I'm so glad to have found this place. I only discovered Theravada Buddhism and the Tipitaka a few months ago in my history class. I've always had an interest in Buddhism but was turned off by different aspects of Tibetan and Zen Buddhist books, and visits to the local Shingon temples (I now know these are all Mahayana).
My interest in the Buddha's path to liberation is very urgent. Depression and anxiety plague my life and at various times I've thought freedom could only come from death. Sometimes I have great faith in the Dhamma (or sometimes just awe and joy) but I often give up and return to seeking sensual/intellectual pleasure and self destruction.
I'm about halfway through Bikkhu Bodhi's book "In The Buddha's Words", and it is inspiring but frustrating too. Sometimes I get the feeling like I am watching an expert athlete but am at a stage myself where I still trip over my own feet. It just seems like a long and difficult road ahead to rid myself of years of wrong thinking, habits, and passions.
Anyway sorry for digressing into my whole life story. Hello to you all.
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Hi from Hawaii
by Mothra » Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:39 am
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Re: Hi from Hawaii
by pink_trike » Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:54 am
Welcome.
Best wishes on the path. One breathe at a time...
Best wishes on the path. One breathe at a time...
Vision is Mind
Mind is Empty
Emptiness is Clear Light
Clear Light is Union
Union is Great Bliss
- Dawa Gyaltsen
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Disclaimer: I'm a non-religious practitioner of Theravada, Mahayana/Vajrayana, and Tibetan Bon Dzogchen mind-training.
Mind is Empty
Emptiness is Clear Light
Clear Light is Union
Union is Great Bliss
- Dawa Gyaltsen
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Disclaimer: I'm a non-religious practitioner of Theravada, Mahayana/Vajrayana, and Tibetan Bon Dzogchen mind-training.
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Re: Hi from Hawaii
by zavk » Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:53 am
Welcome Mothra.
Is your handle inspired by this?
(Anyway, most of us here still trip up, we all still seek comfort in sensual pleasure and all that. But I'd like to think that as followers of the Dhamma we are learning how to relate to these experiences in a healthier manner.)
Is your handle inspired by this?
(Anyway, most of us here still trip up, we all still seek comfort in sensual pleasure and all that. But I'd like to think that as followers of the Dhamma we are learning how to relate to these experiences in a healthier manner.)
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Re: Hi from Hawaii
by retrofuturist » Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:09 am
Greetings Mothra,
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
I hope you find something useful here.
Metta,
Retro.
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
I hope you find something useful here.
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: Hi from Hawaii
by Khalil Bodhi » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:10 pm
Welcome and go easy on yourself. May you be happy! May you be free of pain and suffering! 
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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-Dhp. 183
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Re: Hi from Hawaii
by Mothra » Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:34 pm
zavk wrote:Welcome Mothra.
Is your handle inspired by this?
(Anyway, most of us here still trip up, we all still seek comfort in sensual pleasure and all that. But I'd like to think that as followers of the Dhamma we are learning how to relate to these experiences in a healthier manner.)
Yes that is me in the picture. Sometimes it is hard to type and browse the internet with my insect legs but I manage.
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