Happy Birthday Pondera
Happy Birthday Pondera
Happy birthday to Pondera. I think he’s 40 today. I’ve noticed over the years that he never gets a birthday shout out from admin. Maybe because he’s got so many fringe ideas about mainstream Buddhism. But I think he contributes positive energy to this forum - so this birthday shout out is for Pondera!
Like the three marks of conditioned existence, this world in itself is filthy, hostile, and crowded
Re: Happy Birthday Pondera
Happy birthday Pondera!
Having different ideas about Buddhism is a positive in my book, and your contributions are always welcome, as far as I'm concerned.
I'm not sure if it's admin who notice birthdays, btw - I think it might just be ordinary members.
Anyway, have a great day, I wish you every happiness.
Having different ideas about Buddhism is a positive in my book, and your contributions are always welcome, as far as I'm concerned.
I'm not sure if it's admin who notice birthdays, btw - I think it might just be ordinary members.
Anyway, have a great day, I wish you every happiness.
Re: Happy Birthday Pondera
Happy Birthday Pondera
And the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus, saying: "Behold now, bhikkhus, I exhort you: All compounded things are subject to vanish. Strive with earnestness!"
This was the last word of the Tathagata.
This was the last word of the Tathagata.
Re: Happy Birthday Pondera
Happy Birthday!
"He, the Blessed One, is indeed the Noble Lord, the Perfectly Enlightened One;
He is impeccable in conduct and understanding, the Serene One, the Knower of the Worlds;
He trains perfectly those who wish to be trained; he is Teacher of gods and men; he is Awake and Holy. "
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"The Dhamma is well-expounded by the Blessed One,
Apparent here and now, timeless, encouraging investigation,
Leading to liberation, to be experienced individually by the wise. "
He is impeccable in conduct and understanding, the Serene One, the Knower of the Worlds;
He trains perfectly those who wish to be trained; he is Teacher of gods and men; he is Awake and Holy. "
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"The Dhamma is well-expounded by the Blessed One,
Apparent here and now, timeless, encouraging investigation,
Leading to liberation, to be experienced individually by the wise. "
Re: Happy Birthday Pondera
Happy day of birth
“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.”
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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Re: Happy Birthday Pondera
Happy Birthday!!Pondera wrote: ↑Sun Oct 17, 2021 5:12 am Happy birthday to Pondera. I think he’s 40 today. I’ve noticed over the years that he never gets a birthday shout out from admin. Maybe because he’s got so many fringe ideas about mainstream Buddhism. But I think he contributes positive energy to this forum - so this birthday shout out is for Pondera!
No one has been getting a birthday shout out since we closed the Lounge section over 3 years ago. Nothing personal it's just that the Lounge was closed. But we'll make an exception and allow this.
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Re: Happy Birthday Pondera
Happy Birthday Pondera!
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Re: Happy Birthday Pondera
Oh. I didn’t realize that was the case. Thanks for the exception.DNS wrote: ↑Sun Oct 17, 2021 2:59 pmHappy Birthday!!Pondera wrote: ↑Sun Oct 17, 2021 5:12 am Happy birthday to Pondera. I think he’s 40 today. I’ve noticed over the years that he never gets a birthday shout out from admin. Maybe because he’s got so many fringe ideas about mainstream Buddhism. But I think he contributes positive energy to this forum - so this birthday shout out is for Pondera!
No one has been getting a birthday shout out since we closed the Lounge section over 3 years ago. Nothing personal it's just that the Lounge was closed. But we'll make an exception and allow this.
I had a very good celebration with my family. Ate some of my favourite foods made by my favourite people with my favourite relatives.
Pumpkin pie as a cake. Instead of blowing the candles out, I waved them away with a swift brush of the hand (much more appropriate given the times).
And here it’s nice to see some shout outs. I hope everyone is healthy and safe. Be well Dhammawheel. Be well and be grateful.
Like the three marks of conditioned existence, this world in itself is filthy, hostile, and crowded
Re: Happy Birthday Pondera
Happy Birthday!