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Hello from Simon
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 6:54 pm
by resistingSi
Hi World
I am middle aged and have had a few years in asia, from UK tho.
I always feel better when I get closer to this subject.
I want to chat a little, not too technically about the teachings though at this stage.
What happened to e-sangha... that was a great forum - hope this one is too
Si
Re: Hello from Simon
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:01 pm
by cooran
Welcome Simon!
With metta,
Chris
Re: Hello from Simon
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:40 pm
by mikenz66
Nice to have you here Simon.
Mike
Re: Hello from Simon
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 9:47 pm
by DNS
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
Re: Hello from Simon
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 11:05 pm
by Kim OHara
Welcome, Simon
resistingSi wrote:What happened to e-sangha... that was a great forum - hope this one is too
E-sangha demonstrated impermanence, and caused some suffering as it did so (though not to me, since I wasn't heavily involved). This forum and its Mahayanist twin (see link at bottom of page) are excellent replacements.
Actually, DW seems to have been a bit quieter than usual recently. I put it down to northern-hemisphere summer holidays, since it happened last year too.
Kim
Re: Hello from Simon
Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 12:01 am
by bodom
Welcome Simon!
Re: Hello from Simon
Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 5:20 am
by Virgo
Welcome.
Virgo
Re: Hello from Simon
Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 10:42 am
by resistingSi
is there some discomfort between mayayana and theravada views which is a bit hostile?
I thought one was original interpretation and the other a natural development?
Me personally I gained a lot from the theravada experience in thailand but also very interested in tibetan (vajrayana) and shaivism. Is there a compatability problem or is it that some individuals cant agree to manage a forum with variety of views?
Re: Hello from Simon
Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 10:56 am
by Virgo
resistingSi wrote:is there some discomfort between mayayana and theravada views which is a bit hostile?
I thought one was original interpretation and the other a natural development?
Me personally I gained a lot from the theravada experience in thailand but also very interested in tibetan (vajrayana) and shaivism. Is there a compatability problem or is it that some individuals cant agree to manage a forum with variety of views?
Great questions Simon.
Mahayana is mostly based on Nagajurna who came around approximately 500 years after the Buddha and introduced the 'Madhyamaka' philosophy. Most (if not all) Mahayana sutras are later developments, written well after the Buddha passed away.
Good luck finding everything you need.
Kevin
Re: Hello from Simon
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:24 pm
by Annis
Welcome, Simon! Nice to meet you ^^