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Re: Farewell Blackbird!

Postby 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!

I :heart: Sri Lanka.
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!

Postby saltspring » Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:49 pm

Best of luck to you Jack.

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Re: Farewell Blackbird!

Postby Modus.Ponens » Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:43 pm

May you attain Nibbana! :anjali:
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!

Postby Virgo » Fri Apr 16, 2010 4:36 pm

You are going somewhere?
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!

Postby Aloka » Fri Apr 16, 2010 6:48 pm

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All the best, Jack ! _/\_


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Re: Farewell Blackbird!

Postby adosa » Fri Apr 16, 2010 6:53 pm

Good luck, Jack and much perseverance!!



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Re: Farewell Blackbird!

Postby 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!
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!

Postby BlackBird » Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:07 pm

Thank you everyone

:anjali:

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 :)

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Nanavira Thera's teachings - An existential approach to the Dhamma:
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!

Postby Wind » Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:51 am

May you be another beacon in the mist of darkness. :namaste:
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!

Postby 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! :anjali:
May all beings be well, happy, calm, and at ease.
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!

Postby 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,

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Re: Farewell Blackbird!

Postby 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!

Postby 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 :buddha2:

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Re: Farewell Blackbird!

Postby 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!

Postby Chula » Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:34 pm

May you attain ultimate freedom in this lifetime!
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!

Postby Paññāsikhara » Tue Apr 20, 2010 2:38 am

The first step on a journey of ten thousand miles,
Seemingly the hardest step.
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!

Postby Tex » Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:53 pm

Best wishes on your journey, Jack! You will be missed, but in the best possible way.
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!

Postby 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!

Postby 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!
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Re: Farewell Blackbird!

Postby Guy » Fri Apr 23, 2010 12:55 pm

I whole-heartedly agree with everyone else. :twothumbsup:
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
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