Philosophy - December 2006

I have read the following: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advaita_Vedanta

If I am understanding this properly; the main philosophical difference is in the concept of how maya is created. In Buddhism it is though the process of dependent origination and attachment that maya is created. In Advaita Vedanta; maya is a direct consequence of emanation from Brahman. Is this correct?

Can someone with a deep grounding in these studies please help me, or refer me to a source?

Thank You.

2006-12-21 19:15:52 · 1 answers · asked by Dwain 3

Think about it....

2006-12-21 19:12:31 · 13 answers · asked by shadycaliber 3

2006-12-21 19:04:04 · 11 answers · asked by MissChatea 4

This time of year always feels a little melancholy... Why do you think that is? Is it the commercialism which stifles the real meaning of the holiday? Is it the buildup (and inevitable letdown) of the holiday? Is it because it's the end of the year & causes you to reflect on your life? Is it because unless your life looks like a Hallmark card it feels like you don't measure up...? Is it seasonal affective disorder? Is it the sense of isolation and loneliness that you feel even when surrounded by friends & family? Is it the stress of shopping, spending money you can't afford on gifts that they may not want, planning, preparing, the hustle & bustle that takes the fun out of it because you can't relax & enjoy it? Crowded malls and overplayed Christmas songs? Difficult relatives? Missing loved ones who are gone?

What happened to Christmas? Remember when it was magical? Is it because we grew up...?

Is it because I have to work Christmas day?!

Merry Christmas, anyway!

2006-12-21 19:01:00 · 8 answers · asked by amp 6

2006-12-21 18:57:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-21 18:57:28 · 12 answers · asked by Amy S 1

I'm so confused by imagination only... but I'll be fine my friends!
And... by the way... Do you think we could ask serious questions by stupid ones? (sometimes)

2006-12-21 18:02:16 · 12 answers · asked by Lover Boy 1

What type of mediation to you think is better? Traditional or technological ( holosync) ?

2006-12-21 17:52:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am what some people call 'emo' and I get heartbroken easily. i also cut myself. i dont know how to get the pain to stop. you may call me a phyco but i also live in this imaginary fanisty world, and i am most of the time only happy there, i can be happy sometimes in reality. but i dont know how to make the pain stop

2006-12-21 17:41:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-21 17:33:15 · 4 answers · asked by The Knowledge Server 1

2006-12-21 17:10:42 · 10 answers · asked by The Knowledge Server 1

just when everything seems to be on track something always goes wrong do things ever get easier or do we just get used to dealing with our problems

2006-12-21 17:02:42 · 10 answers · asked by colston5 2

2006-12-21 16:57:21 · 13 answers · asked by jayakrishnamenon 3

I just wonder sometimes, does life give you what you want, or what's best for you. And was it for the better or for the worse..

Can't help but wonder, should you then want at all, if life will give you what it wants anyway..

2006-12-21 16:54:44 · 10 answers · asked by just me.. 3

2006-12-21 16:34:39 · 18 answers · asked by jayakrishnaathmavidya 4

2006-12-21 16:08:27 · 10 answers · asked by samrat 1

2006-12-21 16:07:28 · 5 answers · asked by samrat 1

2006-12-21 15:43:19 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-21 15:43:14 · 27 answers · asked by ? 1

these words we wish to say
we can't, to great
they are but a mere memory
long forgotten
hold them now
for they are my heart
understand why
I cannot say how
I love you
thank you

2006-12-21 15:42:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Life is a dear thing to all of us but if it came to making a decision to sacrifice your life so that the world could have a better chance at adapting into a lasting world peace, would you yield?

There are plenty of people who have given their lives already, some as soldiers, some as martyrs, some for good and some for bad. Assuming that your own sacrifice would be a "no-brainer" decision and a personal sacrifice which could yield good without a doubt, would you do it? Would you be willing to die for the sake of a more peaceful world?

If you answered "yes" to this question and you believe in life after death, do you realize that sacrificing the idea of your after-death life might help to achieve this same illusive goal of world-wide peace? Are you willing to donate that "life" to help achieve peace on earth now?

2006-12-21 15:32:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-21 15:30:54 · 12 answers · asked by samrat 1

2006-12-21 15:19:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the point of living any more?
No matter what you do you continue to fall back down.
You go back to the same spot you were at.
If you believe you are going to heaven when you die, then why not just die now?
If you believe in reincarnation then what is the point of living in the physical world and comming back?
If you belive that you will just banish when you die, then whats the point of living if you aren't going to have any memories, might as well get over with it.
Is there even a point in living?

2006-12-21 15:12:30 · 16 answers · asked by alan372092004 2

Should hosbital doctors include spiritual ritchuals, practices, and ceremonies in the treatment of a patient? Should doctor be trained in the teachings of many religions and spiritual veiws?

Will it make a difference and influence the patient to have a stronger will to live?

2006-12-21 14:48:20 · 5 answers · asked by Stony 4

2006-12-21 14:39:34 · 20 answers · asked by .. 5

2006-12-21 14:22:46 · 27 answers · asked by mks 2

I don't have anything against the Jews but I know a lot of people who do.

2006-12-21 14:18:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anaksonamun 2

Aristotle attributed to Plato the notion that the Forms are not the most basic entities, but are in some way derived from something else. This notion, however, cannot be found in any of Plato's works. And yet, Aristotle ascribed this view to Plato.

2006-12-21 14:17:54 · 9 answers · asked by WHY?? 1

2006-12-21 14:14:06 · 15 answers · asked by Friend 6