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- Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Gambling and precept
- Replies: 16
- Views: 746
Re: Gambling and precept
Not breaking precept but highly unwise.
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 3:55 pm
- Forum: Sīla
- Topic: Microdosing on cannabis
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3534
Re: Microdosing on cannabis
Old topic. I will like it closed if possible, thanks.
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 11:35 pm
- Forum: Family Life and Relationships
- Topic: Is Lay Life not Safe?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2373
Re: Is Lay Life not Safe?
I wouldn't hesitate to use violent means to protect myself or family but then again I'm just an ordinary worlding.
- Thu Oct 27, 2022 8:56 pm
- Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
- Topic: Iranian man who didn't wash for half a century dies at 94
- Replies: 15
- Views: 940
- Sat Sep 17, 2022 10:19 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: A brief history of Buddhist internet forums
- Replies: 50
- Views: 1896
Re: A brief history of Buddhist internet forums
It took me a while to realize that Theravada and Mahayana are more like different religions than different schools in the same religion. Expecting them to have good discussions is like expecting Jews and Christians to have good religious discussions because they share most of the books of the Old T...
- Wed Sep 07, 2022 5:14 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Is visiting a prostitute break the third precept?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1566
Re: Is visiting a prostitute break the third precept?
In general, regarding prostitution, I would think the concern for your health should be reason enough (if sila or other matters are not enough), with the high risk of acquiring some disease or terminal illness, would be deterrent enough. That's true for your average street hooker. HIgher end prosit...
- Tue Sep 06, 2022 3:45 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Is visiting a prostitute break the third precept?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1566
Re: Is visiting a prostitute break the third precept?
In general, regarding prostitution, I would think the concern for your health should be reason enough (if sila or other matters are not enough), with the high risk of acquiring some disease or terminal illness, would be deterrent enough. That's true for your average street hooker. HIgher end prosit...
- Fri Sep 02, 2022 4:04 pm
- Forum: Family Life and Relationships
- Topic: Unemployed and poor
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3767
Re: Unemployed and poor
Try applying at construction companies as a laborer if you don't mind physical work. They are always hiring.
- Tue Aug 09, 2022 3:14 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Scared on Leaving Vajrayana and Staying In It
- Replies: 66
- Views: 6669
Re: Scared on Leaving Vajrayana and Staying In It
An old thread on them, https://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?p=434884&hilit=Downfalls#p434884 It's from 2017. I don't often agree with myself once a few years have went by. I was entertaining a very naïve "all of the scriptures are true and everything is valid" perspective inherit...
- Thu Mar 24, 2022 7:41 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Is the Dhamma incompatible with any concept of God or transcendent creative principle?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 2215
Re: Is the Dhamma incompatible with any concept of God or transcendent creative principle?
I had argument about this with a secular buddhist the other day who thinks it is okay to mix christianity with dharma.
- Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:37 pm
- Forum: Dhammaduta (Dhamma propagation)
- Topic: Section on Buddhism from a USA History Textbook (8th grade)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 926
Re: Section on Buddhism from a USA History Textbook (8th grade)
USA educational system is a complete disaster.
- Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:33 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Fundamental problems amongst the Buddhist community
- Replies: 96
- Views: 5290
Re: Fundamental problems amongst the Buddhist community
Hi there Just a bit of background - I'm an Australian currently in Bodh Gaya. I was previously a Burmese Theravada Buddhist Nun in Bodh Gaya. I no longer identify as a Buddhist but I still respect Buddhism and have a great appreciation for the incredible transformative energy here. I've completed 3...
- Tue Mar 01, 2022 9:20 pm
- Forum: Non-English Resources
- Topic: Sri Lankan Buddhist monk plea for Russia and Ukraine to stop the war and sort out the differences by discussion.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1200
Re: Sri Lankan Buddhist monk plea for Russia and Ukraine to stop the war and sort out the differences by discussion.
That ship has sailed a long time ago my friend.
- Sun Feb 20, 2022 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Worries about what other people think of me!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 698
Re: Worries about what other people think of me!
This might not be a buddhist answer but learn a martial art like kickboxing or brazilian jiu jitsu and gain some self confidence.
- Sat Feb 12, 2022 4:23 am
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Is the dalai lama a stream enterer, once returner, non returner or arahant?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2238
Re: Is the dalai lama a stream enterer, once returner, non returner or arahant?
My guess is first bhumi at least.