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by mindstring
Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:19 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Lust
Replies: 49
Views: 10352

Re: Lust

A technique for counteracting lustful (or greedy) feelings that has worked well for me is to look more closely at the features/qualities of whoever (or whatever) I find myself attracted to. I find that lustful thoughts are often as much, or more, about craving for a perception (saññā) or mental form...
by mindstring
Sun Jun 01, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: :anjali:
Replies: 7
Views: 1050

Re: :anjali:

Thanks!
by mindstring
Sat May 31, 2014 6:23 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: :anjali:
Replies: 7
Views: 1050

:anjali:

Namo Buddhaya Dhamma Wheel, My name is Jonathan Warren, PhD. I'm an epidemiologist in the US, with academic backgrounds in information science and Buddhist studies. I've been a practicing lay Buddhist of various types for about 20 years -- mostly Theravada for the past 15 years or so. I have a philo...