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by polo
Sun Feb 23, 2020 4:24 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Are Mahayana monks allowed to marry?
Replies: 52
Views: 11953

Re: Are Mahayana monks allowed to marry?

just keep delighting the world with the enlightenment you convey! Of course. And for you, keep learning from whoever teacher gives it to you harder. You'll sure need tons of "enlightenment" from him. Honestly, I am not inclined towards teachers, I never have been, because the Buddha is my...
by polo
Sun Feb 23, 2020 4:22 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Are Mahayana monks allowed to marry?
Replies: 52
Views: 11953

Re: Are Mahayana monks allowed to marry?

With all these women around him how could he resists even if he wants to. This seems to be unskillful, leading towards or depending on wrong views. It's not harmless to you or others. It doesn't seem to leads towards liberation; such views can be given up. Please, examine this. I don't get what you...
by polo
Wed Feb 19, 2020 7:48 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Are Mahayana monks allowed to marry?
Replies: 52
Views: 11953

Re: Are Mahayana monks allowed to marry?

So this guy in the video Sakyong is having a good life I think.So much support from the community. He has a recent sexual misconduct scandal. https://tricycle.org/trikedaily/shambhala-investigation/ There are quite a few threads about that over at DWM. I am not surprised at all. With all these wome...
by polo
Wed Feb 19, 2020 4:07 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Are Mahayana monks allowed to marry?
Replies: 52
Views: 11953

Re: Are Mahayana monks allowed to marry?

The person in the video is Sakyong MIpham Rinpoche; the sangha he heads is called Shambhala. "Rinpoche" in Tibetan means "precious one" and the Sakyong is a lama (teacher), not a monk. Lamas are permitted to marry, Tibetan Buddhist monks do not marry; I'm not sure if monks in ot...
by polo
Wed Feb 19, 2020 2:44 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Are Mahayana monks allowed to marry?
Replies: 52
Views: 11953

Are Mahayana monks allowed to marry?

I saw on youtube "Harvest of Peace" there is the monk (I am not sure if he is a monk but he looks like a monk or dressed like one). I think he is called "Shambhala" from the youtube . He has a beautiful wife and they had children. Are monks allowed to get married? Anyone knows wh...
by polo
Sat Feb 15, 2020 11:11 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Is Cannabis oil available in pharmcy in Thailand?
Replies: 19
Views: 10584

Re: Is Cannabis oil available in pharmcy in Thailand?

I don't know about the availability of cannabis there, but just wanted to mention or recommend getting treated for the hemorrhoids. See a doctor or clinic about that. It is typically from chronic constipation. Foods high in fat and too much protein tend to cause constipation. Too many cooks spoil t...
by polo
Sat Feb 15, 2020 4:26 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Is Cannabis oil available in pharmcy in Thailand?
Replies: 19
Views: 10584

Is Cannabis oil available in pharmcy in Thailand?

I am having pains from my hemorrhoids and I intend to use cannabis oil. I will be arriving in Thailand on the 26 Feb., 2020. I read in the paper that in Thailand cannabis oil is now available in pharmacy. Is this true? I need it badly. The pain is sometimes very bad. Anyone on this forum know? Thanks
by polo
Sat Feb 15, 2020 3:36 pm
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Are monks allowed to read books in their kuti?
Replies: 7
Views: 3285

Re: Are monks allowed to read books in their kuti?

If I decide to ordain could you help me to do so? I will be arriving in Bangkok on the 25 of February (this month). If you decide to get ordained at Wat Rampoeng, I doubt you'll need any help from me. The wat has ordained lots of foreigners over the years and Ajahn Suphan and his team are experienc...
by polo
Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:22 pm
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Are monks allowed to read books in their kuti?
Replies: 7
Views: 3285

Re: Are monks allowed to read books in their kuti?

I am seeking ordination this year in Chiang Mai at wat Reong Peong(spelling may be wrong) or Rong Peng ? The temple is about 25 minutes from the Tapae gate area in Chiang Mai city.. Anyone heard of this temple? I been there twice. Wat Rampoeng Tapotaram. I know the wat and its abbot. It's a Mahasi-...
by polo
Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:30 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Are monks allowed to read books in their kuti?
Replies: 7
Views: 3285

Re: Are monks allowed to read books in their kuti?

I know some very good and reknown Ajahns who read a lot of books, even fantasy etc, but their wisdom is well established and they need to understand people's needs and lay life to be able to teach them well. So don't worry about that, libraries in monasteries are very rich in all sorts of books. It...
by polo
Fri Feb 14, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Are monks allowed to read books in their kuti?
Replies: 7
Views: 3285

Are monks allowed to read books in their kuti?

I am asking this question because if I ordain as a monk in Thailand i would be having quite a few books with me for reading mainly books on Buddhism and books on travels. Would I be allow to read in my kuti so that nobody can see me reading. Of course I wouldn't be reading books all day long. Only a...
by polo
Fri Feb 14, 2020 4:53 am
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Does thought consume energy if yes how much?
Replies: 14
Views: 12886

Re: Does thought consume energy if yes how much?

than being slim and beautiful Good posting. But it is nothing wrong being beautiful for a lay person. It is not a question of "nothing wrong being beautiful for a lay person", if you are not mentally prepared in other words not following the teaching of Buddha closely you will suffer when...
by polo
Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:38 pm
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Diabetic problem in ordination
Replies: 5
Views: 1975

Re: Diabetic problem in ordination

I hope someone who has experience as monk in temple in Thailand could answer my questions. I have diabetic symptoms can I still ordain as a monk. Problem is I get hungry very fast so having one meal a day in temple would starve me and I would feel miserable. Yes, there's no Vinaya objection to diab...
by polo
Thu Feb 13, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Diabetic problem in ordination
Replies: 5
Views: 1975

Diabetic problem in ordination

I hope someone who has experience as monk in temple in Thailand could answer my questions. I have diabetic symptoms can I still ordain as a monk. Problem is I get hungry very fast so having one meal a day in temple would starve me and I would feel miserable. I am looking forward to the reply to my q...
by polo
Wed Feb 12, 2020 12:55 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Is Buddhism for the rich and intellectual?
Replies: 61
Views: 20257

Re: Is Buddhism for the rich and intellectual?

If you have a good life and well provided for you could spend your time on contemplation. You could have a cup of hot coffee in front of your fire place and a good book on Abhidhamma or Psychology of Buddhism. Many working people don't really have such luxury by the time they finished their job the...