Hi,
I've been interested in Buddhism for a long time, but my practice and dedication have been haphazard as I have also explored several other philosophies and religions. I have serious health problems and a fulltime job which makes my participation in our local sangha (The Forest Hermitage) difficult. I am hoping that the Dhamma Wheel will work as a type of sangha for me and look forward to meeting you all.
Metta
Frances
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Hello from the UK
by FrancesB » Tue May 29, 2012 5:47 am
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Re: Hello from the UK
by tiltbillings » Tue May 29, 2012 5:59 am
Welcome. i hope that we can be of help to you.
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 the UK
by retrofuturist » Tue May 29, 2012 6:16 am
Greetings Frances,
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
This is actually quite common, for whatever reason. In my case it's a lack of a local Theravada community, amongst other things.
Metta,
Retro.
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
FrancesB wrote:I am hoping that the Dhamma Wheel will work as a type of sangha for me and look forward to meeting you all.
This is actually quite common, for whatever reason. In my case it's a lack of a local Theravada community, amongst other things.
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 the UK
by cooran » Tue May 29, 2012 6:37 am
Welcome Frances! 
Look forward to reading your posts.
with metta
Chris
Look forward to reading your posts.
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 the UK
by Khalil Bodhi » Tue May 29, 2012 7:40 pm
Welcome to DW! 
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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-Dhp. 183
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Re: Hello from the UK
by Maitri » Tue May 29, 2012 7:42 pm
Welcome to the forum, Frances. May you find the support and fellowship you seek.May all beings be well, happy, calm, and at ease.
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Re: Hello from the UK
by bodom » Tue May 29, 2012 8:16 pm
Welcome Frances!
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