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Old 05-27-2012, 12:06 PM   #23
oxixernibioge

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Nibbana is the unconditioned element (asankhata dhamma). although experienced by mind (nama), Nibbana is not a mental phemomena (nama dhamma), just a tree experienced by mind is not a mental phemomena (nama dhamma) but a physical phenomena (rupa dhamma)

Nibbana is not something metaphysic because it is neither mental (nama) nor physical (rupa)

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Hi Element,

As I've quoted before, the nikayas state that Nibbana is where "conditioned consciousness ceases to exist" and of course "Unborn, Undying, Unbecoming, etc."

THAT there, to me, is supernatural, or that is "above the natural or physical plane/dimension."

I do not believe that the Pali Nikayas make the Buddha out to be a nihilist. No proof of nihilism, hence rebirth.
If Nibbana is nothing other than "a changed mind" then suicide would "change the mind" also.
By my deduction, this is the logical conclusion of your statement.

Thank you,
Stefos
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