I registered because there some people here I like to read. As I mostly lean towards western Zen and am not terribly familiar with the Pali canon I guess I'll be reading here mostly.
It looks there won't be much sectarian squabbling here at least
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Well, hello
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Well, hello
by Fruitzilla » Tue Jan 06, 2009 6:29 pm
Hello all,
I registered because there some people here I like to read. As I mostly lean towards western Zen and am not terribly familiar with the Pali canon I guess I'll be reading here mostly.
It looks there won't be much sectarian squabbling here at least
I registered because there some people here I like to read. As I mostly lean towards western Zen and am not terribly familiar with the Pali canon I guess I'll be reading here mostly.
It looks there won't be much sectarian squabbling here at least
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Re: Well, hello
by Ben » Tue Jan 06, 2009 8:25 pm
Welcome Fruitzilla
Its good to see you here! Please feel free to ask questions and contribute.
We hope Dhamma Wheel will be a place where everyone feels comfortable.
Kind regards
Ben
Its good to see you here! Please feel free to ask questions and contribute.
We hope Dhamma Wheel will be a place where everyone feels comfortable.
Kind regards
Ben
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Re: Well, hello
by retrofuturist » Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:56 pm
Greetings Fruit,
Lovely to see you here.
Whilst there is indeed a Theravada focus here in terms of subject matter, we're doing our best to make members of all Buddhist traditions who are interested in learning a little more about the Pali Canon or Theravada Buddhism in general (either as a complement their current practice, general interest, whatever) feel welcome. If you see any way we can accommodate you better, please let us know.
Metta,
Retro.
Lovely to see you here.
Whilst there is indeed a Theravada focus here in terms of subject matter, we're doing our best to make members of all Buddhist traditions who are interested in learning a little more about the Pali Canon or Theravada Buddhism in general (either as a complement their current practice, general interest, whatever) feel welcome. If you see any way we can accommodate you better, please let us know.
Metta,
Retro.
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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 Panyapatipo
Dharma Wheel (Mahayana / Vajrayana forum)
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Re: Well, hello
by Cittasanto » Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:16 am
just a quick hi
hope you find it enjoyable here
hope you find it enjoyable here
This offering maybe right, or wrong, but it is one, the other, both, or neither!
With Metta
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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."
With Metta
Upāsaka Cittasanto
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: Well, hello
by bodom » Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:14 pm
Welcome!
I am on extended leave until further notice. Please refer all moderation issues to our other moderators or administrators.
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Re: Well, hello
by genkaku » Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:58 pm
Welcome fruitzilla. I'm in somewhat the same boat you describe and no one has bitten or banned me yet. Of course there's always the next post to consider. 
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Re: Well, hello
by Dhammanando » Mon Jan 19, 2009 3:38 pm
Hi Fruitzilla,
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
Best wishes,
Dhammanando Bhikkhu
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
Best wishes,
Dhammanando Bhikkhu
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Re: Well, hello
by David N. Snyder » Mon Jan 19, 2009 3:55 pm
Welcome. Western Zen (I think) is somewhat similar to "Modern Theravada."
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Re: Well, hello
by Cittasanto » Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:14 pm
Welcome
This offering maybe right, or wrong, but it is one, the other, both, or neither!
With Metta
Upāsaka Cittasanto
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."
With Metta
Upāsaka Cittasanto
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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