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**Gymnarnemia** · 05-02-2012, 01:24 PM

Hi Aloka,

I understand your concerns about the code of conduct.

I want to state my position clearly and with qualification, not argue which does nothing other than agitate and embitter.

Having said this, What exactly DO you mean about unbound mind dissolving into space if not a metaphysical stance?

Also, Could you perhaps explain why the reticence to not allow the discussion of rebirth or not in this forum please?
I saw nothing in the Code of Conduct saying that people couldn't discuss this issue, in all honesty.

To me, Buddhadharma is one body of teaching with a clear start and clear goal, but modern Buddhist schools do not reflect the Buddha's intent fully, which to someone like me is saddening.

Thank you and Be well sir,
Stefos

Hi Stephos,

Firstly please don't call me 'sir' (or miss or ma'am) there's no need for formality. I don't live in the USA and I am a woman, as I mentioned to you in another post somewhere.

My comment about mind dissolving into space was my own fanciful guess according to the Thanissaro Bhikkhu translation and not meant as a firm statement of fact.

Where did I say rebirth can't be discussed at BWB ? We've had lots of topics about it in the past.

Please be aware however, that this a thread in the Theravada forum about a particular sutta, rather than a general rebirth debate.

Another topic is welcome in Beyond Belief or in the General Buddhist discussions forums if you want to debate rebirth with our members.

Thanks

PS

When people write words in capital letters in their posts to me, it always reminds me of shouting......

05-02-2012, 01:24 PM	#24
Gymnarnemia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 523 Senior Member	Hi Aloka, I understand your concerns about the code of conduct. I want to state my position clearly and with qualification, not argue which does nothing other than agitate and embitter. Having said this, What exactly DO you mean about unbound mind dissolving into space if not a metaphysical stance? Also, Could you perhaps explain why the reticence to not allow the discussion of rebirth or not in this forum please? I saw nothing in the Code of Conduct saying that people couldn't discuss this issue, in all honesty. To me, Buddhadharma is one body of teaching with a clear start and clear goal, but modern Buddhist schools do not reflect the Buddha's intent fully, which to someone like me is saddening. Thank you and Be well sir, Stefos Hi Stephos, Firstly please don't call me 'sir' (or miss or ma'am) there's no need for formality. I don't live in the USA and I am a woman, as I mentioned to you in another post somewhere. My comment about mind dissolving into space was my own fanciful guess according to the Thanissaro Bhikkhu translation and not meant as a firm statement of fact. Where did I say rebirth can't be discussed at BWB ? We've had lots of topics about it in the past. Please be aware however, that this a thread in the Theravada forum about a particular sutta, rather than a general rebirth debate. Another topic is welcome in Beyond Belief or in the General Buddhist discussions forums if you want to debate rebirth with our members. Thanks PS When people write words in capital letters in their posts to me, it always reminds me of shouting......
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