Search found 12 matches
- Wed Oct 16, 2013 9:44 pm
- Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
- Topic: Is this a desire to experience the Jhanas?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3314
Re: Is this a desire to experience the Jhanas?
Thinking about the jhana states, I am aware that the levels of ones desire to experience a jhana state will effect ones chance at reaching the state; I understand this stated desire, as perhaps a desire for the bliss found in the jhana, desire for what is thought to be a 'sensual pleasure', right? ...
- Wed Oct 16, 2013 10:00 am
- Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
- Topic: Is this a desire to experience the Jhanas?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3314
Re: Is this a desire to experience the Jhanas?
when I think about how the jhana states are attainable for all, with right effort Interesting point. I have heard a monk say that one's kamma might mean that jhana is unobtainable. Is there any canonical support for this, and what do people think? I feel like that case is true in a manner of 'can I...
- Wed Oct 16, 2013 5:45 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello! Looking for a mentor/guidance...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1711
Re: Hello! Looking for a mentor/guidance...
lkearns, My tradition offers ten-day residential retreats in vipassana meditation on a pure dana basis. There's a centre in Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, two hours by rail west of Sydney: http://www.bhumi.dhamma.org/ I recommend that you think about attending a course when your HSC is over - in...
- Wed Oct 16, 2013 3:59 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello! Looking for a mentor/guidance...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1711
Hello! Looking for a mentor/guidance...
Hello, My name is Luke, I am 18 year old living in Australia; I couldn't say to a point how long I have been practicing and studying various different aspects of buddhism, to a degree it has been present through much of my life, having been born in Singapore with a father who is in Asia for 2 out of...
- Tue Oct 15, 2013 11:46 pm
- Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
- Topic: Is this a desire to experience the Jhanas?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3314
Is this a desire to experience the Jhanas?
Hello, Thinking about the jhana states, I am aware that the levels of ones desire to experience a jhana state will effect ones chance at reaching the state; I understand this stated desire, as perhaps a desire for the bliss found in the jhana, desire for what is thought to be a 'sensual pleasure', r...
- Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:53 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Re: Rituals and Practices? (Attachment to...)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4361
Re: Rituals and Practices?
Thanks Kevin, that is interesting to think about.
- Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:00 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Re: Rituals and Practices? (Attachment to...)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4361
Re: Rituals and Practices?
Hello everyone, For about a year now, I have been making my way following Buddhist teachings and practicing frequent meditation; I have begun to take an interest in formal Buddhist rituals and practices, but I really have no idea where to begin! I am looking to learn about simple rituals that I can...
- Thu Sep 12, 2013 8:30 am
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: Rituals and Practices? (Discovering Theravada)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3589
Re: Rituals and Practices?
ah yes I would chant this before meditation in the morning... Is that an appropriate application of the chant?
- Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:11 am
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: Rituals and Practices? (Discovering Theravada)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3589
Rituals and Practices? (Discovering Theravada)
Hello everyone, For about a year now, I have been making my way following Buddhist teachings and practicing frequent meditation; I have begun to take an interest in formal Buddhist rituals and practices, but I really have no idea where to begin! I am looking to learn about simple rituals that I can ...
- Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:13 am
- Forum: Sīla
- Topic: Who do I aim to make happy?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2359
Re: Who do I aim to make happy?
I appreciate all these responses very much,
Good concepts to think on for future events
Thanks everyone!
Good concepts to think on for future events
Thanks everyone!
- Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:52 am
- Forum: Sīla
- Topic: Who do I aim to make happy?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2359
Who do I aim to make happy?
I find myself confused in situations where, I can take 3 routes. - 1 route makes another person happy. - 1 route makes me happy, another person upset. - 1 route makes me happy, another person happy, but involves lying (which results in me feeling guilty). I am quite new to Buddhism and have come fro...
- Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:03 am
- Forum: Abhidhamma
- Topic: Can only a Buddha understand Abhidhamma?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5760
Re: Can only a Buddha understand Abhidhamma?
Thank you, you are very kind. Right now i read "Abhidhamma in daily Life" from Ashin Janakabhivamsa. It is written in an easily understandable language, translated into German. Later i would like to start with "Jewels from the treasurehouse" by Vasubandhu and Wangtshuk Dorje - M...