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by Bunjers
Thu Nov 15, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: Pāli
Topic: Differences in Pali presentation of the 32 Body Parts
Replies: 6
Views: 3674

Differences in Pali presentation of the 32 Body Parts

Recently I've been looking into the Reflection on the Thirty-Two Body Parts after coming across this post. Thanks Cittasanto for pointing out this resource. I think Bob Stahl's Dhamma Talks are fantastic (see the resources section on http://www.32parts.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);...
by Bunjers
Sat Jun 30, 2012 12:12 am
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: When a person is coming to the end of his life...
Replies: 15
Views: 5061

Re: When a person is coming to the end of his life...

Discussion about death with Ayya Khema
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLugPA2O ... F4C7DFAA11" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Bunjers
Mon Sep 26, 2011 3:57 pm
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: The role of faith in Buddhism
Replies: 9
Views: 3477

Re: The role of faith in Buddhism

I recommend this video http://www.vimeo.com/12360941" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; with Ven. Jayasaro, especially the first part of his talk :anjali:
by Bunjers
Mon Sep 26, 2011 3:51 pm
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: The role of faith in Buddhism
Replies: 9
Views: 3477

Re: The role of faith in Buddhism

you may find this video helpful http://www.vimeo.com/12360941" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; a talk by Ven. Aj. Jayasaro. He explains at the start the nature of faith - saddha - in the Buddha's teachings. I personally think the whole talk is delightful, I recommend you list...
by Bunjers
Fri Apr 15, 2011 11:39 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to Buddhism
Replies: 5
Views: 1748

Re: New to Buddhism

Hey Marc, welcome :D perhaps there's a Buddhist Centre in your area? I'm from S. Wales and luckily there are a few groups about the place. It's good to have a place where you can go with like-minded people and meditate. I can heartily recommend a weekend retreat, perhaps to somewhere like Amaravati ...
by Bunjers
Wed Apr 13, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: Pāli
Topic: Maranasati (Mindfulness of Death/Charnel Ground Reflection)
Replies: 23
Views: 10237

Re: Maranasati (Mindfulness of Death/Charnel Ground Reflection)

I can see how this could be a very powerful contemplation. Just after watching that Channel. 4 anatomy dissection, it's lingered in my imagination. The thought that just underneath the skin there's this mass of muscles and things! Of course I always knew that but I hadn't actually seen the body in t...
by Bunjers
Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:51 am
Forum: Pāli
Topic: Maranasati (Mindfulness of Death/Charnel Ground Reflection)
Replies: 23
Views: 10237

Maranasati (Mindfulness of Death/Charnel Ground Reflection)

I would like to learn more about this reflection, how it is practiced in modern times, in monasteries and by meditating lay people. If any one has had experience with this reflection, perhaps if you practice it regularly, it would be great to hear in what ways it might have effected you or deepened ...
by Bunjers
Fri Mar 18, 2011 4:57 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi I'm Upananda
Replies: 4
Views: 1796

Re: Hi I'm Upananda

Nice name :) Is that you're genuine name, if I may ask, or a reference to something? Link to Upananda in Pali Proper Names if ya interested!: http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=LEn9i9pnRHEC&pg=PA393&lpg=PA393&dq=upananda+pali+names&source=bl&ots=5Zmd4KXzwt&sig=XaLBTkPTXskZ5Hd...
by Bunjers
Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:43 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Malas as an aid to calming and concentration
Replies: 10
Views: 7028

Malas as an aid to calming and concentration

Mala beads don't seem to be (widely, at least) used in the Theravada (although I seem to vaguely remember reading something once, on this forum I think, about Thai monks in one monastery using them, although they were kinda made fun of by the monks of other temples haha Can't be sure because I can't...
by Bunjers
Mon Mar 14, 2011 2:09 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Ben, S. Wales, UK
Replies: 5
Views: 1585

Hello from Ben, S. Wales, UK

Hi everyone, I've already posted a few things but I thought I'd just introduce myself a little here. I'm Ben from a small town surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Wales. I attend a Triratna Buddhist Community Centre in Cardiff twice a week, a meditation night and 'Sangha night' (meditation/pu...
by Bunjers
Thu Mar 10, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: Pāli
Topic: Pariyatti pati pati pati patipatti pativedha
Replies: 2
Views: 2916

Re: Pariyatti pati pati pati patipatti pativedha

thanks that cleared it up for me :) interesting the possible meaning of 'foot soldier,' I guess you could say it's a kind of pun? perhaps another example the Buddha using military immagery/combative metaphor for spiritual practice... which would make sense with his Kshatriya background. funny how pa...
by Bunjers
Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:23 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Balance of sīla, samādhi and paññā
Replies: 8
Views: 2114

Re: Balance of sīla, samādhi and paññā

thanks for the replies, two butterfly people! I love it :D
by Bunjers
Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:04 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Balance of sīla, samādhi and paññā
Replies: 8
Views: 2114

Balance of sīla, samādhi and paññā

Ok, so there was already a brief discussion of the relationship between these here But I am a religious studies student in my second year and for the Buddhism module I've chose the essay title: "Discuss the balancing of wisdom, morality and meditation in one, named, living tradition of Buddhism...
by Bunjers
Tue Mar 08, 2011 3:30 am
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Healthy recipes
Replies: 65
Views: 153207

Smoothiness

Four nice green smoothie recipes pdf. on my Scribd account :thumbsup:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/50250322/SMOOTHINESS" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Bunjers
Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:52 am
Forum: Pāli
Topic: Pariyatti pati pati pati patipatti pativedha
Replies: 2
Views: 2916

Pariyatti pati pati pati patipatti pativedha

This was a Pali expression used in a Ven. Viradhammo talk - Ajahn Viradhammo podcast 12/04/10 'Knowledge, Insight and Practice' (available here or on iTunes.) "Study, practice, practice, practice, practice, develop insight." Listen in at 20:00 min.: "In the Pali you have this idea of ...