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Spencer Littlewood
Sep 13, 2009, 12:42 am
There is nothing wrong with eating or consuming/doing anything which is not harmful - alcohol can be used as medicine too in certain cases.. but then what is important in Buddhism is to detach oneself from the Kilesas ("cravings/desires/addictions") - the Kilesas, when contemplated will be recognized as the cause of rebirth according to paticasamuphata (wheel of cause and effect, and becoming) - Unfortunately here is where we must get into the term "black and white" which you mentioned;
What purpose does Buddhism serve?
For many, Buddhism serves the purpos to become a better person, or to acheive more happiness in life, or to understand life more. - this in fact is not the ultimate true purpose, but having said that - people who practise precepts and a little samatha meditation will obtain benefits and more happiness in life, as well as avoind rebirth in an undesirable form of existence. But if we take it to the real purpose of what the Dhamma teaches, it is that we are lost in illusio...
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