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by GIDGE
Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:26 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Sexual Abuse in Monastic Orders and Elsewhere.
Replies: 35
Views: 8886

Re: Sexual Abuse in Monastic Orders and Elsewhere.

But this in danger of steering the subject off topic, so if I may, I will leave it at that. :namaste: This post is probably off-topic or posted in the wrong section, or whatever - but I'd really like to ask: what is with the stringent focus of steering all conversations down such a narrow "on ...
by GIDGE
Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:33 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Sexual Abuse in Monastic Orders and Elsewhere.
Replies: 35
Views: 8886

Re: Sexual Abuse in Monastic Orders and Elsewhere.

But this in danger of steering the subject off topic, so if I may, I will leave it at that. :namaste: This post is probably off-topic or posted in the wrong section, or whatever - but I'd really like to ask: what is with the stringent focus of steering all conversations down such a narrow "on ...
by GIDGE
Tue Mar 15, 2011 4:08 pm
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: Science-Earthquake
Replies: 100
Views: 20321

Re: Science-Earthquake

who is really qualified to say what is relevant or what is not relevant or what the Buddha knew or didn't know regarding earthquakes? I'd like to be introduced to this qualified person and request to study beneath them.
:anjali:
by GIDGE
Tue Mar 15, 2011 3:59 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi from Texas =]
Replies: 14
Views: 3130

Re: Hi from Texas =]

christopher::: wrote:Welcome Gidge!

:anjali:
:) Thank you.
by GIDGE
Mon Mar 14, 2011 3:05 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi from Texas =]
Replies: 14
Views: 3130

Re: Hi from Texas =]

NIce to see another Texan! If you're ever interested in visiting some local temples (not too sure of your location), there is Wat Dhammabucha in San Antonio, Wat Sanghabucha in Pipe Creek, Wat Nitedesasanakun in Marble Falls, and a really great place to spend a meditation retreat in Rock Springs. I...
by GIDGE
Mon Mar 14, 2011 2:15 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: massive earthquake and tsunamis hit japan
Replies: 81
Views: 13481

Re: massive earthquake and tsunamis hit japan

Satellite Photos of Japan, Before and After the Quake and Tsunami Move the slider to compare satellite images, taken by GeoEye, from before and after the disaster. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/13/world/asia/satellite-photos-japan-before-and-after-tsunami.html" onclick="window...
by GIDGE
Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:31 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi from Texas =]
Replies: 14
Views: 3130

Re: Hi from Texas =]

Tex wrote:Greetings from Austin, and welcome!

:toast:
Hi Austin! Thanks for the welcome! :hello: ~ Arlington
by GIDGE
Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:18 pm
Forum: Suggestion box
Topic: Taking members seriously
Replies: 85
Views: 30033

Re: Taking members seriously

I was reading this and thought it might be relevant: When you are suffering - 'Why am I suffering? Why am I miserable?' Because you are clinging to something! Find out what you are clinging to, to get to the source. 'I'm unhappy because nobody loves me.' That may be true, maybe nobody loves you, bu...
by GIDGE
Fri Mar 04, 2011 3:50 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi from Texas =]
Replies: 14
Views: 3130

Re: Hi from Texas =]

Jhana4 wrote:Welcome Gidge.
Appreciate it. :anjali:
by GIDGE
Fri Mar 04, 2011 3:16 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi from Texas =]
Replies: 14
Views: 3130

Re: Hi from Texas =]

retrofuturist wrote:Greetings Gidge,

Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.

:buddha2:

Metta,
Retro. :)
Thank you :anjali:
by GIDGE
Fri Mar 04, 2011 3:06 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi from Texas =]
Replies: 14
Views: 3130

Hi from Texas =]

Gidge here.
I'm happy to have stumbled upon this forum! What a great place!
I'm fairly new to buddhism and consider myself a mutt (a bit of this, a bit of that, all Buddha flavored).
Looking forward to participating in study and conversation. Mindful of the moment.
Breathe :heart: