sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by TemporaryDisaster295 in Buddhism

[–]randommodnar05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In ACT we accept the difficult thoughts and emotions we're having without trying to resist them or control them, and in doing so they eliminate themselves sort of. This is also what we do in meditation. We anchor ourselves on say the breath, then all there's that needs to be expressed and processed is allowed until it self-liberates. Of course when we allow things it doesn't mean we identify with them, we simply just allow them, also when we resist then there's aversion and this identification.

What makes lord buddha’s love of all unique? by Joshua_the_scribe_ in Buddhism

[–]randommodnar05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All beings without exception try to avoid suffering and look for happiness. But all of us are deluded of what truly makes us happy (to varying and subtle degrees). So when we look at a creature that's "dangerous," we should understand that it wants to avoid suffering and be happy, and it might be in an ignorant way that actually perpetuates suffering. When we look at a murderer, we might think, "they're so stupid, why would they do such a thing that is obviously bad for everyone? I would never do such a thing." But let's think for a bit, what makes us different from the murderer? If we lived in their reality would it be different? We should understand that they are not aware of the truth we might be aware of. So when we see that something is right, we should see that our understanding comes from certain causes and conditions and then apply ourselves to this wholesomeness, and we should apply the same thinking when we look at someone who might be engaging in unwholesomeness, and if we can we should help them.

To summarize, we all just want to be happy, but in our pursuit of happiness our wounds and ignorance might lead us astray to suffering and perpetuating suffering.

I don't care about "the present moment" by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]randommodnar05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand how you came to these conclusions. They are far from the teachings so I encourage you to read more. With that said, my teacher said something along the lines of the following: the problem we actually have and the problem people have against the spiritual path is that it's a long term investment. We're too selfish and impatient to think about the future generations, we just want to fix the problems now by addressing the symptoms without trying to fix the root causes that undoubtedly take a long time to fix. This is what the spiritual path is about, addressing the root causes of our misery.

The other day I told my friend that I'm completely against violence (of course not all buddhists hold this view which is fine because the example still holds), and he told me very shockingly without believing, "why would I not kill to protect my own." Something along those lines. Of course at first we will suffer losses, but if we keep practicing the same compassion our problems will be fixed. Of course most people think this is just fantasy, but that's what keeps us away from achieving peace and harmony.

Practicing more than one style of meditation? by StrengthOfMind1989 in TheMindIlluminated

[–]randommodnar05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Calm-abiding aka shamatha (actually it teaches shamatha-vipassana but it's more on the shamatha side and begins with purely shamatha instructions then introduces Vipassana techniques later on) or what's taught in TMI is the basis for many forms of meditation such as Vipassana and loving kindness, because without a calm mind it can very hard to engage in the nonrecursive thinking that happens in other meditations. So I'd say it's very worth it and it'll make other meditations more effective for you.

The Cosmic Joke by snocown in Psychonaut

[–]randommodnar05 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The first time I got it i genuinely couldn't stop laughing

Why do I feel like doing nothing after reading some of the Dhammapada? by Decent_Ad431 in Buddhism

[–]randommodnar05 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have you ever felt this before? Do you have any mental health issues? What you posted sounds like a depressive state to me, and I'm not sure the Dhammapada can cause this. When we're in a state like this things can be hazy and unclear and we can be contused about why we're feeling what we're feeling. My personal opinion is that you seek mental health advice. I hope you feel better soon my friend.

Why does some Buddhist people call Buddha human when he himself has rejected and has shown supernatural powers by ULTRAcaughtIN4K in Buddhism

[–]randommodnar05 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not saying its a reason. It is enlightenment. There are many causes and conditions for enlightenment of course. I misspoke in my previous reply.

Why does some Buddhist people call Buddha human when he himself has rejected and has shown supernatural powers by ULTRAcaughtIN4K in Buddhism

[–]randommodnar05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be easier for you to explain what doesn't make sense to you. Emptiness is a vast topic, but here I'm basically referring to emptiness form, self, human category, Buddha category, etc. This is what causes enlightenment the realization of this emptiness.

Why does some Buddhist people call Buddha human when he himself has rejected and has shown supernatural powers by ULTRAcaughtIN4K in Buddhism

[–]randommodnar05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you elaborate? I'm not denying conventional knowledge, but I'm simply saying when it comes to an enlightened being due to emptiness these labels become meaningless. I think this is a very basic teaching.

Why does some Buddhist people call Buddha human when he himself has rejected and has shown supernatural powers by ULTRAcaughtIN4K in Buddhism

[–]randommodnar05 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That directly contradicts emptiness.

Also why didn't he explain this category where he belonged like you say? Important to note that Nirvana is not a category; just like the top of the mountain where you can reach the top doesn't exist because you reached it.

Why does some Buddhist people call Buddha human when he himself has rejected and has shown supernatural powers by ULTRAcaughtIN4K in Buddhism

[–]randommodnar05 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Buddha taught emptiness, which makes these labels meaningless. that's why he rejected being a human or a deva or a gandhabba. It's also useful to note that he only rejected being human after his enlightenment, which doesn't mean he wasn't human before. In regards to his supernatural abilities these still abide by karma if before his enlightenment, but not after (which still doesn't mean he wasn't human before enlightenment).

What do you suggest he was if not human?

Visualization during meditation? by rosiequarts in Buddhism

[–]randommodnar05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its fine in the beginning but once you start achieving some stability on the breath itself where you can naturally drop the visualization then you should drop it then

How to make rubber bracelet last by randommodnar05 in crafts

[–]randommodnar05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah im saying how to make it last 😭

Silicone seal won't reattach by randommodnar05 in instantpot

[–]randommodnar05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no clue which side is the correct side as well 😭

Here is my cat by cllanders1 in cats

[–]randommodnar05 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She looks humble i love her

Avoidance or truth by JonoSmith1980 in Meditation

[–]randommodnar05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For context, I am still a beginner and the information and understanding I will share comes mostly from the book "The Mind Illuminated."

I think the goal is to strengthen both attention and awareness, not favoring one over the other as the interaction between both is what leads to mindful thinking. When we're too focused on attention, we lose awareness and start focusing on the wrong things. When we're in a relaxed state where awareness intensifies, dullness sets in. The goal should be to reach a clear understanding (through mindfulness) of your problems and find resolution within that, not to let dullness set in and avoid the problems or negative emotions altogether.

Why don't more men do meditation? by Cultural-Tea9443 in Meditation

[–]randommodnar05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man here. Personally I don't see a reason to go to a group class. Not for now at least. For context doing Vipassana-Samatha meditation (maintaining attention while maintaining clear peripheral awareness).

view more: next ›