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.Spiny Norman wrote:
Yes, but what about all the germs?
What *NOT* to do as an Online Buddhist
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Re: What *NOT* to do as an Online Buddhist
>> 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
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond. -- SN I, 38.
“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” HPatDH p.723
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond. -- SN I, 38.
“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” HPatDH p.723
Re: What *NOT* to do as an Online Buddhist
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#18 Disconnect from the Internet and drive to the nearest Dhamma/ Dharma center for some lovely discussion over tea.
Re: What *NOT* to do as an Online Buddhist
Bad breath and insect repellent perfume?...but there is something to be said for being in the presence of real live human beings.
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Re: What *NOT* to do as an Online Buddhist
I had no idea you were an anthropophobe. Me too. There is a reason why silent retreats are my favorite mode of Dhamma group...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
"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
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
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>Ben wrote:What about them?Spiny Norman wrote:
Yes, but what about all the germs?
Buddha save me from new-agers!