What *NOT* to do as an Online Buddhist

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tiltbillings
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Re: What *NOT* to do as an Online Buddhist

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Spiny Norman wrote:
Yes, but what about all the germs? :? :jumping:
If you kiss on them on the mouth while talking you'll likely get a vocal infection, so some restraint is required, but there is something to be said for being in the presence of real live human beings.
>> Do you see a man wise [enlightened/ariya] in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<< -- Proverbs 26:12

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Re: What *NOT* to do as an Online Buddhist

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#18 Disconnect from the Internet and drive to the nearest Dhamma/ Dharma center for some lovely discussion over tea.
Half a dozen cats MM, that's all I am asking and will willingly disconnect and drive over... humans? In the words of the Baroness.. No No NO :D
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...but there is something to be said for being in the presence of real live human beings.
Bad breath and insect repellent perfume?
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Re: What *NOT* to do as an Online Buddhist

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plwk wrote: Half a dozen cats MM, that's all I am asking and will willingly disconnect and drive over... humans? In the words of the Baroness.. No No NO :D
I had no idea you were an anthropophobe. Me too. There is a reason why silent retreats are my favorite mode of Dhamma group...
"As I am, so are others;
as others are, so am I."
Having thus identified self and others,
harm no one nor have them harmed.

Sutta Nipāta 3.710
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Re: What *NOT* to do as an Online Buddhist

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Ben wrote:
Spiny Norman wrote:
Yes, but what about all the germs? :? :jumping:
What about them?
I'm just being silly, I'm not really mysophobic.....actually, come to think of it other people have been using this keyboard...<dashing off to wash hands again> :tongue:
Buddha save me from new-agers!
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