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  1. "The entire universe in the ten directions is one bright pearl." In Ikka myōju, #Dōgen develops this image to illustrate the nondual nature of reality, where all phenomena are interconnected and mutually inclusive, challenging conventional distinctions between self and world, subject and object. Here's a brief summary and discussion of the fascicle:

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  2. Sustained #meditation practice induces measurable #neuroplasticity: #CorticalThickening, #GrayMatter/ #WhiteMatter changes, #DMN modulation, stronger attention and emotion‑regulation networks, and reduced #stress reactivity. In #Buddhist terms, these findings map onto deliberate mental cultivation that reshapes attention and affective habits. In this post, we explore the empirical evidence and implications for mind-brain integration:

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  3. #Polonnaruwa (11th–13th c.) marked a transformative era in #SriLanka's history, blending #Theravāda Buddhist reform, royal patronage, and urban innovation. Its monuments and monastic networks shaped Buddhist statecraft and regional connectivity, leaving a lasting legacy in #SouthAsian religious culture. Here's a brief overview:

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  4. #Avalokiteśvāra, the #bodhisattva of compassion, embodies the #Mahāyāna ideal of boundless #empathy and #ethical engagement. Revered across Buddhist cultures, Avalokiteśvāra's adaptability and commitment to alleviating #suffering (#dukkha) highlight #Buddhism's unique fusion of #wisdom (#prajna) and #compassion (#karuna).

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  5. #Dōgen Zenji (1200–1253) revolutionized #Japanese #Zen by emphasizing #shikantaza ("just sitting") and the inseparability of #practice and #enlightenment. His #philosophical depth, especially in works like #Shōbōgenzō, shaped #SōtōZen and continues to influence global Buddhist thought. Here is a brief overview of his life and teachings:

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  6. #Asaṅga and #Vasubandhu shaped #Yogācāra, the "Consciousness-Only" school in #Buddhism, by synthesizing meditative insight and philosophical analysis. Their doctrines of the #EightConsciousnesses (#vinjanas), and #ThreeNatures (#trisvabhāva) offer a unique model of mind and liberation, deeply influencing Buddhist thought in #India and #EastAsia.

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  7. In Buddhist thought, the #ThreePoisons (akusala-mūla) — greed (#lobha), hatred (#dosa), and delusion (#moha) — are the root causes of suffering (#dukkha) and the cycle of rebirth (#samsāra). They are not metaphysical absolutes but psychological tendencies that can be transformed through ethical conduct, meditation, and wisdom. This framework offers a unique perspective on suffering, emphasizing internal transformation over external salvation:

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  8. #Clinging – or #upādāna – is a central concept in #Buddhism, representing the intensified attachment that arises from #craving (#tanhā). Understanding upādāna is crucial for grasping the nature of suffering (#dukkha) and the path to liberation (#nibbāna). In this post, we explore its meaning, implications, and role in Buddhist practice:

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