How do I address the guest monk/bhikku? In what form should I best write the mail?
Thanks in advance.
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How to adress a bhikku via email
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How to adress a bhikku via email
by Ytrog » Wed May 18, 2011 8:15 pm
Hello all. I'm writing an email (draft for now) to guestmonk@cittaviveka.org, because I want to stay there for a few days as a guest (hopefully 5 days, though their site says 3 days max the first time, unless perhaps from abroad).
How do I address the guest monk/bhikku? In what form should I best write the mail?
Thanks in advance.
How do I address the guest monk/bhikku? In what form should I best write the mail?
Thanks in advance.
Suffering is asking from life what it can never give you.
mindfulness, bliss and beyond (page 8) wrote:Do not linger on the past. Do not keep carrying around coffins full of dead moments
If you see any unskillful speech (or other action) from me let me know, so I can learn from it.
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Re: How to adress a bhikku via email
by retrofuturist » Wed May 18, 2011 11:12 pm
Greetings,
If you knew the name of the bhikkhu who was reading it, I would write "Greetings venerable x".
If you don't know which bhikkhu will read it, I would write, "Greetings bhante"
I would keep the correspondence factual and to the point.
Metta,
Retro.
If you knew the name of the bhikkhu who was reading it, I would write "Greetings venerable x".
If you don't know which bhikkhu will read it, I would write, "Greetings bhante"
I would keep the correspondence factual and to the point.
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
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Re: How to adress a bhikku via email
by Goofaholix » Thu May 19, 2011 3:44 am
An email is a pretty informal form of communication, I don't see why you should address a bhikku any differently than a layperson.
"Whenever we feel that we are definitely right, so much so that we refuse to open up to anything or anybody else, right there we are wrong. It becomes wrong view. When suffering arises, where does it arise from? The cause is wrong view, the fruit of that being suffering. If it was right view it wouldn't cause suffering." - Ajahn Chah
"Remember you dont meditate to get anything, but to get rid of things. We do it, not with desire, but with letting go. If you want anything, you wont find it." - Ajahn Chah
"Remember you dont meditate to get anything, but to get rid of things. We do it, not with desire, but with letting go. If you want anything, you wont find it." - Ajahn Chah
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Re: How to adress a bhikku via email
by retrofuturist » Thu May 19, 2011 4:27 am
Greetings,
You wouldn't want to kick it of with a "Wassap, homie?" though...
Metta,
Retro.
Goofaholix wrote:An email is a pretty informal form of communication, I don't see why you should address a bhikku any differently than a layperson.
You wouldn't want to kick it of with a "Wassap, homie?" though...
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
Dharma Wheel (Mahayana / Vajrayana forum)
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: How to adress a bhikku via email
by Ytrog » Thu May 19, 2011 4:37 am
Thanks for the replies.
I think I stick with something like "Greetings Bhante". I'm lucky they have email now, otherwise I had to send a letter, which would had taken a long time to arrive.
EDIT
I don't know the name of the bhikku in question. He's the guest monk of Cittaviveka (A.K.A. Chithurst Buddhist Monastery).
I think I stick with something like "Greetings Bhante". I'm lucky they have email now, otherwise I had to send a letter, which would had taken a long time to arrive.
EDIT
I don't know the name of the bhikku in question. He's the guest monk of Cittaviveka (A.K.A. Chithurst Buddhist Monastery).
Suffering is asking from life what it can never give you.
mindfulness, bliss and beyond (page 8) wrote:Do not linger on the past. Do not keep carrying around coffins full of dead moments
If you see any unskillful speech (or other action) from me let me know, so I can learn from it.
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Re: How to adress a bhikku via email
by Goofaholix » Thu May 19, 2011 5:37 am
retrofuturist wrote:You wouldn't want to kick it of with a "Wassap, homie?" though...
You've obviously been intercepting my emails
"Whenever we feel that we are definitely right, so much so that we refuse to open up to anything or anybody else, right there we are wrong. It becomes wrong view. When suffering arises, where does it arise from? The cause is wrong view, the fruit of that being suffering. If it was right view it wouldn't cause suffering." - Ajahn Chah
"Remember you dont meditate to get anything, but to get rid of things. We do it, not with desire, but with letting go. If you want anything, you wont find it." - Ajahn Chah
"Remember you dont meditate to get anything, but to get rid of things. We do it, not with desire, but with letting go. If you want anything, you wont find it." - Ajahn Chah
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Re: How to adress a bhikku via email
by Ytrog » Sun May 22, 2011 9:49 pm
I just send it. I must have read and corrected it at least a dozen times.
I am a bit nervous about the reaction tbh.
I am a bit nervous about the reaction tbh.
Suffering is asking from life what it can never give you.
mindfulness, bliss and beyond (page 8) wrote:Do not linger on the past. Do not keep carrying around coffins full of dead moments
If you see any unskillful speech (or other action) from me let me know, so I can learn from it.
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Re: How to adress a bhikku via email
by Cal » Sun May 22, 2011 10:56 pm
I wouldn't be nervous. I've been to Chithurst several times, as I live relatively close, and all the Sangha I have met there have been very relaxed, kind and helpful.
Best wishes
Cal
Best wishes
Cal
Right Speech: It is spoken at the right time. It is spoken in truth. It is spoken affectionately. It is spoken beneficially. It is spoken with a mind of good-will. [AN 5.198]
Personally, I seem to gain the most insight when I am under the most pressure, when life is at its most unpleasant. There is something in me on those occasions which feels that there is nothing left but to be aware of 'this'. Ajahn Sumedho - Don't Take Your Life Personally, p288
Personally, I seem to gain the most insight when I am under the most pressure, when life is at its most unpleasant. There is something in me on those occasions which feels that there is nothing left but to be aware of 'this'. Ajahn Sumedho - Don't Take Your Life Personally, p288
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Re: How to adress a bhikku via email
by Ytrog » Mon May 23, 2011 12:00 pm
I noticed. Very nice response
EDIT
I'll be at Cittaviveka from 20 to 25 June
EDIT
I'll be at Cittaviveka from 20 to 25 June
Suffering is asking from life what it can never give you.
mindfulness, bliss and beyond (page 8) wrote:Do not linger on the past. Do not keep carrying around coffins full of dead moments
If you see any unskillful speech (or other action) from me let me know, so I can learn from it.
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Re: How to adress a bhikku via email
by andrewuk » Mon May 23, 2011 9:58 pm
I live close to Chithurst.
Feel free to contact me. I may be able to give you a lift from Petersfield Train Station.
Please send me a pm. We'll see how it goes!
Andrew
Feel free to contact me. I may be able to give you a lift from Petersfield Train Station.
Please send me a pm. We'll see how it goes!
Andrew
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Re: How to adress a bhikku via email
by Ytrog » Tue May 24, 2011 7:42 am
andrewuk wrote:I live close to Chithurst.
Feel free to contact me. I may be able to give you a lift from Petersfield Train Station.
Please send me a pm. We'll see how it goes!
Andrew
I still have to plan the whole trip, but I will keep it in mind. Thanks
Suffering is asking from life what it can never give you.
mindfulness, bliss and beyond (page 8) wrote:Do not linger on the past. Do not keep carrying around coffins full of dead moments
If you see any unskillful speech (or other action) from me let me know, so I can learn from it.
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