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by Beneath the Wheel
Mon Dec 09, 2013 8:31 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Non-Mahavihara Theravada?
Replies: 14
Views: 3979

Re: Non-Mahavihara Theravada?

Thanks for the link. I realize now I should have split my post into two questions: 1) Asking for information about the specific views themselves - Mahavihara, Jetavana, Abhayagiri?, etc. I realize I can probably rely on wikipedia but I was holding out for something more academic I guess. 2) These vi...
by Beneath the Wheel
Mon Dec 09, 2013 7:51 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Non-Mahavihara Theravada?
Replies: 14
Views: 3979

Re: Non-Mahavihara Theravada?

Is there a book or article or anything where I can read more about the differences between these views being discussed? I've heard it mentioned before that Thai Forest monks may have some views that don't agree with orthodox Theravada teachings and I want to explore this, as I don't normally dig tha...
by Beneath the Wheel
Fri Apr 05, 2013 6:07 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Stress in modern life
Replies: 6
Views: 3292

Re: Stress in modern life

Thank you all for your suggestions. I will pass that talk along.
by Beneath the Wheel
Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Stress in modern life
Replies: 6
Views: 3292

Stress in modern life

Hello everyone. I have found a great deal of peace through the Dhamma, and it has had a remarkable impact on my ability to deal with the stresses of daily life. My girlfriend, unfortunately, has quite a bit of difficulty with stress. Setbacks during the day (traffic, interruptions of routine, events...
by Beneath the Wheel
Mon Aug 27, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: The early schools
Replies: 3
Views: 2442

The early schools

Is there a good book or article anyone can recommend that gives an overview of the early schools that came into being after the Buddha died? I am more interested in what is known about the differences in doctrine that started to appear and where they may have led (if anywhere).
by Beneath the Wheel
Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Free e-book: Theragatha Therigatha Anthology from ATI
Replies: 3
Views: 2321

Re: Free e-book: Theragatha Therigatha Anthology from ATI

This is great!

The formatting looks good. Thanks for making this available.
by Beneath the Wheel
Fri Feb 17, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from the northwest
Replies: 14
Views: 3677

Re: Hello from the northwest

Another Portland-er saying hello and welcome!
by Beneath the Wheel
Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:01 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: What music are you listening to right now?
Replies: 2178
Views: 526477

Re: What music are you listening to right now?

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I have been listening to a lot of Arvo Part lately. Beautiful.
by Beneath the Wheel
Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Does illegal downloading violate the 2nd precept?
Replies: 492
Views: 129552

Re: Does illegal downloading violate the 2nd precept?

You're right. You aren't actually causing a loss of goods, or income, but you are directly violating the wishes of the content's creator. Don't you think that is something you should be considering? The fact that by accessing someone's created work and doing so against their wishes, thereby causing...
by Beneath the Wheel
Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:41 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Does illegal downloading violate the 2nd precept?
Replies: 492
Views: 129552

Re: Does illegal downloading violate the 2nd precept?

You're right. You aren't actually causing a loss of goods, or income, but you are directly violating the wishes of the content's creator. By not being a Christian, for example, you are violating wishes of Christians who want everyone to be Christian. Same for other religions who want everyone to be...
by Beneath the Wheel
Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Does illegal downloading violate the 2nd precept?
Replies: 492
Views: 129552

Re: Does illegal downloading violate the 2nd precept?

You're right. You aren't actually causing a loss of goods, or income, but you are directly violating the wishes of the content's creator. Don't you think that is something you should be considering? The fact that by accessing someone's created work and doing so against their wishes, thereby causing ...
by Beneath the Wheel
Sun Jan 01, 2012 6:28 am
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Does illegal downloading violate the 2nd precept?
Replies: 492
Views: 129552

Re: Does illegal downloading violate the 2nd precept?

In that case, I would suppose that, since the precept is being "violated" unknowingly, there shouldn't be as much of a problem. I would assume this is the same as accidentally stepping on a bug - since the action is not being undertaken with such a thought or intention in mind.
by Beneath the Wheel
Thu Dec 29, 2011 6:11 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: A lonely journey
Replies: 14
Views: 3000

Re: A lonely journey

Thanks for sharing that talk - just the kind of thing I can use at the moment.
by Beneath the Wheel
Thu Dec 29, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Sutta about not listening to music
Replies: 34
Views: 11892

Re: Sutta about not listening to music

Very strange. I copied and pasted that directly from the "The Buddhist Monastic Code II". I wonder if he listed the wrong source? Similar to what danieLion mentioned - I'm a musician, and one of the biggest barriers to my meditation practice comes from getting certain segments of songs stu...
by Beneath the Wheel
Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:14 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Sutta about not listening to music
Replies: 34
Views: 11892

Re: Sutta about not listening to music

I had a look through Thanissaro's "The buddhist monastic code". It looks like most references to singing, dancing and music are based on the Rona Sutta There is a dukkata for going to see dancing, singing, or music. According to the Commentary, dancing includes going to see even peacocks d...