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**WaydayFep** · 06-22-2012, 04:14 AM

The Buddha taught that both eternalism and annhiliationism are wrong views, which to me suggest the problem is mostly about holding a fixed closed minded view.

I have yet to find any reason why this question should have an impact on my practice, which is about understanding and gaining freedom from Dukkha, but the Buddha must have spoken about these things for a reason. However I also find that realising that there is much I don't know and that leaving the if/why/how questions about rebirth as an open ended question helps maintain a sense of wonder. It's ok to not know, and it's quite a relief to settle into not knowing.

Regarding vegetarianism I agree with you and it's a personal choice. I prefer to avoid meat because I feel better when I eat less of it but I don't consider it an issue I worth making the lives of people who live with me more complex for.

06-22-2012, 04:14 AM	#5
WaydayFep Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 520 Senior Member	The Buddha taught that both eternalism and annhiliationism are wrong views, which to me suggest the problem is mostly about holding a fixed closed minded view. I have yet to find any reason why this question should have an impact on my practice, which is about understanding and gaining freedom from Dukkha, but the Buddha must have spoken about these things for a reason. However I also find that realising that there is much I don't know and that leaving the if/why/how questions about rebirth as an open ended question helps maintain a sense of wonder. It's ok to not know, and it's quite a relief to settle into not knowing. Regarding vegetarianism I agree with you and it's a personal choice. I prefer to avoid meat because I feel better when I eat less of it but I don't consider it an issue I worth making the lives of people who live with me more complex for.
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