# General Theravada topics **URL:** https://classicaltheravada.org/c/general-theravada-topics/8.md?page=2 [Latest](https://classicaltheravada.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://classicaltheravada.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://classicaltheravada.org/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Son of wealthy muslim ordained](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/son-of-wealthy-muslim-ordained/2386)
**Author:** [@orthodox](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/orthodox)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/son-of-wealthy-muslim-ordained/2386 "2026-05-05T14:08:42Z")
The muslim son of an Imam and one of Myanmar’s successful electronic businesses converted to Theravada and ordained as a Bhikkhu. Leaving his wealth, inheritance, and comfortable life. Tried to attach a picture of him a… --- ## [Are dinosaurs mentioned?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/are-dinosaurs-mentioned/2363)
**Author:** [@HappinessSeeker](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/HappinessSeeker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 6:18am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/are-dinosaurs-mentioned/2363 "2026-05-04T06:18:40Z")
Are dinosaurs mentioned anywhere in the texts? I remember reading something where a king asks a Bhikkhu who is believed to be an Arahant about yakkas and why we can’t see their corpses if they really exist in this world… --- ## [Is Ajahn Mun's arahant story in his biography fake?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/is-ajahn-muns-arahant-story-in-his-biography-fake/2379)
**Author:** [@orthodox](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/orthodox)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 4:10am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/is-ajahn-muns-arahant-story-in-his-biography-fake/2379 "2026-05-04T04:10:05Z")
I heard that it has accounts where the Buddha and a lot of arahants came and visited him. This seems absurd. --- ## [Different types of "Nibbāna"](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/different-types-of-nibbana/2355)
**Author:** [@Paññādhammika](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/Pa%C3%B1%C3%B1%C4%81dhammika)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 7:27am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/different-types-of-nibbana/2355 "2026-05-03T07:27:52Z")
AN11.7: “Here, Ānanda, a bhikkhu is percipient thus: ‘This is peaceful, this is sublime, that is, the stilling of all activities, the relinquishing of all acquisitions, the destruction of craving, dispassion, cessation… --- ## [Question about Emptiness](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/question-about-emptiness/2348)
**Author:** [@HappinessSeeker](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/HappinessSeeker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 3:26am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/question-about-emptiness/2348 "2026-05-02T03:26:24Z")
What are the similarities and differences between the teaching of Emptiness in Theravāda and the teaching of Emptiness in Mahayana? I think emptiness refers to the emptiness of self in all Dhamma. --- ## [Greatness of the Buddha-Jewel](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/greatness-of-the-buddha-jewel/2371)
**Author:** [@HappinessSeeker](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/HappinessSeeker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 3:17am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/greatness-of-the-buddha-jewel/2371 "2026-05-02T03:17:31Z")
I decided to share this in appreciation of the Buddha-Jewel. There are two kinds of Buddha-Jewel: Paccekabuddha-Jewel and Sammasambuddha-Jewel. Also note: even hundreds of Chief Disciples can’t compare to even a hundred… --- ## [What is Buddha’s Omniscient Intelligence? Complete Explanation & Teachings](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/what-is-buddha-s-omniscient-intelligence-complete-explanation-teachings/2353)
**Author:** [@Richard](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/Richard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/what-is-buddha-s-omniscient-intelligence-complete-explanation-teachings/2353 "2026-05-01T16:07:18Z")
The information about Buddha’s omniscient intelligence is mentioned in the Tipitaka, the Pali Canon, in various places. It is more detailedly described in the Abhidhamma Pitaka. The Buddha’s omniscient intelligence only … --- ## [Orthodox Theravada Countries](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/orthodox-theravada-countries/2370)
**Author:** [@orthodox](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/orthodox)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 6:54am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/orthodox-theravada-countries/2370 "2026-05-01T06:54:25Z")
Is Myanmar and Sri Lanka the only orthodox Theravada countries? I know Thailand is Theravada too but it seems to create a lot of EBT movement and Suttanta monks so I am not sure whether to classify it orthodox / classica… --- ## [Are puthujjanas guranteed a lower realm after death?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/are-puthujjanas-guranteed-a-lower-realm-after-death/2343)
**Author:** [@orthodox](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/orthodox)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 9:48am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/are-puthujjanas-guranteed-a-lower-realm-after-death/2343 "2026-04-29T09:48:33Z")
Just wanted to know, thanks. Also there are multiple types of puthujjanas right? --- ## [Why Do Fighters, Wrestlers, and Farmers Die Early? The Karmic Consequences of Violence and Harm - Real-Life Examples](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/why-do-fighters-wrestlers-and-farmers-die-early-the-karmic-consequences-of-violence-and-harm-real-life-examples/2335)
**Author:** [@Richard](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/Richard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 12:52am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/why-do-fighters-wrestlers-and-farmers-die-early-the-karmic-consequences-of-violence-and-harm-real-life-examples/2335 "2026-04-29T00:52:39Z")
Fighters become fighters because, early in their lives, someone bullied or harassed them for a prolonged period, often in their school classrooms. This mistreatment is not random; it occurs due to past-life karmas. They … --- ## [What are the 73 intelligences of the Buddha the omniscient one?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/what-are-the-73-intelligences-of-the-buddha-the-omniscient-one/2346)
**Author:** [@Richard](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/Richard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/what-are-the-73-intelligences-of-the-buddha-the-omniscient-one/2346 "2026-04-26T16:03:45Z")
There is nothing in the entire universe an omniscient Buddha does not know. If any human or a god or a brahma asks him any question about any subject Buddha had the wisdom to give the accurate answer immediately. An omni… --- ## [Question about hair of Buddhas and Paccekabuddhas](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/question-about-hair-of-buddhas-and-paccekabuddhas/2337)
**Author:** [@HappinessSeeker](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/HappinessSeeker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 8:02am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/question-about-hair-of-buddhas-and-paccekabuddhas/2337 "2026-04-26T08:02:19Z")
Do Buddhas and Paccekabuddhas completely shave their hair? Is the topknot hairstyle in pictures and statues accurate? Do only Disciples have to shave their hair completely? Which picture do you think looks closer to w… --- ## [What is the CT understanding of the citta rising up in SN 55.21 and the vinnana stream in DN 28?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/what-is-the-ct-understanding-of-the-citta-rising-up-in-sn-55-21-and-the-vinnana-stream-in-dn-28/2340)
**Author:** [@Zans](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/Zans)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/what-is-the-ct-understanding-of-the-citta-rising-up-in-sn-55-21-and-the-vinnana-stream-in-dn-28/2340 "2026-04-25T16:51:00Z")
Suppose a person was to sink a pot of ghee or oil into a deep lake and break it open. Seyyathāpi, mahānāma, puriso sappikumbhaṁ vā telakumbhaṁ vā gambhīraṁ udakarahadaṁ ogāhitvā bhindeyya. Its shards and chips would s… --- ## [Household Life and Jhana](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/household-life-and-jhana/2336)
**Author:** [@HappinessSeeker](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/HappinessSeeker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/household-life-and-jhana/2336 "2026-04-24T21:16:03Z")
Even lay people should try to attain Jhana. Pītisutta Atha kho anāthapiṇḍiko gahapati pañcamattehi upāsakasatehi parivuto yena bhagavā tenupasaṅkami; Then the householder Anāthapiṇḍika, surrounded by about five hundr… --- ## [Thai tradition teachers who has right view on Nibbāna](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/thai-tradition-teachers-who-has-right-view-on-nibbana/2311)
**Author:** [@Paññādhammika](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/Pa%C3%B1%C3%B1%C4%81dhammika)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 7:46am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/thai-tradition-teachers-who-has-right-view-on-nibbana/2311 "2026-04-22T07:46:51Z")
In general, the thai tradition seems to have the eternal citta view after arahant died. As this is a wrong view, it would be good to list down the perhaps few Thai teachers who has the right view on nibbāna and thus allo… --- ## [The Nikayas say very little about dreams, what about the commentary, abhidhamma, and other CT texts?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/the-nikayas-say-very-little-about-dreams-what-about-the-commentary-abhidhamma-and-other-ct-texts/2322)
**Author:** [@Zans](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/Zans)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 1:03pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/the-nikayas-say-very-little-about-dreams-what-about-the-commentary-abhidhamma-and-other-ct-texts/2322 "2026-04-21T13:03:22Z")
Pretty much the title. Thanks. --- ## [Bhava and Jati](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/bhava-and-jati/2319)
**Author:** [@HappinessSeeker](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/HappinessSeeker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 8:13am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/bhava-and-jati/2319 "2026-04-20T08:13:23Z")
Can someone explain the difference between the two? --- ## [life is meaningless?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/life-is-meaningless/2310)
**Author:** [@RobertK](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/RobertK)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/life-is-meaningless/2310 "2026-04-19T20:42:57Z")
Someone wrote that it was sad that everything was so impermanent, life seems meaningless. Robert: Not sad! It might seem that way when we think about the present moment- Insighting the present moment it is a refuge … --- ## [Human Rebirth or Divine Rebirth?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/human-rebirth-or-divine-rebirth/2309)
**Author:** [@HappinessSeeker](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/HappinessSeeker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/human-rebirth-or-divine-rebirth/2309 "2026-04-18T14:59:59Z")
Would you choose to be reborn as a virtuous and wise human or a deva/brahma? If we are reborn as a virtuous and wise human, we could continue fulfilling the 10 perfections to become a Paccekabuddha or other special Perso… --- ## [Access Concentration](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/access-concentration/2307)
**Author:** [@HappinessSeeker](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/HappinessSeeker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 4:36am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/access-concentration/2307 "2026-04-18T04:36:00Z")
Is access concentration needed for rebirth into high sensual heavens like Tusita, Nirmāṇarati Heaven, Paranimmitavasavatti Heaven? Is drowsiness a bad last thought? If someone is asleep at the last moments and is dreamin… --- ## [Biology always has examples to test our understanding.](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/biology-always-has-examples-to-test-our-understanding/2308)
**Author:** [@gregk](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/gregk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 6:16am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/biology-always-has-examples-to-test-our-understanding/2308 "2026-04-16T06:16:08Z")
Ok so since I studied biology and love science. I was at the aquarium the other day sending metta to all the fish and mammals in the tanks. And then the jelly fish were swimming and I realised they have neither a brain … --- ## [Past Life Experiences](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/past-life-experiences/2298)
**Author:** [@HappinessSeeker](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/HappinessSeeker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 11:47pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/past-life-experiences/2298 "2026-04-12T23:47:09Z")
Does anyone know any past life experiences of meditators who saw their past lives? I’m interested in learning about what life is like in the deva or brahma worlds. Does anyone know of any meditators who have seen Buddhas… --- ## [Should Buddhists eat beef?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/should-buddhists-eat-beef/2283)
**Author:** [@HappinessSeeker](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/HappinessSeeker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 6:23pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/should-buddhists-eat-beef/2283 "2026-04-11T18:23:58Z")
In some Buddhist countries, there is this belief that we must not eat beef as Buddhists. Some “Buddhist” families in Myanmar also don’t eat pork because they believe local deities don’t like it. What is the Classical Th… --- ## [Kasinas and Four Foundations of Mindfulness](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/kasinas-and-four-foundations-of-mindfulness/2295)
**Author:** [@HappinessSeeker](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/HappinessSeeker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 7:06am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/kasinas-and-four-foundations-of-mindfulness/2295 "2026-04-10T07:06:33Z")
Mindfulness of Breathing is part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. Someone who practices Mindfulness of Breathing is also practicing Mindfulness of the Body. What about Kasinas? How does one practice Kasinas and th… --- ## [Why Time Travel can't Exist](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/why-time-travel-cant-exist/2256)
**Author:** [@HappinessSeeker](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/HappinessSeeker)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/why-time-travel-cant-exist/2256 "2026-04-08T22:34:33Z")
Time Travel and Parallel Universes can’t exist because they are based on the view that a self truly exists in the past, present, and future. There are multiple world systems but that’s different from the idea of parallel… --- ## [Going Forth Together in the Dispensation](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/going-forth-together-in-the-dispensation/2279)
**Author:** [@HappinessSeeker](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/HappinessSeeker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/going-forth-together-in-the-dispensation/2279 "2026-04-06T19:45:33Z")
Do you think I should ask my friends and siblings if they want to go forth with me and ordain together in the future. My friends are not even Buddhist but maybe I can teach them the Dhamma and inspire them to go forth. … --- ## [Importance of Courage](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/importance-of-courage/2280)
**Author:** [@HappinessSeeker](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/HappinessSeeker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/importance-of-courage/2280 "2026-04-05T18:33:43Z")
Commentary on the Tayodhamma Jātaka: “For whom these three qualities exist…” This teaching was given by the Buddha while he was dwelling at Veḷuvana, concerning Devadatta’s attempt to kill him. In the past, when Kin… --- ## [Does illegal downloading or viewing of copyright material violate the second precept?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/does-illegal-downloading-or-viewing-of-copyright-material-violate-the-second-precept/2268)
**Author:** [@HappinessSeeker](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/HappinessSeeker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 3:06am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/does-illegal-downloading-or-viewing-of-copyright-material-violate-the-second-precept/2268 "2026-04-03T03:06:05Z")
I think it could violate the second precept. We have to be careful about this. Even watching Netflix at a friend’s house might be breaking the second precept if you don’t have a Netflix subscription and if you have an in… --- ## [Thoughts on Walk for Peace?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/thoughts-on-walk-for-peace/2271)
**Author:** [@HappinessSeeker](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/HappinessSeeker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/thoughts-on-walk-for-peace/2271 "2026-04-01T21:14:37Z")
Hello everyone, what do you think about walk for peace in the US? Do you think more monks should do it? I think it was good in that more people learned about Buddhism and had a chance to make merit connected with Buddhis… --- ## [Why Theravada Bhikkhuni Ordination Is Invalid: Vinaya, Lineage, and Scriptural Arguments.](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/why-theravada-bhikkhuni-ordination-is-invalid-vinaya-lineage-and-scriptural-arguments/2253)
**Author:** [@Richard](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/Richard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 9:25am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/why-theravada-bhikkhuni-ordination-is-invalid-vinaya-lineage-and-scriptural-arguments/2253 "2026-03-31T09:25:15Z")
Right now in the world there are no Theravada Buddhist bhikkhunis. It is also not possible to re-establish the Theravada bhikkhuni sangha order according to the Tipitaka the Buddhist scriptures. And those who pose as mod… [Previous page](https://classicaltheravada.org/c/general-theravada-topics/8.md?page=1) [Next page](https://classicaltheravada.org/c/general-theravada-topics/8.md?page=3)