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by Sumangalo
Thu Jul 11, 2013 11:28 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Bare Attention
Replies: 10
Views: 2881

Re: Bare Attention

Thanks Tilt. I had no idea that this was such a hot button topic :shock: . I have a great amount of respect for many of the teachers listed in that thread.
by Sumangalo
Thu Jul 11, 2013 3:56 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Bare Attention
Replies: 10
Views: 2881

Re: Bare Attention

I have heard Ajahn Geoff say that the Buddha never spoke of bare attention but only of skillful and unskillful attention.
by Sumangalo
Tue Jul 02, 2013 1:55 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Working & Playing With the Breath
Replies: 0
Views: 738

Working & Playing With the Breath

http://www.tricycle.com/online-retreats ... ing-breath

is the topic Thanissaro Bhikkhu will be discussing during this months Tricycle online retreat. I believe the first installment is free to view for everyone but the remaining three can only be viewed by tricycle members.

Enjoy!
by Sumangalo
Fri Jun 07, 2013 4:19 am
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: On seeking a teacher
Replies: 8
Views: 2814

Re: On seeking a teacher

I consider Thanissaro Bhikkhu to be my teacher though I have never had the pleasure of meeting him. I download a year of his recordings at a time and carry his teachings with me wherever I go. You can download audio and his published works, free of charge, at the link below. http://www.dhammatalks.o...
by Sumangalo
Sat Oct 20, 2012 1:31 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Physical exercise and depression.
Replies: 38
Views: 9174

Re: Physical exercise and depression.

Exercise that leaves me gasping for air is a sure way for me to reset my mood. It never fails to lift my depression and leave me in a state of peace.
by Sumangalo
Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:11 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: does this violate the 1st precept?
Replies: 31
Views: 7306

Re: does this violate the 1st precept?

Well, I haven't resolved the conflict in my mind but I feel much better for sharing and not being judged harshly. When I posted my thoughts on another forum I was told that I need to become a serious mediator, as though that would immediately remove all doubts. Than Geoff tells a story about an Ajah...
by Sumangalo
Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:42 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: does this violate the 1st precept?
Replies: 31
Views: 7306

Re: does this violate the 1st precept?

Sometimes, as a layman, life is just complicated.
_/I\_
I agree. Maybe a vegetarian iguana next time ;)
by Sumangalo
Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:40 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: does this violate the 1st precept?
Replies: 31
Views: 7306

Re: does this violate the 1st precept?

It's not so importand how I do or others, but those who have much conviction into the Dhamma and Vinaya, simply abstain form taking what is not given, so there would be, if done in the right way, very less till no involvement. Intentions are very deep. It's good to direct the mind to the noble one'...
by Sumangalo
Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:30 am
Forum: Sīla
Topic: does this violate the 1st precept?
Replies: 31
Views: 7306

Re: does this violate the 1st precept?

We? Where do you get your produce? Do they use no insecticide organic or chemical? Do they not till the ground? If you manage to grow all your own food with no death to any life than I congratulate you and can learn much from you. That would be secure if you can not let go of we. But you might take...
by Sumangalo
Thu Sep 20, 2012 2:46 am
Forum: Sīla
Topic: does this violate the 1st precept?
Replies: 31
Views: 7306

Re: does this violate the 1st precept?

santa100 wrote:Could try plants that are natural repellents..

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Thank you. Companion planting certainly can help along with designing to draw in the natural predators to kill for you.
by Sumangalo
Thu Sep 20, 2012 2:45 am
Forum: Sīla
Topic: does this violate the 1st precept?
Replies: 31
Views: 7306

Re: does this violate the 1st precept?

I'll certainly check out the essay, I listen to Than Geoff every day. Thanks again for responding. "There is the case where a disciple of the noble ones, abandoning the taking of life, abstains from taking life. In doing so, he gives freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, freedom from opp...
by Sumangalo
Wed Sep 19, 2012 3:13 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: does this violate the 1st precept?
Replies: 31
Views: 7306

Re: does this violate the 1st precept?

There should have been people who gave up real wealth, kingdoms and anything esle as they realiced some things on this earth and start to follow the Dhamma and we are not able to let go of some plants and even give killing in this regard a thought... Thank you for taking the time to reply Hanzze. I...
by Sumangalo
Wed Sep 19, 2012 1:50 am
Forum: Sīla
Topic: does this violate the 1st precept?
Replies: 31
Views: 7306

Re: does this violate the 1st precept?

I'm glad you brought up the subject of gardening and pests. I struggle so much with the first precept and gardening. It seems as though it is okay to pass the burden of killing on to others by buying our produce at the grocery store, and meat for that matter, but it's not okay to destroy pests in or...