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by David_2010
Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:41 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Jewish Buddhism
Replies: 24
Views: 5256

Jewish Buddhism

I wasn't sure where to put this, so, please move it if it's not the right place, but, I was wondering if anyone who combines Buddhism and Judaism, or identifies as a JUBU, as they're called. I recently finished reading 'The Jew in the Lotus: A Poet's Re-Discovery of Jewish Identity in Buddhist India...
by David_2010
Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:02 am
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: Nirvana
Replies: 7
Views: 2316

Re: Nirvana

Greetings David, There's a nice little study guide containing sutta extracts to be found at Access To Insight. Nibbana Study Guide (A2I) http://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/dhamma/sacca/sacca3/nibbana.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I'd recommend starting there... then ...
by David_2010
Mon Feb 08, 2010 3:12 am
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: Nirvana
Replies: 7
Views: 2316

Nirvana

This is only my second post, other than my introduction, but, I've recently started to investigate Buddhism and really like a lot of the practices and ideas within it, but, I'm a bit confused by something, what is Nirvana?, like, I know it's freedom from suffering, but, is it just freedom in this li...
by David_2010
Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New guy
Replies: 10
Views: 1858

Re: New guy

Thanks, Butrfly, I think I will like it here. David. Hi! I know you'll find a lot of great knowledge here, as well as a wonderful community! I'm also new to it, but have already learned so much. I too am envious you found yourself at 23 (although I'm only 27)! Anyways, welcome and have fun learning!...
by David_2010
Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:21 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New guy
Replies: 10
Views: 1858

Re: New guy

Hi David and welcome to Dhamma Wheel! I hope you like it here. metta Ben Welcome! I'm envious that you discovered Buddhism at 23!!! Took me 10 years more than that... May your knowledge and understanding of Dhamma grow through this forum! John Thanks Ben and shjohnk, that's why I joined here, so, m...
by David_2010
Fri Jan 29, 2010 2:24 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New guy
Replies: 10
Views: 1858

Re: New guy

Thanks to everyone for the welcome, I'll look forward to, hopefully, getting to know some of you.

David.
by David_2010
Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:38 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New guy
Replies: 10
Views: 1858

New guy

Hi, I've just joined this forum, I'm very new to Buddhism, but, really think it could be for me, as I really like a lot of the concepts and traditions found within it. Right now, I just want to learn what I can about the different traditions, and everything, and see what happens. I'm also from Londo...