Why do some Buddhists tell me I was a powerful person in my previous life?
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Or perhaps you were equaly frustrated in the former life as well. \n\nTrying to control things leads to frustration whether you were that way before or not.\n\nBuddhism is about what to do with your mind right now. The past may be interesting, but really, in Buddhism, it doesn't matter. Beliefs are also not important in Buddhism. For that matter, it's quite  possible to be a Buddhist & not spend any time thinking about past lives or related topics. \n\nHow do we act to reduce suffering for ourself & others right now? That's what's important. Everything else is ancillary (although eventually we learn how everything can help us as well) \n\nSo, to answer your question, I don't know. Maybe they thought you might be intrigued by the past life concept.\n\nI highly recommend looking more into Buddhism if you are so inclined to wish for more peace, self control & lovingkindness. This is what I have found, as well as a much improved memory!\n\nPeace to all,\n\n;-)
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Because of their belief in reincarnation
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This would be a true statement except for the fact of the great deceiver, who frequently makes people feel their affections are in one place while they are actually in another.\n\nI don't know who is telling you what, or about what. That is, this answer isn't about you in particular--it is about many in general.
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As an adult who had a very tragic childhood, but grew up very stabile, I totally agree with you. You have the power, not as a child, but as an adult, to change your life. If you let your past control your future, then you have lost. You have the power inside to change yourself and your perseption of people. It may take some help from professinals but you have to make the first step.\n\n\nFYI: I had been abused everyway known to man and verybadly and I still am a normal, fully functioning adult.
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A person with strong faith does their sadhana (spiritual practices), keeps their dharma (does their duty...to their family, job, society, etc), and they seek to learn from spiritual teachers and to find a their guru. It is normal and acceptable to have doubt, to even go and look into other paths to see if perhaps these are better for you. It is common to return to the faith and again be at the same level of belief. It is said that some of us who have entered Hinduism now in this lifetime were at one time Hindus in past lifetimes...we have just come home now. So "longer absences", yes there can be very long absences. :)
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It sounds like what happened to you is almost exactly what happened to me over 10 years ago.  While working with a Reiki practitioner, I too had what I now know was a Kundalini awakening.  At the time, however, neither the practitioner nor I knew what had happened.  All she could say was that it had never happened to her in all the years she'd been working on people and that she felt the power that came from me nearly overwhelm her.  I went to another Reiki person and described what happened.  She said that it sounded like a Kundalini experience and gave me a referral of a registered Kundalini Yoga Teacher.  I began practicing Kundalini Yoga then and haven't stopped since.  \nIn answer to some of your questions:\n>>>Is this something that I should seek more of?<<<\nThe answer is yes.  I suggest you go to www.kundaliniyoga.com and find a qualifed Teacher near you. Or you can take classes online at www.yogijim.com\n\n>>>Could I and should I learn to do this on my own?<<<\nYes.  You will learn over time to control this powerful energy that will allow you to experience the feeling of being totally and wholly aware. \n\n>>>What is the value of this kundalini energy?<<<\nThis energy can be transmuted into any positive aspect of life. Creativity. Spirituality. Deeper and more satifying sexual relations, Prosperity...anything.\nAgain, I stress the value of finding a qualified IKYTA (www.kundaliniyoga.com) Teacher to guide you.\nBlessings,\nSat Nam
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Don't let your past cast shadows on your future.\n A good friend told me that once.I've no idea where he got it from but it makes sense.Your past is just that...your past.We all make mistakes,just don't let them rule your life.
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The buddhist concept is basically attaining Nirvana. Which means that one does not cling on to any material (sentinels) wants. Once, they are released, they will reach Nirvana or attain Samsara. \n\nBut, letting go is a totally different thing all together - e.g. i will forgo food, as i am too angry to eat. you are fasting but feeding your emotions. This is where reincarnation comes in, but then that's another answers. \n\nAmitaba!
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I suppose that depends on what you personally believe in.  I was taught how to send other people back to their past lives a long time ago.  People I have sent say that I am really good at it.  I have been sent before,  but I have too much trouble letting go of my current life to experience my past lives fully.  It is possible that all those I have sent merely imagined past lives.  Only the gods can truly know.
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Don't any of you people have control over your life? A free being determines what comes into and out of ones life. Why should it bother you what people say even if it true or not true. Your worst enemy can be your  best 'guru'. Your 'reaction' is your choice unless you are a robot.
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?  If karma is a real thing, then you would carry it over from your past life.  It's not neccesarily the things you did in this life, but unpaid things from your past life that you could be suffering for.
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People call themselves names for several different reasons. Very smart person! There is ALOT of wicked out there, Satan is trying to pull on us every day! People generally do this because of low self esteem, they don't feel any better about themselves, or they do it in front of someone hoping they will tell them different, to get some positive feedback about themselves, that the are truly worthy. If you have a friend like this , they are HIGH maintanence, but DON'T Give UP! Be strong for them if you can! You sound like a caring person and that is just what this person needs, it sounds like this person may have been put down alot in their lives, and this is what is left "after the dust settled". It's sad, but hold tight! YOU may be able to make a difference, point out their GOOD points and why, they may be an injured person, and I am speaking from experience from my heart. You cared enough to write in, God Bless You, you are a caring person, remember that and stick to this person, This made me cry, I am one of those people, I wish I had a friend like you!
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the "powers that be" know how much you can handle and it's usually lots more than what you think you can.  \n\nI have been through hell in the last 18 months and have learned that I am lots stronger than I ever though myself to be.  \n\nKeep praying, and believe in yourself.  And SMILE!
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An interesting perspective and I would like to know what tradition that lesson is from? Is it from Hinduism, Buddhism or Jainism? If from Buddhism, then from what school of thought? \n\nMy personal belief is that it's too much to worry about. I do the beat that I can and try not to harm other beings. I take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sanghas and I follow the five precepts as best as I can while trying to better tomorrow. When bad things happen I accept them as a condition of life and I know that it will not last forever. I should not become discouraged and upset when things go wrong. I remember that there are those in the world that are currently experiencing good things in their lives and I am happy for them. I also remember that no matter how bad things are for me, there are those that have it worse and I feel compassion for them.  When good things happen I also accept them as a condition of life and I am equally aware that good things will not last forever. There are those that do not have as much as I do and for them I feel compassion and remember to share my good fortune. I should not become overly excited just because something good has happened. When it comes time to pay my karmic dept, then I will do so willingly knowing that nothing very, very good nor very, very bad last very, very long. In time, my dept will be paid. \n\nI can only do my best each day.  Worrying about what type of karma I am accumulating or if there are types does not help me free my unborn mind. My goal it to be the best that I can be while helping others to end their suffering and find the joy that is in every breath of life. \n\nAmituofo!
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how can you know you are a spiritual healer but not know how to use your "gifts"? i think the only way to control your powers is to stick your thumb up your butt and use it as a joystick....
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Maybe your previous bosses were intimidated or threatened by you because they see leadership qualities in you.  Learn what you can from them...even if its how NOT to be when you are a boss someday.
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According to Hinduism we are all bound by the reactions of our karma(i.e. actions we perform in our lives)!! We all have to enjoy or suffer the reactions of our karma, and thats why we have to take many births in different forms and species of life! So past lives and reincarnation is definetly for real! Many people have remembered incidents of their past lives in this life! Search for it on the net! You will come to know a lot! And you can also read Bhagvat Gita the Greatest Hindu religious book which would give you indepth knowledge about everything you wanna know! It is my personal request that you visit the site www.iskcon.com where there is the online version of Bhagvat Gita! You will find it extremely helpful and enlightening! Best of luck!