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by rucontent
Thu Oct 04, 2012 9:23 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Drug Test Anxiety
Replies: 4
Views: 1695

Re: Drug Test Anxiety

i understand about the points being made. But my question has to do with the resultant worry. Of course if I hadn't indulged, this would not be a problem. But that isnt really what I am asking. I am asking about the emotional turmoil and their antidotes. Or ways to work with it. What I have heard so...
by rucontent
Thu Oct 04, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Drug Test Anxiety
Replies: 4
Views: 1695

Drug Test Anxiety

Good afternoon, Yes. Drugs are not good for the mind. They clutter etc. Having said that I have smoked in the last 3-4 weeks but not sooner. I have taken some over the counter tests and i pass them. i.e they return a negative result for the presence of THC. Even though my test is still next week. I ...
by rucontent
Wed Aug 08, 2012 4:29 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Buddhist's killing Muslims in the news?
Replies: 2
Views: 1897

Buddhist's killing Muslims in the news?

I have a conspiracy theory friend who often brings up outlandish connections. In one of his latest comments to me, he notified me of Buddhists killing Muslims, in what was once Burma. I was able to find a few articles, but still am confused at how to perceive this sentence. In light of not killing a...
by rucontent
Sat Aug 04, 2012 2:14 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: OSHO
Replies: 10
Views: 3360

Re: OSHO

I did not know all this info. ALthough i did the wiki pedia search and did not know he was at the center of so much controversy. All this stuff, not withstanding, many of his lectures have very wonderful things to offer. Such a great mind . Too bad his legacy is marred with all this other stuff. I r...
by rucontent
Sat Aug 04, 2012 12:42 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: OSHO
Replies: 10
Views: 3360

OSHO

I have been listening and reading alot of OSHO's stuff. And I am just curious what people think about his style of teaching. It almost seems like he doesn't claim to be buddhist...but certainly his teachings/lectures touch very much so on meditation and the benefits of it. Anyone have any opinion or...
by rucontent
Thu Jun 14, 2012 2:39 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Facebook induced suffering
Replies: 42
Views: 9034

Re: Facebook induced suffering

I am glad to see that so many people at least have an opinion. :) Glad also to see that i am not the only that does not find value in the posts. Some people are fortunate probably to have only "aware" friends, and don't have to see too much garbage. I deactivated my Facebook account last w...
by rucontent
Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:34 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Facebook induced suffering
Replies: 42
Views: 9034

Re: Facebook induced suffering

I am very pleased to see all the input from other members! This forum is wonderful. And much like what FB isn't. Now that some time has settled and i have sat with my discontent a bit more. I see that a possible "wise" solution would be to just not use it very much. I have almost everyone'...
by rucontent
Thu Jun 07, 2012 6:35 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Wise Action with disciplining the child.
Replies: 4
Views: 2131

Wise Action with disciplining the child.

Hello Forum Members, My question today has to do with raising children. In my special case, the child is not mine, but i have in some sense inherited/adopted her as mine. She is 12 years old now. She was 9 when i came into her life. Obviously before i showed up on the scene, a lot of things/behavior...
by rucontent
Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:44 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Facebook induced suffering
Replies: 42
Views: 9034

Facebook induced suffering

I happen to be in a situation where i have left facebook a few times but ended up returning. However now i am at a turning point once again wherein i feel like not only do i not gain from using it but I feel like the act of looking and checking facebook..induces sankhara's ...... I have talked to ot...
by rucontent
Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:39 am
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: 10-day goenka retreat
Replies: 135
Views: 43313

Re: 10-day goenka retreat

Well I am just back from the retreat and it was an amazing experience. EXTREMELY difficult from a mental standpoint and the way the course is administered. I benefited greatly from this experience but as time passes wonders if it needed to be so intense and abrupt in its delivery with the strict cod...
by rucontent
Wed May 23, 2012 5:38 am
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Why no Journals? Goenka
Replies: 5
Views: 1945

Why no Journals? Goenka

The special note on instructions for 10 day retreat includes "no journals" curious about the nature of that "reasoning"...is it to stay in your head.....?
by rucontent
Sun May 06, 2012 9:16 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: when hindrances run deep.
Replies: 2
Views: 1058

when hindrances run deep.

Hello, In this case i am referring to guilt. But i have noticed it with anger as well. It seems sometimes that even in my awareness, the feelings run so deep that i am almost held hostage by something i know is not wise attention. Yet even in sitting with it or looking at it, i can't seem to move ou...
by rucontent
Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:14 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Your favorite suttas & dhamma talks on overcoming conflicts
Replies: 2
Views: 1048

Re: Your favorite suttas & dhamma talks on overcoming conflicts

Starter..... Thank you...Thank you ...Thank you! i have been struggling with this lately. I have a family situation with a sister that we have a cantankerous and vicious past. I am not innocent in some of the verbal altercations we've had. However, with my recent blessing of the dharma I am able to ...
by rucontent
Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:14 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Creating suffering for family by following dhamma.
Replies: 6
Views: 1472

Re: Creating suffering for family by following dhamma.

Indeed, sounds like idiot compassion. That is why i love this forum so many useful resources. The truth is that it isn't only with my family but any kind of group think. When i do something against others wishes and they call me selfish or shun me because of it. It is certainly a snare I can be quie...