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    Taoism - Misfortune comes from having a body.

    What is your philosophical understanding of the bold line below? Why does a body result in misfortune from a Taoist perspective? Source: Tao Te Ching, English by Gia-fu Feng and Jane English, Terebess Asia Online (TAO)
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    Dharma without a goal? What do you think?

    Hello Dharmic brothers and sisters The three Dharmic religions I am familiar with: Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism, tend to teach that there is salvation through certain actions, rituals/mediation or realisations. Speaking in general. What do you think about the idea of practising one or more...
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    Can you think of any non-soteriological religions?

    Soteriology is the idea that we need or can be saved from something. A salvation of some kind. I am interested to know about religions which say there is nothing to be saved from. Can you think of any religions which do not require being saved etc? My guess is paganism could be adapted to...
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    Hobbies for intellectual people - can you add to the list?

    So what hobbies would be good for people who like to exercise their intellect? Add to the list? Chess Religion - Theology - Philosophy Models - boats, cars, planes etc. Role play games e.g. Dungeons and Dragons Electronics Programming languages e.g. Java. Any more?
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    What service does your Hindu temple normally conduct?

    Namaste I am just curious as to what a "service" consists of in the temples that you attend or have visited. If you could give me a basic run down of what goes on, I would be interested to read it. Thanks
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    Feedback on Anne Germain - Spiritual Medium

    Anne Germain is a spritual medium who has appeared on TV. Without knowing anything about a person she is able to narrate on behalf of that person's recently decesased. One of the spirits indicated to her that there was 'a much greater person' with him (with the spirit), to whom people would...
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    The role of dreams in Hinduism and Sikhism?

    Should we consider our dreams to have meaning on what we should do or not do in life? Or do dreams have no significance from the Sikh or Hindu perspectives?
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    Why go to the Mandir?

    Why do people (theistic hindus) go to the Mandir (temple) in your opinion? Why do you personally go (if you do)? If you had no financial or geographical limitations would you go and why (or why not)?
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    Have you had to learn a language to participate in a religion?

    Have you (or someone you know) ever had to face a new language in your religion of choice, such as having to learn a whole new language in order to participate? I am curious of your experiences. For example, did you have to stop with that religion or did you become more committed to it...
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    Your opinion on "Chrisitan Science" as a Church / organisation?

    What is your opinion, from personal experience and/or research of Christian Science organisation/movement specifically, rather than their theology? I.e. Christian Science - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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    Can anyone worship in ISKCON Mandirs?

    Is it open or are there requirements or limitations at any stage?
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    Enlightenment in Pagan or revival religions?

    To anyone who knows about paganism, Is there any concepts similar to Spiritual Enlightenment or Self-realisation in Paganism (commonly found in Dharmic religions)? I am not looking to make a comparison as such but to understand the concept if at all from pagan perspectives? Do you feel...
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    How to be more decisive and live without regrets?

    How can someone become more decisive and continue to live with minimal regret? Can this be learnt, if so how? Do you think being indecisive leads to more regret (or they go hand in hand)?
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    Should we feed stray animals?

    There are kittens living near my home, I saw the adult cat carrying a bone in her mouth to them. Should we feed them to help them or does that lead to issues and further problems?
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    Any tips on visiting "religious" India?

    I am considering going to India and seeing more of the country from a religious perspective, such as temples, puja etc (which is why I put the question in the DIR). I would have to go alone and probably in the coming months. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions please? I have been...
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    What controls the mind and thoughts?

    Take any scenario, for example you see an injustice (anything, like an animal cruelly beaten), and you become angry and think angry thoughts. You then realise your mind is angry and you stop being angry and instead become more neutral or peaceful. What influenced this change in behaviour...
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    What is life like post-religion?

    So assume you have read all the scriptures, knelt in front of the alter until you had pins and needles, and done all you possibly could. Now through God's grace you no find you no longer need to think or act for your religion in any way whatsoever for the rest of your life. So how is...
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    The power of songs on you

    Isn't it curious how songs can make us feel different in different ways. Is it the same for you? I have one song which makes me feel so nostalgic that I have had to stop myself to listening to it. Even the modern remix! :o I have no idea why :)
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    Where to focus when doing japa?

    Any advice on where to focus our attention when doing japa? :)
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    The place of name and form of the divine in spritual practice?

    I would like to offer a topic for your consideration and feeback. :) Can name and form (nāma – rūpa) of deities be separated for the purpose of Sādhanā (spritiual practice), or should we consider both name and form to be insperable and approach both as divine through...
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