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by iHappy
Tue Nov 22, 2016 7:14 pm
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: How to practice easily
Replies: 7
Views: 3214

Re: How to practice easily

You are doing great so far, cutting the TV time is definitely a progress :) However, No matter how busy you life is, you can always find a time for a meditation :) 10 minutes per day is still better than nothing. Meditation is really easy and simple and you don't need anyone to guide you, unless you...
by iHappy
Sun Nov 20, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: killing insects
Replies: 12
Views: 4495

Re: killing insects

I imagine that if it is a matter of your religious beliefs you ought to be able to raise the issue with your employer and tell them that it is against your religion to kill insects. If they discipline or fire you over it then that might qualify for unfair dismissal. I'd consider contacting an emplo...
by iHappy
Mon May 02, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: How to maintain a good enough practice
Replies: 9
Views: 2729

Re: How to maintain a good enough practice

Why do you care about enlightenment ? I do not even believe in the existence of the Buddha or rebirth and enlightenment thing. However, there is a lot to be gained in your daily life just by practicing meditation. You'll gain even more if you care to spend some time listening to Dharma talks or read...
by iHappy
Mon May 02, 2016 6:36 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Does illegal downloading violate the 2nd precept?
Replies: 492
Views: 129622

Re: Does illegal downloading violate the 2nd precept?

Thank you
I did, spent a hour or so yesterday reading this thread. Just wanted to share my opinion.
by iHappy
Mon May 02, 2016 6:31 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Does illegal downloading violate the 2nd precept?
Replies: 492
Views: 129622

Re: Does illegal downloading violate the 2nd precept?

Here is the thing, I spend less than 5 hours a month watching a tv. I am already paying for the tv services but in case I want to watch HBO I would have to pay extra 5$ a month, that's not something that I am not willing to do just for the sake of watching game of thrones. Plus the premiere is at th...
by iHappy
Wed Apr 27, 2016 6:48 pm
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Rationalizations - following your thoughts even thought you know you shouldn't
Replies: 4
Views: 1911

Re: Rationalizations - following your thoughts even thought you know you shouldn't

Thank you very much for your inputs :) Those very helpful more :namaste:

Looking at the broader picture makes much more sense.
Observing the thought never led me to anything expect for doing unwanted behavior.
by iHappy
Sat Apr 16, 2016 7:07 pm
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Rationalizations - following your thoughts even thought you know you shouldn't
Replies: 4
Views: 1911

Rationalizations - following your thoughts even thought you know you shouldn't

Here is a definition in case some you don't know what rationalization actually is: rationalized, rationalizing - to ascribe (one's acts, opinions, etc.) to causes that superficially seem reasonable and valid but that actually are unrelated to the true, possibly unconscious and often less creditable ...
by iHappy
Thu Apr 14, 2016 5:29 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Understanding the fourth precept
Replies: 405
Views: 61695

Re: Understanding the fourth precept

I am very much a fan of Ajahn Brahm when it comes to this. In all of his talks that listened to (and there were many) he never mentioned "honesty" (in the sense of speaking factual correctness). He always talks about skillful speech. Also, he stresses that to him, the definition of truth ...
by iHappy
Thu Apr 14, 2016 5:22 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Right Speech - lying
Replies: 5
Views: 1975

Re: Right Speech - lying

Thanks for input. I've spent some time reading older threads and comments and I have found many interesting answers and I understand this precept much better now. There is no need to obsess myself with this because my intention is good. When he asked for money to buy medicines, I gave it immediately...
by iHappy
Thu Apr 14, 2016 4:53 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Right Speech - lying
Replies: 5
Views: 1975

Right Speech - lying

My father is an alcoholic, and he is occasionally asking for money. When he ask me do I have money, I say NO, even though I have. That is lying. However, If I say that I do have and that I don't want to give it to him ( pure truth ) that would lead to conflict. If I am right, this is a lose-lose sit...
by iHappy
Mon Mar 07, 2016 12:20 pm
Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
Topic: Walking meditation (cankama) in Thai forest tradition
Replies: 9
Views: 6942

Re: Walking meditation (cankama) in Thai forest tradition

Thank you gavesako. It was a really good read.
by iHappy
Wed Mar 02, 2016 3:28 pm
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: A day in the life of a novice Buddhist monk
Replies: 36
Views: 16902

Re: A day in the life of a novice Buddhist monk

Sorry for bringing an "old" topic back to life but I have enjoyed reading and just want to thank the autor.

Thank you Bhante Lucky, it was a wonderful read
by iHappy
Sat Feb 27, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Introducing Mahasi Method
Replies: 13
Views: 5026

Re: Introducing Mahasi Method

I usually listen to Gil Fronsdal but I might try with the link you have provided by Joseph Goldstein.

45 hours in total. 1 hours a day = 45 days. Thats a good challenged :-D