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by Alexander____
Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:33 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Do followers of Abrahamic religion offer sacrifices to God?
Replies: 21
Views: 3531

Re: Do followers of Abrahamic religion offer sacrifices to God?

There are no sacrifices in Judaism because there has been no temple to do it in since the Romans destroyed the last one in 70bce if I remember correctly.
by Alexander____
Wed Sep 12, 2018 2:20 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Anapanasati - Step 7 and 8
Replies: 34
Views: 8502

Re: Anapanasati - Step 7 and 8

It gets confusing because it isn't really clear if you're breathing and at the same time sensitive and calming fabrications, or if you're meant to be using the breath in that process to become sensitive and calm. The latter seems more likely from the words used in the sutta in my opinion, but it doe...
by Alexander____
Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:16 pm
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Will Goenka and Mahasi traditions change...
Replies: 28
Views: 9291

Re: Will Goenka and Mahasi traditions change...

The suttas only describe the results of meditation rather than the technique itself be that anapanasati, satipatthana or metta suttas. Which is why I'm always suspicious about statements like: "My technique is from the suttas" or "That technique is not in the suttas". [ Patrick ...
by Alexander____
Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:05 pm
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Will Goenka and Mahasi traditions change...
Replies: 28
Views: 9291

Re: Will Goenka and Mahasi traditions change...

It's the same old problem. The suttas only describe the results of meditation rather than the technique itself be that anapanasati, satipatthana or metta suttas. So there any number of tehniques that can justify how they are the ones that are in line with the suttas with either some variation in tra...
by Alexander____
Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:02 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright
Replies: 13
Views: 5020

Re: Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright

I got the audiobook of it, and it's a bad audiobook. The printed book might be good, I don't know. But the audiobook sounds almost like a computer-synthesized voice, and is hard to listen to for any time. I've encouraged my partner to read this book as a way into Buddhist thought. She got the audio...
by Alexander____
Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:42 am
Forum: Dhammaduta (Dhamma propagation)
Topic: Looking for proofreading help from native English speakers
Replies: 9
Views: 6002

Re: Looking for proofreading help from native English speakers

I'm happy to help. I do some freelance proofreading and sub editing and am a native speaker.

PM me and I'll send you my email address
by Alexander____
Thu May 31, 2018 6:44 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Meditation for Migraines
Replies: 10
Views: 3104

Re: Meditation for Migraines

Thanks everyone.

The Bikkhu Bodhi talk was particularly useful

With metta...
by Alexander____
Tue May 29, 2018 7:26 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Meditation for Migraines
Replies: 10
Views: 3104

Re: Meditation for Migraines

Thanks for that.

These are useful in terms of the end point I would like to achieve, but I think as you suggest I'm more after practical means, what specific meditation technique may help to achieve this?

Thanks
by Alexander____
Tue May 29, 2018 2:59 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Meditation for Migraines
Replies: 10
Views: 3104

Meditation for Migraines

I have been experiencing headaches for a while and just had a neurologist diagnose me with chronic migraines. Putting aside any other issues of treatment, cause etc., I was wondering if anyone could recommend which meditation techniques may be most useful to alleviate migraines. I seem to recall Goe...
by Alexander____
Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: How do I deal with samvega while being a householder?
Replies: 6
Views: 1975

Re: How do I deal with samvega while being a householder?

Is it common for householders to observe the 8 precepts everyday not just on the moon cycle observant days
by Alexander____
Sat Jan 13, 2018 8:49 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Paranoid-schizoid position
Replies: 41
Views: 7784

Re: Paranoid-schizoid position

I have been in analysis for nine months now with a therapist who has partly a Kleinian approach. While it was challenging to begin with I have found it very helpful and plan to continue.
by Alexander____
Sun Dec 31, 2017 8:04 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Ringo has been knighted!
Replies: 12
Views: 2207

Re: Ringo has been knighted!

Ringo was the funniest Beatle too, just watch them messing around in those old interviews which were conducted so formally.

Don't forget the influence of George Martin either, he played on numerous tracks and wrote much of the orchestral and backing parts.

My favourite band too!
by Alexander____
Fri Dec 15, 2017 5:26 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: DhammaWheel UK Retreats
Replies: 13
Views: 3022

Re: DhammaWheel UK Retreats

Keep me posted!
by Alexander____
Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:38 am
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: not pooping everyday
Replies: 8
Views: 2357

Re: not pooping everyday

The normal medical range is roughly once every three days to three times a day. However, any major change in bowel habit should be investigated if it's not simply down to a change in diet or minor infection.