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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Hello
by Ravana » Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:43 pm
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.
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.
“The incomparable Wheel of Dhamma has been set in motion by the Blessed One in the deer sanctuary at Isipatana, and no seeker, brahmin, celestial being, demon, god, or any other being in the world can stop it.”
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Re: Hello
by Ben » Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:03 pm
Greetings Ravana
And welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
Ben
And welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
Ben
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Re: Hello
by retrofuturist » Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:47 pm
Greetings and welcome, Ravana.
Metta,
Retro.
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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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
Dharma Wheel (Mahayana / Vajrayana forum)
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Re: Hello
by Dhammanando » Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:16 pm
Hi Ravana,
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
Best wishes,
Dhammanando Bhikkhu
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
Best wishes,
Dhammanando Bhikkhu
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Re: Hello
by phil » Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:52 am
Hi Ravana
Welcome to Dhammawheel! Looking forward to exploring Dhamma with you
Metta,
Phil
Welcome to Dhammawheel! Looking forward to exploring Dhamma with you
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)
(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: Hello
by jcsuperstar » Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:03 am
oh and btw, i'd like to think in someways we're all beginners... at least until we're arahants
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
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: Hello
by Ravana » Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:59 am
Thanks for the welcome, guys.
“The incomparable Wheel of Dhamma has been set in motion by the Blessed One in the deer sanctuary at Isipatana, and no seeker, brahmin, celestial being, demon, god, or any other being in the world can stop it.”
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Re: Hello
by Cittasanto » Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:42 am
hi and welcom
This offering maybe right, or wrong, but it is one, the other, both, or neither!
With Metta
Upāsaka Cittasanto
Blog - Some Suttas Translated.
"Others will misconstrue reality due to their personal perspectives, doggedly holding onto and not easily discarding them; We shall not misconstrue reality due to our own personal perspectives, nor doggedly holding onto them, but will discard them easily. This effacement shall be done."
With Metta
Upāsaka Cittasanto
Blog - Some Suttas Translated.
"Others will misconstrue reality due to their personal perspectives, doggedly holding onto and not easily discarding them; We shall not misconstrue reality due to our own personal perspectives, nor doggedly holding onto them, but will discard them easily. This effacement shall be done."
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