Looking Beyond This Life Flashcards
Chapter 9 (210 cards)
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Impermanence: Impermanence: What are the two levels of impermanence discussed in Buddhism?
A
Subtle impermanence refers to the momentary change in all conditioned phenomena, while gross impermanence denotes the cessation or breakdown of composite entities, such as death or the breaking of objects.
2
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Impermanence: Impermanence: What effect does contemplating gross impermanence have on one’s priorities?
A
It helps practitioners reevaluate their attachment to worldly concerns and refocus on Dharma practice by recognizing the fleeting nature of life and its pleasures.
3
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Impermanence: Impermanence: Name and describe the five types of gross impermanence.
A
1) Destruction: The complete annihilation of something (e.g., death, building collapse). 2) Cultural Trends: Shifts in societal values. 3) Separation: Inevitable parting of entities that come together. 4) Sudden Impermanence: Unexpected changes such as accidents. 5) Nature of Impermanence: All conditioned phenomena are transient by nature.
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Death: Death: What are the three key reflections on death in lamrim meditation?
A
1) Death is certain. 2) The time of death is uncertain. 3) Only the Dharma is beneficial at the time of death.
5
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Death: Death: List the four causes of death described in the text.
A
1) Exhaustion of lifespan karma. 2) Exhaustion of merit. 3) Both lifespan and merit exhausted. 4) Ripening of powerful destructive karma.
6
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Death: Death: Why is it important to reflect on the uncertainty of death’s timing?
A
Because death can occur at any moment, and without preparation, one may miss the chance to transform the mind through Dharma practice.
7
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Death: Death: What is the only help at the time of death, according to the text?
A
Only the Dharma—one’s virtue, mental training, and karmic seeds—can support the mind at the time of death.
8
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Death: Other Realms: What determines the type of rebirth one takes after death?
A
Rebirth is determined by karma: virtuous actions lead to fortunate rebirths (e.g., human, deva), while nonvirtuous actions lead to unfortunate rebirths (e.g., animal, hungry ghost, hell being).
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Realms: Other Realms: Why is it prudent to provisionally accept the existence of other realms?
A
Because denying them without omniscient knowledge is unwarranted, and accepting them motivates ethical conduct and mindfulness about karmic consequences.
10
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Death: Fear at Death: What distinguishes wise fear from unwise fear?
A
Wise fear motivates Dharma practice and prioritization of meaningful activities, while unwise fear leads to panic and clinging at death.
11
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Death: Death Process: What is the final and subtlest stage of the death process?
A
The dawning of the innate clear light mind, which is the actual moment of death and provides an opportunity for advanced practitioners to meditate on emptiness.
12
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Death: Death Process: What are the eight stages of dissolution during death?
A
1) Earth into water, 2) Water into fire, 3) Fire into wind, 4) Wind into consciousness, 5) White appearance, 6) Red increase, 7) Black near-attainment, 8) Clear light.
13
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Death: Death Process: What happens after the clear light mind dissolves?
A
The mind exits the body and enters the bardo, where it takes on a subtle form and moves toward its next rebirth.
14
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Death: Helping Others: How should one help a dying person without causing distress?
A
Avoid emotionally charged or unfamiliar spiritual input; instead, guide them to familiar virtuous thoughts like love, forgiveness, or refuge in their tradition.
15
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Powa: Powa: What is the purpose of powa (transference of consciousness)?
A
To direct the consciousness at the time of death toward a favorable rebirth, such as in a pure land or a precious human life.
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Death: Powa: What are the ‘five forces’ of mind training relevant to death?
A
1) White Seed (generosity, forgiveness), 2) Aspiration, 3) Destruction (of attachment), 4) Motivation (to practice), 5) Familiarity (with Dharma practices).
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Powa: Powa: Why is it insufficient to rely on a lama to perform powa for oneself?
A
Because powa is most effective when the dying person has trained in it during life; without personal preparation, ritual alone cannot guarantee a favorable rebirth.
18
Q
Karma and Rebirth: Rebirth: What qualities should one cultivate to direct the mind toward a favorable rebirth?
A
Faith, ethical conduct, learning, generosity, and wisdom, as taught in the Sankhārupapatti Sutta.
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Death: Tantra: How do highest yoga tantra practitioners use the death process in their path?
A
They meditate on death, bardo, and rebirth as stages leading to the truth body, enjoyment body, and emanation body of a buddha.
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Death: Karma: What determines whether one’s mind is virtuous, nonvirtuous, or neutral at death?
A
It depends on the mental state at the moment of death; however, the subtlest consciousness is always neutral unless transformed by tantric methods.
21
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Impermanence: Impermanence: What are the two levels of impermanence discussed in Buddhism? (Version 2)
A
Subtle impermanence refers to the momentary change in all conditioned phenomena, while gross impermanence denotes the cessation or breakdown of composite entities, such as death or the breaking of objects.
22
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Impermanence: Impermanence: What effect does contemplating gross impermanence have on one’s priorities? (Version 2)
A
It helps practitioners reevaluate their attachment to worldly concerns and refocus on Dharma practice by recognizing the fleeting nature of life and its pleasures.
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Impermanence: Impermanence: Name and describe the five types of gross impermanence. (Version 2)
A
1) Destruction: The complete annihilation of something (e.g., death, building collapse). 2) Cultural Trends: Shifts in societal values. 3) Separation: Inevitable parting of entities that come together. 4) Sudden Impermanence: Unexpected changes such as accidents. 5) Nature of Impermanence: All conditioned phenomena are transient by nature.
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Death: Death: What are the three key reflections on death in lamrim meditation? (Version 2)
A
1) Death is certain. 2) The time of death is uncertain. 3) Only the Dharma is beneficial at the time of death.
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Death: Death: List the four causes of death described in the text. (Version 2)
1) Exhaustion of lifespan karma. 2) Exhaustion of merit. 3) Both lifespan and merit exhausted. 4) Ripening of powerful destructive karma.
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Death: Death: Why is it important to reflect on the uncertainty of death's timing? (Version 2)
Because death can occur at any moment, and without preparation, one may miss the chance to transform the mind through Dharma practice.
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Death: Death: What is the only help at the time of death, according to the text? (Version 2)
Only the Dharma—one’s virtue, mental training, and karmic seeds—can support the mind at the time of death.
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Death: Other Realms: What determines the type of rebirth one takes after death? (Version 2)
Rebirth is determined by karma: virtuous actions lead to fortunate rebirths (e.g., human, deva), while nonvirtuous actions lead to unfortunate rebirths (e.g., animal, hungry ghost, hell being).
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Realms: Other Realms: Why is it prudent to provisionally accept the existence of other realms? (Version 2)
Because denying them without omniscient knowledge is unwarranted, and accepting them motivates ethical conduct and mindfulness about karmic consequences.
30
Death: Fear at Death: What distinguishes wise fear from unwise fear? (Version 2)
Wise fear motivates Dharma practice and prioritization of meaningful activities, while unwise fear leads to panic and clinging at death.
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Death: Death Process: What is the final and subtlest stage of the death process? (Version 2)
The dawning of the innate clear light mind, which is the actual moment of death and provides an opportunity for advanced practitioners to meditate on emptiness.
32
Death: Death Process: What are the eight stages of dissolution during death? (Version 2)
1) Earth into water, 2) Water into fire, 3) Fire into wind, 4) Wind into consciousness, 5) White appearance, 6) Red increase, 7) Black near-attainment, 8) Clear light.
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Death: Death Process: What happens after the clear light mind dissolves? (Version 2)
The mind exits the body and enters the bardo, where it takes on a subtle form and moves toward its next rebirth.
34
Death: Helping Others: How should one help a dying person without causing distress? (Version 2)
Avoid emotionally charged or unfamiliar spiritual input; instead, guide them to familiar virtuous thoughts like love, forgiveness, or refuge in their tradition.
35
Powa: Powa: What is the purpose of powa (transference of consciousness)? (Version 2)
To direct the consciousness at the time of death toward a favorable rebirth, such as in a pure land or a precious human life.
36
Death: Powa: What are the 'five forces' of mind training relevant to death? (Version 2)
1) White Seed (generosity, forgiveness), 2) Aspiration, 3) Destruction (of attachment), 4) Motivation (to practice), 5) Familiarity (with Dharma practices).
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Powa: Powa: Why is it insufficient to rely on a lama to perform powa for oneself? (Version 2)
Because powa is most effective when the dying person has trained in it during life; without personal preparation, ritual alone cannot guarantee a favorable rebirth.
38
Karma and Rebirth: Rebirth: What qualities should one cultivate to direct the mind toward a favorable rebirth? (Version 2)
Faith, ethical conduct, learning, generosity, and wisdom, as taught in the Sankhārupapatti Sutta.
39
Death: Tantra: How do highest yoga tantra practitioners use the death process in their path? (Version 2)
They meditate on death, bardo, and rebirth as stages leading to the truth body, enjoyment body, and emanation body of a buddha.
40
Death: Karma: What determines whether one's mind is virtuous, nonvirtuous, or neutral at death? (Version 2)
It depends on the mental state at the moment of death; however, the subtlest consciousness is always neutral unless transformed by tantric methods.
41
Impermanence: Impermanence: What are the two levels of impermanence discussed in Buddhism? (Version 3)
Subtle impermanence refers to the momentary change in all conditioned phenomena, while gross impermanence denotes the cessation or breakdown of composite entities, such as death or the breaking of objects.
42
Impermanence: Impermanence: What effect does contemplating gross impermanence have on one's priorities? (Version 3)
It helps practitioners reevaluate their attachment to worldly concerns and refocus on Dharma practice by recognizing the fleeting nature of life and its pleasures.
43
Impermanence: Impermanence: Name and describe the five types of gross impermanence. (Version 3)
1) Destruction: The complete annihilation of something (e.g., death, building collapse). 2) Cultural Trends: Shifts in societal values. 3) Separation: Inevitable parting of entities that come together. 4) Sudden Impermanence: Unexpected changes such as accidents. 5) Nature of Impermanence: All conditioned phenomena are transient by nature.
44
Death: Death: What are the three key reflections on death in lamrim meditation? (Version 3)
1) Death is certain. 2) The time of death is uncertain. 3) Only the Dharma is beneficial at the time of death.
45
Death: Death: List the four causes of death described in the text. (Version 3)
1) Exhaustion of lifespan karma. 2) Exhaustion of merit. 3) Both lifespan and merit exhausted. 4) Ripening of powerful destructive karma.
46
Death: Death: Why is it important to reflect on the uncertainty of death's timing? (Version 3)
Because death can occur at any moment, and without preparation, one may miss the chance to transform the mind through Dharma practice.
47
Death: Death: What is the only help at the time of death, according to the text? (Version 3)
Only the Dharma—one’s virtue, mental training, and karmic seeds—can support the mind at the time of death.
48
Death: Other Realms: What determines the type of rebirth one takes after death? (Version 3)
Rebirth is determined by karma: virtuous actions lead to fortunate rebirths (e.g., human, deva), while nonvirtuous actions lead to unfortunate rebirths (e.g., animal, hungry ghost, hell being).
49
Realms: Other Realms: Why is it prudent to provisionally accept the existence of other realms? (Version 3)
Because denying them without omniscient knowledge is unwarranted, and accepting them motivates ethical conduct and mindfulness about karmic consequences.
50
Death: Fear at Death: What distinguishes wise fear from unwise fear? (Version 3)
Wise fear motivates Dharma practice and prioritization of meaningful activities, while unwise fear leads to panic and clinging at death.
51
Death: Death Process: What is the final and subtlest stage of the death process? (Version 3)
The dawning of the innate clear light mind, which is the actual moment of death and provides an opportunity for advanced practitioners to meditate on emptiness.
52
Death: Death Process: What are the eight stages of dissolution during death? (Version 3)
1) Earth into water, 2) Water into fire, 3) Fire into wind, 4) Wind into consciousness, 5) White appearance, 6) Red increase, 7) Black near-attainment, 8) Clear light.
53
Death: Death Process: What happens after the clear light mind dissolves? (Version 3)
The mind exits the body and enters the bardo, where it takes on a subtle form and moves toward its next rebirth.
54
Death: Helping Others: How should one help a dying person without causing distress? (Version 3)
Avoid emotionally charged or unfamiliar spiritual input; instead, guide them to familiar virtuous thoughts like love, forgiveness, or refuge in their tradition.
55
Powa: Powa: What is the purpose of powa (transference of consciousness)? (Version 3)
To direct the consciousness at the time of death toward a favorable rebirth, such as in a pure land or a precious human life.
56
Death: Powa: What are the 'five forces' of mind training relevant to death? (Version 3)
1) White Seed (generosity, forgiveness), 2) Aspiration, 3) Destruction (of attachment), 4) Motivation (to practice), 5) Familiarity (with Dharma practices).
57
Powa: Powa: Why is it insufficient to rely on a lama to perform powa for oneself? (Version 3)
Because powa is most effective when the dying person has trained in it during life; without personal preparation, ritual alone cannot guarantee a favorable rebirth.
58
Karma and Rebirth: Rebirth: What qualities should one cultivate to direct the mind toward a favorable rebirth? (Version 3)
Faith, ethical conduct, learning, generosity, and wisdom, as taught in the Sankhārupapatti Sutta.
59
Death: Tantra: How do highest yoga tantra practitioners use the death process in their path? (Version 3)
They meditate on death, bardo, and rebirth as stages leading to the truth body, enjoyment body, and emanation body of a buddha.
60
Death: Karma: What determines whether one's mind is virtuous, nonvirtuous, or neutral at death? (Version 3)
It depends on the mental state at the moment of death; however, the subtlest consciousness is always neutral unless transformed by tantric methods.
61
Impermanence: Impermanence: What are the two levels of impermanence discussed in Buddhism? (Version 4)
Subtle impermanence refers to the momentary change in all conditioned phenomena, while gross impermanence denotes the cessation or breakdown of composite entities, such as death or the breaking of objects.
62
Impermanence: Impermanence: What effect does contemplating gross impermanence have on one's priorities? (Version 4)
It helps practitioners reevaluate their attachment to worldly concerns and refocus on Dharma practice by recognizing the fleeting nature of life and its pleasures.
63
Impermanence: Impermanence: Name and describe the five types of gross impermanence. (Version 4)
1) Destruction: The complete annihilation of something (e.g., death, building collapse). 2) Cultural Trends: Shifts in societal values. 3) Separation: Inevitable parting of entities that come together. 4) Sudden Impermanence: Unexpected changes such as accidents. 5) Nature of Impermanence: All conditioned phenomena are transient by nature.
64
Death: Death: What are the three key reflections on death in lamrim meditation? (Version 4)
1) Death is certain. 2) The time of death is uncertain. 3) Only the Dharma is beneficial at the time of death.
65
Death: Death: List the four causes of death described in the text. (Version 4)
1) Exhaustion of lifespan karma. 2) Exhaustion of merit. 3) Both lifespan and merit exhausted. 4) Ripening of powerful destructive karma.
66
Death: Death: Why is it important to reflect on the uncertainty of death's timing? (Version 4)
Because death can occur at any moment, and without preparation, one may miss the chance to transform the mind through Dharma practice.
67
Death: Death: What is the only help at the time of death, according to the text? (Version 4)
Only the Dharma—one’s virtue, mental training, and karmic seeds—can support the mind at the time of death.
68
Death: Other Realms: What determines the type of rebirth one takes after death? (Version 4)
Rebirth is determined by karma: virtuous actions lead to fortunate rebirths (e.g., human, deva), while nonvirtuous actions lead to unfortunate rebirths (e.g., animal, hungry ghost, hell being).
69
Realms: Other Realms: Why is it prudent to provisionally accept the existence of other realms? (Version 4)
Because denying them without omniscient knowledge is unwarranted, and accepting them motivates ethical conduct and mindfulness about karmic consequences.
70
Death: Fear at Death: What distinguishes wise fear from unwise fear? (Version 4)
Wise fear motivates Dharma practice and prioritization of meaningful activities, while unwise fear leads to panic and clinging at death.
71
Death: Death Process: What is the final and subtlest stage of the death process? (Version 4)
The dawning of the innate clear light mind, which is the actual moment of death and provides an opportunity for advanced practitioners to meditate on emptiness.
72
Death: Death Process: What are the eight stages of dissolution during death? (Version 4)
1) Earth into water, 2) Water into fire, 3) Fire into wind, 4) Wind into consciousness, 5) White appearance, 6) Red increase, 7) Black near-attainment, 8) Clear light.
73
Death: Death Process: What happens after the clear light mind dissolves? (Version 4)
The mind exits the body and enters the bardo, where it takes on a subtle form and moves toward its next rebirth.
74
Death: Helping Others: How should one help a dying person without causing distress? (Version 4)
Avoid emotionally charged or unfamiliar spiritual input; instead, guide them to familiar virtuous thoughts like love, forgiveness, or refuge in their tradition.
75
Powa: Powa: What is the purpose of powa (transference of consciousness)? (Version 4)
To direct the consciousness at the time of death toward a favorable rebirth, such as in a pure land or a precious human life.
76
Death: Powa: What are the 'five forces' of mind training relevant to death? (Version 4)
1) White Seed (generosity, forgiveness), 2) Aspiration, 3) Destruction (of attachment), 4) Motivation (to practice), 5) Familiarity (with Dharma practices).
77
Powa: Powa: Why is it insufficient to rely on a lama to perform powa for oneself? (Version 4)
Because powa is most effective when the dying person has trained in it during life; without personal preparation, ritual alone cannot guarantee a favorable rebirth.
78
Karma and Rebirth: Rebirth: What qualities should one cultivate to direct the mind toward a favorable rebirth? (Version 4)
Faith, ethical conduct, learning, generosity, and wisdom, as taught in the Sankhārupapatti Sutta.
79
Death: Tantra: How do highest yoga tantra practitioners use the death process in their path? (Version 4)
They meditate on death, bardo, and rebirth as stages leading to the truth body, enjoyment body, and emanation body of a buddha.
80
Death: Karma: What determines whether one's mind is virtuous, nonvirtuous, or neutral at death? (Version 4)
It depends on the mental state at the moment of death; however, the subtlest consciousness is always neutral unless transformed by tantric methods.
81
Impermanence: Impermanence: What are the two levels of impermanence discussed in Buddhism? (Version 5)
Subtle impermanence refers to the momentary change in all conditioned phenomena, while gross impermanence denotes the cessation or breakdown of composite entities, such as death or the breaking of objects.
82
Impermanence: Impermanence: What effect does contemplating gross impermanence have on one's priorities? (Version 5)
It helps practitioners reevaluate their attachment to worldly concerns and refocus on Dharma practice by recognizing the fleeting nature of life and its pleasures.
83
Impermanence: Impermanence: Name and describe the five types of gross impermanence. (Version 5)
1) Destruction: The complete annihilation of something (e.g., death, building collapse). 2) Cultural Trends: Shifts in societal values. 3) Separation: Inevitable parting of entities that come together. 4) Sudden Impermanence: Unexpected changes such as accidents. 5) Nature of Impermanence: All conditioned phenomena are transient by nature.
84
Death: Death: What are the three key reflections on death in lamrim meditation? (Version 5)
1) Death is certain. 2) The time of death is uncertain. 3) Only the Dharma is beneficial at the time of death.
85
Death: Death: List the four causes of death described in the text. (Version 5)
1) Exhaustion of lifespan karma. 2) Exhaustion of merit. 3) Both lifespan and merit exhausted. 4) Ripening of powerful destructive karma.
86
Death: Death: Why is it important to reflect on the uncertainty of death's timing? (Version 5)
Because death can occur at any moment, and without preparation, one may miss the chance to transform the mind through Dharma practice.
87
Death: Death: What is the only help at the time of death, according to the text? (Version 5)
Only the Dharma—one’s virtue, mental training, and karmic seeds—can support the mind at the time of death.
88
Death: Other Realms: What determines the type of rebirth one takes after death? (Version 5)
Rebirth is determined by karma: virtuous actions lead to fortunate rebirths (e.g., human, deva), while nonvirtuous actions lead to unfortunate rebirths (e.g., animal, hungry ghost, hell being).
89
Realms: Other Realms: Why is it prudent to provisionally accept the existence of other realms? (Version 5)
Because denying them without omniscient knowledge is unwarranted, and accepting them motivates ethical conduct and mindfulness about karmic consequences.
90
Death: Fear at Death: What distinguishes wise fear from unwise fear? (Version 5)
Wise fear motivates Dharma practice and prioritization of meaningful activities, while unwise fear leads to panic and clinging at death.
91
Death: Death Process: What is the final and subtlest stage of the death process? (Version 5)
The dawning of the innate clear light mind, which is the actual moment of death and provides an opportunity for advanced practitioners to meditate on emptiness.
92
Death: Death Process: What are the eight stages of dissolution during death? (Version 5)
1) Earth into water, 2) Water into fire, 3) Fire into wind, 4) Wind into consciousness, 5) White appearance, 6) Red increase, 7) Black near-attainment, 8) Clear light.
93
Death: Death Process: What happens after the clear light mind dissolves? (Version 5)
The mind exits the body and enters the bardo, where it takes on a subtle form and moves toward its next rebirth.
94
Death: Helping Others: How should one help a dying person without causing distress? (Version 5)
Avoid emotionally charged or unfamiliar spiritual input; instead, guide them to familiar virtuous thoughts like love, forgiveness, or refuge in their tradition.
95
Powa: Powa: What is the purpose of powa (transference of consciousness)? (Version 5)
To direct the consciousness at the time of death toward a favorable rebirth, such as in a pure land or a precious human life.
96
Death: Powa: What are the 'five forces' of mind training relevant to death? (Version 5)
1) White Seed (generosity, forgiveness), 2) Aspiration, 3) Destruction (of attachment), 4) Motivation (to practice), 5) Familiarity (with Dharma practices).
97
Powa: Powa: Why is it insufficient to rely on a lama to perform powa for oneself? (Version 5)
Because powa is most effective when the dying person has trained in it during life; without personal preparation, ritual alone cannot guarantee a favorable rebirth.
98
Karma and Rebirth: Rebirth: What qualities should one cultivate to direct the mind toward a favorable rebirth? (Version 5)
Faith, ethical conduct, learning, generosity, and wisdom, as taught in the Sankhārupapatti Sutta.
99
Death: Tantra: How do highest yoga tantra practitioners use the death process in their path? (Version 5)
They meditate on death, bardo, and rebirth as stages leading to the truth body, enjoyment body, and emanation body of a buddha.
100
Death: Karma: What determines whether one's mind is virtuous, nonvirtuous, or neutral at death? (Version 5)
It depends on the mental state at the moment of death; however, the subtlest consciousness is always neutral unless transformed by tantric methods.
101
Impermanence: Impermanence: What are the two levels of impermanence discussed in Buddhism? (Version 6)
Subtle impermanence refers to the momentary change in all conditioned phenomena, while gross impermanence denotes the cessation or breakdown of composite entities, such as death or the breaking of objects.
102
Impermanence: Impermanence: What effect does contemplating gross impermanence have on one's priorities? (Version 6)
It helps practitioners reevaluate their attachment to worldly concerns and refocus on Dharma practice by recognizing the fleeting nature of life and its pleasures.
103
Impermanence: Impermanence: Name and describe the five types of gross impermanence. (Version 6)
1) Destruction: The complete annihilation of something (e.g., death, building collapse). 2) Cultural Trends: Shifts in societal values. 3) Separation: Inevitable parting of entities that come together. 4) Sudden Impermanence: Unexpected changes such as accidents. 5) Nature of Impermanence: All conditioned phenomena are transient by nature.
104
Death: Death: What are the three key reflections on death in lamrim meditation? (Version 6)
1) Death is certain. 2) The time of death is uncertain. 3) Only the Dharma is beneficial at the time of death.
105
Death: Death: List the four causes of death described in the text. (Version 6)
1) Exhaustion of lifespan karma. 2) Exhaustion of merit. 3) Both lifespan and merit exhausted. 4) Ripening of powerful destructive karma.
106
Death: Death: Why is it important to reflect on the uncertainty of death's timing? (Version 6)
Because death can occur at any moment, and without preparation, one may miss the chance to transform the mind through Dharma practice.
107
Death: Death: What is the only help at the time of death, according to the text? (Version 6)
Only the Dharma—one’s virtue, mental training, and karmic seeds—can support the mind at the time of death.
108
Death: Other Realms: What determines the type of rebirth one takes after death? (Version 6)
Rebirth is determined by karma: virtuous actions lead to fortunate rebirths (e.g., human, deva), while nonvirtuous actions lead to unfortunate rebirths (e.g., animal, hungry ghost, hell being).
109
Realms: Other Realms: Why is it prudent to provisionally accept the existence of other realms? (Version 6)
Because denying them without omniscient knowledge is unwarranted, and accepting them motivates ethical conduct and mindfulness about karmic consequences.
110
Death: Fear at Death: What distinguishes wise fear from unwise fear? (Version 6)
Wise fear motivates Dharma practice and prioritization of meaningful activities, while unwise fear leads to panic and clinging at death.
111
Death: Death Process: What is the final and subtlest stage of the death process? (Version 6)
The dawning of the innate clear light mind, which is the actual moment of death and provides an opportunity for advanced practitioners to meditate on emptiness.
112
Death: Death Process: What are the eight stages of dissolution during death? (Version 6)
1) Earth into water, 2) Water into fire, 3) Fire into wind, 4) Wind into consciousness, 5) White appearance, 6) Red increase, 7) Black near-attainment, 8) Clear light.
113
Death: Death Process: What happens after the clear light mind dissolves? (Version 6)
The mind exits the body and enters the bardo, where it takes on a subtle form and moves toward its next rebirth.
114
Death: Helping Others: How should one help a dying person without causing distress? (Version 6)
Avoid emotionally charged or unfamiliar spiritual input; instead, guide them to familiar virtuous thoughts like love, forgiveness, or refuge in their tradition.
115
Powa: Powa: What is the purpose of powa (transference of consciousness)? (Version 6)
To direct the consciousness at the time of death toward a favorable rebirth, such as in a pure land or a precious human life.
116
Death: Powa: What are the 'five forces' of mind training relevant to death? (Version 6)
1) White Seed (generosity, forgiveness), 2) Aspiration, 3) Destruction (of attachment), 4) Motivation (to practice), 5) Familiarity (with Dharma practices).
117
Powa: Powa: Why is it insufficient to rely on a lama to perform powa for oneself? (Version 6)
Because powa is most effective when the dying person has trained in it during life; without personal preparation, ritual alone cannot guarantee a favorable rebirth.
118
Karma and Rebirth: Rebirth: What qualities should one cultivate to direct the mind toward a favorable rebirth? (Version 6)
Faith, ethical conduct, learning, generosity, and wisdom, as taught in the Sankhārupapatti Sutta.
119
Death: Tantra: How do highest yoga tantra practitioners use the death process in their path? (Version 6)
They meditate on death, bardo, and rebirth as stages leading to the truth body, enjoyment body, and emanation body of a buddha.
120
Death: Karma: What determines whether one's mind is virtuous, nonvirtuous, or neutral at death? (Version 6)
It depends on the mental state at the moment of death; however, the subtlest consciousness is always neutral unless transformed by tantric methods.
121
Impermanence: Impermanence: What are the two levels of impermanence discussed in Buddhism? (Version 7)
Subtle impermanence refers to the momentary change in all conditioned phenomena, while gross impermanence denotes the cessation or breakdown of composite entities, such as death or the breaking of objects.
122
Impermanence: Impermanence: What effect does contemplating gross impermanence have on one's priorities? (Version 7)
It helps practitioners reevaluate their attachment to worldly concerns and refocus on Dharma practice by recognizing the fleeting nature of life and its pleasures.
123
Impermanence: Impermanence: Name and describe the five types of gross impermanence. (Version 7)
1) Destruction: The complete annihilation of something (e.g., death, building collapse). 2) Cultural Trends: Shifts in societal values. 3) Separation: Inevitable parting of entities that come together. 4) Sudden Impermanence: Unexpected changes such as accidents. 5) Nature of Impermanence: All conditioned phenomena are transient by nature.
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Death: Death: What are the three key reflections on death in lamrim meditation? (Version 7)
1) Death is certain. 2) The time of death is uncertain. 3) Only the Dharma is beneficial at the time of death.
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Death: Death: List the four causes of death described in the text. (Version 7)
1) Exhaustion of lifespan karma. 2) Exhaustion of merit. 3) Both lifespan and merit exhausted. 4) Ripening of powerful destructive karma.
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Death: Death: Why is it important to reflect on the uncertainty of death's timing? (Version 7)
Because death can occur at any moment, and without preparation, one may miss the chance to transform the mind through Dharma practice.
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Death: Death: What is the only help at the time of death, according to the text? (Version 7)
Only the Dharma—one’s virtue, mental training, and karmic seeds—can support the mind at the time of death.
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Death: Other Realms: What determines the type of rebirth one takes after death? (Version 7)
Rebirth is determined by karma: virtuous actions lead to fortunate rebirths (e.g., human, deva), while nonvirtuous actions lead to unfortunate rebirths (e.g., animal, hungry ghost, hell being).
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Realms: Other Realms: Why is it prudent to provisionally accept the existence of other realms? (Version 7)
Because denying them without omniscient knowledge is unwarranted, and accepting them motivates ethical conduct and mindfulness about karmic consequences.
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Death: Fear at Death: What distinguishes wise fear from unwise fear? (Version 7)
Wise fear motivates Dharma practice and prioritization of meaningful activities, while unwise fear leads to panic and clinging at death.
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Death: Death Process: What is the final and subtlest stage of the death process? (Version 7)
The dawning of the innate clear light mind, which is the actual moment of death and provides an opportunity for advanced practitioners to meditate on emptiness.
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Death: Death Process: What are the eight stages of dissolution during death? (Version 7)
1) Earth into water, 2) Water into fire, 3) Fire into wind, 4) Wind into consciousness, 5) White appearance, 6) Red increase, 7) Black near-attainment, 8) Clear light.
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Death: Death Process: What happens after the clear light mind dissolves? (Version 7)
The mind exits the body and enters the bardo, where it takes on a subtle form and moves toward its next rebirth.
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Death: Helping Others: How should one help a dying person without causing distress? (Version 7)
Avoid emotionally charged or unfamiliar spiritual input; instead, guide them to familiar virtuous thoughts like love, forgiveness, or refuge in their tradition.
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Powa: Powa: What is the purpose of powa (transference of consciousness)? (Version 7)
To direct the consciousness at the time of death toward a favorable rebirth, such as in a pure land or a precious human life.
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Death: Powa: What are the 'five forces' of mind training relevant to death? (Version 7)
1) White Seed (generosity, forgiveness), 2) Aspiration, 3) Destruction (of attachment), 4) Motivation (to practice), 5) Familiarity (with Dharma practices).
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Powa: Powa: Why is it insufficient to rely on a lama to perform powa for oneself? (Version 7)
Because powa is most effective when the dying person has trained in it during life; without personal preparation, ritual alone cannot guarantee a favorable rebirth.
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Karma and Rebirth: Rebirth: What qualities should one cultivate to direct the mind toward a favorable rebirth? (Version 7)
Faith, ethical conduct, learning, generosity, and wisdom, as taught in the Sankhārupapatti Sutta.
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Death: Tantra: How do highest yoga tantra practitioners use the death process in their path? (Version 7)
They meditate on death, bardo, and rebirth as stages leading to the truth body, enjoyment body, and emanation body of a buddha.
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Death: Karma: What determines whether one's mind is virtuous, nonvirtuous, or neutral at death? (Version 7)
It depends on the mental state at the moment of death; however, the subtlest consciousness is always neutral unless transformed by tantric methods.
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Impermanence: Impermanence: What are the two levels of impermanence discussed in Buddhism? (Version 8)
Subtle impermanence refers to the momentary change in all conditioned phenomena, while gross impermanence denotes the cessation or breakdown of composite entities, such as death or the breaking of objects.
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Impermanence: Impermanence: What effect does contemplating gross impermanence have on one's priorities? (Version 8)
It helps practitioners reevaluate their attachment to worldly concerns and refocus on Dharma practice by recognizing the fleeting nature of life and its pleasures.
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Impermanence: Impermanence: Name and describe the five types of gross impermanence. (Version 8)
1) Destruction: The complete annihilation of something (e.g., death, building collapse). 2) Cultural Trends: Shifts in societal values. 3) Separation: Inevitable parting of entities that come together. 4) Sudden Impermanence: Unexpected changes such as accidents. 5) Nature of Impermanence: All conditioned phenomena are transient by nature.
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Death: Death: What are the three key reflections on death in lamrim meditation? (Version 8)
1) Death is certain. 2) The time of death is uncertain. 3) Only the Dharma is beneficial at the time of death.
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Death: Death: List the four causes of death described in the text. (Version 8)
1) Exhaustion of lifespan karma. 2) Exhaustion of merit. 3) Both lifespan and merit exhausted. 4) Ripening of powerful destructive karma.
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Death: Death: Why is it important to reflect on the uncertainty of death's timing? (Version 8)
Because death can occur at any moment, and without preparation, one may miss the chance to transform the mind through Dharma practice.
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Death: Death: What is the only help at the time of death, according to the text? (Version 8)
Only the Dharma—one’s virtue, mental training, and karmic seeds—can support the mind at the time of death.
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Death: Other Realms: What determines the type of rebirth one takes after death? (Version 8)
Rebirth is determined by karma: virtuous actions lead to fortunate rebirths (e.g., human, deva), while nonvirtuous actions lead to unfortunate rebirths (e.g., animal, hungry ghost, hell being).
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Realms: Other Realms: Why is it prudent to provisionally accept the existence of other realms? (Version 8)
Because denying them without omniscient knowledge is unwarranted, and accepting them motivates ethical conduct and mindfulness about karmic consequences.
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Death: Fear at Death: What distinguishes wise fear from unwise fear? (Version 8)
Wise fear motivates Dharma practice and prioritization of meaningful activities, while unwise fear leads to panic and clinging at death.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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Fear and Hope: What does the Dhammapada say about the world and attachment?
It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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Fear and Hope: What does the Dhammapada say about the world and attachment?
It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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Fear and Hope: What does the Dhammapada say about the world and attachment?
It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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Fear and Hope: What does the Dhammapada say about the world and attachment?
It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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Fear and Hope: What does the Dhammapada say about the world and attachment?
It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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Fear and Hope: What does the Dhammapada say about the world and attachment?
It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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Fear and Hope: What does the Dhammapada say about the world and attachment?
It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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Fear and Hope: What does the Dhammapada say about the world and attachment?
It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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Fear and Hope: What does the Dhammapada say about the world and attachment?
It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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Fear and Hope: What does the Dhammapada say about the world and attachment?
It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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Fear and Hope: What does the Dhammapada say about the world and attachment?
It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
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Impermanence: What is the difference between gross and subtle impermanence in Buddhism?
Gross impermanence refers to the obvious changes like death and decay, while subtle impermanence is the moment-by-moment change of all conditioned phenomena.
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Impermanence: Why is understanding gross impermanence important in Buddhist practice?
It motivates us to practice Dharma by highlighting the impermanence of our precious human life and worldly concerns.
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It says the world is blind, few see things as they truly are, and while fools are immersed in it, the wise have no attachment.
