Got room for a neophyte?

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AdvaitaJ
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Got room for a neophyte?

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Greetings All,

I see many names here that I associate with wisdom and experience and I've always done best when surrounded by smart people! :thumbsup:

Anybody mind if a Dhamma rookie hangs out an avatar here? :smile:

AdvaitaJ
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Greetings and welcome AdvaitaJ.

:hello:

Good to see you here.

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Retro. :)
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Hi AdvaitaJ,

Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
AdvaitaJ wrote:Anybody mind if a Dhamma rookie hangs out an avatar here? :smile:
Not in the least. :smile:

Best wishes,
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Welcome AdvaitaJ
I'm happy you have joined us!
Most of the 'old gang' is here!
Cheers

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Welcome AdvaitaJ. Hope you find something useful here.

Don't worry ... I think they only do the goldfish-swallowing ritual on Tuesday nights. :)
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:hello:
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Welcome!

:namaste:
Liberation is the inevitable fruit of the path and is bound to blossom forth when there is steady and persistent practice. The only requirements for reaching the final goal are two: to start and to continue. If these requirements are met there is no doubt the goal will be attained. This is the Dhamma, the undeviating law.

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