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Mr. Seek
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Joined recently because some of the discussions seem interesting. Hello.

My main, current, and only interest is EBTs--trying to figure out what the Buddha originally taught and practicing in accordance to said instructions. Previous interests include the Thai Forest tradition, Ajahn Lee's anapanasati, and various other stuff.

I'll stick around while using the internet. Don't really like being online in my free time, but reading the suttas requires it. Recently made up my mind that I'd like to invest in reading the whole five nikayas.

Not brand new to Buddhism, have been seriously studying and practicing it since the spring of 2020.

I'm from Bulgaria. Seeking alone, not affiliated with any groups. Let's get along.
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Welcome :thumbsup:
“Knowing that this body is just like foam,
understanding it has the nature of a mirage,
cutting off Māra’s flower-tipped arrows,
one should go beyond the King of Death’s sight.”
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:hello:
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
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Hello Mr. Seek, and welcome to Dhamma Wheel! :hello: :anjali:
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Welcome to DW!

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Hello! I also set out to read the nikayas and finished a couple of years ago. Currently re-reading.
Best wishes and Gidday.
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Good to see and meet people who are interested in EBT!
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Welcome!

:namaste:
Liberation is the inevitable fruit of the path and is bound to blossom forth when there is steady and persistent practice. The only requirements for reaching the final goal are two: to start and to continue. If these requirements are met there is no doubt the goal will be attained. This is the Dhamma, the undeviating law.

- BB
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May you fulfill your deepest wish for happiness.

:namaste:
May we all fulfill our deepest wish for happiness

We are already Buddha
Mr. Seek
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Accomplished the goals I set forth since joining the forum--read most of the texts, got a glimpse of Theravada Buddbism, and met some wonderful people. Also and most importantly, got rid of any doubts I had about the teachings--Dhammawheel has helped me a lot in this regard, so I'm very thankful. Hopefully my posts contributed to someome's well-being and didn't cause too much frustration. I'll be leaving now. Not really Theravada anymore so it feels weird sticking around. I'll continue to use the Pali texts as the backbone of my practice, but other than that I see very little common ground between me and other Theravada practicioners. Won't be going to Mahayana either, although I quite like some of their stuff. Will just charge ahead on my own and see what happens. Also, I need to invest more time in my practice and less on the internet, so that's one big reason too. Bye folks!
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Mr. Seek wrote: Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:55 pm Accomplished the goals I set forth since joining the forum--read most of the texts, got a glimpse of Theravada Buddbism, and met some wonderful people. Also and most importantly, got rid of any doubts I had about the teachings--Dhammawheel has helped me a lot in this regard, so I'm very thankful. Hopefully my posts contributed to someome's well-being and didn't cause too much frustration. I'll be leaving now. Not really Theravada anymore so it feels weird sticking around. I'll continue to use the Pali texts as the backbone of my practice, but other than that I see very little common ground between me and other Theravada practicioners. Won't be going to Mahayana either, although I quite like some of their stuff. Will just charge ahead on my own and see what happens. Also, I need to invest more time in my practice and less on the internet, so that's one big reason too. Bye folks!
All the best on your journey.
“Knowing that this body is just like foam,
understanding it has the nature of a mirage,
cutting off Māra’s flower-tipped arrows,
one should go beyond the King of Death’s sight.”
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Decided to return partly. Will try to contribute to some of the topics and in the meanwhile study Pali. Still not Theravadin or any other denomination, but I'll try to be of help. Cheers and see you in the discussions!
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Welcome back! :anjali:
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Welcome back Mr Seek! :hello:


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dont trust a word i say

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