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by Samana Johann 1
Thu Mar 22, 2018 8:44 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: ups unpolite like ever...
Replies: 24
Views: 13899

Re: ups unpolite like ever...

My person gives back here the account he took uninvited, taken on vague and doubtful trust. He also ask for pardon if anybody was improper adressed or got hurt at the time he uncomfortable dwelled here. May nobody think anything my person has done here was for the purpose to be imitated and followed...
by Samana Johann 1
Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:22 am
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: What is Sangha, what does it mean?
Replies: 8
Views: 3456

What is Sangha, what does it mean?

Buddhabodhisattas and interested, Bhikkhu Kemidas, some time ago, expressed a realisation he had, here on DW: when taking refuge, taking refuge in the Bhikkhu Sangha of the Buddha is meant. Freel given to discover the topic and possible find a threefold Refuge, eg. become either a monastic disciple,...
by Samana Johann 1
Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:57 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: On venerables, upasakas, upasikas, and those not like that
Replies: 11
Views: 2558

Re: On venerables, upasakas, upasikas, and those not like that

How do you feel about being addressed with "upasaka/upasika"? It's pretentious and unnecessary. I also don't like Nyom. Anyone who uses those words in everyday conversation needs to be taken down a peg or two. Just like Ajahns who insist on being called Ajahn. Whenver I come across one of...
by Samana Johann 1
Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:29 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: How to address wrong view?
Replies: 23
Views: 8796

Re: How to address wrong view?

Mudita as far as Nyom had joy with his/her teacher. Karuna as far as he could not transport of what is given in the very first Suttas of the first and secound Nikaya, starting with DN 1 . Obviously in the case of a dependent child relation, one may need to admonish for safety reasons or to teach rig...
by Samana Johann 1
Thu Mar 22, 2018 1:00 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: How to address wrong view?
Replies: 23
Views: 8796

Re: How to address wrong view?

"Monks, do not wage wordy warfare, saying: 'You don't understand this Dhamma and discipline, I understand this Dhamma and discipline'; 'How could you understand it? You have fallen into wrong practices: I have the right practice'; 'You have said afterwards what you should have said first, and ...
by Samana Johann 1
Thu Mar 22, 2018 12:46 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: How to address wrong view?
Replies: 23
Views: 8796

Re: How to address wrong view?

"If he recites many teachings, but — heedless man — doesn't do what they say, like a cowherd counting the cattle of others, he has no share in the contemplative life. If he recites next to nothing but follows the Dharma in line with the Dharma; abandoning passion, aversion, delusion; alert, hi...
by Samana Johann 1
Thu Mar 22, 2018 12:24 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: How to address wrong view?
Replies: 23
Views: 8796

Re: How to address wrong view?

How to admonish another skillfully "O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu who desires to admonish another should do so after investigating five conditions in himself and after establishing five other conditions in himself. What are the five conditions which he should investigate in himself? [1] "Am I one...
by Samana Johann 1
Thu Mar 22, 2018 12:24 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: How to address wrong view?
Replies: 23
Views: 8796

Re: How to address wrong view?

Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me ...
by Samana Johann 1
Wed Mar 21, 2018 11:23 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: On venerables, upasakas, upasikas, and those not like that
Replies: 11
Views: 2558

Re: On venerables, upasakas, upasikas, and those not like that

Nyeat Nyom (pi: ñāti ñoma, "different" relatives, former parents, addressing of pabbajito / homeless toward householder), when Atma Peap (I "ness") is adressed by de guṇa (benevolent one), log ta (ven. Grandfather), lok machas (Ven. Lord), or Preah Karuna (Lord of Compassion) thr...
by Samana Johann 1
Wed Mar 21, 2018 10:35 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Love free world because of gender free society !
Replies: 15
Views: 2949

Re: Love free world because of gender free society !

It's worthy to consider that Noble Attainments can not be gained but simply wishing, even demanting, hot dogs for everyone . And if proclaiming pseudo liberality, making your lifelihood with it, proclaiming "Nibbana here and now", you do not only cut your self off but the way for many, esp...
by Samana Johann 1
Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:00 am
Forum: Non-English Resources
Topic: German Language | Dhammatexte auf deutsch
Replies: 7
Views: 11827

Re: German Language | Dhammatexte auf deutsch

There are NO teachings of the Buddha easy to be gained in line with Dhamma and your welfare in German language, but it is't just a matter of giving at first place. Althought you wouldn't, here a tiny door to work on you conditions: http://www.zugangzureinsicht.org/html/index.html But since you mind ...
by Samana Johann 1
Wed Mar 21, 2018 5:53 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: How to address wrong view?
Replies: 23
Views: 8796

How to address wrong view?

Dedicated toward the Sangha of the Buddha and his good following discipes, with graditude toward my person parents, all the many admirable friend on a long journey and espcecially toward my persons first strong nissaya, mental preceptor, in this very fading existence, also for the generosity to look...
by Samana Johann 1
Wed Mar 21, 2018 4:39 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: What is wrong with Thai tropical climat ?
Replies: 22
Views: 5742

Re: What is wrong with Thai tropical climat ?

(Prefered) Climate, food, person... that is all a matter of upanissaya , strong condition. The stronger the attachment to particulary outside of the best, the lesser the chance, the lesser liberated, the more defiled. It's like when taking tourists. If they need their usuall food, clima, persons,......
by Samana Johann 1
Wed Mar 21, 2018 3:56 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Europe monastery (forest monk) as good as in asian?
Replies: 24
Views: 7762

Re: Europe monastery (forest monk) as good as in asian?

Why seeking for Devadatta? As Nyom speaks french, maybe approach the wanderer Isidhamma , although not perfect, with greatings from a stranger from Cambodia, he might be of good assistence, since he has gone beyond stingyness . Good or not good is not a matter of birth, nation, stand. Yet of cause t...
by Samana Johann 1
Wed Mar 21, 2018 3:50 am
Forum: Suggestion box
Topic: What qualifies as English language
Replies: 29
Views: 8270

Re: What qualifies as English language

Done. Wonderful. I didn't know about that feature. Now I will be spared the temptation of replying snarkily. You will look anyway. Because ignoring and forgiving are two thing. This might help to understand, in the meditation section: Verdrängen ist nicht Verzeihen Only one how sacrifies of what is...