Search found 19 matches

by Ruralist
Sat Mar 23, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Buddhism & Alcohol
Replies: 18
Views: 5722

Re: Buddhism & Alcohol

if you are struggling in the initial stages or finding maintenance due to social conventions difficult, consider reading this book http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41SYNxPjm0L._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU02_.jpg http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kick-Drink-Eas...
by Ruralist
Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:50 pm
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: i think i need to simplify my practice
Replies: 13
Views: 3726

Re: i think i need to simplify my practice

i think we all go through the book buying stage, heck i just downloaded a load of new ebook PDFs to my ipad for mobile dhamma but getting bogged down in what is essentially someone else's opinion/experience/translation is nowhere near as good as getting bogged down in you own experience
by Ruralist
Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:04 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Mixing traditions- No Theravada temple near
Replies: 26
Views: 4319

Re: Mixing traditions- No Theravada temple near

i too have this problem. Hartridge Monastery is 90mins + drive away so rarely get to go to the evening Puja :cry: I have noticed a Zen group only 10 minutes away that meets once a week and also a Diamond Way (Vajriyana i believe) group in Exeter which is an hours drive. There is also a Pure Land NK...
by Ruralist
Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:49 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Mixing traditions- No Theravada temple near
Replies: 26
Views: 4319

Re: Mixing traditions- No Theravada temple near

i too have this problem. Hartridge Monastery is 90mins + drive away so rarely get to go to the evening Puja :cry: I have noticed a Zen group only 10 minutes away that meets once a week and also a Diamond Way (Vajriyana i believe) group in Exeter which is an hours drive. There is also a Pure Land NKT...
by Ruralist
Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:21 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Ideas for pilgrimage/holiday please
Replies: 1
Views: 520

Ideas for pilgrimage/holiday please

Hi all :anjali: Hope everyone is well and free from suffering. Hope also i am posting this in the right place? If not please move it to the correct forum :shrug: I rarely post on here so i am sorry that yet again after a hiatus i am after some advice please. I'm thinking of doing a pilgrimage/holida...
by Ruralist
Tue Sep 13, 2011 5:03 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Going to temple
Replies: 18
Views: 3273

Re: Going to temple

Yes visiting a monastery is so inspiring and fulfilling IMO you get to meet other practitioners and of course mingle with the Sangha, get involved with the events, group meditations etc. meditating on your own is great but once you get in the vihara, with other people and the ambience, its a differe...
by Ruralist
Sun Sep 04, 2011 5:05 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: How often do you bathe?
Replies: 32
Views: 9589

Re: How often do you bathe?

Twice a day if i go to the gym/running/riding etc but once if not. I cant go to work after cardio exercise and not shower as im sweaty and will begin to smell.
i am however concious of how much water i use and make the showers as short as possible, 1-2 minutes i would say
by Ruralist
Wed Aug 31, 2011 4:18 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Fifth precept
Replies: 42
Views: 11641

Re: Fifth precept

Has anyone else made that step from enjoying drink to tee total? If so, is it easy/hard, do you have to change your life about or just be strong and continue? Like most young men in the UK, I was a regular drinker from the age of 17-21 or so, and not just at weekends. When I started studying Buddhi...
by Ruralist
Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:44 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: What is Mara?
Replies: 17
Views: 4495

Re: What is Mara?

Mara is the monkey on my back.....
by Ruralist
Sat Jul 09, 2011 9:01 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Buddhism & Business
Replies: 7
Views: 2264

Re: Buddhism & Business

Hi Ben Thanks for the feedback :) :thanks: Problem with pricing jobs is that there is always an "unknown" quantity in my line of work as one can never speculate as to the condition of cables hidden in wall/roof spaces. so to compensate, jobs are often over-priced to allow for such anomalie...
by Ruralist
Sat Jul 09, 2011 8:29 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Buddhism & Business
Replies: 7
Views: 2264

Buddhism & Business

I've had a look around the site and decided this is the best place to put this thread. I am after some advice/input/reassurance (possibly) about Buddhist business ethics. I have been practicing for 3 years now, still a lot to learn but try my best to be mindful during my day and stick to the precept...
by Ruralist
Mon Jul 04, 2011 6:27 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Greetings & Salutations
Replies: 10
Views: 2392

Re: Greetings & Salutations

thank you again for the kind welcome
i hope to be of some input
:namaste:
by Ruralist
Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:58 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: If the Buddha isnt a god then why do people pay respect him
Replies: 6
Views: 1611

Re: If the Buddha isnt a god then why do people pay respect him

Modern Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, 2500 years of Buddhism, Original Buddhism, Buddhism in the modern Society,...can you tell me what is the core teaching of Buddhism? Why don't we have Arahants in Buddhism today and why Buddhism is different from Early Days from Buddha's time to today? What is th...
by Ruralist
Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:02 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Greetings & Salutations
Replies: 10
Views: 2392

Re: Greetings & Salutations

thank you Ben & Bodom :smile:
30 views and 2 replies.........am i missing something :shrug:
by Ruralist
Sun Jun 26, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: How do you use audio sutta recordings?
Replies: 11
Views: 2562

Re: How do you use audio sutta recordings?

We're steadily producing new sutta recordings at http://www.audtip.org/ . Ven. Ānandajoti recorded many important long suttas (of his own translations from the Pali) dealing with meditation here http://www.ancient-buddhist-texts.net/Audio/AU-index.htm . And suttareadings.net has a nice collection o...