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Farewell Blackbird!
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!
by David N. Snyder » Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:30 pm
Good luck and don't forget to send pictures!
Pictures of Sri Lanka and the ordination!
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Pictures of Sri Lanka and the ordination!
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!
by Modus.Ponens » Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:43 pm
May you attain Nibbana! 
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!
by adosa » Fri Apr 16, 2010 6:53 pm
Good luck, Jack and much perseverance!!
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!
by Dhammakid » Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:01 pm
Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
May you fare well and persevere diligently along this noble path!
I know you're crazy busy preparing, but if by a slim chance you have time, could you write an essay on your journey towards ordination? I would love to post it to my Aspiring American Buddhist Monastics Support Group on facebook (link in signature). Doesn't have to be long at all. I think it would be of great inspiration to our members.
Ah, how I long for this day. It may never happen but I can always dream...
Good luck!
~Dhammakid
May you fare well and persevere diligently along this noble path!
I know you're crazy busy preparing, but if by a slim chance you have time, could you write an essay on your journey towards ordination? I would love to post it to my Aspiring American Buddhist Monastics Support Group on facebook (link in signature). Doesn't have to be long at all. I think it would be of great inspiration to our members.
Ah, how I long for this day. It may never happen but I can always dream...
Good luck!
~Dhammakid
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!
by BlackBird » Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:07 pm
Thank you everyone
I'll do my best
metta
Jack
Dhammakid wrote:I know you're crazy busy preparing, but if by a slim chance you have time, could you write an essay on your journey towards ordination?
I'll do my best
metta
Jack
"But, Udāyi, let be the past, let be the future, I shall set you forth the Teaching: When there is this this is, with arising of this this arises; when there is not this this is not, with cessation of this this ceases." - Majjhima ii,32
Nanavira Thera's teachings - An existential approach to the Dhamma:
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Nanavira Thera's teachings - An existential approach to the Dhamma:
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!
by Wind » Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:51 am
May you be another beacon in the mist of darkness. 
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!
by Maitri » Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:47 am
Congratulations on entering the path to ordination. I hope you meet with success and be safe in your journey!
May all beings be well, happy, calm, and at ease.
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!
by Annapurna » Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:05 am
Gee, Blackbird, now you're really doing it.
I'm happy for you.
May you be happy! May you realize all the ultimate truths!
Stay with us!
With the very best wishes,
Anna
I'm happy for you.
May you be happy! May you realize all the ultimate truths!
Stay with us!
With the very best wishes,
Anna
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!
by Clayton » Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:03 pm
I enjoy your posts a lot Jack. May you find what you seek.
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!
by Vardali » Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:51 pm
I would like to echo both thanks and well wishes for you, Jack.
I have enjoyed reading your posts. Best of luck/joy/progress on your path
I have enjoyed reading your posts. Best of luck/joy/progress on your path
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!
by Moggalana » Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:58 pm
Bon voyage!
Let it come. Let it be. Let it go.
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!
by Chula » Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:34 pm
May you attain ultimate freedom in this lifetime!
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!
by Paññāsikhara » Tue Apr 20, 2010 2:38 am
The first step on a journey of ten thousand miles,
Seemingly the hardest step.
Seemingly the hardest step.
My recently moved Blog, containing some of my writings on the Buddha Dhamma, as well as a number of translations from classical Buddhist texts and modern authors, liturgy, etc.: Huifeng's Prajnacara Blog.
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!
by Tex » Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:53 pm
Best wishes on your journey, Jack! You will be missed, but in the best possible way.
"The serene and peaceful mind is the true epitome of human achievement."-- Ajahn Chah, Living Dhamma
"To reach beyond fear and danger we must sharpen and widen our vision. We have to pierce through the deceptions that lull us into a comfortable complacency, to take a straight look down into the depths of our existence, without turning away uneasily or running after distractions." -- Bhikkhu Bodhi
"To reach beyond fear and danger we must sharpen and widen our vision. We have to pierce through the deceptions that lull us into a comfortable complacency, to take a straight look down into the depths of our existence, without turning away uneasily or running after distractions." -- Bhikkhu Bodhi
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!
by dragonwarrior » Wed Apr 21, 2010 6:13 am
Good-bye, and the best of luck to you Jack!
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!
by alan » Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:02 am
Jet lag and then culture shock will be your first enemies. All I can say is be aware and keep your head up. Don't expect it to be easy. You'll probably feel a high at first. Don't make any rash decisions for the first two weeks. And then don't get too down when it is not all you hoped for.
Good luck to you friend!
Alan
Good luck to you friend!
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!
by Guy » Fri Apr 23, 2010 12:55 pm
I whole-heartedly agree with everyone else. 
Four types of letting go:
1) Giving; expecting nothing back in return
2) Throwing things away
3) Contentment; wanting to be here, not wanting to be anywhere else
4) "Teflon Mind"; having a mind which doesn't accumulate things
- Ajahn Brahm
1) Giving; expecting nothing back in return
2) Throwing things away
3) Contentment; wanting to be here, not wanting to be anywhere else
4) "Teflon Mind"; having a mind which doesn't accumulate things
- Ajahn Brahm
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