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Ravana
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I've been lurking here for sometimes reading - lots and lots of wonderful information here. Finally thought of actually registering and posting.

I'm pretty much a beginner, especially in terms of practice, so I hope to find useful advice and information here, and nice dhamma conversations.

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Greetings Ravana
And welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
Ben
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in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
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Greetings and welcome, Ravana.

:hello:

Metta,
Retro. :)
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Hi Ravana,

Welcome to Dhamma Wheel. :smile:

Best wishes,
Dhammanando Bhikkhu
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Hi Ravana

Welcome to Dhammawheel! Looking forward to exploring Dhamma with you :smile:

Metta,

Phil
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oh and btw, i'd like to think in someways we're all beginners... at least until we're arahants
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Thanks for the welcome, guys. :smile:
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hi and welcom :anjali:
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