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- 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?"
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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,
Katherine
I nearly cried when I saw this!
I wish them every success!
Metta,
Katherine
- 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
Metta,
Kat
- 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?
metta,
kat
I am re-establishing my practice after a long absence.
10 minutes a day, everyday?
metta,
kat