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Hey guys. I'm 21 years old in North Carolina, USA. I've been interested in Buddhism for a long time, dabbling in the philosophical aspects from time to time. I use my small amount of knowledge to help me in my day to day life, and thought I ought to seek followers and gain more insight into the philosophy.

I enjoy the readings of Sulak Sivaraska, and find his ideas on "modern buddhism" absolutely fascinating, and agree that the Buddhist awareness of self, and its connection to greater humanity, is tantamount to the achievement of a stronger, more just society.

I don't know if you guys have any kind of mentor system, but if someone were interested in communicating their experiences with me and helping me come to a better understanding, I would love to email/ facebook/ PM, whatever you like.

-Noah
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If you like Sulak, you would love Buddhadasa Bhikkhu as well. Try reading A Handbook for Mankind.

I don't think there is a codified mentor system, but feel free to PM me or any other members and I'm sure I/they can at least point you to someone who might know something. \

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impermanent, subject to change.

Knowing this, the wise person, mindful,
ponders these changing conditions.
Desirable things don’t charm the mind,
undesirable ones bring no resistance.

His welcoming and rebelling are scattered,
gone to their end,
do not exist.
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Welcome to Dhamma Wheel!

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Welcome Noah! :group:

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Greetings, Noah!

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Welcome Noah! :group:
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Welcome Noah!

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Liberation is the inevitable fruit of the path and is bound to blossom forth when there is steady and persistent practice. The only requirements for reaching the final goal are two: to start and to continue. If these requirements are met there is no doubt the goal will be attained. This is the Dhamma, the undeviating law.

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Greetings Noah,
Noah Regrets wrote:I don't know if you guys have any kind of mentor system, but if someone were interested in communicating their experiences with me and helping me come to a better understanding, I would love to email/ facebook/ PM, whatever you like.
It's a bit more of an egalitarian kalyana-mitta (spiritual friend) model. We endeavour to regard each other as companions on the path, and learn from each other where we can.

Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.

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Retro. :)
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Greetings Noah and welcome to Dhamma Wheel!
kind regards,

Ben
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