Hello Everyone,
Obviously i am brand new here, just dropin a quick note to say hi.
I realized that i want to mastermind with other people who are on the spiritual path,
to get more clarity on what im doing.
3 years ago my ego kicked my ass very hard and i hit rock bottom and ever since i
have been deeply intersted in finding the truth, and the more i gain and grow in life
the more it becomes obvious to me that at least one of our main purposes as human beings
is to reach the truth and be realized.
I have been doing daily sittings for a couple of years only 15min, but recently i atttended a
vippassana meditation course by goenka which was a profound experience.
im not sure what path are most of you people are following, but one of the questions i have
is how do i go about finding a master who can point me to the right direction.
I have heard when the student is ready the Teacher will show up, may be i am not ready
or may be i am blind to seeing the teacher that is already showed up in my life, but
bottom line is i want to find a master to show me the way.
thanks for reading this, hope to get to know more about each of you in the months/years to come,
Sean
hey every one some nooby questions
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hey every one some nooby questions
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Re: hey every one some nooby questions
Hello and welcome!
I'm not sure where you live, but most people begin looking for a teacher, group, or temple in their local area. A good place to start searching is on Buddhanet. I think it has one of the most comprehensive listings online. http://www.buddhanet.info/wbd/ You can visit several temples (if that's possible in your area) until you find a teacher that works well with you.
I'm not sure where you live, but most people begin looking for a teacher, group, or temple in their local area. A good place to start searching is on Buddhanet. I think it has one of the most comprehensive listings online. http://www.buddhanet.info/wbd/ You can visit several temples (if that's possible in your area) until you find a teacher that works well with you.
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Re: hey every one some nooby questions
Greetings Sean,
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
My recommendation would be to continue with the meditation practice taught at the Goenka retreat and commence some studies into the teachings of the Buddha. As far as introductory materials, there's a lot of Dhamma Books that can be read without the guidance of a flesh-and-blood teacher, so don't feel like you need someone to teach Buddhism to you. In fact, a teacher (if/when you find one) would probably be appreciative of your initiative.
Metta,
Retro.
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
My recommendation would be to continue with the meditation practice taught at the Goenka retreat and commence some studies into the teachings of the Buddha. As far as introductory materials, there's a lot of Dhamma Books that can be read without the guidance of a flesh-and-blood teacher, so don't feel like you need someone to teach Buddhism to you. In fact, a teacher (if/when you find one) would probably be appreciative of your initiative.
Metta,
Retro.
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Re: hey every one some nooby questions
Thanks For your responses.
I think I am at the state that i need to work one on one with a living teacher. I have plenty on buddhism, its history, its evolution. Know the 8 fold path (conceptually only) 4 truths, heard talks by alan watts on this topic, read the boook "science of enlightnement by shinzen young (any one read this? awesome book)
any way thanks again for feed back and the link. I will continue on my search , cheers
I think I am at the state that i need to work one on one with a living teacher. I have plenty on buddhism, its history, its evolution. Know the 8 fold path (conceptually only) 4 truths, heard talks by alan watts on this topic, read the boook "science of enlightnement by shinzen young (any one read this? awesome book)
any way thanks again for feed back and the link. I will continue on my search , cheers
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
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Re: hey every one some nooby questions
Dear Vancity,
I think you already are on right path by taking up goenkaji's retreat, just please carry on with it.
Regards
Parth
I think you already are on right path by taking up goenkaji's retreat, just please carry on with it.
Regards
Parth
Re: hey every one some nooby questions
Seconded. I've been practicing under the guidance of Goenkaji for 25 years now. Its a very worthwhile path.parth wrote:Dear Vancity,
I think you already are on right path by taking up goenkaji's retreat, just please carry on with it.
Regards
Parth
All the very best with your practice.
kind regards
Ben
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Re: hey every one some nooby questions
If that's Vancouver BC you're in, there are Goenka style weekly group sits nearby, likely with an AT (Assistant Teacher) in the mix to answer questions. Check the Vipassana website for times locations numbers.
You may need to spend time with the master's apprentice before the master hirself.
You may need to spend time with the master's apprentice before the master hirself.
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Re: hey every one some nooby questions
Hang around - read the forums- see how you can turn all this talk into practice- ask questions - develop the practice steps in the Noble eightfold path. There's plenty to do without having to 'link-up' with a single teacher: there's no guarantee of 'results' even if you do. The Buddha clearly understood how much another person could help (and not), especially if you aren't motivated to put some of it into practice, sitting/talking with a meditation 'master' is not going to help.
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Re: hey every one some nooby questions
RYB Wrote:
Certainly a guarantee that nothing would happen if you dont follow one path (ekayano maggo)
RYB, uninformed abhorance for Genkaji's method (in the tradition of Sayaji U Ba Khin) is one of the hinderance which you have to certainly overcome before you earn your release.
With continuous Metta
Parth
That is certainly a great dhamma advice to a newcomerHang around - read the forums-
There's plenty to do without having to 'link-up' with a single teacher: there's no guarantee of 'results' even if you do.
Certainly a guarantee that nothing would happen if you dont follow one path (ekayano maggo)
Here (refering to lojong1's post) group sit means group Vipassana / Anapana meditation not usual sitting around / chat as you are probably thinking.sitting/talking with a meditation 'master' is not going to help.
RYB, uninformed abhorance for Genkaji's method (in the tradition of Sayaji U Ba Khin) is one of the hinderance which you have to certainly overcome before you earn your release.
With continuous Metta
Parth
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Re: hey every one some nooby questions
oh hi, no not thinking of Goenka- I would give the same advice for the approach to any teacher, myself included. If we we become blinkered and closed off to advice from other teachers (this man is clearly asking advice on the matter, after attending Goenka, s/he seems to want more) we are going to be in trouble.. Do you suggest only sticking to GoenkaG?
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Re: hey every one some nooby questions
Hi Matheesha,
You wrote:
Metta
Parth
You wrote:
Thanks for clarifyingoh hi, no not thinking of Goenka- I would give the same advice for the approach to any teacher, myself included.
I for one am sure and convinced that it is right path (the ekayano maggo) I got more than what I ever expected / wanted. Though yes,for Jhana somebody might want to undertake some other meditations (while anapana should suffice but not sure on that).If we we become blinkered and closed off to advice from other teachers (this man is clearly asking advice on the matter, after attending Goenka, s/he seems to want more) we are going to be in trouble.. Do you suggest only sticking to GoenkaG?
Metta
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Hi Parth
Ekayano maggo- means 'one right path' if I am not mistaken. Do you take that to mean that the Goenka method is the only one right path?
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Matheesha
Ekayano maggo- means 'one right path' if I am not mistaken. Do you take that to mean that the Goenka method is the only one right path?
with metta
Matheesha
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Re: hey every one some nooby questions
Hi RYB,
You wrote:
But I quote few things which can justify what I say
Extract from last day of buddha :
- Buddha while expounding Dhamma to Subhadda
Extract from sayings of one of my dhamma friend (if I can say so)
Metta
Parth
You wrote:
Well I only speak for myself others can have differing viewsEkayano maggo- means 'one right path' if I am not mistaken. Do you take that to mean that the Goenka method is the only one right path?
But I quote few things which can justify what I say
Extract from last day of buddha :
In my reaching the Noble Eightfold Path has been expounded. So in this Teaching only, the Four Noble persons can be found. All the other teachings, being void of Ariyas. are futile
- Buddha while expounding Dhamma to Subhadda
Extract from sayings of one of my dhamma friend (if I can say so)
I rest my case. Please note here by no means am I saying that Mahasi method is not ekayano maggo. Any teaching which follows satipatthana is 'ekayano maggo'While I have come across a person who did reach stream entry using the Goenka method
by rowyourboat » Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:58 pm
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Parth
Re: hey every one some nooby questions
All meditation themes are right inside of you. Birth, ageing, sickness and death.
Same goes for the teacher is right inside of you.
You could not see the teacher inside yet, because you are not practicing deep enough to reach into your heart.
The book worth the read is your heart. The teacher worth to teach is mindfulness.
You need the teacher to open up your very first page of your book.
Same goes for the teacher is right inside of you.
You could not see the teacher inside yet, because you are not practicing deep enough to reach into your heart.
The book worth the read is your heart. The teacher worth to teach is mindfulness.
You need the teacher to open up your very first page of your book.
Re: hey every one some nooby questions
All thats all right but except for a Buddha / Paccekabuddha a teacher is needed to expound on the Dhamma.
Metta
Parth
Metta
Parth