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The 2nd noble truth: my journey into Buddhism (part 1 of 2)
For me it is still about the 2nd Noble truth more than the others (though I understand they all work in conjunction). My primary focus on this path lies in discovering the delusional self, exposing it for what it is. Quenching craving. Starving desire. Caging my monkey mind. Peering into the unknown. Continue reading
We're all one, man!
Personally, I find it a little insulting when people say that we’re all practicing the same religion, or that all paths lead to God. Sorry, I gave up on God well over a decade ago. I took up the Buddhist path because it ends in liberation, not because I believe I’ll end up in a literal heaven with God for eternity. I also think it’s a little disrespectful to not recognize that there is a difference in what we are practicing and trying to achieve, and to then attempt to re-define my beliefs to more closely align with yours. Continue reading
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Article Swap #3 – Buddhist Ethics in Political Dialogue (guest post by Justin Whitaker)
The following is a guest post from Justin of the wonderful blog, American Buddhist Perspective. This is part of the great “Buddhoblogosphere Blog Swap” that was set up by Nate over at Precious Metal. Check out this post for a … Continue reading
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The Eightfold Path: Right Concentration
It was the first time in a long time that my mind wasn’t racing. This was the closest I have ever been to that state of equanimity. Continue reading
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The Eightfold Path: Right Awareness
My mind would love for me to indulge my inner Henry Rollins and totally rage on these people. Continue reading
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The Eightfold Path: Right Effort
“Prevent the unwholesome that has not yet arisen in oneself, let go of the unwholesome that has arisen in oneself, bring up the wholesome that has not yet arisen in oneself, and maintain the wholesome that has arisen in oneself.” Continue reading
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The Eightfold Path: Right Livelihood
By the way- taxidermy freaks me out. It’s one of the most unnatural things I’ve ever come across in my lifetime. It’s gross. Continue reading
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The Eightfold Path: Right Action
The orgasm is a fleeting moment of premature enlightenment, and pretty much impossible to sustain. Continue reading
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The Eightfold Path: Right Speech
So the next “step” on the Eightfold Path is Right Speech. Right speech is defined by the Buddha as abstaining from lying, from divisive speech, from abusive speech, and from idle chatter and gossip. This one is pretty straight forward. … Continue reading
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