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**Goodwin** · 07-10-2012, 09:15 PM

Hi andy, in my limited understanding, i think of core dhama as the four noble truths, the eightfold path, mindfulness and attachment to absolutely nothing (Buddhadasa), especially, the attachment to the idea of self.

I'm informed by "a handful of leaves" http://www.buddhanet.net/4noble1.htm. and the kalama sutta. i believe it's about the end of suffering.

i know Stephen Batchelor is not very popular on these forums but some of what he says resonates with me. I also consider Buddhadasa a minimalist when it comes to religious trappings, especially, when it comes to dogma, metaphysics and guru worship. of course, i need to sit more and talk less. the above is just a general overview but it's my general direction.

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Goodwin Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 398 Senior Member	Hi andy, in my limited understanding, i think of core dhama as the four noble truths, the eightfold path, mindfulness and attachment to absolutely nothing (Buddhadasa), especially, the attachment to the idea of self. I'm informed by "a handful of leaves" http://www.buddhanet.net/4noble1.htm. and the kalama sutta. i believe it's about the end of suffering. i know Stephen Batchelor is not very popular on these forums but some of what he says resonates with me. I also consider Buddhadasa a minimalist when it comes to religious trappings, especially, when it comes to dogma, metaphysics and guru worship. of course, i need to sit more and talk less. the above is just a general overview but it's my general direction.
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