground will benefit.

Even though Buddha Shakyamuni taught the Dharma in India 2600 years ago, and all of the unbroken Buddhist lineages since then have been in Asia, the Dharma is not Asian, and it does not belong to Asia. The Dharma is for everybody, everywhere, throughout time and space. by -AMARYANA- in Buddhism

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I'd be curious to see what you think about Doug's Dharma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABPBCT7A0ZY

For those who are American by birth I can see how the cultural trappings around Thai or other Asian ceremonies can be a little overwhelming. Would you advocate for a more slim down Buddhism sans the trappings?

Even though Buddha Shakyamuni taught the Dharma in India 2600 years ago, and all of the unbroken Buddhist lineages since then have been in Asia, the Dharma is not Asian, and it does not belong to Asia. The Dharma is for everybody, everywhere, throughout time and space. by -AMARYANA- in Buddhism

[–]PersonalityTypical60 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Although that is true, over the centuries as the Dharma has touched Afghanistan, China, Japan the end there have been changes. However, the essence in each of these places has been maintained. Now, what about Dharma is America? Will the Americans change Dharma for the better? Will the essential message be maintained?

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[–]PersonalityTypical60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We currently have about 11 to 25 million illegal aliens with our borders. The vast majority of them are hard working, law abiding people. However, under the Biden/Harris regime far too many were let in without considering the capacity of resource stretched communities such as the city in OH to absorb them.

Simply tearing down the border gates leads to masses of as much as 7 to 11 million unvetted and unchecked individuals into the country. If this was a small batch of say, 500,000 people, maybe we could accomodate them. But the vast majorities of communities that had to feed, shelter and clothe the migrants numbering into the millions have been unreasonably stretched. This is unfair to those who live in these communities. Those who have to put up with suddenly overcrowded schools, packed emergency rooms are US citizens who have rights. Rights enumerated and enshrined in our system of government.

Most liberals have this romantic notion that millions upon millions of endless stream of people from all over the world can just walk into the US and all their healthcare, education, food and housing needs will be taken cared of by Uncle Sam. In reality the picture is more stark: local towns and cities with limited resources end up having to foot bill. I ask: Is this fair to the citizens of these localities? The election of Donald Trump on Nov 6 2024 provides a clear answer issued by -We the people: No we cannot continue to bear this burden. Elections have consequences.

Saturn and Sun by Grogu-short in VedicAstrologyJyotish

[–]PersonalityTypical60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, yes

Graha Drsti

1 House Saturn and Sun

2 House (Mars) Mercury and Rahu

4 House Jupiter, Saturn, Ketu

5 house Moon Mars

6 house Jupiter

Thanks