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by hershey_squirter_ on January 18th, 2007
Basically he means that everyone has their own unique views and perspectives on every aspect of life and it doesn't mean there's only one right view. Try to see things from different perspectives and you just might learn something.
by purplecows on May 12th, 2009
A tree falls in the forest. Did the tree move? Or did the earth move?
by broken_beauty17 on April 23rd, 2009
In reality, they are both moving, but I think what the teacher means is that if it were not for their perception and understanding, than it would be irrelivant.
by Metaphiz on January 18th, 2007
Could it not be that he was saying that it is our perception? In other words, were it not for the monks perceiving the flag, and the wind, none of it would be moving?
If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him!" Why do the Buddhists say this?
by anil m on October 6th, 2011
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What tradition of Buddhism do you follow and why?
by rmtn on November 7th, 2011
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If everyone reached enlightenment and were no longer reborn like in the buddhist faith wouldn't the world cease to exist
by jmb516 on September 21st, 2011
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Where is Padme? Is she safe? Is she alright?
by Have A Nice Day on November 4th, 2011
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What is your opinion of Buddhism?
by Masaharu on July 7th, 2011
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You're reading Two Buddhist monks looking a flag in the wind. One says, "The wind is moving." The other, "The flag." They ask their teacher, "Who is right?" The teacher responds, "Neither of you. Mind is moving." What did the teacher mean?
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good explanation.
by splaws on January 18th, 2007