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by felipe
Wed Sep 10, 2014 2:58 pm
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: Ancient Buddhist Texts website
Replies: 1
Views: 1368

Re: Ancient Buddhist Texts website

I am not sure if it has been, but thank you, I had forgotten it existed :)
by felipe
Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:54 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: The Verses of the Senior Monks: Sujato's Theragatha
Replies: 3
Views: 1626

Re: The Verses of the Senior Monks: Sujato's Theragatha

Thank you very much for the information!

It's like reading small poems, my favourites :)
by felipe
Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:09 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Support for bhikkhunis at the Dhammadharini Vihara
Replies: 1
Views: 1766

Re: Support for bhikkhunis at the Dhammadharini Vihara

Thanks for the information, I will see what can I do to help :)
by felipe
Sat Sep 06, 2014 3:54 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: a simple truth
Replies: 2
Views: 952

Re: a simple truth

Beautiful, it reminds us of our potential to give and teach :)

Thank you for that.
by felipe
Mon May 27, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Exorcising Evil Spirits
Replies: 6
Views: 6038

Re: Exorcising Evil Spirits

Thanks for the tips Bhante!

I know a few people who could use the treatment :)
by felipe
Wed May 22, 2013 5:11 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi guys
Replies: 13
Views: 4481

Re: Hi guys

Welcome aboard :)

I am in the same situation, no centres near me and no teacher, but this place is very good, internet is a great tool this days.

Hope you can find what you are looking for :)
by felipe
Wed May 15, 2013 11:32 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: POLL: The purpose or goal of meditation retreats is...
Replies: 21
Views: 3427

Re: POLL: The purpose or goal of meditation retreats is...

I also think that they all apply, but my biggest reason to attend (still looking for one actually) a retreat would be number 4 :)
by felipe
Wed May 15, 2013 7:16 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: (Mis-)use of words
Replies: 1
Views: 1292

Re: (Mis-)use of words

This actually fits in right-speach, which includes the intention to get the message clearly and to make sure that the recipient understands what you are saying. In the cases that he mentions when you pick a 'catch line' with the intention to generate a doubtful reaction you could say that there is a...
by felipe
Wed May 15, 2013 12:24 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: and now for something comletely different
Replies: 21
Views: 5922

Re: and now for something comletely different

purple planet:
'Start giving today' Absolutely beautiful :)

Modus.Ponens:
Inspiring examples!

Thank you for sharing :)
by felipe
Tue May 14, 2013 7:11 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Josh Radnor (Ted from HIMYM) about meditation and kindness
Replies: 2
Views: 1625

Re: Josh Radnor (Ted from HIMYM) about meditation and kindne

Public figures like them sure can inspire some people.

Thanks for sharing :)
by felipe
Tue May 14, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Nirvāṇa, nibbāna, निर्वाण or निब्बान
Replies: 8
Views: 3412

Re: Nirvāṇa, nibbāna, निर्वाण or निब्बान

Beautiful :)

The topic on self and Nirvāṇa is very confusing and has been greatly modified by the media, I my self am only starting to grasp its true meaning.

Thank you for sharing.
by felipe
Tue May 14, 2013 1:41 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Metta for the Bodhisatta and Those in the Pure Abodes
Replies: 5
Views: 2397

Re: Metta for the Bodhisatta and Those in the Pure Abodes

Hello Andrew, that is a beautiful practice :) 1. Has anyone tried this before, or read about such a practice? I have not, but it sounds nice, I will incorporate it and tell you how it goes. 2. Is there anything risky, dangerous, arrogant or condascending implied by such an extension of metta? Not at...
by felipe
Sun May 12, 2013 4:03 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: retreat
Replies: 2
Views: 1322

Re: retreat

I recently heard that the Buddha established a program for meditation, like how to separate the night and the day and what types of meditation you would do and so on, I have not been able to find the source or more information (I would like to do something similar my self), for what I heard, what he...
by felipe
Sat May 11, 2013 7:46 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Costa Rica
Replies: 6
Views: 4582

Re: Hello from Costa Rica

Thank you :)
by felipe
Sat May 11, 2013 4:05 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: and now for something comletely different
Replies: 21
Views: 5922

Re: and now for something comletely different

Beatiful