Buddhism

Buddhism

Introduction

Some may think that enlightenment is easier said than done, but mundane pursuits that are even more difficult to achieve. Learning to box or study for a PhD requires a huge effort. In comparison, see your own nature is much simpler. This implies some tricks, the right touch is needed. Without a good appreciative of what this means, you can practice your whole life and not getting anywhere. Most people commit mistakes as all of your experiences come from mundane pursuits, and these are hard If you adopt the same method you use to get closer to "worldly things" to learn the Dharma, you will not succeed, because it takes a completely different method. It is the responsibility of a teacher Chan to assist a practitioner to put aside their worldly understanding. I have been aware of the Buddhism region and I believed it was more than a common man can have. Previously I had developed certain misconceptions about it but a visit to a neighborhood Buddha house and some online research helped me clarify many things which I had entirely different concept. This essay will provide a detail discussion about my misconceptions and what is reality.

Discussion

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