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- Sat Feb 27, 2010 7:08 pm
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: Practicing with no sangha
- Replies: 20
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Re: Practicing with no sangha
I think we all need reinforcement...buddies along the path and someday, hopefully, a teacher to mentor us. Still...there are times...and places...where we have to go it alone for awhile and I always refer to the following statement...not sure who made it...but I revere/cherish it: "The real pra...
- Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:56 am
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: Career in the military?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6150
Re: Career in the military?
Thank you appicchato, bodom and Dr. Snyder on your kind comments. Your past sage advice and comments on/teaching of the Dharma are meritorious. I am grateful for this discussion forum...it has added greatly to my personal practice. BTW, kudos Dr. Snyder on your, "The complete Book of buddha's L...
- Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:29 am
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: Career in the military?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6150
Re: Career in the military?
It is a difficult path...but one can be spiritual in nearly any setting. Self-transformation, not assent to religious doctrines, is the goal of a spiritual life. My advice: Be selective in the military occupational specialty (MOS) that you choose. I recommend that you veer away from combat arms. I s...