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Hello from the North East (England)

Postby Ellis13 » Wed Jan 09, 2013 12:43 pm

Hi,
I thought I would introduce myself after perusing this forum for the last couple of weeks.

I've really been intrigued by reading about buddhism over the last year or so and have implemented meditation into my daily life. I really hope to learn more in the future and believe this is the correct road to follow.

A bit about me: I'm 42, a single dad of two teenage daughters, I'm from Whitley Bay (NE England). I recently decided to take some time out of my career as a secondary school teacher and I hope to spend my time wisely to calm my mind and open my heart to my family and others around me. I guess i havent ever took too much time out since my wife passed away and like everyone I've had my fair share of hurdles to overcome.

So far I've limited my reading to more modern books on buddhism, written by western authors. I've just finished "A path with Heart" by Jack Kornfield. I would highly recommend this book, very warm and intriguing.

I'm really looking forward to using this forum and hopefully I can help contribute in the future.
Ellis :smile:
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Re: Hello from the North East (England)

Postby tiltbillings » Wed Jan 09, 2013 12:47 pm

Welcome.

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 North East (England)

Postby seahorse » Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:04 pm

Wahoo to Whitley Bay! Hello from Manchester, Ellis. This board is great - hope you enjoy it.
Death sweeps away those who spend their lives gathering flowers
- Dhammapada 47

The only true freedom is freedom from the heart's desires;
And the only true happiness this way lies...
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Re: Hello from the North East (England)

Postby Aloka » Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:18 pm

Ellis13 wrote: I'm from Whitley Bay (NE England)


Welcome Ellis, hinny !

I'm from Newcastle originally but I live in the south now.

with kind wishes

Aloka
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Re: Hello from the North East (England)

Postby Khalil Bodhi » Wed Jan 09, 2013 4:25 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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Re: Hello from the North East (England)

Postby Cittasanto » Wed Jan 09, 2013 5:55 pm

Welcome Aboard.
This offering maybe right, or wrong, but it is one, the other, both, or neither!
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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 from the North East (England)

Postby Sokehi » Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:30 pm

Welcom! :anjali:
Get the wanting out of waiting

Let none find fault with others; let none see the omissions and commissions of others.
But let one see one's own acts, done and undone. (Dhammapada, 50)
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Re: Hello from the North East (England)

Postby cooran » Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:51 pm

Welcome Ellis! :group:

with metta
Chris :group:
---The trouble is that you think you have time---
---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 North East (England)

Postby David N. Snyder » Thu Jan 10, 2013 5:06 am

:hello:
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Re: Hello from the North East (England)

Postby bodom » Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:30 am

Welcome Ellis!

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Re: Hello from the North East (England)

Postby Ellis13 » Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:23 am

Thankyou everyone for your warm welcomes. I look forward to using this forum and hopefully contributing aswell. :namaste:
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