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- Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:01 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Sexual misconduct
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3021
Sexual misconduct
Dear Dhamma, In the past I have been addicted to pornography and it's not suitable for a as a person. It makes me sad, my grades decline and there is not true or authentic love. I want to stop this forever and it makes me sad when I think of it. What are positive alternatives? Do you guys have any m...
- Tue Dec 26, 2017 12:08 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Feeling Lost
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1387
Re: Feeling Lost
Anti-Rumination Strategies, meditation. Exercise. Light Exposure. Social activity every day. Good Sleep. These are the 5 core things to do or change, in a therapy called "Therapeutic Lifestyle Change". It's good. These are good strategies. I hope I can exercise more, right now I’m jogging...
- Mon Dec 25, 2017 1:02 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Feeling Lost
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1387
Feeling Lost
Dear friends, For a while I feel very lost in my spiritual life. I have doubts about my life, I.E work and ofcourse what I want to do for a living. I feel very empty, and I feel lonely when I think about my future. In my daily life I do not speak with friends and I feel very ashamed about myself. A ...
- Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:16 pm
- Forum: Dhammaduta (Dhamma propagation)
- Topic: chanting cd
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1521
Re: chanting cd
I bought "Tibetan Incantations" CD and it has helped me tremendously on my spiritual growth. Here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT_J4Cwik-s
- Wed Aug 23, 2017 8:49 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Strong Mantra's for evil thoughts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2783
Re: Strong Mantra's for evil thoughts
Thank you.santa100 wrote:The sutta MN 20 when being studied and practiced thoroughly can be an excellent "mantra" for what you need.
- Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:24 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: What music are you listening to right now?
- Replies: 2178
- Views: 526742
Re: What music are you listening to right now?
I am listening to this beautiful song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx1SrxDwxXo
- Tue Aug 22, 2017 8:42 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Strong Mantra's for evil thoughts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2783
Strong Mantra's for evil thoughts
Sometimes, when I feel alone there are thoughts rising from the past and I want them to exterminate them. To me, I want to become a pure soul who only does good things. Does anybody know powerful mantra's so that I can use it in my daily life or while I am meditating? Is there anyone where I can cha...
- Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:10 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Feeling safe in Buddhism
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1642
Re: Feeling safe in Buddhism
Can I private message you Santi100? I will explain the whole situation. It's not bad, but I feel hurt.
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:42 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Feeling safe in Buddhism
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1642
Re: Feeling safe in Buddhism
Dear friends, How can I feel safe? Sometimes, I meet people who are truly testing me especially in the Martial Arts world and they are I.E accusing me of things I do not do. How can I find refuge or find safety/protection in Buddhism? How and what can I feel safe and/or happy again? I want to be a ...
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:57 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Feeling safe in Buddhism
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1642
Feeling safe in Buddhism
Dear friends, How can I feel safe? Sometimes, I meet people who are truly testing me especially in the Martial Arts world and they are I.E accusing me of things I do not do. How can I find refuge or find safety/protection in Buddhism? How and what can I feel safe and/or happy again? I want to be a b...
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:49 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: What music are you listening to right now?
- Replies: 2178
- Views: 526742
- Mon Aug 07, 2017 5:21 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: the great vegetarian debate
- Replies: 5693
- Views: 972238
Re: Vegetarian
Thanks! In the evening I will make a proteine shake!Santi253 wrote:You're welcome. Another thing, if you are into making shakes, is that liquid egg whites are usually already pasteurized, so you don't need to cook them first before putting them in a shake.
- Mon Aug 07, 2017 4:39 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Does Buddhism really "resist" secularism?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 13646
Re: Does Buddhism really "resist" secularism?
The new book by Bhikkhu Thanissaro has a detailed section on wrong view that starts like this: Wrong views. The Buddha had to counter these views because they either (1) denied the possibility of any path of skillful action leading to the end of suffering, (2) denied the need for such a path, or (3...
- Mon Aug 07, 2017 1:44 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: the great vegetarian debate
- Replies: 5693
- Views: 972238
Re: Vegetarian
Hello! I want to eat less meat and eventually I want to become a vegetarian. Ofcourse, of Buddhist beliefs :anjali: What are good meat replacements? I.E for lunch and ofcourse dinner? Ofcourse I need to think about my martial arts training, because I still train 6 days a week. But, I think it will ...
- Sun Aug 06, 2017 3:40 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Did Buddha say any thing about sexual promiscuity?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2800
Re: Did Buddha say any thing about sexual promiscuity?
I got the following reply for one of my posts in stack exchange. What is your opinion on this? ========== DN 31 states it is the duty of parents to arrange the marriage of their children; as occurred in India for thousands of years; probably until only very recently. Therefore, what place is there ...