dittomikenz66 wrote:Hi Retro,
You already have some great advice, especially from Venerable Appicchato, and I can't think of anything to add, so I'll just wish you a good retreat.
Metta
Mike
Preparing for a short self-guided meditation retreat
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retrofuturist wrote:http://sayadawutejaniya.org/teachings/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;Don’t have any expectations,
don’t want anything,
don’t be anxious, because
if these attitudes are in your mind,
it becomes difficult to meditate.
Good luck with the retreat, it sounds like a great venture!
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Hijacking this thread for a bit...
Bhante, why do we bow to the monk THEN the Buddha statue on the way out? I was taught to always bow to the Buddha then the sangha. Did I learn wrong?
Good luck with the retreat Retro...may mindfulness be your constant companion
Bhante, why do we bow to the monk THEN the Buddha statue on the way out? I was taught to always bow to the Buddha then the sangha. Did I learn wrong?
Good luck with the retreat Retro...may mindfulness be your constant companion
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Hi salmon,salmon wrote:Hijacking this thread for a bit...
Bhante, why do we bow to the monk THEN the Buddha statue on the way out? I was taught to always bow to the Buddha then the sangha. Did I learn wrong?
In Thailand, when entering, the Buddha first, then the Sangha (abbot/monk)...exiting, the Sangha first, then the Buddha...why?...couldn't tell you...but that's the MO here...and seemingly (to me) more respectful...
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Namasakan Bhante,appicchato wrote:Hi salmon,salmon wrote:Hijacking this thread for a bit...
Bhante, why do we bow to the monk THEN the Buddha statue on the way out? I was taught to always bow to the Buddha then the sangha. Did I learn wrong?
In Thailand, when entering, the Buddha first, then the Sangha (abbot/monk)...exiting, the Sangha first, then the Buddha...why?...couldn't tell you...but that's the MO here...and seemingly (to me) more respectful...
A
It was a thai monk who taught us "Always Buddha First, Then Monks"...hence my confusion.
Sorry for the
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Greetings,
Thanks again for the comments and well-wishes.
Metta,
Retro.
Thanks again for the comments and well-wishes.
Metta,
Retro.
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
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Greetings everyone,
Feel free to read about my trip at...
What Retro learned on retreat over the weekend
http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1461" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thank you everyone for your input.
Metta,
Retro.
Feel free to read about my trip at...
What Retro learned on retreat over the weekend
http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1461" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thank you everyone for your input.
Metta,
Retro.
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."