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Postby phil » Tue Mar 03, 2009 5:44 am

Hi all

I came across this forum by chance. I assume it's a branch off from e-sangha. I am trying as always to wean myself off the internet (because of the time I waste at places like Youtube) but am confident that the day will come when I use it exclusively for Dhamma discussion, which the Buddha taught is absolutely essential for developing understanding. I look forward to discussing with you all and for forming valuable Dhamma friendships, though it will mostly be now and then for me, for the time being.

As for the personal stuff, I'm a 48 year old Canadian ESL teacher living in Japan.

Metta,

Phil
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(The fool is characterized by his/her actions/the wise one is characterized by his/her actions/Wisdom shines forth in behaviour.)
(AN 3.2 Lakkhana Sutta)
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Re: Hi from Phil

Postby thornbush » Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:02 am

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Re: Hi from Phil

Postby Ngawang Drolma. » Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:03 am

Welcome Phil! :hello:
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Re: Hi from Phil

Postby Tex » Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:04 am

Welcome and nice to meet you!

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Re: Hi from Phil

Postby jcsuperstar » Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:18 am

:hello:
สัพเพ สัตตา สุขีตา โหนตุ

the mountain may be heavy in and of itself, but if you're not trying to carry it it's not heavy to you- Ajaan Suwat
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Re: Hi from Phil

Postby retrofuturist » Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:31 am

Greetings and welcome Phil.

I look forward to your participation here at Dhamma Wheel.

:hello:

Metta,
Retro. :)
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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: Hi from Phil

Postby Cittasanto » Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:56 am

Hi phil
:anjali:
This offering maybe right, or wrong, but it is one, the other, both, or neither!
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Re: Hi from Phil

Postby cooran » Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:16 am

Hello Phil,

I think we've talked over the years on DSG? :)

Welcome! :group:

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Re: Hi from Phil

Postby Dhammanando » Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:05 am

Hi Phil,

Thanks for joining us. :smile:

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Re: Hi from Phil

Postby Ben » Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:54 am

Hi Phil
and welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
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Re: Hi from Phil

Postby phil » Wed Mar 04, 2009 3:14 am

Hi all

Thank you for your kind welcomes. I'm really happy to be here, it looks like a great forum.

:group:

phil
I hope that every time I post it will be accompanied by a wish for the wellbeing of everyone in this sangha and all beings.
(so I don't have to write "metta" every time!)

Kammalakkhano , bhikkhave, bālo, kammalakkhano pandito, apadānasobhanī paññāti
(The fool is characterized by his/her actions/the wise one is characterized by his/her actions/Wisdom shines forth in behaviour.)
(AN 3.2 Lakkhana Sutta)
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Re: Hi from Phil

Postby phil » Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:16 am

Hi all

I'm going to be taking a break from internet Dhamma discussion for awhile, but I thank you for this great community and look forward to discussing with you again - someday! :smile:

Metta,

Phil
I hope that every time I post it will be accompanied by a wish for the wellbeing of everyone in this sangha and all beings.
(so I don't have to write "metta" every time!)

Kammalakkhano , bhikkhave, bālo, kammalakkhano pandito, apadānasobhanī paññāti
(The fool is characterized by his/her actions/the wise one is characterized by his/her actions/Wisdom shines forth in behaviour.)
(AN 3.2 Lakkhana Sutta)
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Re: Hi from Phil

Postby retrofuturist » Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:04 am

Greetings Phil,

I look forward to it.

:buddha2:

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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Re: Hi from Phil

Postby SeerObserver » Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:11 am

phil wrote:Hi all

I'm going to be taking a break from internet Dhamma discussion for awhile, but I thank you for this great community and look forward to discussing with you again - someday! :smile:

Metta,

Phil

Peace be with you. May you return refreshed and renewed.
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