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by knighter
Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:32 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Is raising animals accumulating bad karma?
Replies: 5
Views: 475

Is raising animals accumulating bad karma?

Hello there

I have 10 chickens 8 ducks a cat & a dog.
The chickens are in a pen & free range on occasions.
The ducks have lots of room but are also penned in.
We don’t eat the chickens or ducks just use the eggs.
What’s the view on raising animals in this manner?

Be happy
Ian
by knighter
Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:26 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: What age do you start accumulating karma?
Replies: 7
Views: 563

What age do you start accumulating karma?

Hello there At what age do our actions start to effect our future? I see many people having a view on weather you’ll go to hell for killing an insect or not. A 5 year old killing insects out of curiosity is different from an adult killing insects in his vegetable garden. But around what age do we ac...
by knighter
Wed Dec 27, 2023 5:26 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Candana Bhikkhu's new video 'Goenka Cult' vs The Dhamma
Replies: 101
Views: 6438

Re: Candana Bhikkhu's new video 'Goenka Cult' vs The Dhamma

I practice vipassana as taught by Goenka Have done since 2002. It’s completely changed my life around, just finished another 10 day course beginning of December. This post feels a little like a conspiracy theorist post. You have to remember Goenka was just a guardian of the Buddhas teachings like ma...
by knighter
Tue Dec 26, 2023 11:53 am
Forum: Sīla
Topic: does killing insects break the precepts?
Replies: 52
Views: 5756

Re: does killing insects break the precepts?

I’ve practiced permaculture for 20 years, it’s impossible to grow food without killing insects, people who buy vegetables from supermarkets are also invariably having a hand in killing even more insects & animals. So tough one to call.
by knighter
Tue Dec 26, 2023 11:43 am
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Microdosing on cannabis
Replies: 21
Views: 3476

Re: Microdosing on cannabis

Hay mate
Can I recommend a 10 day vipassana course 🕺🏻
You’ll at least never have sleep problems & be able to observe your pain. Be happy Brother 👌
by knighter
Tue Dec 26, 2023 11:24 am
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Is smoking tobacco/ e-ciggarettes a breach of the 5th precept?
Replies: 58
Views: 18559

Re: Is smoking tobacco/ e-ciggarettes a breach of the 5th precept?

I’ve learned through vipassana that as long as you’re aware that your smoking & it doesn’t impede your meditation practice then smoke. Sooner or later you’re bound to give up. Most important thing is equanimity.
by knighter
Thu Aug 04, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Ego confusion?
Replies: 16
Views: 5253

Re: Ego confusion?

Thanks wind

Very helpful messages.
i think I'm going to practice metta for a while.

Be happy

knighter
by knighter
Thu Aug 04, 2016 2:50 am
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Ego confusion?
Replies: 16
Views: 5253

Re: Ego confusion?

Not sure id call it OCD, that sounds a little extreme. As i can still sit and meditate.
I seem to be having an opinion on everything i read watch even people i meet i can nearly feel there ego, which is causing an anxiety sensation.
cheers
by knighter
Thu Aug 04, 2016 2:46 am
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Ego confusion?
Replies: 16
Views: 5253

Re: Ego confusion?

hello mate

maybe a little yes, i swing between craving for peace when the kids are around, then when there at day care. i feel at a loose end.
cheers
by knighter
Thu Aug 04, 2016 1:03 am
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Ego confusion?
Replies: 16
Views: 5253

Re: Ego confusion?

i get it, balance the three instead of concentrating on one thing.

right?
by knighter
Thu Aug 04, 2016 1:01 am
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Ego confusion?
Replies: 16
Views: 5253

Re: Ego confusion?

Thanks for reply

But its positive ego and negative ego i feel I'm trapped in, concentration is ok,
morality is good wisdom is fleeting but ego is confusing me.

cheers
by knighter
Thu Aug 04, 2016 12:39 am
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Ego confusion?
Replies: 16
Views: 5253

Ego confusion?

Hello there I've practised s.n.Goenka vipassana for 10 years, up until i had two children with my wife. I've not practised strongly for about 4 years now and feel very out of balance, eldest is 4.5years old. i now i really need to step up my determination but find it very difficult to sit. I seem to...
by knighter
Sat Mar 12, 2016 5:22 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: karmic conundrum
Replies: 34
Views: 6182

Re: karmic conundrum

Im an avid gardener to
so killing some insects is also a must
as much as i hate it if i don't
my family doesn't get to eat
the beautiful veg i grow.
Ian
by knighter
Sat Mar 12, 2016 5:20 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: karmic conundrum
Replies: 34
Views: 6182

Re: karmic conundrum

Thanks again, this is all helpful stuff.
Be happy.

Ian
by knighter
Fri Mar 11, 2016 10:16 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: karmic conundrum
Replies: 34
Views: 6182

Re: karmic conundrum

Smile and start again.
Thanks for your time
peace
ian