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by MJH
Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Temporary Ordination
Replies: 25
Views: 11458

Re: Temporary Ordination

I believe that's a question only you can answer... Very true, venerable. It is something that I will have to look at deeply. No snap decisions, I promise. Have you been to any centers or done any retreats yet? I would think that such things would be in order first. Also remember there are other opt...
by MJH
Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Temporary Ordination
Replies: 25
Views: 11458

Re: Temporary Ordination

The Burmese idea behind temporary ordination is generally this: “I have family commitments and am deeply immersed in samsāra. Although I cannot renounce for the entire life, I can manage for one week or one month. This wholesome deed of renunciation leads to the accumulation of potential (pāramī). ...
by MJH
Mon Nov 23, 2009 5:30 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Why I don't watch the news...
Replies: 7
Views: 1540

Re: Why I don't watch the news...

****full disclosure**** I was a television photojournalist for years before I moved into documentary/commercial work. Plus, my wife is a print journalist. Mawkish1983, I fully understand your distrust and disdain for the media. Let's face it, sensationalism sells. I also think we need to remember th...
by MJH
Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:20 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Alcohol
Replies: 27
Views: 10470

Re: Alcohol

Individual wrote: it all tastes pretty bad, which is why beer companies don't say it "tastes good," because that would sound ridiculous.
You don't remember the old Miller commercials do you...... :D

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