I'm sorry, but I doubt I'll be posting here anymore. I finally understand.
Thank you for everything, may you all feel as I do now.

Written with Metta,
Ace

amtown wrote:I have been interested in learning more about Buddhism so I thought I would check out this forum, so… HELLO!

You're definitely in the right place, amtown!
Happy to have you here at the Dhamma Wheel!

Sincerely,
Ace

Selamat Datang Dhamma Wheel! [translator]
Glad to have you here at the Dhamma Wheel!

Sincerely,
Ace

I actually have that as "Watch Later" on my Youtube account. ^_^ I had intended to watch all of them, but I am VERY forgetful.
It must be a good video, thanks for assuring me of that, Nicro!

Sincerely,
Ace

Thank you! That makes a lot more sense.

Sincerely,
Ace

I, personally, don't consider myself to worship the Buddha in the way people can worship a God. I really see him as a role model if that makes any sense? He's done so much for humanity and has helped us to find this path, for that I love him. But I don't worship him, do I? I wasn't trying Hi Bhante ...

Hello Ace, ...MN 61 [ http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.061.than.html ] ... "Whenever you want to do a bodily action, you should reflect on it: 'This bodily action I want to do — would it lead to self-affliction, to the affliction of others, or to both? Would it be an unskillful bo...

Oops! Forgot to check in yesterday! :jumping: Anywhats, --- Yesterday I meditated in the morning as I desired. I didn't meditate as long as I wanted to [concentration meditation] during the day. Insight is always my favorite; I love observing and knowing. At night before bed I tried some concentrati...

Hello Robert!

Welcome to the Dhamma Wheel!

Hi Ace, All the very best with your ambition for August! If you're having difficulty with some distractions then it might be best to put them in a cupboard for a while. Also, be kind to yourself if you miss your daily routine. The important thing after a stumble is to return to your practice. Wishi...

Thank you... again, hehe! Forgive me for thinking you hadn't thought of that.

Sincerely,
Ace

Ooo! This is a great idea! I'm going to use these to further my understandings of the Pali language by throwing them in a word document for my Buddhist binder [that I may never need by the time I'm finished with it]. It'd be cool if you added a pronunciation guide because I don't know how to say the...

Oooo! I really enjoy the idea behind this thread! I do my best to meditate, but I'm easily distracted and mildly [hehe] forgetful.[which is why I'm glad to have discovered concentration meditation to aid in that]. Here's my current schedule. Well, I really shouldn't say schedule because I don't chos...

Thanks again, bodom! I understand... I think
So even if we desire the end of desire... It's basically exempt, right?

Sincerely,
Ace

FaceaceRAWR, There's the link!!! http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/thanissaro/concmind.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; chownah THANK YOU! :heart: :hug: I've been awaiting this. Anapanasati (in-breathing-out-breathing-mindfulness) renders (provides) both sammas...