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Mahāyāna Buddhism
General forum on the teachings of all schools of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. Topics specific to one school are best posted in the appropriate sub-forum.
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Tibetan Buddhism
Forum for discussion of Tibetan Buddhism. Questions specific to one school are best posted in the appropriate sub-forum.
Subforums: Dzogchen, Nyingma, Mahamudra, Kagyu, Sakya, Gelug, Jonang, Chod, Bön, Buddhist Tantra Talk
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East Asian Buddhism
Forum for discussion of East Asian Buddhism. Questions specific to one school are best posted in the appropriate sub-forum.
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Sūtra Studies
Discuss and learn about the traditional Mahayana scriptures, without assuming that any one school ‘owns’ the only correct interpretation.
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Academic Discussion
A forum for those wishing to discuss Buddhist history and teachings in the Western academic manner, referencing appropriate sources.
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Discovering Mahayana Buddhism
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Dharma in Everyday Life
General discussion, particularly exploring the Dharma in the modern world.
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Here we can publicise upcoming dharma events (talks, retreats, webcasts, etc).
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Dharma Stories
Post sayings or stories from Buddhist traditions which you find interesting, inspiring or useful. (Your own stories are welcome on DW, but in the Creative Writing or Personal Experience forums rather than here.)
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Pictures of revered teachers, places, rupas, temples, shrine rooms etc. that bring inspiration to our members. Pilgrimage advice etc.
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Meditation
Discussion of meditation in the Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions.
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Ethical Conduct
A forum for discussion of Buddhist ethics.
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Engaged Buddhism
Discuss the application of the Dharma to situations of social, political, environmental and economic suffering and injustice.
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Prayers and Aspirations
Requesting and offering prayers and aspirations for those in need.
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Wellness, Diet and Fitness
A place to discuss health and fitness, including healthy diets, etc.
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Dying and Death
A forum for discussing aspects of dying and death. Please be mindful when posting in this section.
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Casual conversation between friends. Anything goes (almost).
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Media
A place to post videos, pictures, and any other sort of Buddhist or non-Buddhist media.
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