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by retrofuturist » Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:44 am
Greetings Graeme,
This time next week I'll be in the sky, somewhere over Asia.
Not there yet (even if part of my mind is!)
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 PanyapatipoDharma Wheel (Mahayana / Vajrayana forum)
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by plwk » Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:46 am
In case u see an Ajahn Chah amulet...get me one

Bhikkhus, if you develop and make much this one thing,
it invariably leads to weariness, cessation, appeasement, realization and extinction.
What is it? It is recollecting the Enlightened One.
If this single thing is recollected and made much,
it invariably leads to weariness, cessation, appeasement, realization and extinction.Anguttara-Nikaya: Ekanipata: Ekadhammapali: PañhamavaggaWBB TBHT HBM AC My Page
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by retrofuturist » Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:47 am
Greetings,
plwk wrote:In case u see an Ajahn Chah amulet...get me one

I didn't know such things existed.
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 PanyapatipoDharma Wheel (Mahayana / Vajrayana forum)
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by Ben » Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:52 am
Hi Retro,
Are you catching up with Ven Appichatto, Ven Dhammanando or any other Dhamma Wheelers while you're in Thailand?
kind regards,
Ben
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by retrofuturist » Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:44 am
Greetings Ben,
Ben wrote:Are you catching up with Ven Appichatto, Ven Dhammanando or any other Dhamma Wheelers while you're in Thailand?
Ven. Dhammanando is in retreat, and I am hoping to see Ven Appicchato but it depends on logistics. Unfortunately, Phuket is a fair way south.
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 PanyapatipoDharma Wheel (Mahayana / Vajrayana forum)
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by alan » Wed Jun 20, 2012 3:45 pm
Hi Retro.
I was on Phuket last month and hated it. If you are looking for a family vacation, I'd go somewhere else.
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by retrofuturist » Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:45 am
Greetings,
alan wrote:I was on Phuket last month and hated it. If you are looking for a family vacation, I'd go somewhere else.
Too late now!
If nothing else, I'll enjoy the heat and time away from work.
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 PanyapatipoDharma Wheel (Mahayana / Vajrayana forum)
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by Ben » Thu Jun 21, 2012 12:46 pm
Beware the Krabi patty!
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by alan » Thu Jun 21, 2012 1:08 pm
Bring a good pair of earplugs. You'll need them for the general street noise, and to help cut out the inevitable, incessant, infernal Bob Marley. His brain-dead jingles are unavoidable.
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by GraemeR » Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:15 am
alan wrote:Hi Retro.
I was on Phuket last month and hated it. If you are looking for a family vacation, I'd go somewhere else.
I've been to some nice parts, though I wouldn't recommend it either. Hope retro is lucky with his hotel!
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