...well it isn't too warm in Canada these days.........
Thank you very much to the people who have made this place, and the others that frequent it. I am learning so much from you all. Unfortunately, where I live Buddhism is not widely practiced (or even known for that matter). Everything that I have learned has been through introspection and observation. This place (Dhamma Wheel) is really helping me understand this "path" that I am on.
Please carry on with your skillful work,
Jamo
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Warmest thanks from Canada...
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Warmest thanks from Canada...
by Jamo » Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:49 am
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Re: Warmest thanks from Canada...
by BlackBird » Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:54 am
Hi Jamo
Please, feel welcome to join in
metta
Jack
"But, Udāyi, let be the past, let be the future, I shall set you forth the Teaching: When there is this this is, with arising of this this arises; when there is not this this is not, with cessation of this this ceases." - Majjhima ii,32
Nanavira Thera's teachings - An existential approach to the Dhamma:
http://bit.ly/LDsGHg
Nanavira Thera's teachings - An existential approach to the Dhamma:
http://bit.ly/LDsGHg
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Re: Warmest thanks from Canada...
by retrofuturist » Thu Nov 12, 2009 3:41 am
Greetings Jamo,
Thanks for the kind words. I'd also like to reiterate what Jack said, above.
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
Metta,
Retro.
Thanks for the kind words. I'd also like to reiterate what Jack said, above.
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: Warmest thanks from Canada...
by Guy » Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:33 am
Hi Jamo,
It is nice to have you join us.
With Metta,
Guy
It is nice to have you join us.
With Metta,
Guy
Four types of letting go:
1) Giving; expecting nothing back in return
2) Throwing things away
3) Contentment; wanting to be here, not wanting to be anywhere else
4) "Teflon Mind"; having a mind which doesn't accumulate things
- Ajahn Brahm
1) Giving; expecting nothing back in return
2) Throwing things away
3) Contentment; wanting to be here, not wanting to be anywhere else
4) "Teflon Mind"; having a mind which doesn't accumulate things
- Ajahn Brahm
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Re: Warmest thanks from Canada...
by David N. Snyder » Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:38 am
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
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Re: Warmest thanks from Canada...
by Ben » Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:25 am
Hi Jamo
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
Thanks for your kind words but please don't stop there!
You're more than welcome to join in the discussions.
metta
Ben
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
Thanks for your kind words but please don't stop there!
You're more than welcome to join in the discussions.
metta
Ben
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Re: Warmest thanks from Canada...
by Jamo » Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:03 pm
I'll admit that I'm a bit shy to contribute, as I don't feel that I am on the "same level" as a lot of you all. But I will definitely ask questions as needed, and hopefully bring worthwhile discussion.
Thank you again,
Jamo
Thank you again,
Jamo
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Re: Warmest thanks from Canada...
by Khalil Bodhi » Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:20 pm
Welcome Jamo!
Provided you are mindful of your intentions when posting there's no reason to be shy. We're all here to learn from one another. May you meet with spiritual success! Be well.
Mike
Provided you are mindful of your intentions when posting there's no reason to be shy. We're all here to learn from one another. May you meet with spiritual success! Be well.
Mike
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
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Re: Warmest thanks from Canada...
by Dhammabodhi » Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:55 pm
Hi and welcome to Dhamma Wheel Jamo!
It is true that there are many extremely learned and advanced people here, but there are also beginners like me!
So please don't be shy, and I wish you well on your path!
Dhammabodhi
It is true that there are many extremely learned and advanced people here, but there are also beginners like me!
So please don't be shy, and I wish you well on your path!
Dhammabodhi
-Samāhitam cittam yathābhutam pajānāti.
समाहितं चित्तं यथाभूतं पजानाती |
A concentrated mind sees things as they really are.
-Ujuko nāma so maggo, abhayā nāma sā disā.
उजुको नाम सो माग्गो, अभया नाम सा दिसा |
'Straight' is this path, fearlessness is its way.
समाहितं चित्तं यथाभूतं पजानाती |
A concentrated mind sees things as they really are.
-Ujuko nāma so maggo, abhayā nāma sā disā.
उजुको नाम सो माग्गो, अभया नाम सा दिसा |
'Straight' is this path, fearlessness is its way.
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Re: Warmest thanks from Canada...
by phil » Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:07 am
Welcome from a fellow Canuck, Jamo. Montrealer living in Japan. I think we've found an even better way to peace and happiness than crullers and coffee at Tim Horton's.
Metta,
Phil
Metta,
Phil
I hope that every time I post it will be accompanied by a wish for the wellbeing of everyone in this sangha and all beings.
(so I don't have to write "metta" every time!)
Kammalakkhano , bhikkhave, bālo, kammalakkhano pandito, apadānasobhanī paññāti
(The fool is characterized by his/her actions/the wise one is characterized by his/her actions/Wisdom shines forth in behaviour.)
(AN 3.2 Lakkhana Sutta)
(so I don't have to write "metta" every time!)
Kammalakkhano , bhikkhave, bālo, kammalakkhano pandito, apadānasobhanī paññāti
(The fool is characterized by his/her actions/the wise one is characterized by his/her actions/Wisdom shines forth in behaviour.)
(AN 3.2 Lakkhana Sutta)
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