Buddhism in Phuket

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Re: Buddhism in Phuket

Postby retrofuturist » Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:44 am

Greetings Graeme,

This time next week I'll be in the sky, somewhere over Asia.

Not there yet (even if part of my mind is!)

8-)

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Re: Buddhism in Phuket

Postby plwk » Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:46 am

In case u see an Ajahn Chah amulet...get me one :lol:
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What is it? It is recollecting the Enlightened One.
If this single thing is recollected and made much,
it invariably leads to weariness, cessation, appeasement, realization and extinction.

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Re: Buddhism in Phuket

Postby retrofuturist » Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:47 am

Greetings,

plwk wrote:In case u see an Ajahn Chah amulet...get me one :lol:

I didn't know such things existed. :D

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Whatever various forms of unease there are in the world, They originate founded in encumbering accumulation. (Pārāyanavagga)


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Re: Buddhism in Phuket

Postby Ben » Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:52 am

Hi Retro,
Are you catching up with Ven Appichatto, Ven Dhammanando or any other Dhamma Wheelers while you're in Thailand?
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Re: Buddhism in Phuket

Postby retrofuturist » Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:44 am

Greetings Ben,

Ben wrote:Are you catching up with Ven Appichatto, Ven Dhammanando or any other Dhamma Wheelers while you're in Thailand?

Ven. Dhammanando is in retreat, and I am hoping to see Ven Appicchato but it depends on logistics. Unfortunately, Phuket is a fair way south.

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Whatever various forms of unease there are in the world, They originate founded in encumbering accumulation. (Pārāyanavagga)


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Re: Buddhism in Phuket

Postby alan » Wed Jun 20, 2012 3:45 pm

Hi Retro.
I was on Phuket last month and hated it. If you are looking for a family vacation, I'd go somewhere else.
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Re: Buddhism in Phuket

Postby retrofuturist » Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:45 am

Greetings,

alan wrote:I was on Phuket last month and hated it. If you are looking for a family vacation, I'd go somewhere else.

Too late now! :lol:

If nothing else, I'll enjoy the heat and time away from work. 8-)

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Whatever various forms of unease there are in the world, They originate founded in encumbering accumulation. (Pārāyanavagga)


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Re: Buddhism in Phuket

Postby Ben » Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:17 am

Hi Retro,
You've probably heard on the news: http://www.theage.com.au/world/australi ... 20p5f.html
In the words of John Howard: "be alert, but not alarmed"
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Re: Buddhism in Phuket

Postby pilgrim » Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:25 am

OK, since we have now gone onto this track, you should also be aware of this.
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2012 ... 92226.html
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Re: Buddhism in Phuket

Postby Ben » Thu Jun 21, 2012 12:46 pm

Beware the Krabi patty!
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Re: Buddhism in Phuket

Postby alan » Thu Jun 21, 2012 1:08 pm

Bring a good pair of earplugs. You'll need them for the general street noise, and to help cut out the inevitable, incessant, infernal Bob Marley. His brain-dead jingles are unavoidable.
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Buddhism in Phuket

Postby GraemeR » Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:15 am

alan wrote:Hi Retro.
I was on Phuket last month and hated it. If you are looking for a family vacation, I'd go somewhere else.


I've been to some nice parts, though I wouldn't recommend it either. Hope retro is lucky with his hotel!

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