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- Sat Oct 24, 2015 11:50 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: moral dilemma flea control & no more program??
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6905
Re: moral dilemma flea control & no more program??
I have been using a generic version of "Program" that sterilizes fleas and effectively gets rid of them in my home. Now the name brand and generic versions are no longer available on Amazon. I found some on e-Bay but not available from US suppliers or mainstream retail. There may be a ver...
- Sat Oct 24, 2015 11:39 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: moral dilemma flea control & no more program??
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6905
Re: moral dilemma flea control & no more program??
After my daughter volunteered at the shelter I agreed to let her adopt a cat. A year later we went back and got it a friend.SarathW wrote:Do not have pets instead help to protect wild life.
- Sat Oct 24, 2015 9:42 am
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: moral dilemma flea control & no more program??
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6905
moral dilemma flea control & no more program??
I have been using a generic version of "Program" that sterilizes fleas and effectively gets rid of them in my home. Now the name brand and generic versions are no longer available on Amazon. I found some on e-Bay but not available from US suppliers or mainstream retail. If anyone has an ef...
- Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:40 am
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Recommended reading
- Replies: 61
- Views: 152605
Re: Recommended reading
Here you'll find a list of awesome Thai forest tradition books; with writings, translations, and commentaries by Ajaan Dick Silaratano. http://www.forestdhamma.org/books/english/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; You can order hard copies, or download pdf, epub, or mobi files,...
- Sat Jul 25, 2015 9:43 am
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: metta meditation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1513
Re: metta meditation
Hello all, Try this - it worked for me: Ajahn Brahmavamso teaches loving-kindness meditation https://mettarefuge.wordpress.com/2010/01/08/ajahn-brahmavamso-teaches-loving-kindness/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; With...
- Fri Jul 24, 2015 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: metta meditation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1513
Re: metta meditation
But I ask how to practice concentration with metta as a subject. The reason I ask, is that a problem I had two years ago seems to be returning when I do breath meditation; my nose is now getting numb/swollen. I thought I might try a different but similar focal point to help with concentration, perha...
- Wed Jul 22, 2015 11:04 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: metta meditation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1513
metta meditation
Hello friends! I have practiced contemplating metta by using phrases, but is there a way recommended to concentrate on something more single-pointed for metta, such as repeating just a few words or simply concentrating on the positive feelings, or something visual? For example, I read that the Tibet...
- Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:08 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: clarifying meditation and adjusting routines
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1237
clarifying meditation and adjusting routines
Is walking meditation primarily a tool for developing insight (as opposed to developing samatha)? I am planning on using seated meditation specifically for the development of a foundation of samatha (using mindfulness of breathing), while using walking meditation time with a related but different go...
- Sat Jun 20, 2015 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: non-visual sign?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1764
Re: non-visual sign?
Thank you, for the references :) I am looking for a mobi file version of Visuddhimagga (my conversion from pdf is messy). My next question: Is the skill (and point) of developing a training sign: something we use to help establish a meditative state, which we next connect to a given theme or chosen ...
- Sat Jun 20, 2015 12:42 am
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: non-visual sign?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1764
non-visual sign?
I've been focusing on breath, and Buddho, patiently under the impression that at some point I would see a visual sign. For about two and half years now. I have also tried Ajaan Lee's Method 1 and Method 2 recently. Sometimes I just forget about the sign and just focus on breath, or just observe the ...
- Sat Jun 06, 2015 11:54 am
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: e-reader for meditation books
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4651
Re: e-reader for meditation books
Thank you, for the recommendations!
I am quickly realizing that an e-reader is a great tool to access and read the Dhamma. So much of it is available for downloading. Calibre is helpful, too.
Mike
I am quickly realizing that an e-reader is a great tool to access and read the Dhamma. So much of it is available for downloading. Calibre is helpful, too.
Mike
- Sat May 23, 2015 10:17 am
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: e-reader for meditation books
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4651
Re: e-reader for meditation books
Oh, too late--yesterday I received a Voyage. But I could use some more tips/suggestions on how to store and manage books from my laptop, before downloading onto the reader (using cloud storage), and some recommended websites for Dhamma books in mobi (and pdf). I agree about e-reader devices being ki...
- Wed May 06, 2015 6:07 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: giving to beggars
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3418
Re: giving to beggars
Or wrapping the gifts in brown paper packages.Sam Vara wrote:Except if you are giving kites or yo-yos, of course.seeker242 wrote:If you attach strings to gifts, I don't think that is a good thing.
- Fri May 01, 2015 12:36 am
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: e-reader for meditation books
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4651
Re: e-reader for meditation books
Thank you so much for the feedback! My biggest concern is whether I can read the Nikayas on a Voyage and have no problems with formatting and ease of organizing, note taking, vocab building, and other features on the device if I am using pdf or converted files. If no, then maybe I will just keep buy...
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 9:24 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: e-reader for meditation books
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4651
e-reader for meditation books
Hi :) I am thinking about getting an e-reader, specifically I might get the Kindle Voyage. It seems like a great device for nonfiction reference books, manuals, etc. But I have no experience with e-readers and the documents that are available for free use, such as meditation manuals available for do...