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  1. KatLearns

    Please Tell Me About You!

    I am looking back on some of your responses and I am wondering in what ways people believe Buddhism is nihilistic.
  2. KatLearns

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    Thank you for responding, I agree it's very important for everyone to look around and figure out the best belief system(s) for their own life styles.
  3. KatLearns

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    That is great, whenever I read or learn about Buddhism I always find myself surprised by the realistic optimism. My knowledge is very little, but it seems that there is great value in acknowledging suffering and focusing on mindful admiration of life.
  4. KatLearns

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    Thank you, you've given a very respectful answer and I appreciate that.
  5. KatLearns

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    It’s interesting as I read your responses I’m reminded of Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse Five in particular. Although the experiences are, it seems, vastly more supernatural than the ones you are describing it seems the outcome is somewhat similar: an awareness of all - time, energy, and matter...
  6. KatLearns

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    It is a compelling argument to say that you follow reason. Unfortunately a lot of what I’ve seen within faith doesn’t really have to do so much with the big dude(s) in the sky so it’s hard for me to say that I would leave a religion that I didn’t completely agree with. I think a lot of religion...
  7. KatLearns

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    Would you mind telling me some of the most compelling teachings you follow from what you’ve listed? If not that’s okay, thank you for responding!
  8. KatLearns

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    Wow, I’m glad you had the opportunity to experience so many different belief systems. I think it’s really valuable to be able to look into different beliefs in order to discover oneself and what works best with their needs. Thank you for sharing your experiences!
  9. KatLearns

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    I definitely understand how asking questions made you start to break you away from Christianity. Growing up, the priests and youth leaders were always very disgruntled if I ever asked something that wasn’t related to how I could be a better sheep, but I suppose it isn’t fair to attribute that to...
  10. KatLearns

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    Thank you very much for sharing your experiences. You said that a friend brought you to Buddhism, if it is not too personal could you describe this experience? If you are not comfortable that is fine, thank you again!
  11. KatLearns

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    That’s really incredible! I’m so glad you could find comfort while seeking treatment not everyone is always so fortunate. I’m happy that you feel that you can share so freely, as someone who has been in and out of treatment for a very long time. Meditation is a wonderfully grounding experience...
  12. KatLearns

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    I’ll have to look into that book, it sounds very interesting. So are these experiences caused by anything? Is it different for everyone or reletively similar? Would you compare these experiences to that of an epiphany (like something of a spiritual revelation)? Sorry for asking so many...
  13. KatLearns

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    Thank you for your response, I definitely understand what you mean when you say expression of faith isn’t wrong, just different in some people. Thats something I think a lot of people need to think about.
  14. KatLearns

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    Wow, that is a very interesting understanding. I can’t say that I completely understand, especially as it seems very few people if any are capable of doing so. But I’m interested in hearing more. I must agree that the neurosciences would be the most “practical” way to go about learning more on...
  15. KatLearns

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    If you could expand on your definition of the word mysticism, I would love to hear what that means to you and from where you find inspiration and spirituality.
  16. KatLearns

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    Thank you very much for your reply! I’d like to agree, as well, even growing up as Catholic I always seemed to find myself looking at traditionally “eastern” religions, there’s something very empowering about Hinduism and Buddhism in particular that -as someone who doesn’t know too much about...
  17. KatLearns

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    Absolutely! Anything and everything is welcome, I’m very interested in all beliefs!
  18. KatLearns

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    Hello, everybody, I am a college student in the northeastern United States and I am currently enrolled in a religious studies course with an assignment where I am to interview someone who is not from my religious background (Catholicism/Christianity). Beyond this assignment I am also really...
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