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by Jikan
Fri May 20, 2016 11:12 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Recent PhD dissertation on "mindfulness"
Replies: 0
Views: 1040

Recent PhD dissertation on "mindfulness"

There are some provocative claims made here that may be of interest or use to the board on the historical provenance of "western Buddhism," "mindfulness" and its relation to Buddhist practice, the cultural predicates of insight meditation, and so on. https://www.academia.edu/2548...
by Jikan
Sun Dec 20, 2015 12:59 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: the "present moment," dependent origination, impermanence, &c
Replies: 14
Views: 3860

Re: the "present moment," dependent origination, impermanence, &c

There is often some confusion in terminology when discussing these matters, probably the biggest is the use of the term ultimate real, which doesn't necessarily mean what it means in other schools. I think this is part of what I'm up against. I'm trying to get this sorted out in my head in good fai...
by Jikan
Sun Dec 20, 2015 12:45 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: the "present moment," dependent origination, impermanence, &c
Replies: 14
Views: 3860

Re: the "present moment," dependent origination, impermanence, &c

Thank you all for the helpful replies. I think I'm getting some clarity on this, but I also have more confusions to clear up. I suppose that's a sign of learning something. With regard to this passage translated by Thanissaro Bikkhu: Nibbāna Sutta: Unbinding (3) translated from the Pali by Thanissar...
by Jikan
Sun Dec 20, 2015 12:20 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: the "present moment," dependent origination, impermanence, &c
Replies: 14
Views: 3860

the "present moment," dependent origination, impermanence, &c

hi all, are there any Theravada traditions that posit the present moment as something that is real, true, substantial, or in any way a suitable object of refuge? we're all familiar with the teaching of anatta, concerning the perception of the self (there ain't one), and anicca, concerning the percep...
by Jikan
Sat Sep 13, 2014 11:22 am
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Academic Question on Gender in Insight Meditation
Replies: 2
Views: 884

Re: Academic Question on Gender in Insight Meditation

Hi Chris,

That's especially helpful. Thank you.
by Jikan
Fri Sep 12, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Academic Question on Gender in Insight Meditation
Replies: 2
Views: 884

Academic Question on Gender in Insight Meditation

Hi all, I'm looking for frank (preferably academic but also first-hand accounts) assessments of the role of gender and sexism in insight meditation communities, tacit or explicit. Ay print or web-based sources will be welcomed. I should add that this is part of an ongoing research project that I am ...
by Jikan
Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:01 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: So I was given this amulet...
Replies: 12
Views: 3504

Re: So I was given this amulet...

Sylvester wrote:Oooh! A Wat Changhai edition. Might be worth a bomb if consecrated by Ajahn Tim. Sorry if I had to raise the vulgar issue of value.
Well, that's interesting. Who knows?

To me it's valuable because it was a gift from my dad, and its connection to the three jewels.
by Jikan
Mon Feb 25, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: hi...
Replies: 12
Views: 3109

Re: hi...

plwk wrote:Yup Jikan ... where the grass is browner over this side of the fence :mrgreen: :hello:
:jumping: I do appreciate the browner side.
by Jikan
Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: So I was given this amulet...
Replies: 12
Views: 3504

Re: So I was given this amulet...

Excellent! Thank you all for the helpful info. I looked up the Khmer syllabary and I can definitely see the spot where the script switches to Thai...
by Jikan
Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: hi...
Replies: 12
Views: 3109

Re: hi...

thank you for the kind words, everyone!
by Jikan
Sat Feb 23, 2013 12:22 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: So I was given this amulet...
Replies: 12
Views: 3504

So I was given this amulet...

Some months back, I was given a Thai amulet as a gift from my father (I *think* it's from Thailand). He'd bought it at an auction. Here's the thing: I can't read Thai (or is it Lao or...?), and I know next to nothing about these items. Any information at all will be greatly appreciated! many thanks,...
by Jikan
Sat Feb 23, 2013 12:06 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: hi...
Replies: 12
Views: 3109

hi...

Hi Everyone,

I've been a lurker. I post often at the DharmaWheel board, and I lead a Tendai Buddhist group in Washington, DC. I'm interested in... Buddhism, generally. I look forward to participating here.

all the best,
Jikan