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- Sun Apr 05, 2020 2:51 am
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Types of Open Eye Meditation in Buddhism
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2466
Re: Types of Open Eye Meditation in Buddhism
Good thinking. I'm excited to see what people have to say.
- Sun Apr 05, 2020 2:20 am
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Types of Open Eye Meditation in Buddhism
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2466
Re: Types of Open Eye Meditation in Buddhism
If you want to practice Satipathana, closing your eye is not a good idea. When you close your eyes you have the risk of moving to Samatha and experience Jhana. From my understanding jhana is the goal of satipatthana. In the Anapanasati sutta the buddha states that anapanasati establishes the 4 sati...
- Sat Apr 04, 2020 10:59 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Types of Open Eye Meditation in Buddhism
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2466
Re: Types of Open Eye Meditation in Buddhism
If you want to practice Satipathana, closing your eye is not a good idea. When you close your eyes you have the risk of moving to Samatha and experience Jhana. From my understanding jhana is the goal of satipatthana. In the Anapanasati sutta the buddha states that anapanasati establishes the 4 sati...
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:50 pm
- Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
- Topic: My Journey into Homelessness
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2072
Re: My Journey into Homelessness
Thanks everyone for the kind words. Did a quick search and you must be 18-19 now? \ My 19th birthday is coming up at the end of April. I feel lucky I came to the dhamma before I got to involved with the world. No debts, kids, or any other major responsibilities lol. I've met multiple people over the...
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 3:23 am
- Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
- Topic: My Journey into Homelessness
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2072
My Journey into Homelessness
Hello all, This thread is inspired by Bhante Jayasara's "Journey into Homelessness" series on youtube. It will be the place where I post updates and thoughts about my path to moving into a monastery. I hope that this opens dialogue with and helps other people who are thinking about ordaini...
- Fri Mar 13, 2020 9:28 pm
- Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
- Topic: Looking to Meet & Learn from Foreign Meditators in Thailand
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3061
Re: Looking to Meet & Learn from Foreign Meditators in Thailand
Also I am wondering.. in the forums' opinions.. who are the highest, most realized, spiritual masters in Thailand? How do we judge how high how realized they are? Looking forward to learning from you. Thank you. In buddhism it is taboo for monks to reveal there attainments, so you really just have ...
- Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:30 pm
- Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
- Topic: Thai Forest Monasteries
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6178
Re: Thai Forest Monasteries
Hi upāsakā, I've been to three of those places, your question is regarding visas & ordination? Some things to consider THank you Bhante. Can you provide details about your visits? What was the environment like? How was the teacher? Do you believe they fit the requirements for a suitable place t...
- Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:55 pm
- Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
- Topic: Travel Advice
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5875
Re: Travel Advice
Update: I believe I've made the right decision. There have been two confirmed cases in the county my school is located in. They have yet to release the location, but I'm willing to bet there from my school. It's very suspicious because the NJ government has been giving the locations of every confirm...
- Wed Mar 11, 2020 2:47 am
- Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
- Topic: Thai Forest Monasteries
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6178
Re: Thai Forest Monasteries
I have been living in Chiang Mai for almost 6 years. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sean Cool! Do you have any experience with any of the teachers listed above? I think Wat Doi Pra Jow Don Luang is in Chiang Mai have you ever been there? Also, how is dealing with visa stuff in T...
- Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:36 pm
- Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
- Topic: Travel Advice
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5875
Re: Travel Advice
Unfortunately, I just cancelled my tickets and emailed Ajaan DIck. Oh well, maybe next time. Just remember next time, there's ALWAYS something that stops you from going to the monastery or ordaining. Always. Thanks for the advice James. I am well aware of Mara's tricks to keep one from ordaining an...
- Tue Mar 10, 2020 10:11 pm
- Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
- Topic: Travel Advice
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5875
Re: Travel Advice
Unfortunately, I just cancelled my tickets and emailed Ajaan DIck. Due to the size of my school, one of the biggest in New Jersey, I believe there is a high possibility of someone having it here and a high possibility of it having spread throughout the school. Also there is an unconfirmed rumor that...
- Tue Mar 10, 2020 8:57 pm
- Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
- Topic: Travel Advice
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5875
Re: Travel Advice
Practice at home. cut down all nonessential travel. In my opinion, we have not seen the bottom of this problem as of yet. Yeah I'm starting to realize it would be incredibly selfish if I went if I even had a thought that I might have it. It would be better for everyone if I stayed home for now. Can...
- Tue Mar 10, 2020 8:04 pm
- Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
- Topic: Travel Advice
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5875
Travel Advice
I planned to travel to Forest Dhamma Monastery on Friday. Now that the coronavirus is in my state I don't know if I should go or not. There has been no confirmed cases in my immediate area, but fear that since I go to a big school in a transit hub city that it could be in my area.My school has cance...
- Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:00 am
- Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
- Topic: Thai Forest Monasteries
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6178
Re: Thai Forest Monasteries
Thank you everyone for the advice. I will keep updated on plans. I was planning to buy the tickets and stuff after I got back from my week in Virginia, but now I might wait longer due to the coronavirus situation. If worse comes to worse I ordain in America, which is definitely not bad, just might b...
- Sat Mar 07, 2020 2:39 am
- Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
- Topic: Thai Forest Monasteries
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6178
Re: Thai Forest Monasteries
is it ok to visit thailand during raise in coronavirus. im planning for a 1 week trip. will be going to monestry as well as tourist place [/quote] It's hard to say. As of now I don't believe there is any travel restriction placed by the thai government, but that could change down the road. You can'...