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Greetings From Brooklyn
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Greetings From Brooklyn
by Gibraltariana » Thu Aug 02, 2012 12:32 pm
Hello! My name is Cathy and I am an Italian and Gibraltan-American. I work for the New York City Public school systdm ad a Paraprofessional. Mainly my job is assisting Special Needs children. I am 39 with a husband, two beautiful childrrn, and a desire to learn more about Buddhist teachings. I have been reading different books, but know that at this point I need a teacher and guidancd.
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Re: Greetings From Brooklyn
by bodom » Thu Aug 02, 2012 7:18 pm
Welcome Cathy!
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Re: Greetings From Brooklyn
by tiltbillings » Thu Aug 02, 2012 7:20 pm
Thank you for your introduction, and welcome.
What is the use of his knowledge
pertaining to the number of insects in the whole world?
Rather, inquire into his knowledge of
that which is to be practised by us
-- Dharmakirti
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond.
SN I, 38.
Níl sa saol seo ach ceo
There is naught in this life but mist
Is ní bheimid beo ach seal beag gearr.
And we will not be alive but a short hard time.
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Re: Greetings From Brooklyn
by cooran » Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:04 pm
Welcome to DhammaWheel Cathy!
with metta
Chris
with metta
Chris
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Re: Greetings From Brooklyn
by Khalil Bodhi » Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:51 am
Welcome to DW Cathy! I live in Manhattan myself! It's nice to see fellow New Yorkers! 
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
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Re: Greetings From Brooklyn
by retrofuturist » Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:15 am
Greetings Cathy,
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
Metta,
Retro.
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
Metta,
Retro.
If you have asked me of the origination of unease, then I shall explain it to you in accordance with my understanding:
Whatever various forms of unease there are in the world, They originate founded in encumbering accumulation. (Pārāyanavagga)
'We should not congratulate someone on the success of their misdeeds, but on the contrary should endeavour to advise him or her to lead a more skilful and wholesome life. If such advice is ignored then we can only give up and let go' - Phra Panyapatipo
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Whatever various forms of unease there are in the world, They originate founded in encumbering accumulation. (Pārāyanavagga)
'We should not congratulate someone on the success of their misdeeds, but on the contrary should endeavour to advise him or her to lead a more skilful and wholesome life. If such advice is ignored then we can only give up and let go' - Phra Panyapatipo
Dharma Wheel (Mahayana / Vajrayana forum)
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Re: Greetings From Brooklyn
by Ben » Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:10 am
Greetings Cathy and welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
kind regards,
Ben
kind regards,
Ben
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Re: Greetings From Brooklyn
by Gibraltariana » Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:11 pm
Thanks for the kind greetings! I am trying to read through all the threads to glean as much as possible. Love this site 
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