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Hello Everyone
by JustThis » Wed Jan 04, 2012 1:12 am
I did my first meditation retreat at IMS in Massachusetts in the late 70's. Since then I have done somewhere around 20 ten day retreats, all at IMS. My last three were 10 day self retreats at the Forest Refuge (IMS). I don't have a local group or teacher, I get most of my dharma information from books, this is the first Buddhist website I have joined. Since I don't have access to a teacher I am just winging it. My practice varies considerably from at least once a day to sometimes 3-4 sits a day depending on how busy I am. Due to financial considerations I haven't been on a retreat in over 2 years.
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Re: Hello Everyone
by sattva » Wed Jan 04, 2012 1:37 am
JustThis wrote:I did my first meditation retreat at IMS in Massachusetts in the late 70's. Since then I have done somewhere around 20 ten day retreats, all at IMS. My last three were 10 day self retreats at the Forest Refuge (IMS). I don't have a local group or teacher, I get most of my dharma information from books, this is the first Buddhist website I have joined. Since I don't have access to a teacher I am just winging it. My practice varies considerably from at least once a day to sometimes 3-4 sits a day depending on how busy I am. Due to financial considerations I haven't been on a retreat in over 2 years.
Hello JustThis, It is wonderful that you have gone to retreats at IMS. I listen to some of the dharma talks on Dharmaseed, many recorded at IMS. I hope you will be able to go to a retreat soon. Welcome
Wishing: In gladness and in safety,
May all beings be at ease.
---from the Metta Sutta
May all beings be at ease.
---from the Metta Sutta
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Re: Hello Everyone
by Khalil Bodhi » Wed Jan 04, 2012 1:47 am
JustThis,
Welcome! Thank you for joining our group. Sukhi hotu!
Welcome! Thank you for joining our group. Sukhi hotu!
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-Dhp. 183
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Re: Hello Everyone
by Ben » Wed Jan 04, 2012 2:07 am
Hi JustThis and welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
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Re: Hello Everyone
by cooran » Wed Jan 04, 2012 7:50 am
Hello JustThis,
Welcome to DhammaWheel. Look forward to reading more of your posts.
with metta
Chris
Welcome to DhammaWheel. Look forward to reading more of your posts.
with metta
Chris
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Re: Hello Everyone
by bodom » Wed Jan 04, 2012 5:49 pm
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