Dharma Wheel

I am fairly new to Buddhism, so take my words with a grain of salt.. I'm sure someone more experienced will answer your question soon. The way I see the precepts are that they are simply guidelines for living that help reinforce the humble and gentle nature that Buddhism steers you to, and by follow...

Thank you again for your input catmoon. The realization I had has actually stuck with me far more than I thought it would. I've found myself smiling alot more since then. It has opened up a very different perception of myself and my relationships. More than that, It has given me insight into the man...

Thank you catmoon, I looked it up and that does sound similar. I had quite an amazing experience/realization today while meditating. I saw through my own illusion of myself. It's funny that we can read, and learn everything about how we are not separate, but to actually experience it, even shortly i...

I have been meditating lately, trying to focus on a single object.. usually a small circle that I visualize. I try to keep my mind focused solely on that thing. It's funny how difficult it really is to do this, my mind wants to jump everywhere but where I'm trying to put it. I guess I can only laugh...

Hello all, Lately I have been pretty concerned with the state of things in the world. Perhaps I have been reading the news too much, or maybe thing's truly are worse than ever. The overwhelming feelings I get from everything happening at home(The USA) and abroad, may even be the reason for my renewe...

Hello all, I have recently began reading "The heart of the Buddhas teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh". I've always been interested in Buddhism, but I don't think I've ever seen it presented in such an understandable way until I began reading this book. The amazing thing is that even though I know much of ...

I usually sit normally in a chair, or lay down when meditating. I find it exceedingly difficult to meditate when my body is uncomfortable. I was laying down when this particular sensation was experienced. I appreciate the reply, and I have come to agree with you, the experience was interesting but n...

Hello all, I was curious about an experience I've had while meditating. It appeared after my body had become completely relaxed, and could no longer be felt, I was having only minimal trouble focusing on my object of meditation, it was not terribly distracting itself, but was very interesting, enoug...

I think the universe is completely lacking in inherent meaning. That doesn't necessarily mean it is meaningless though - it can have however much meaning you choose to assign to it. Catmoon, This is the conclusion I've reached also, but I can't help not being satisfied with it. Since we are not sep...

Is there a truth to existance, or of the universe? When I ponder the truth of the universe, how can I exclude my preconceptions from polluting my perspective? When we are born, all is a blank slate, there are no preconceptions, no memories, or experiences but we lack the mental faculties to question...