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Discerning Truth - Recognizing What's Fake | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Ajahn Dhammasiha reflects on teachings of the Buddha in 'Cankī Sutta' (MN #95): What spiritual teachings are appealing to us, or what kind of opinions, views, theories we're attracted to, is not normally determined by the factual truthfulness of that teaching or view. Instead, it's usually one of the following five reasons:We simply have faithWe like it, it feels good, it's emotionally agreeable to usWe accept it on the basis of tradition/authorityWe accept it as it's reasonable, intellectually appealing, logicalWe accept it based on reflective contemplation and intuitionUnfortunately, either…
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