To talk for myself alone - for me there is no problem if both sides get censored or both allowed - the problem is when the censorship is leaning towards one side : one side gets censored faster one side gets a post removed while another gets the whole thread removed ect

ven.ajahan chah talks are funny and inspirational

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My mistakes which im not sure are mistakes if you do a different technique than my own - but if you do mahsi style it might be helpful advice I would have done the walking meditation only before the sitting meditation I would have done the walking and sitting meditation exactly the same time https:/...

a music video made from bruce lee talks

just to clarify that i didnt mean that he should get some written agreement - only a general understanding with the monk so their would be no surprises for both sides - and plus it can be a good way to assess the different monasteries thanks for replying martin you might be right but personally i st...

and wouldn't you say its worth a shot to ask him in an email - if for health reason he will allow an exception ? i dont think he would be offended by the question and if thats the case there is only a chance of gain and no chance of risk

Please do not write emails to Thai monasteries asking about eating in the afternoon what is the damage in your opinion in doing so ? i didnt do a retreat in a wat in Thailand so maybe im missing something ... but i do remember contacting Wat Sriboonrouang - that Anagarika recommended (by the way if...

just was worried you wouldn't tell them about your health at all I would never do such a thing. It never crossed my mind. I just think that it may be better to talk about my case in person rather than by email. Maybe, I haven't been so clear. Thanks for your suggestions. Abhayagiri in Northern Cali...

I cant find the quote but their used to be a member here that used a drug (dont want to advertise but not weed,LSD,mushroom ) that he thought helped him reach jhana - he said that all drugs are bad except this drug and that he uses it safely ect At the end he said he was mistaken (not because of pre...

as far as i know Wat Chomtong also serves 2 meals a day (6:30 and 11:30) of course you should check it before going there

How much do you eat regularly? - if you eat 2 huge meals a day (6:30 and 11:30) is it enough ?

As far as my understanding and my current teacher instructions (Mahasi Sayadaw technique) - i dont try to think of nothing - you just should notice things happening and you will see the characteristics automatically - its enough you know about the 3 characteristics you dont need to think about them ...

I didnt have any monastery in mind just wanted to know how "flexible" you are in your choices - if you have more choices than just one place sure its a good idea to wait till the idea ripens - just was worried you wouldn't tell them about your health at all - some reasons to tell : 1 . i think its a...

i might be pushy but :

did you send e-mail to a monastery ? and do you have just one monastery in mind or are there others ?

just want to add that unless someone here in the forum will find another solution I would talk to the monastery before taking up residence and make sure they allow you the medical exemption. seems like the best idea - to write to some monasteries you like and ask them (by E-mail maybe) if they would...

The most important thing is to follow the 5 precepts meat, women, tattoos, luxury-items ect - are debatable but the 5 precepts are the core but i can say that all drugs are bad and will stop your advancement in the path and will not only stop it but will make you go "back" in the "path" - Even if yo...