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by ezzirah
Sun Aug 14, 2011 1:35 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Forest monks in Cambodia
Replies: 8
Views: 2417

Re: Forest monks in Cambodia

LOL...me too. I was thinking, "why be scared of a tree branch?"
by ezzirah
Sun Aug 14, 2011 12:56 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: We don't want to renounce. We want to have fun.
Replies: 83
Views: 19809

Re: We don't want to renounce. We want to have fun.

While reading through this thread I could not help but think of Dipa Ma. Never took up robes (that I know of), but is considered a great Buddhist teacher. So it makes me wonder about renunciation and what it is we are really renouncing. I have said many times on various posts what gets renounced is ...
by ezzirah
Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:47 am
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: What a lay practitioner shouldn't do ?
Replies: 28
Views: 6617

Re: What a lay practitioner shouldn't do ?

Oh yeah, as an avid gardener, stay on the organic side of things and you will do just fine.
by ezzirah
Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:44 am
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: What a lay practitioner shouldn't do ?
Replies: 28
Views: 6617

Re: What a lay practitioner shouldn't do ?

Yes, thank you. The Buddha's teachings for laymen needs to be posted regularly for laymen to consider. Many, many people attempt to live some weird hybrid existence between layman and monk, and I think this creates a great deal of stress. There's nothing wrong--and in fact it's very beneficial--to ...
by ezzirah
Sun Oct 03, 2010 8:42 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Which Precept is most difficult for you?
Replies: 38
Views: 9024

Re: Which Precept is most difficult for you?

I am in the 4th precept camp! The speech thing is one I am just working one. I don't lie, so I considered that part a done deal, but the idle speech and at work sometimes the gossip creeps in to keep good "vibes" going with friends at work. I know I should not, but it is a work in progress...
by ezzirah
Sun Sep 19, 2010 4:27 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Full bhikkhuni ordinations in California Aug. 29, 2010
Replies: 26
Views: 7884

Re: Full bhikkhuni ordinations in California Aug. 29, 2010

Wow wonderful!

I nearly cried when I saw this!

I wish them every success!


Metta, :buddha1:
Katherine
by ezzirah
Sun Sep 19, 2010 4:18 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Revered Phuket monk to turn 114…does, and then moves on...
Replies: 5
Views: 1470

Re: Revered Phuket monk to turn 114…does, and then moves on...

What a wonderful amazing life! I bet he has some wonderful stories to tell!


Metta,
Kat
by ezzirah
Sun Apr 25, 2010 11:23 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: The Dhamma Wheel Meditation Challenge
Replies: 433
Views: 154001

Re: The Dhamma Wheel Meditation Challenge

Is it too late to join?

I am re-establishing my practice after a long absence.

10 minutes a day, everyday?

:buddha2:
metta,
kat