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Buddhism

vlyons

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2. It's all about point of view

Reply to Tobin S. (Original post)

Thu Mar 15, 2018, 04:21 AM

Mar 2018

Women's minds work just like men's minds.

Everything you think is subjective, although it SEEMS real. And that my friend, is the illusion. Just enjoy your life and be helpful to others, when you can. The ego is a fiction. Meditate on the 5 skandas, and understand that they are completely empty. Read and study the Heart Sutra. Stop telling yourself how miserable you are and maintain a cheerful attitude.

"Avaloketheshvara, while practicing deeply
the insight that brings us to the other shore,
Sudddenly discovered that all five skandas
Were completely empty.
And realizing this, he overcame all ill-being."

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The death throes of the ego interspersed with grace- that's what I'm going through. [View all] Tobin S. Mar 2018 OP

Sounds Like The River Mar 2018 #1

Thank you. I'll check out the book. n/t Tobin S. Mar 2018 #3

It's all about point of view vlyons Mar 2018 #2

Getting past the illusion is what I'm talking about. Tobin S. Mar 2018 #4

I'm not certain that ego ever goes away. vlyons Mar 2018 #5

Here are some tips grantcart Mar 2018 #6

Thank you! n/t Tobin S. Mar 2018 #7

I don't think how one copes with the demands of ego is gender-specific. ellenrr Aug 2018 #8

Yes, I meditate. Tobin S. Aug 2018 #9