Reply To: Learning chants for formal meditation with weak saddhā, strong viriya?
Thank you for that; it’s good to be reminded to rein oneself in when “common sense” advice is to give it your all, for the best advice never seems to…
A Quest to Recover Buddha's True Teachings
Thank you for that; it’s good to be reminded to rein oneself in when “common sense” advice is to give it your all, for the best advice never seems to…
…in a week a so. Of course, it will remain on the forum list, so that anyone can come back and read. Also, if at any time, another relevant point…
February 5, 2017; revised April 25, 2020; February 26, 2023 The evidence comes in three general types of accounts, as discussed below. 1. Many people have at least briefly experienced…
Published before October 23, 2015; revised October 19, 2016, February 16, 2018; November 6,2022 Note added June 2, 2016: I decided to revise this post because I received comments from…
…see other pieces falling into place in a “big jigsaw puzzle” as all these seemingly unrelated aspects come together to form a cohesive, complete picture of the “wider world”. This…
…the physical eyes and physical ears age. The brain is like the computer in that tank that processes the information coming in through the sensors. Therefore, if there is damage…
…do with the body. The brain implements the mind’s decisions. The brain is just a very sophisticated computer. Buddha’s explanation of the mind is comprehensive. The basic ideas in “Moral…
…“Forum.” Updates and new posts at “2- General Information and Updates“. March 2018: A new section on “Quantum Mechanics and Dhamma.” November 10, 2018: There are over 500 posts on…
…removed that ratty tatami mat I’d had for at least five years, maybe four of those years dirty and torn: https://i.imgur.com/VDgfrvL.jpg Vacuumed after removing. As for music, I chose to…
…others make similar comments before.” I don’t think there are any technical problems. Please be specific. However, I noticed today that Siebe seems to have posted a comment in the…