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by Gibraltariana
Wed Aug 08, 2012 1:54 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: the great vegetarian debate
Replies: 5693
Views: 972095

Re: the great vegetarian debate

For me the choice to become a vegetarian was more of an animal rights issue than anything else. Who am I to say a livi.g creature has to die so I can eat. Today there are so many resources available to vegetarians to meet their nutritional needs that eating meat is a choice. It's also a personal one...
by Gibraltariana
Tue Aug 07, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Buddhist cults?
Replies: 22
Views: 10049

Re: Buddhist cults?

This is so sad! I hope you are able to reach your partner and get them out of a situation that seems unhealthy. The rates for that retreat seem totally out of line.
by Gibraltariana
Tue Aug 07, 2012 4:34 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Monterey California
Replies: 10
Views: 2458

Re: Hello from Monterey California

Hi Ken! Nice to meet you! I personally came from another faith (recovering Catholic here!)
lso, but sometimes life pulls you in the best direction.
by Gibraltariana
Tue Aug 07, 2012 4:29 pm
Forum: Study Group
Topic: SN 45.165: Dukkhata Sutta — Suffering
Replies: 39
Views: 11978

Re: SN 45.165: Dukkhata Sutta — Suffering

I am totally new here so if this question is off I apologize. As far as dukkha being due to "change" I am uncleat. Is it the "low" that follows the high of a good change? The pain of aging? Unpleasant change? Any change since we seem to crave stability? Help!
by Gibraltariana
Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:11 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Greetings From Brooklyn
Replies: 9
Views: 2016

Re: Greetings From Brooklyn

Thanks for the kind greetings! I am trying to read through all the threads to glean as much as possible. Love this site :clap:
by Gibraltariana
Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:09 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Bhikkhu Bodhi Lectures: In the Buddha's Words
Replies: 46
Views: 38047

Re: Bhikkhu Bodhi Lectures: In the Buddha's Words

I am going to order this book today. Thanks!
by Gibraltariana
Thu Aug 02, 2012 12:32 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Greetings From Brooklyn
Replies: 9
Views: 2016

Greetings From Brooklyn

Hello! My name is Cathy and I am an Italian and Gibraltan-American. I work for the New York City Public school systdm ad a Paraprofessional. Mainly my job is assisting Special Needs children. I am 39 with a husband, two beautiful childrrn, and a desire to learn more about Buddhist teachings. I have ...