... But since that time, i have had a constant fear of breaking that vow, and what if bad happen to me as i said in the condition of that vow. Can Buddha forgive? Is it possible to remove vow? Please help me, i just want to live my life without any binding. I totally understand you, I suffer from a...

Just created my account on there. It seems like a very interesting place!

Hi and welcome Dhammacola!
You'll find this place to be a nice one to take refuge, hope you will enjoy your stay.

Metta to you.

There are many wonderful Buddhist practitioners and teachers engaged in romantic relationships. I think this is because there is often much more clinging and aversion in avoiding romantic relationships than there is in maintaining them. Relationships can also provide a lot of opportunities for prac...

Thanks dhammacoustic, I will take your advice in account!

khandha

Well, how do I start? OK, as I've said on other topics and posts on the forum, many may already know that I had a hard life overall, regarding mental and physical health, and that's why I got into Buddhism, and I can tell everyone that the Dhamma is making wonders on me. But now I would like to touc...

Yeah, I got similar responses from the sister site, and as for now I'm feeling very happy with my figure. In fact, after asistance from both communities, my own Buddhist studies and my teachers, I'm finally being able to feel a bit of the bliss of the insuperable Dhamma by every reminder I have of i...

Hi everyone. A few weeks ago, I bought a brass figure of Buddha for my personal shrine. I thought it was on a common Bhumisparsha figure, but after more researching I found it's the Bhaisajyaguru posture (with herbs out from his alms bowl). So instead of buying a Sakyamuni Buddha figure, I bought a ...

What kind of work do you do? : Well, although not a totally unwholesome job, my job is unfortunately not completely aligned with the Dhamma (due to health, economical and social reasons) and Right Livelihood. My work consists on selling cheap merchandise for teens and young people based on Comics a...

Indeed, it's pretty funny.

Seriously, who's this 'stupid cough syrup guy'???
I got pretty curious about that!

I counted 5 when looking at it in 3D.

It seems it was not that big, as it exploded in the atmosphere, according to reports.

So hopefully we won't see a scene like that on war of the worlds!

Today very early (2:00 am approximately) a meteorite fell here, at Puebla, Mexico. I was sleeping and couldn't be able to see it live (unfortunately), but it seems my mom and older brother were able to see something, as they were awakened suddenly and I vaguely listened them talking about something,...