Hi,
this is an idea i've had for a while. if anyone likes we could do a forum internet sangha metta meditation. at an appointed time we can meditate from around the world.
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metta meditation
by altar » Tue Jul 05, 2011 3:31 pm
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Re: metta meditation
by retrofuturist » Wed Jul 06, 2011 4:32 am
Greetings,
From memory, Fig Tree organised a similar thing at E-Sangha. It would be worth harnessing his thoughts and experiences.
As for the suggestion, I'm all for members taking the initiative to do things like this.
Metta,
Retro.
From memory, Fig Tree organised a similar thing at E-Sangha. It would be worth harnessing his thoughts and experiences.
As for the suggestion, I'm all for members taking the initiative to do things like this.
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
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Re: metta meditation
by Khalil Bodhi » Wed Jul 06, 2011 8:11 am
I'm game Zach. Let's do it!
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
Uposatha Observance Club:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=148031379279&v=info
Kiva-Theravada Buddhists:http://www.kiva.org/team/theravada_buddhists
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Re: metta meditation
by altar » Wed Jul 06, 2011 5:22 pm
i got it from a site called The Happiest Day of your life on facebook.
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Re: metta meditation
by rowyourboat » Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:57 pm
Great! post a link 
With Metta
Karuna
Mudita
& Upekkha
Karuna
Mudita
& Upekkha
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Re: metta meditation
by altar » Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:09 pm
you can search the happiest day of your life on facebook.
but for this, for now, why doesn't anyone who is interested say so, and if some people are, we can make an announcement of the date and time, sometime this month?
but for this, for now, why doesn't anyone who is interested say so, and if some people are, we can make an announcement of the date and time, sometime this month?
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Re: metta meditation
by cooran » Fri Jul 08, 2011 11:44 pm
Hello altar,
What about the different time-zones? In Brisbane it is now 9.45 a.m. ... but in London it is 12.45 a.m. and in New York it's 7.43 p.m.
with metta
Chris
What about the different time-zones? In Brisbane it is now 9.45 a.m. ... but in London it is 12.45 a.m. and in New York it's 7.43 p.m.
with metta
Chris
---The trouble is that you think you have time---
---It's not what happens to you in life that is important ~ it's what you do with it ---
---It's not what happens to you in life that is important ~ it's what you do with it ---
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Re: metta meditation
by rowyourboat » Sat Jul 09, 2011 5:47 am
altar wrote:you can search the happiest day of your life on facebook.
I agree Altar. But the trick with these things is to make it immediately accessible to everyone- and attractive.
With metta
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Re: metta meditation
by rowyourboat » Sat Jul 09, 2011 5:54 am
cooran wrote:Hello altar,
What about the different time-zones? In Brisbane it is now 9.45 a.m. ... but in London it is 12.45 a.m. and in New York it's 7.43 p.m.
with metta
Chris
Hi Chris,
This problem IMO is unavoidable- short of having meditation sessions to suit every time zone. Maybe to begin with Altar should choose a time zone suitable and convenient for himself- a weekend might attract more people- and proceed with it. As for numbers, I think if it becomes a regular occurrence- say once a month- it will snowball and numbers will gradually go up. I think it is a great idea- who knows perhaps one daywhen we have enough people on board there will be always someone radiating metta, right around the clock!
With metta
Matheesha
With Metta
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Mudita
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Re: metta meditation
by altar » Sat Jul 09, 2011 6:38 pm
I am in NJ and I think anytime outside of 12-6 am EST is okay.
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Re: metta meditation
by altar » Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:49 pm
Hi Mateesha,
My timezone is UTC -5.
So..... that means England time - 5.
Where are you others from?
I am in the NJ suburbs not too far from New York City. When I "develop my camera" maybe I will post a picture or two.
And Mike Khalil-Bodhi is in NY!
Btw, here is that site. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=54655394764 and they have a site called lovingsilence.org as well.
Right now as I am editing this post, the time is just before 7 after noon. And I think it will show the time it is edited on the side. Metta is loving-kindness. Please all are welcomed, maybe this week or the following one we can schedule a meditation.
My timezone is UTC -5.
So..... that means England time - 5.
Where are you others from?
I am in the NJ suburbs not too far from New York City. When I "develop my camera" maybe I will post a picture or two.
And Mike Khalil-Bodhi is in NY!
Btw, here is that site. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=54655394764 and they have a site called lovingsilence.org as well.
Right now as I am editing this post, the time is just before 7 after noon. And I think it will show the time it is edited on the side. Metta is loving-kindness. Please all are welcomed, maybe this week or the following one we can schedule a meditation.
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Re: metta meditation
by altar » Sat Jul 30, 2011 11:57 pm
how does mid-august sound? please post a thumbs up or something if you're interested.
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