Hello all,
As I'm new and this forum was suggested to me by a friend I thought I would take the opportunity to introduce myself. I'm Hayden and love in London, UK. I'm 27 and likely to ordain in the coming year so thought it would be good to speak to those who were interested in doing the same or those who have. Anyway, I look forward to speaking to you all and perhaps making some friends.
Hayden
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Hello from me
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Hello from me
by darkestmatter » Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:06 am
“You are your own teacher. Looking for teachers can’t solve your own doubts. Investigate yourself to find the truth - inside, not outside. Knowing yourself is most important.”
― Ajahn Chah
― Ajahn Chah
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Re: Hello from me
by cooran » Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:14 am
Hello Hayden,
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel! Look forward to seeing your posts on the forum.
In which country are you considering ordaining?
with metta
Chris
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel! Look forward to seeing your posts on the forum.
In which country are you considering ordaining?
with metta
Chris
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---It's not what happens to you in life that is important ~ it's what you do with it ---
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Re: Hello from me
by Ben » Thu Mar 29, 2012 1:09 am
Greetings Hayden and welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
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Re: Hello from me
by Khalil Bodhi » Thu Mar 29, 2012 1:12 am
Welcome and anumodana!
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
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Re: Hello from me
by retrofuturist » Thu Mar 29, 2012 4:57 am
Greetings Hayden,
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
Metta,
Retro.
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
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 from me
by tiltbillings » Thu Mar 29, 2012 4:59 am
Any idea where?darkestmatter wrote: . . . and likely to ordain in the coming year . . .
Anyway, welcome.
What is the use of his knowledge
pertaining to the number of insects in the whole world?
Rather, inquire into his knowledge of
that which is to be practised by us
-- Dharmakirti
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond.
SN I, 38.
Níl sa saol seo ach ceo
There is naught in this life but mist
Is ní bheimid beo ach seal beag gearr.
And we will not be alive but a short hard time.
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Re: Hello from me
by Alobha » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:36 am
Welcome Hayden! 
Practitioner on the Hamsterwheel.
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Re: Hello from me
by darkestmatter » Thu Mar 29, 2012 4:24 pm
Sorry for the late reply. It would be in the UK and most likely it would be at either Amaravati or Cittaviveka. I see many people here either know of them or have experience of them so it would be good to hear people's experiences both as lay people and monastics at either. I've been in contact with them and they've asked me to come and meet them but I'm having a small operation between now and then so have yet to give them a date that I'll be arriving.
“You are your own teacher. Looking for teachers can’t solve your own doubts. Investigate yourself to find the truth - inside, not outside. Knowing yourself is most important.”
― Ajahn Chah
― Ajahn Chah
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Re: Hello from me
by Cittasanto » Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:22 pm
Hi,
Welcome aboard, I used to be an anagarika at Amaravati, one thing, you will need to drop the internet usage as an anagarika.
Welcome aboard, I used to be an anagarika at Amaravati, one thing, you will need to drop the internet usage as an anagarika.
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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Re: Hello from me
by darkestmatter » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:08 pm
Is there a particular reason you aren't anymore?
“You are your own teacher. Looking for teachers can’t solve your own doubts. Investigate yourself to find the truth - inside, not outside. Knowing yourself is most important.”
― Ajahn Chah
― Ajahn Chah
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Re: Hello from me
by Ferox » Fri Mar 30, 2012 2:30 am
welcome darkestmatter, good to see you on!
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Re: Hello from me
by bodom » Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:44 am
Welcome darkestmatter!
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Re: Hello from me
by Cittasanto » Fri Mar 30, 2012 1:38 pm
darkestmatter wrote:Is there a particular reason you aren't anymore?
I decided to leave, I no longer found the training there to be of benefit for me.
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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