Such courage! Good on ya mate. Have a good one, best of luck.
Ka kite, ka pai!
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May you attain nibbana. I am from Sri lanka and you have chosen your teachers well. I am reminded of a danish monk in the jungles of Mahiyangana Ven Amathasiri who would be inspiring to meet. He has lived in the jungles there over 20years. If all else fails just keep track of lobha dosa moha in your own mind and keep batting away! If you meet Ven dhammajiva give him my (my name is Matheesha) regards!
Best wishes on your journey!
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Best wishes on your journey!
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Have you heard of Ven. Gnanadipa?rowyourboat wrote: I am from Sri lanka and you have chosen your teachers well. I am reminded of a danish monk in the jungles of Mahiyangana Ven Amathasiri who would be inspiring to meet.
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No I haven't. I met Ven dhammajiva when he visited UK. Is this venerable from Nissaranawanaya?
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No he lives by himself. Lived in the Laggala area for many years and now in 'tanna' Balangoda. Recently he came to belihuloya aranya for just a few days and went back. A very senior and much respected monk among the forest tradition.
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May you have a nice time as a monk.
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Good for you Blackbird and remember to share your progress with us.
Is there a particular reason you chose to ordain in Sri Lanka?
Is there a particular reason you chose to ordain in Sri Lanka?
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Thank you every one
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Jack
I found a teacher who I have a lot of confidence in.Wind wrote: Is there a particular reason you chose to ordain in Sri Lanka?
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Jack
"For a disciple who has conviction in the Teacher's message & lives to penetrate it, what accords with the Dhamma is this:
'The Blessed One is the Teacher, I am a disciple. He is the one who knows, not I." - MN. 70 Kitagiri Sutta
Path Press - Ñāṇavīra Thera Dhamma Page - Ajahn Nyanamoli's Dhamma talks
'The Blessed One is the Teacher, I am a disciple. He is the one who knows, not I." - MN. 70 Kitagiri Sutta
Path Press - Ñāṇavīra Thera Dhamma Page - Ajahn Nyanamoli's Dhamma talks
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Oh that is a great reason.BlackBird wrote:Thank you every one
I found a teacher who I have a lot of confidence in.Wind wrote: Is there a particular reason you chose to ordain in Sri Lanka?
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You have my utmost admiration Jack. May you find what you are looking for in Sri lanka.
I too am "plotting" my getaway, targeting within 2 years although my leaving-home path would probably take me to Thailand and the UK before hitting India or Sri Lanka.
I too am "plotting" my getaway, targeting within 2 years although my leaving-home path would probably take me to Thailand and the UK before hitting India or Sri Lanka.
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Greetings Jack,
Metta,
Retro.
Are you going to Potgulgala Aranya?BlackBird wrote:I found a teacher who I have a lot of confidence
Metta,
Retro.
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
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This is something I hope to do once I have a grounding in the monastic lifestyle. Perhaps a few years down the track, provided Venerable Nyanananda is still alive then.retrofuturist wrote:Greetings Jack,
Are you going to Potgulgala Aranya?
Metta,
Retro.
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Jack
"For a disciple who has conviction in the Teacher's message & lives to penetrate it, what accords with the Dhamma is this:
'The Blessed One is the Teacher, I am a disciple. He is the one who knows, not I." - MN. 70 Kitagiri Sutta
Path Press - Ñāṇavīra Thera Dhamma Page - Ajahn Nyanamoli's Dhamma talks
'The Blessed One is the Teacher, I am a disciple. He is the one who knows, not I." - MN. 70 Kitagiri Sutta
Path Press - Ñāṇavīra Thera Dhamma Page - Ajahn Nyanamoli's Dhamma talks
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Greetings Jack,
Well don't count on the great man waiting for you!
Metta,
Retro.
Well don't count on the great man waiting for you!
Metta,
Retro.
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
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Please understand that I am so far unsure of how visas will work out, essentially all I've been told is: "Don't worry, you can sort it out when you get here."retrofuturist wrote: Well don't count on the great man waiting for you!
I assume a monastery will have to endorse me for visa extensions, in which case I would feel obliged to remain at that monastery for a fair duration. In a perfect world I would like to go around and sample what each environment has to offer before I ordain, but because of constraints this may not be possible, time will tell.
I don't expect anybody to wait on me, certainly not a great man.
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Jack
"For a disciple who has conviction in the Teacher's message & lives to penetrate it, what accords with the Dhamma is this:
'The Blessed One is the Teacher, I am a disciple. He is the one who knows, not I." - MN. 70 Kitagiri Sutta
Path Press - Ñāṇavīra Thera Dhamma Page - Ajahn Nyanamoli's Dhamma talks
'The Blessed One is the Teacher, I am a disciple. He is the one who knows, not I." - MN. 70 Kitagiri Sutta
Path Press - Ñāṇavīra Thera Dhamma Page - Ajahn Nyanamoli's Dhamma talks
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Greetings Jack,
Fair enough. Apologies if I appeared to be exerting any pressure on you.
Metta,
Retro.
Fair enough. Apologies if I appeared to be exerting any pressure on you.
Metta,
Retro.
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."