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Olia
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Namaste

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Greetings to everyone!

I am very pleased to find a sangha online. I hope to learn a great deal and enjoy the company of practicing Buddhists. I have been a casual practitioner of Vipassana meditation for about 7 years, but I recently felt compelled to commit to follow the Buddha's teachings. I am not in a position to travel to meet with a local sangha, so this forum is greatly appreciated. I look forward to getting to know everyone better!

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Greetings Olia,

Welcome to the forum.

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Retro. :)
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You are most welcome here.
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Hi Olia and welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
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Welcome Aboard!

Hope you envoy your time here
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Welcome Olia!

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Welcome Olia! :hug:
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:thanks:
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:hello:

Welcome to Dhamma Wheel!

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Hi Olia,

Warm welcome to you!

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