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by SearchingPeace
Mon Oct 10, 2016 8:14 am
Forum: Non-English Resources
Topic: Italian Language | Risorse in italiano
Replies: 11
Views: 11895

Re: Italian Language | Risorse in italiano

Per quanto ne so, non esiste una traduzione di tutto il canone pali direttamente dalla lingua originale all'italiano. Sono state tradotte direttamente solo alcune parti
by SearchingPeace
Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:22 am
Forum: Dhammaduta (Dhamma propagation)
Topic: Maybe soon in Russia, we can not preach Dhamma
Replies: 3
Views: 3046

Re: Maybe soon in Russia, we can not preach Dhamma

Is there something we can do to help? For example subscribing a petition to the Russian Duma
by SearchingPeace
Mon Jul 04, 2016 11:25 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Upasampada - First Monastic Ordination in Portugal
Replies: 16
Views: 5432

Re: Upasampada - First Monastic Ordination in Portugal

Ajahn Chandapalo is one of the best persons I ever met :bow:
by SearchingPeace
Mon May 16, 2016 7:49 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Where to ordain in Europe?
Replies: 4
Views: 2502

Re: Where to ordain in Europe?

http://www.fsnewsletter.amaravati.org/b ... temple.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

A link to the monasteries of the Thai Forest tradition in Europe. The closest place for a Norwegian is probably the UK
by SearchingPeace
Mon May 02, 2016 8:50 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Disabled person ordaining
Replies: 10
Views: 3760

Re: Disabled person ordaining

I met in person a monk who is in a similar situation He is part of the Thai Forest lineage Do you perhaps know where he stays? Robbie, I sent you a private message on this. Anyway, my opinion is that the best thing would be to make your question directly to the abbot of a theravada monastery. I am ...
by SearchingPeace
Fri Apr 29, 2016 12:36 pm
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Disabled person ordaining
Replies: 10
Views: 3760

Re: Disabled person ordaining

I met in person a monk who is in a similar situation
He is part of the Thai Forest lineage
by SearchingPeace
Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:58 am
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: Attachment to loved ones
Replies: 11
Views: 4301

Attachment to loved ones

This topic has already been discussed in the past, but if you don't mind I would like to open a new thread to understand better this matter by participating directly in the discussion In order to attain the nibbana we must get rid of all kinds of desire and attachment, including attachment to loved ...
by SearchingPeace
Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:42 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: How did you come to Buddhism? (poll)
Replies: 58
Views: 42657

Re: How did you come to Buddhism? (poll)

When I was a kid, about 15, I had a zen book called "101 zen stories" I started meditating, almost like joking, then I stopped again for many years I have always been interested in religions even though I was agnostic After many years I joined a Mahayana temple, I was 27 then, and I attend...
by SearchingPeace
Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi my name is Gaven
Replies: 8
Views: 2482

Re: Hi my name is Gaven

Welcome Gaven :group:
by SearchingPeace
Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:32 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Tampa Theravadin.
Replies: 8
Views: 2835

Re: Tampa Theravadin.

Welcome to this forum Connor
I wish you to find in the Theravada freedom from physical and mental suffering, and interior peace
by SearchingPeace
Wed Apr 20, 2016 11:33 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Launch of Path of Discipline Dhamma Website
Replies: 65
Views: 9068

Re: Launch of Path of Discipline Dhamma Website

“Self-discipline is the key to happiness. It is about making choices internally and in relation to your environment. By making decisions, building certain structures and developing habits, this allows you more choice, freedom and enjoyment of life. – Myself (i.e. Samseva) I will read your posts on t...
by SearchingPeace
Fri Apr 15, 2016 4:46 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Buddhist music
Replies: 13
Views: 3452

Re: Buddhist music

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by SearchingPeace
Fri Apr 15, 2016 4:46 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Buddhist music
Replies: 13
Views: 3452

Re: Buddhist music

I also like white noise
Especially water

:buddha1:
by SearchingPeace
Thu Apr 14, 2016 4:11 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Buddhist music
Replies: 13
Views: 3452

Re: Buddhist music

:buddha1:
by SearchingPeace
Thu Apr 14, 2016 11:28 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Buddhist music
Replies: 13
Views: 3452

Buddhist music

What kind of music do you listen to? I especially enjoy Imee Ooi singing suttas. I find her voice touching I have also another question on music itself. Theravada monks are supposed not to indulge in distractions, including music. For the lay people as far as I know there is no such strict rule, unl...