Greetings Jack,
I'm very pleased for you.
Keep up the good work.
Metta,
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"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
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What he said.
What you are doing is a blessing for all beings Jack. The great Going Forth.
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I'm sure that the whole thing will go all-right. If you have any difficulties while you are at home, you don't have to worry about them. In a monastic environment both the precepts and the regular meditation are actually much easier to maintain. Or at least this was my experience; and this is one of the reasons why I plan to ordain too.BlackBird wrote:My idea thus far has been a meditation-acclimatisation programme, whereby I intensify my efforts whilst living at home, then I leave for Bodhinyanarama in Wellington on April 10th, it's Thai Forest tradition, so there's good practice environment, but it's not too heavy going - It should allow me time to adapt to the monastic routine a bit more than if I had left straight from home to Sri Lanka.
Good luck.
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baratgab wrote:...I plan to ordain too.
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Hi Jack
Belated best wishes
You are wise beyond your years and as such I know you will find what you are looking for
Enjoy the journey
With Metta
Bill
Belated best wishes
You are wise beyond your years and as such I know you will find what you are looking for
Enjoy the journey
With Metta
Bill
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Such courage! Good on ya mate. Have a good one, best of luck.
Ka kite, ka pai!
Ka kite, ka pai!
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May you attain nibbana. I am from Sri lanka and you have chosen your teachers well. I am reminded of a danish monk in the jungles of Mahiyangana Ven Amathasiri who would be inspiring to meet. He has lived in the jungles there over 20years. If all else fails just keep track of lobha dosa moha in your own mind and keep batting away! If you meet Ven dhammajiva give him my (my name is Matheesha) regards!
Best wishes on your journey!
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Have you heard of Ven. Gnanadipa?rowyourboat wrote: I am from Sri lanka and you have chosen your teachers well. I am reminded of a danish monk in the jungles of Mahiyangana Ven Amathasiri who would be inspiring to meet.
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No I haven't. I met Ven dhammajiva when he visited UK. Is this venerable from Nissaranawanaya?
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No he lives by himself. Lived in the Laggala area for many years and now in 'tanna' Balangoda. Recently he came to belihuloya aranya for just a few days and went back. A very senior and much respected monk among the forest tradition.
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May you have a nice time as a monk.
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Good for you Blackbird and remember to share your progress with us.
Is there a particular reason you chose to ordain in Sri Lanka?
Is there a particular reason you chose to ordain in Sri Lanka?
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Thank you every one
metta
Jack
I found a teacher who I have a lot of confidence in.Wind wrote: Is there a particular reason you chose to ordain in Sri Lanka?
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Jack
"For a disciple who has conviction in the Teacher's message & lives to penetrate it, what accords with the Dhamma is this:
'The Blessed One is the Teacher, I am a disciple. He is the one who knows, not I." - MN. 70 Kitagiri Sutta
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'The Blessed One is the Teacher, I am a disciple. He is the one who knows, not I." - MN. 70 Kitagiri Sutta
Path Press - Ñāṇavīra Thera Dhamma Page - Ajahn Nyanamoli's Dhamma talks
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Oh that is a great reason.BlackBird wrote:Thank you every one
I found a teacher who I have a lot of confidence in.Wind wrote: Is there a particular reason you chose to ordain in Sri Lanka?
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Jack
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You have my utmost admiration Jack. May you find what you are looking for in Sri lanka.
I too am "plotting" my getaway, targeting within 2 years although my leaving-home path would probably take me to Thailand and the UK before hitting India or Sri Lanka.
I too am "plotting" my getaway, targeting within 2 years although my leaving-home path would probably take me to Thailand and the UK before hitting India or Sri Lanka.