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Hi
by Northernbuck » Sat Nov 21, 2009 11:37 pm
I am glad I found this site. I have no resources or guidance in the remote town that I live in. The nearest city is 8 hours away. I have just recently discovered Buddhism. I am looking forward to learning something new everyday.
But if this neutral feeling that has arisen is conditioned by the body which is impermanent, compounded and dependently arisen, how could such a neutral feeling be permanent? - SN 36.7
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Re: Hi
by Ben » Sat Nov 21, 2009 11:39 pm
Welcome Northernbuck to Dhamma Wheel!
As a matter of interest, where do you live?
Anyway...I hope you like it here!
metta
Ben
As a matter of interest, where do you live?
Anyway...I hope you like it here!
metta
Ben
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Re: Hi
by Cittasanto » Sat Nov 21, 2009 11:45 pm
Hi NB
there are plenty of online resources dotted about on here, hope you find here very useful
there are plenty of online resources dotted about on here, hope you find here very useful
This offering maybe right, or wrong, but it is one, the other, both, or neither!
With Metta
Upāsaka Cittasanto
Blog - Some Suttas Translated.
"Others will misconstrue reality due to their personal perspectives, doggedly holding onto and not easily discarding them; We shall not misconstrue reality due to our own personal perspectives, nor doggedly holding onto them, but will discard them easily. This effacement shall be done."
With Metta
Upāsaka Cittasanto
Blog - Some Suttas Translated.
"Others will misconstrue reality due to their personal perspectives, doggedly holding onto and not easily discarding them; We shall not misconstrue reality due to our own personal perspectives, nor doggedly holding onto them, but will discard them easily. This effacement shall be done."
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Re: Hi
by retrofuturist » Sat Nov 21, 2009 11:53 pm
Greetings Northern Buck,
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: Hi
by Northernbuck » Sun Nov 22, 2009 12:50 am
Ben wrote:Welcome Northernbuck to Dhamma Wheel!
As a matter of interest, where do you live?
Anyway...I hope you like it here!
metta
Ben
I live in a little known town called Thompson, Manitoba. If you look at a map of Canada, move to the center of the country, find Winnipeg, and go north. Yes it is cold (winter is from October until May), but beautiful.
But if this neutral feeling that has arisen is conditioned by the body which is impermanent, compounded and dependently arisen, how could such a neutral feeling be permanent? - SN 36.7
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Re: Hi
by Ben » Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:01 am
That is remote!
Here are some resources for you:
Access to Insight: www.accesstoinsight.org
Pali English Dictionary: http://dsal.uchicago.edu/dictionaries/pali/
Buddhanet: www.buddhanet.net
kind regards
Ben
Here are some resources for you:
Access to Insight: www.accesstoinsight.org
Pali English Dictionary: http://dsal.uchicago.edu/dictionaries/pali/
Buddhanet: www.buddhanet.net
kind regards
Ben
...he wondered whether there was any love between human beings that did not rest upon some sort of self-delusion.
-- John le Carré, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Compassionate Hands Foundation (Buddhist aid in Myanmar)
Buddhist Global Relief
UNHCR Somali Emergency Relief Appeal
e: ben.dhammawheel@gmail.com
-- John le Carré, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Compassionate Hands Foundation (Buddhist aid in Myanmar)
Buddhist Global Relief
UNHCR Somali Emergency Relief Appeal
e: ben.dhammawheel@gmail.com
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Re: Hi
by Northernbuck » Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:10 am
Ben wrote:That is remote!
Here are some resources for you:
Access to Insight: http://www.accesstoinsight.org
Pali English Dictionary: http://dsal.uchicago.edu/dictionaries/pali/
Buddhanet: http://www.buddhanet.net
kind regards
Ben
Thank you Ben. My biggest issue right now is a simple question, where do I start? I am in a meditation class, but it not specific to Buddhism.
But if this neutral feeling that has arisen is conditioned by the body which is impermanent, compounded and dependently arisen, how could such a neutral feeling be permanent? - SN 36.7
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Re: Hi
by Ben » Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:34 am
Ok.
First of all some foundation literature:
The Noble Eightfold Path: The Way to the End of Suffering by Bhikkhu Bodhi: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/auth ... toend.html
Buddhism in a nutshell by Narada Thera: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/auth ... shell.html
Beginnings: Suggested Entry Points to Access to insight: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/begin.html
There's an international directory on Buddhanet for Buddhist meditation instruction - here's one for your province:
http://www.buddhanet.info/wbd/province. ... ince_id=11
I had a brief look but couldn't find anything in Thompson. Keep in mind that it may not be up-to-date nor exhaustive. The list includes centres from all Buddhist traditions and not just Theravada. You might want to get in touch with the Theravada centres in Manitoba or Winnipeg and see if they can support you remotely - its worth an email or two!
The above should get you started!
metta
Ben
First of all some foundation literature:
The Noble Eightfold Path: The Way to the End of Suffering by Bhikkhu Bodhi: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/auth ... toend.html
Buddhism in a nutshell by Narada Thera: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/auth ... shell.html
Beginnings: Suggested Entry Points to Access to insight: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/begin.html
There's an international directory on Buddhanet for Buddhist meditation instruction - here's one for your province:
http://www.buddhanet.info/wbd/province. ... ince_id=11
I had a brief look but couldn't find anything in Thompson. Keep in mind that it may not be up-to-date nor exhaustive. The list includes centres from all Buddhist traditions and not just Theravada. You might want to get in touch with the Theravada centres in Manitoba or Winnipeg and see if they can support you remotely - its worth an email or two!
The above should get you started!
metta
Ben
...he wondered whether there was any love between human beings that did not rest upon some sort of self-delusion.
-- John le Carré, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Compassionate Hands Foundation (Buddhist aid in Myanmar)
Buddhist Global Relief
UNHCR Somali Emergency Relief Appeal
e: ben.dhammawheel@gmail.com
-- John le Carré, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Compassionate Hands Foundation (Buddhist aid in Myanmar)
Buddhist Global Relief
UNHCR Somali Emergency Relief Appeal
e: ben.dhammawheel@gmail.com
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Re: Hi
by JeffR » Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:01 am
Here's another link:
http://www.arrowriver.ca/
A good place to consider when you are ready for a retreat. The location is in Ontario near Thunder Bay.
-Jeff
http://www.arrowriver.ca/
A good place to consider when you are ready for a retreat. The location is in Ontario near Thunder Bay.
-Jeff
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Re: Hi
by Northernbuck » Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:27 am
JeffR wrote:Here's another link:
http://www.arrowriver.ca/
A good place to consider when you are ready for a retreat. The location is in Ontario near Thunder Bay.
-Jeff
Thank you Jeff. Other than Winnipeg, that would appear to be the next closest retreat.
But if this neutral feeling that has arisen is conditioned by the body which is impermanent, compounded and dependently arisen, how could such a neutral feeling be permanent? - SN 36.7
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