buddhism
buddhism
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by E. RAYMOND ROCK - 2007-09-02
Values could be defined as beliefs in which we have an emotional investment. If we study the values of rural areas throughout the world, we see that a pastoral, agricultural life naturally p...
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by Aazdak Alisimo - 2007-09-02
While most of the world is familiar with the Dalai Lama in regards to his position within Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama and China are also issues that make this man famous.The current Dalai L...
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by Aazdak Alisimo - 2007-09-02
Buddhism is usually known for its gentle ways and belief in non-violence in order to solve problems, but occasionally more dramatic displays happen, like Thich Quang Duc - the burning monk.Who w...
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by E. RAYMOND ROCK - 2007-09-08
1. Christian: Orison (Introversion) - Christian meditation and prayer. Conversion: Here a practitioner converts from an external to an internal emphasis, as the search for Truth, or God be...
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by E. RAYMOND ROCK - 2007-09-10
For six years, the Buddha wandered the forests, first mastering deep states of concentration (jhanas), but he wasn't satisfied, he had not yet achieved the deathless. Then he starved himself, spir...
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by E. RAYMOND ROCK - 2007-09-14
It can really get heavy at times. I was recently corresponding with a good friend of mine who mentioned that he didn't think that he was capable of developing a calm mind in such a chaotic world...
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by E. RAYMOND ROCK - 2007-09-16
I am a meditator. When I am meditating, I feel no fear, no ambition, no cowardice. I read no books, I have no opinions. I am peaceful. I am a meditator. When I am meditating, I have no ques...
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by E. RAYMOND ROCK - 2007-09-17
(St. John of the Cross in his book, "The Ascent of Mount Carmel," indicates that God tears down the old body of one who seeks union with God, so that a new temple appropriate to receive God will...
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by E. RAYMOND ROCK - 2007-09-18
Whoa. This was not what I wanted to hear. Now I was certain that death was only moments away! The fear escalated out of control for a moment, but then, suddenly, I felt ten times more peaceful t...
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by E. RAYMOND ROCK - 2007-09-20
This is the indication I got while watching one of the financial cable channels recently. "Do you have enough money for retirement?" "Are you using your money to its best advantage?" "Don't be lef...