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  1. Ablaze

    Renunciation

    Traditionally in Buddhism, renunciation is a key component of the path toward complete liberation from suffering. The Buddha himself renounced worldly attachments, including romantic relationships and familial ties, sense pleasures, entertainment, and so on. Yet it seems that few modern...
  2. Ablaze

    Your Personal Experience in Buddhism

    The purpose of this thread is to set aside all intellectualizing and philosophizing and rest in awareness. What has been your personal experience in Buddhism - whether that involves attending a sangha, meditation, or direct contact with other living teachings - and how has that shaped your...
  3. Ablaze

    Daily Meditation Thread for Buddhists

    Just wondering if any other Buddhists here would be interested in participating in a daily meditation thread. Personally, I've found it helpful to document my daily meditation practice over the years, whether in "times" or "reflections" on meditation. Using the "times" approach is impersonal...
  4. Ablaze

    Rhatsu

    In Japanese Zen, Rōhatsu (臘八) is the annual commemoration of the Buddha's awakening observed on the 8th day (八) of the 12th lunar month (臘), sometimes referred to as Bodhi Day. It marks the anniversary the Buddha's enlightenment and is observed primarily in East...
  5. Ablaze

    Meditation Retreats

    Just wondering if anyone here has retreat experience and would like to comment on how retreats have impacted their meditation practice. Throughout my practice, I've attended a dozen or so meditation retreats with the various meditation communities I've practiced with over the years - from Zen...
  6. Ablaze

    Ablaze

    Hey everyone, Just stumbled across this forum today and felt compelled to join. I've been a practicing Buddhist since 2006, having been fascinated with the various teachings ascribed to the Buddha. Currently, I'm training in neurology and psychology, hoping to commence a Ph.D. in fall 2013...
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