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by Future Bhikkhu
Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:39 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Why not ordain?
Replies: 130
Views: 32382

Re: Why not ordain?

imaginos wrote:For me, there are two reasons...
You have a noble purpose and I wish you all the best. I most admire your effort and great compassion for your parents. Strive on with diligence!

With metta,

:anjali:
by Future Bhikkhu
Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:06 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Belfast
Replies: 7
Views: 1787

Re: Hello from Belfast

Welcome gingercatni

I have also been practicing Theradavin Buddhism for a year. I'm sure you'll find this forum useful.

With metta

:anjali:
by Future Bhikkhu
Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:50 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Why not ordain?
Replies: 130
Views: 32382

Re: Why not ordain?

I think that I will give it try because it can't do any damage. Although I don't have much experience in life I do have a drive to rid of suffering. The youngest person to become enlightened in the time of the Buddha was only seven. Whether that be true or not I don't know, but I do know that I'm ol...
by Future Bhikkhu
Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:25 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Why not ordain?
Replies: 130
Views: 32382

Re: Why not ordain?

My responsibility to my family. Let me just say here that the lay-life is by no means 'second rate'.
I never claimed it to be second rate. It is just an alternative path. All I wish to hear is why you did not or do not choose the option of becoming a Bhikkhu or Bhikkuni.

With metta

:anjali:
by Future Bhikkhu
Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:19 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Why not ordain?
Replies: 130
Views: 32382

Re: Why not ordain?

Since I am a lady, I will wait until the most opportune moment to choose ordination because unlike men, I can't give my vows back, so I can't have a single thing tying me to householder life. I can't have debts (which I do have right now), I can't have dependents (Not that I want any), I have to be...
by Future Bhikkhu
Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:15 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Why not ordain?
Replies: 130
Views: 32382

Re: Why not ordain?

I just wanted all to know that I hope it is hard. Why else would I become a Bhikkhu, to live a life of luxury?

To tilt, I know I must experience it first...

With metta

:anjali:
by Future Bhikkhu
Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:07 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Why not ordain?
Replies: 130
Views: 32382

Re: Why not ordain?

You are awesome Ven. Future Bhikkhu, take care of you pure heart. I am very happy to get in touch with you. May you continue to give many the chance to remember a time when right and wrong did not exist. _/\_ with deep respect Thankyou for your support. It is much appreciated. With metta and return...
by Future Bhikkhu
Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:38 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Why not ordain?
Replies: 130
Views: 32382

Re: Why not ordain?

I don't see myself ordaining ('permanently' at least) for a good while, because being a monk seems like a bloody hard and miserable existence. I'm sure after a period of time I'd get used to it, but I really do love the household life. I'm caught deep in the snare, and that's just the way it is. At...
by Future Bhikkhu
Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:29 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Why not ordain?
Replies: 130
Views: 32382

Re: Why not ordain?

Well thanks for your input Tilt. Just remember that just because you didn't like being a monk it doesn't mean that I won't. In the same way I won't think I will like being a monk until I do. I will, however, give it a go. :)

Thanks for advise

With metta

:anjali:
by Future Bhikkhu
Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:07 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Why not ordain?
Replies: 130
Views: 32382

Re: Why not ordain?

Good luck with that, but keep in mind that any experience that comes out of the meditation sessions is just more of which to let go. What is interesting, however, is how to let go. It is not something that one can force or willfully do; it comes from insight, but one's insight is not something upon...
by Future Bhikkhu
Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:48 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Why not ordain?
Replies: 130
Views: 32382

Re: Why not ordain?

Good luck with that, but keep in mind that any experience that comes out of the meditation sessions is just more of which to let go. What is interesting, however, is how to let go. It is not something that one can force or willfully do; it comes from insight, but one's insight is not something upon...
by Future Bhikkhu
Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:31 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Why not ordain?
Replies: 130
Views: 32382

Re: Why not ordain?

If I am to experience it then I should prepare myself first, no? I am just going to do three hour meditaion sessions and wake up really early to meditate, they wil not hurt me.

With metta

:anjali:
by Future Bhikkhu
Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:11 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Why not ordain?
Replies: 130
Views: 32382

Re: Why not ordain?

Hi jack

Could name the five worst things that you experienced physically and the five worst things you experienced mentally. I know that the physical is born in the mind but you know what I mean. Example: It was cold (physical). No family (mental).

Thankyou,

With metta

:anjali:
by Future Bhikkhu
Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:45 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Why not ordain?
Replies: 130
Views: 32382

Re: Why not ordain?

Hello Jack Thankyou very much for sharing your experience. I will take all you said on board as things which I will eventually need to overcome. I guess the ordained life is only for a select few and not for every Buddhist. Still, as a lay person you are still as important as the greatest teacher. I...
by Future Bhikkhu
Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:37 am
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: Psychic Powers
Replies: 12
Views: 5112

Re: Phsycic Powers

Thanks for the links. I know their not important but they would be useful. :D

One of my favourite studies of the mind in the Buddhism is the power of it over matter, as you can see in my signature. I think they're an interesting side note to Buddhism.

With metta

:anjali: