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by 3ball
Thu Dec 26, 2013 5:59 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Chanting in fearful times
Replies: 17
Views: 3384

Re: Chanting in fearful times

That's a terrifying story. I think you're right that something short and elemental is the right strategy. Anything that requires a lot of mental work is going to just fly out the window in some moments when I really need it. Right now I'm leaning toward: Anicca vata sankhara Upada vaya dhammino Upak...
by 3ball
Wed Dec 25, 2013 2:48 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Chanting in fearful times
Replies: 17
Views: 3384

Re: Chanting in fearful times

Yes, I know how to google, I guess I should have included a winky smilie or something.
by 3ball
Wed Dec 25, 2013 12:17 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Chanting in fearful times
Replies: 17
Views: 3384

Re: Chanting in fearful times

Looks great plwk, but I'm having trouble believing "horripilation" is a real word!
by 3ball
Wed Dec 25, 2013 12:15 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Chanting in fearful times
Replies: 17
Views: 3384

Re: Chanting in fearful times

A good rule of thumb is that if you can remember any Pali, then the most terrifying bit of the experience is safely in the past, or the future. That's pretty funny, but I'm not so sure! The first thing that came to my lips was a Christian prayer like I would say as a kid. I just struck me I didn't ...
by 3ball
Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Chanting in fearful times
Replies: 17
Views: 3384

Re: Chanting in fearful times

Thanks so much for the suggestions!
by 3ball
Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:49 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Chanting in fearful times
Replies: 17
Views: 3384

Chanting in fearful times

I had an especially terrifying flight the other day. Is there a good short chant I can do in times of peril? Especially something from the suttas? Thanks!
by 3ball
Sun Jul 28, 2013 12:23 am
Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
Topic: Can Enlightenment Be Self Hypnosis
Replies: 17
Views: 7776

Re: Can Enlightenment Be Self Hypnosis

I agree that it's impossible to know for sure that someone IS enlightened. But it's possible to know if someone isn't enlightened! Someone who harms other living beings, fears death and pain, lies, teaches non-dhamma, indulges in sense pleasures. It's not proof positive, but it certainly weeds out a...
by 3ball
Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:53 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: What are heavenly sounds?
Replies: 1
Views: 962

What are heavenly sounds?

In DN 6, Otthadha asks the Buddha why he has seen heavenly sights but not heard heavenly sounds. The Buddha confirms that there are both heavenly sights and sounds. I have a guess what might be meant by heavenly sights, but what do you think is meant by heavenly sounds?
by 3ball
Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:33 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Greetings from Minnesota
Replies: 8
Views: 2205

Re: Greetings from Minnesota

Alex, Have you had a chance to visit Bhante Sathi in Mankato? He's a great teacher! I'm with the Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center.
by 3ball
Thu Nov 22, 2012 5:08 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Minnesota USA
Replies: 8
Views: 1644

Minnesota USA

I'm a Buddhist out of Minnesota USA. I study with Bhante Sati at Triple Gem in Mankato, but my center is the Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center. I have a Buddhist blog at simple sutras.wordpress.com. I'm also a composer. You can hear some of my music at http://www.mooneast.com" onclick="...