Cinder on Twitter: "@Failed_Buddhist @IDW1234 @chagmed @VipassanaBoy Yeah, but it doesn't real address THE point, which is that this is a standard founding myth that Buddhists pay inordinate attention to for some reason." / Twitter

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The depressing premise. Buddha's idea is this is fundamental truth, but I'd be inclined to say that's one of those "even if true, how relevant is it?" kind of deals. There are other fundamental truths you might be able to ascertain as well. Should those also form religions?

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Jul 6, 2018

So was Jesus', among others. This is not a unique move.

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Jul 6, 2018

I'm well aware. You're sort of making the point I was making.

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Yeah, but it doesn't real address THE point, which is that this is a standard founding myth that Buddhists pay inordinate attention to for some reason.

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Well, what is suffering? If it's the second dart, you absolutely can get rid of it. Shows up on brain scans. If it's the first -- to some extent I think it's possible. I've been able to dismiss pain at times. Only small amounts, but I'm not very advanced or good.

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IOW, I'm not sure that Buddha was full of shit. Also, if you believe the energy body/spiritual bodies style of Buddhism, (and whole schools do) then an independent energy/deva body appears to dodge a pile of suffering.

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