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Question 30: IS REVERING DEITIES AND PRAYING TO THEM CONSIDERED RIGHT COMPREHENSION?
Answer: Actually, most deities introduced by various religions are mythical characters without a historical basis. The characteristics of these deities depend on the understanding of those who introduce them. If the introducer has a profound understanding, they will describe the deity as sublime; if their understanding is shallow, the deity will be described in simpler…
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Question 29: CAN YOU EXPLAIN FURTHER WHY THE RIGHT COMPREHENSION, SPECIFICALLY UNDERSTANDING THE LAW OF KARMA, IS SO IMPORTANT?
Answer: Without a thorough understanding of the Law of Karma, we may hold onto wrong views, perceive things incorrectly, misinterpret everything, and act mistakenly, which diminishes our merit, causes us to accumulate negative karma, and ultimately closes off the path to spiritual enlightenment. For example, if we see a practitioner living in solitude and diligently…
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Question 28: WHAT IS THE TRUTH OF THE PATH LEADING TO THE CESSATION OF SUFFERING (MAGGA)?
Answer: The Truth of the Path Leading to the Cessation of Suffering (Magga) refers to the way leading to the end of suffering and the attainment of transcendent Nirvana. It can be described as a method, an approach, or a roadmap. The Truth of the Path is a comprehensive system of practice in Buddhism, vast,…
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Question 27: IS IT TRUE THAT THOSE WHO ATTAIN SAINTHOOD IN BUDDHISM POSSESS SUPERNATURAL POWERS AS DESCRIBED IN THEORY?
Answer: Buddhist scriptures document many instances of the Buddha and Arahants demonstrating extraordinary supernatural powers. For instance, there is a story of the venerable Gavampati using his supernatural power to stop a sudden flash flood from an overflowing river, causing the water to pile up high in the sky. This allowed the monks sleeping on…
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Question 26: WHAT IS THE TRUTH OF THE CESSATION OF SUFFERING (NIRODHA)?
Answer: The Truth of the Cessation of Suffering (Nirodha) refers to the state of being free from suffering, known as enlightenment and liberation, achieved through successful spiritual practice in line with the Buddha’s teachings. While many religions see reaching heaven after death as the ultimate goal for a faithful follower, Buddhism defines true spiritual success…
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Question 25: WHAT IS THE TRUTH OF THE ORIGIN OF SUFFERING (SAMUDAYA)?
Answer: The Truth of the Origin of Suffering (Samudaya) refers to the causes of suffering. Why are we born into this world and endure so much hardship, conflict, separation, loss, grief and despair while joys seem fleeting and temporary? The root cause of all suffering lies in our ignorance (avijjā), attachment to the self (ego),…
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