Greetings everyone. Since I've been counting the Dhamma Wheel as another of my buddhist resources for a few weeks now, I wanted to take you up on the invitation to introduce myself.
I'm Jerry from Alberta, Canada. 36. Married. I don't sit with or attend a temple because, unfortunately, the closest one is in Edmonton, which with my schedule is too far to be practical.
What led me to Buddhism originally was a general desire to finally make peace with myself and the world around me. It took me a long time to fully grasp the importance of meditation practice because I kept seeing the dhamma and meditation as two different things. It took me a long time to see them as the same, so I'm a bit of a late bloomer there. What I'm learning is that a lot of people come from the other direction. Often experimenting with meditation first.
Although I most identify with the Theravada tradition, I've sought insight from a hodge podge of sources, be it the buddhist geeks podcasts, various books written by the Dalai Lama, Thanissaro Bhikku, Thich Nhat Hanh. I've found that, regardless of the tradition, I can glean insight from most anyone who follows the middle way. And the insight I take, I've found, is often Theravadan in essence. Hopefully that makes sense.
I don't know if this post means I'll be actively participating or continue reading along, but many of you have already added to my practice with your posts, comments and discussions. I thank you for that.
Be well.
-Jerry
A Buddhist discussion forum on the Dhamma of the Theravada
Alberta Canada
7 posts
• Page 1 of 1
Alberta Canada
by jerry » Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:40 am
-
jerry - Posts: 2
- Joined: Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:05 pm
- Location: Alberta, Canada
Re: Alberta Canada
by bodom » Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:50 am
Welcome Jerry!
I am on extended leave until further notice. Please refer all moderation issues to our other moderators or administrators.
-
bodom - Posts: 4324
- Joined: Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:18 pm
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
Re: Alberta Canada
by Ben » Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:52 am
Greetings Jerry and welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
Thank you for your excellent introduction.
I look forward to your contributions.
kind regards,
Ben
Thank you for your excellent introduction.
I look forward to your contributions.
kind regards,
Ben
...he wondered whether there was any love between human beings that did not rest upon some sort of self-delusion.
-- John le Carré, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Compassionate Hands Foundation (Buddhist aid in Myanmar) • Buddhist Global Relief •
UNHCR Somali Emergency Relief Appeal • Kiva: (person to person micro-finance)
e: ben.dhammawheel@gmail.com
-- John le Carré, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Compassionate Hands Foundation (Buddhist aid in Myanmar) • Buddhist Global Relief •
UNHCR Somali Emergency Relief Appeal • Kiva: (person to person micro-finance)
e: ben.dhammawheel@gmail.com
-
Ben - Site Admin
- Posts: 14629
- Joined: Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:49 am
- Location: Toarra.marra.monah
Re: Alberta Canada
by Khalil Bodhi » Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:58 am
Welcome Jerry! Thanks for the intro!
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
Uposatha Observance Club:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=148031379279&v=info
Kiva-Theravada Buddhists:http://www.kiva.org/team/theravada_buddhists
Dana on the Interwebs:
http://greatergood.com
http://freerice.com
-Dhp. 183
Uposatha Observance Club:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=148031379279&v=info
Kiva-Theravada Buddhists:http://www.kiva.org/team/theravada_buddhists
Dana on the Interwebs:
http://greatergood.com
http://freerice.com
-
Khalil Bodhi - Posts: 1394
- Joined: Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:32 pm
- Location: NYC
Re: Alberta Canada
by retrofuturist » Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:40 am
Greetings Jerry,
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
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
Dharma Wheel (Mahayana / Vajrayana forum)
-
retrofuturist - Posts: 13700
- Joined: Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:52 pm
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Re: Alberta Canada
by cooran » Wed Apr 04, 2012 3:47 am
Welcome to the List! 
with metta
Chris
with metta
Chris
---The trouble is that you think you have time---
---It's not what happens to you in life that is important ~ it's what you do with it ---
---It's not what happens to you in life that is important ~ it's what you do with it ---
-
cooran - Posts: 6159
- Joined: Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:32 pm
- Location: Queensland, Australia
7 posts
• Page 1 of 1
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 8 guests