Theravada.

Should a person focus on their own enlightenment first or enlighten others in the process if the goal is all-encompassing enlightenment?
by Fruitpunchsamurai on October 30th, 2010 | 2 people like this | 5 answers | in Theravada

by Anonymous on December 31st, 1969 | no answers | in

How can the practice of Vispassana meditation help to gain an understanding of the self?
by Sharon_K4690 on August 31st, 2010 | 2 answers | in Theravada

what are the 16 stages of samatha meditation as taught by the Samatha Org/Trust?
by tim1461 on March 4th, 2010 | 4 answers | in Theravada

I have not been able to see my teacher or my monks in months. I've been busy, stressed, tired. Should I just go, pay respects and take a nap in the temple or porch?
by A Rock In Woolfs Clothing on November 27th, 2009 | no answers | in Theravada

During breath meditation, I managed to be completely focused on the breath, with no knowledge of surroundings for a while. If I had to describe it, it was like a calm pool of water. But I can't seem to get back into this state. Help? How does one do this?
by Noki Slovlaklovich on May 25th, 2009 | 5 answers | in Theravada

How to meditate?
by julia275 on December 8th, 2008 | 6 answers | in Theravada

I don't believe in Christmas (I've chosen a different religion than I was brought up with) and pretending that I do makes me uncomfortable. But... I don't want to be an outsider in my family. Should I continue to "celebrate" it or upset everyone?
by Lindsey on November 23rd, 2008 | 10 answers | in Theravada

In Theravada; Is there is a special place called hell to punish people? or hell is exist in this world or ?// (Is there a hell as I believe ruler of hell also doing sin (wrong thing) by harming people )
by Mechatronics on November 12th, 2008 | 5 answers | in Theravada

What makes a person, whom has been in robes for years, suddenly drop the robes and become a lay-person?
by KJ. on January 24th, 2008 | 8 answers | in Theravada

How does monks survive in the free with the limitations they have? (Thinking the forest monks)
by KJ. on January 24th, 2008 | 4 answers | in Theravada

What does the following Pali words mean: Abhinīhāra, Abhibhāyatana, Apavyāma, Upasampanna?
by KJ. on January 24th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Theravada

In theravada; Would it be wrong to arrange a temple very simplifistic? (No artwork, no golden stuff, no glitter of any kind, no statue - just naked everything)
by KJ. on January 24th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Theravada

What is the story behind "Hiinayaana"? Some claim it´s a school, some say it´s an insult.
by KJ. on January 24th, 2008 | one answer | in Theravada

In Theravada; What are the stages of enlightenment? (And what exactly is enlightenment?)
by KJ. on January 24th, 2008 | 5 answers | in Theravada

In theravada, Happiness versus Contentness. Isn´t the goal a contentness rather than happiness?
by KJ. on January 24th, 2008 | 4 answers | in Theravada

In Theravada, would a teacher limit his teachings depending on who´s sitting in front of him?
by KJ. on January 24th, 2008 | 5 answers | in Theravada

In Theravada; Indifference versus love - do they fit together, or is love merely a romantic illusion?
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 3 answers | in Theravada

In Theravada; How to train indifference most efficiently?
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Theravada

In the theravada practise, what use is compliments and soft words to each other? (I see it as a self-delusion)
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 1 person likes this | 2 answers | in Theravada

In theravada, how is self-delusion defined, and how is it avoided?
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Theravada

Can anyone become arahant?
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 4 answers | in Theravada

How is "good" and "evil" defined in the practise?
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Theravada

How does "Kamma" work?
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 1 person likes this | 6 answers | in Theravada

Why is homosexuality accepted in Buddhism, while it is not in most religions?
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 6 answers | in Theravada

Are there any nuns in Theravada?
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 3 answers | in Theravada

Is it true that vegetarianism as to go together with Buddhism?
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 4 answers | in Theravada

I am interested in using the Samatha meditation on my own (meaning no attendance to classes or such). Need some guidance for beginners.
by Hvid on January 23rd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Theravada

How does one deal with emotions during meditation and daily life, the most constructive way?
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Theravada

Which are the different branches of Theravada?
by Hvid on January 23rd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Theravada

Isn´t it possible to meditate too much? (thinking of serotonin syndrome)
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 3 answers | in Theravada

I heard claims that buddhism is a branch of Hinduism. How is that explained?
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 6 answers | in Theravada

What exactly is the role of a bhikkhu?
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | one answer | in Theravada

What is "internal" and "external" practise?
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | one answer | in Theravada

How can I verify something unverifiable?
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 4 answers | in Theravada

How do I technically use Vispassana meditation in my daily life?
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 4 answers | in Theravada

What are the three basic Desires?
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 6 answers | in Theravada

It there a thumb-rule of when to help people?
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Theravada

Are there any kind of unverifiable elements in the buddhist practise? (Such as reincarnation, Supernatural powers, etc.)
by KJ. on January 23rd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Theravada

Does "letting go" include letting go of the practise?
by KJ. on January 22nd, 2008 | one answer | in Theravada

How is the four noble truths technically used in ones personal practise?
by KJ. on January 22nd, 2008 | one answer | in Theravada