Dear members,
It is with great sadness that I am announcing that Retrofuturist has stepped down from the role of Administrator here at Dhamma Wheel. Both David Snyder (site owner) and Retro invited me to 'trade places'. I have agreed to take on the role of Admin so long as I can return the role to Retro if and when he wishes to serve in that capacity again.
As of yesterday, Retro requested an indefinite leave of absence from Dhamma Wheel.
I have known Retro since e-Sangha and have met him several times when I was living in Ballarat and had him come to stay with me and my family in Tasmania. During that period, Retro has been a good friend and kalayanamitta. And I don't think I am the only one who also regards Retro as someone who has made a profound positive impact on them.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Retro who has been a key architect of Dhamma Wheel since before its inception. Dhamma Wheel - the world's most vibrant internet discussion forum dedicated to the Theravada - is largely a result of Retro's vision and dedication.
kind regards,
Ben
Retrofuturist has stepped down as administrator
Retrofuturist has stepped down as administrator
“No lists of things to be done. The day providential to itself. The hour. There is no later. This is later. All things of grace and beauty such that one holds them to one's heart have a common provenance in pain. Their birth in grief and ashes.”
- Cormac McCarthy, The Road
Learn this from the waters:
in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
- Sutta Nipata 3.725
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- Cormac McCarthy, The Road
Learn this from the waters:
in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
- Sutta Nipata 3.725
Compassionate Hands Foundation (Buddhist aid in Myanmar) • Buddhist Global Relief • UNHCR
e: [email protected]..
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I for one welcome our new benevolent overlord!
And I will forgive retro for trading places, so long as he continues his healthy volume of posting. How about it, mate? (I had an ausi accent when I thought that )
And I will forgive retro for trading places, so long as he continues his healthy volume of posting. How about it, mate? (I had an ausi accent when I thought that )
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So he has passed on the robe and bowl to ya Ben huh
All the best to him and his family
All the best to him and his family
Re: Retrofuturist has stepped down as administrator
I recall retro from the E-Sangha days as the most (or perhaps the only) level-headed administrator there. I really admire the integrity and professionalism he brings to his duties on the fora. for helping start Zen Forum International and Dharma Wheel. He is a true bodhisattva, though he might not like the epithet.
I hope you use this hiatus to further your practice and wish you all the best, Paul.
I hope you use this hiatus to further your practice and wish you all the best, Paul.
_/|\_
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What a pity.
Retro is cool.
Retro is cool.
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Retro for being a cool mod.
I think your presence will be missed.
Metta
I think your presence will be missed.
Metta
Ignorance is an intentional act.
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Thanks, Retro, for all you have done here.
You have earned a break, but do drop in and say hello occasionally.
Kim
You have earned a break, but do drop in and say hello occasionally.
Kim
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Thank you retro for your gigantic contribution to the spreading of the dhamma. Wishing you the best.
Welcome Ben to your new role. I'm sure you'll do a great job. Wishing you good luck.
Welcome Ben to your new role. I'm sure you'll do a great job. Wishing you good luck.
'This is peace, this is exquisite — the resolution of all fabrications; the relinquishment of all acquisitions; the ending of craving; dispassion; cessation; Unbinding.' - Jhana Sutta
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Didn't you have a knife at his throat once, Ben? I call shenanigans!
- "And how is it, bhikkhus, that by protecting oneself one protects others? By the pursuit, development, and cultivation of the four establishments of mindfulness. It is in such a way that by protecting oneself one protects others.
"And how is it, bhikkhus, that by protecting others one protects oneself? By patience, harmlessness, goodwill, and sympathy. It is in such a way that by protecting others one protects oneself.
- Sedaka Sutta [SN 47.19]
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Yes, in fact Ben had to flee Victoria, when Retro's mob retaliated.daverupa wrote:
Didn't you have a knife at his throat once, Ben? I call shenanigans!
It was big in the news here - "The rival factions of Theravada in a bloody struggle for power".
Looks like Ben aka the Tassie Devil, got the upper hand in the end...
_/|\_
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Yes, shenanigans indeed!daverupa wrote:
Didn't you have a knife at his throat once, Ben? I call shenanigans!
The incident was following the muesli slice and before the coconut curry.
My young son captured the moment.
Now where is that photo?
“No lists of things to be done. The day providential to itself. The hour. There is no later. This is later. All things of grace and beauty such that one holds them to one's heart have a common provenance in pain. Their birth in grief and ashes.”
- Cormac McCarthy, The Road
Learn this from the waters:
in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
- Sutta Nipata 3.725
Compassionate Hands Foundation (Buddhist aid in Myanmar) • Buddhist Global Relief • UNHCR
e: [email protected]..
- Cormac McCarthy, The Road
Learn this from the waters:
in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
- Sutta Nipata 3.725
Compassionate Hands Foundation (Buddhist aid in Myanmar) • Buddhist Global Relief • UNHCR
e: [email protected]..
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Thank you for all you've done. I hope all is well in your life and to see you back soon! Mettaya!
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
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-Dhp. 183
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Well done Retro,
Thanks for your hard work and dedication to Dhamma wheel. I have known you since esangha and I feel a kinship in the Dhamma.
Take care
Prasadachitta
Thanks for your hard work and dedication to Dhamma wheel. I have known you since esangha and I feel a kinship in the Dhamma.
Take care
Prasadachitta
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Have a good rest, Retro, and be well.
M4
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http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.ph ... 20#p115658" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;Ben wrote: Now where is that photo?
retro for the good job as admin.