Hello everyone,
I'm 27 years old from India, right now pursuing higher studies in France. I was brought up in city of Gaya, so I was introduced to Buddhist thought quite early in life due to the many visits to Bodh Gaya. However, I began to understand the profoundness of these teachings only in the last few years when I was searching for something that would satisfy me intellectually. I'm mainly interested in the Anapanasati and Vipassana meditation techniques. I have as yet no teachers. I hope I can be in touch with the many highly experienced people here and learn from them.
Gratefully,
Dhammabodhi.
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Hello
by Dhammabodhi » Fri May 22, 2009 2:39 pm
-Samāhitam cittam yathābhutam pajānāti.
समाहितं चित्तं यथाभूतं पजानाती |
A concentrated mind sees things as they really are.
-Ujuko nāma so maggo, abhayā nāma sā disā.
उजुको नाम सो माग्गो, अभया नाम सा दिसा |
'Straight' is this path, fearlessness is its way.
समाहितं चित्तं यथाभूतं पजानाती |
A concentrated mind sees things as they really are.
-Ujuko nāma so maggo, abhayā nāma sā disā.
उजुको नाम सो माग्गो, अभया नाम सा दिसा |
'Straight' is this path, fearlessness is its way.
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Re: Hello
by Cittasanto » Fri May 22, 2009 4:00 pm
Hi and Welcome 
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
by Dhammabodhi » Fri May 22, 2009 5:17 pm
Thank you, Manapa and Rui Sousa! 
-Samāhitam cittam yathābhutam pajānāti.
समाहितं चित्तं यथाभूतं पजानाती |
A concentrated mind sees things as they really are.
-Ujuko nāma so maggo, abhayā nāma sā disā.
उजुको नाम सो माग्गो, अभया नाम सा दिसा |
'Straight' is this path, fearlessness is its way.
समाहितं चित्तं यथाभूतं पजानाती |
A concentrated mind sees things as they really are.
-Ujuko nāma so maggo, abhayā nāma sā disā.
उजुको नाम सो माग्गो, अभया नाम सा दिसा |
'Straight' is this path, fearlessness is its way.
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Re: Hello
by Guy » Fri May 22, 2009 7:09 pm
Welcome 
With Metta
Guy
With Metta
Guy
Four types of letting go:
1) Giving; expecting nothing back in return
2) Throwing things away
3) Contentment; wanting to be here, not wanting to be anywhere else
4) "Teflon Mind"; having a mind which doesn't accumulate things
- Ajahn Brahm
1) Giving; expecting nothing back in return
2) Throwing things away
3) Contentment; wanting to be here, not wanting to be anywhere else
4) "Teflon Mind"; having a mind which doesn't accumulate things
- Ajahn Brahm
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Re: Hello
by David N. Snyder » Fri May 22, 2009 7:32 pm
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
Gaya? Cool.
I love Bodh Gaya.Sometimes we miss the sights of our home town. I live in Las Vegas and have hardly been to any shows and don't like gambling.
Glad you found the Dhamma.
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Re: Hello
by Ben » Fri May 22, 2009 10:37 pm
Welcome Dhammabodhi!
Anapanasati and Vipassana are two of my main practices!
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
Metta
Ben
Anapanasati and Vipassana are two of my main practices!
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
Metta
Ben
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Re: Hello
by Dhammabodhi » Sat May 23, 2009 11:09 pm
Thanks and bows to all for a such a warm welcome...
@TheDhamma: Thank you. Bodh Gaya used to be a very serene, calm place, when I was a child, but in my opinion has now become a rather commercialized and touristic place, devoid of tranquility. However, the place where the Buddha was supposed to have meditated for 6 years, the mountain cave of Dungeshwari, is still largely untouched by civilization and its corruptions. There is a tibetan monastery and temple there, some monks and nuns from thailand, and a lot of langurs(monkeys)
. I hope it remains that way for some time to come.
About Dhamma, I'm still learning, but until now it has been just books, internet, and experimentation on my own. Having no access to a qualified teacher is a bit dissapointing, since I have so many questions and doubts! I sincerely hope that I'll be able to learn something of value in this community!
@Ben: Thank you. If you don't mind, may I contact you in private to learn more from u about the prominent members of this community and about the nuts and bolts of these meditation practices?
Humbly and gratefully,
Dhammabodhi
@TheDhamma: Thank you. Bodh Gaya used to be a very serene, calm place, when I was a child, but in my opinion has now become a rather commercialized and touristic place, devoid of tranquility. However, the place where the Buddha was supposed to have meditated for 6 years, the mountain cave of Dungeshwari, is still largely untouched by civilization and its corruptions. There is a tibetan monastery and temple there, some monks and nuns from thailand, and a lot of langurs(monkeys)
. I hope it remains that way for some time to come.About Dhamma, I'm still learning, but until now it has been just books, internet, and experimentation on my own. Having no access to a qualified teacher is a bit dissapointing, since I have so many questions and doubts! I sincerely hope that I'll be able to learn something of value in this community!
@Ben: Thank you. If you don't mind, may I contact you in private to learn more from u about the prominent members of this community and about the nuts and bolts of these meditation practices?
Humbly and gratefully,
Dhammabodhi
-Samāhitam cittam yathābhutam pajānāti.
समाहितं चित्तं यथाभूतं पजानाती |
A concentrated mind sees things as they really are.
-Ujuko nāma so maggo, abhayā nāma sā disā.
उजुको नाम सो माग्गो, अभया नाम सा दिसा |
'Straight' is this path, fearlessness is its way.
समाहितं चित्तं यथाभूतं पजानाती |
A concentrated mind sees things as they really are.
-Ujuko nāma so maggo, abhayā nāma sā disā.
उजुको नाम सो माग्गो, अभया नाम सा दिसा |
'Straight' is this path, fearlessness is its way.
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Re: Hello
by Ben » Sat May 23, 2009 11:10 pm
Sure, no problem
Ben
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
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
e: ben.dhammawheel@gmail.com
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Re: Hello
by Guy » Sun May 24, 2009 2:26 am
Dhammabodhi wrote:About Dhamma, I'm still learning, but until now it has been just books, internet, and experimentation on my own.
We are both on the same page then here. Until now I have been a bit of a "closet buddhist" but through past attempts to tread the path alone I can see how difficult it is without the sangha/community element, especially when the community that I DO have is uninterested in the dhamma.
With Metta,
Guy
Four types of letting go:
1) Giving; expecting nothing back in return
2) Throwing things away
3) Contentment; wanting to be here, not wanting to be anywhere else
4) "Teflon Mind"; having a mind which doesn't accumulate things
- Ajahn Brahm
1) Giving; expecting nothing back in return
2) Throwing things away
3) Contentment; wanting to be here, not wanting to be anywhere else
4) "Teflon Mind"; having a mind which doesn't accumulate things
- Ajahn Brahm
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Re: Hello
by retrofuturist » Mon May 25, 2009 8:56 am
Greetings and welcome, Dhammabodhi!
Metta,
Retro.
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)
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Re: Hello
by Dhammabodhi » Wed May 27, 2009 11:21 am
Thank you retrofuturist! In another thread I read you were not well last year, I hope everything is ok now and I wish you good health!
Dear Guy, the path is indeed very difficult. Having the support of experienced and like-minded people is of course very helpful, but they can only show the way, and in the end we have to walk the path alone. Together, let's cultivate Patience, Perseverance and Diligence!
With Kataññutā(Gratefulness),
Dhammabodhi
Dear Guy, the path is indeed very difficult. Having the support of experienced and like-minded people is of course very helpful, but they can only show the way, and in the end we have to walk the path alone. Together, let's cultivate Patience, Perseverance and Diligence!
With Kataññutā(Gratefulness),
Dhammabodhi
-Samāhitam cittam yathābhutam pajānāti.
समाहितं चित्तं यथाभूतं पजानाती |
A concentrated mind sees things as they really are.
-Ujuko nāma so maggo, abhayā nāma sā disā.
उजुको नाम सो माग्गो, अभया नाम सा दिसा |
'Straight' is this path, fearlessness is its way.
समाहितं चित्तं यथाभूतं पजानाती |
A concentrated mind sees things as they really are.
-Ujuko nāma so maggo, abhayā nāma sā disā.
उजुको नाम सो माग्गो, अभया नाम सा दिसा |
'Straight' is this path, fearlessness is its way.
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