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by Paññāsikhara
Sat Nov 27, 2010 12:40 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Voluntary starvation
Replies: 10
Views: 2431

Re: Voluntary starvation

If one is to intentionally destroy this life, only to take up another existence, then this is something not praised by the Buddha. cf. Channa.
by Paññāsikhara
Thu Nov 25, 2010 2:57 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Suicide by Ariyan Disciples From Ajahn Brahm's Notes on Vina
Replies: 5
Views: 1563

Re: Suicide by Ariyan Disciples From Ajahn Brahm's Notes on Vina

Couldn't find it in the PDF link, but just wondering what source he is using for the Samantapāsādikā, considering that this doesn't exist in Pali, but only in Chinese, with a modern English translation or two around. But I can't figure the English source. Any clues? No clue Bhante Panna, I assumed ...
by Paññāsikhara
Thu Nov 25, 2010 2:35 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Suicide by Ariyan Disciples From Ajahn Brahm's Notes on Vina
Replies: 5
Views: 1563

Re: Suicide by Ariyan Disciples From Ajahn Brahm's Notes on Vina

Couldn't find it in the PDF link, but just wondering what source he is using for the Samantapāsādikā, considering that this doesn't exist in Pali, but only in Chinese, with a modern English translation or two around. But I can't figure the English source.

Any clues?
by Paññāsikhara
Thu Nov 25, 2010 2:27 am
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: Can one be a Buddhist without taking refuge in a Vihara?
Replies: 20
Views: 3584

Re: Can one be a Buddhist without taking refuge in a Vihara?

I'm not a new practitioner of Buddhism, but I feel like I am still largely ignorant in the greater (more obvious) traditions and practices of Buddhists because I studied Dharma on my own and the only Vihara I ever visited (currently) with proper investigation showed to be not practicing in line wit...
by Paññāsikhara
Thu Nov 25, 2010 2:16 am
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Beating yourself up for strength (iron body)
Replies: 33
Views: 7843

Re: Beating yourself up for strength (iron body)

You ever heard of Aikido? Yes. It seems to be less bad than what I practiced.... I used to take certain style where the instructions were to brutalize the opponent as fast as possible. We didn't even practice much blocking, just beating the crap out of the opponent before he can even attack... So m...
by Paññāsikhara
Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:41 am
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Beating yourself up for strength (iron body)
Replies: 33
Views: 7843

Re: Beating yourself up for strength (iron body)

Alex123 wrote: Ultimately from Buddhist POV, as I understand it, good kamma is the highest worldly protection. And PariNibbana is permanent protection.
:anjali:
by Paññāsikhara
Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:40 am
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Beating yourself up for strength (iron body)
Replies: 33
Views: 7843

Re: Beating yourself up for strength (iron body)

I sometimes think that beginners of martial arts may become more aggressive, IF they are the type who is learning for ego purposes, to be the tough guy / gal, etc. Usually these people don't last long, fortunately. Once one is an experienced practitioner, with correct training, however, one can beco...
by Paññāsikhara
Wed Nov 24, 2010 2:06 am
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Beating yourself up for strength (iron body)
Replies: 33
Views: 7843

Re: Beating yourself up for strength (iron body)

I agree, Blackbird, one requires quite some time of experience as a martial artist before understanding the psychological state involved. Moreover, there are many different styles, and many different teachers. Some do teach a kind of aggressive approach, but others are very different and strictly em...
by Paññāsikhara
Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:49 am
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: Ramana Maharshi
Replies: 9
Views: 5387

Re: Ramana Maharshi

Hello all. Does anyone know of any buddhist commentaries on the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi? I have not found anything substantial as yet. Some opinions exist out there regarding the similarities between Advaita Vedanta and buddhist teaching on annata. I would concur, but I would also like to ...
by Paññāsikhara
Mon Nov 22, 2010 5:57 am
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: Ramana Maharshi
Replies: 9
Views: 5387

Re: Ramana Maharshi

Thanks for these, Chris. There's No Escape from the World - An interview with Joseph Goldstein by Andrew Cohen AC: (laughs) I have one last question. I think it can be said that for most people who are participating in the East-meets-West spiritual explosion that is occurring with ever-greater speed...
by Paññāsikhara
Mon Nov 22, 2010 5:51 am
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: Ramana Maharshi
Replies: 9
Views: 5387

Re: Ramana Maharshi

Hello all. Does anyone know of any buddhist commentaries on the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi? I have not found anything substantial as yet. Some opinions exist out there regarding the similarities between Advaita Vedanta and buddhist teaching on annata. I would concur, but I would also like to ...
by Paññāsikhara
Mon Nov 22, 2010 3:21 am
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: What language did the Buddha speak?
Replies: 47
Views: 39078

Re: What language did the Buddha speak?

Individual wrote:The Buddha didn't speak. Whatever people heard, it was always their own language which they thought they heard him speak. :)
You may want to take that one to the "Discovering Mahasamghika" forum!
by Paññāsikhara
Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:16 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Monastery life for childen in the west
Replies: 28
Views: 4413

Re: Monastery life for childen in the west

Without being "full 24/7 monastery life", I know several monasteries where it is quite possible for the kids to almost "grow up" in the monastery from a young age, from kiddies classes / sunday school, to youth groups, to weekend monastic training (as one would find in a seminary...
by Paññāsikhara
Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:47 am
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Why one meal a day?
Replies: 705
Views: 363293

Re: Why one meal a day?

appicchato wrote:
appicchato...twenty years plus one meal a day vegi...
:anjali:
by Paññāsikhara
Sat Nov 20, 2010 2:43 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Bodhi watch... or waiting for the Anguttara
Replies: 91
Views: 31687

Re: Bodhi watch... or waiting for the Anguttara

Hello all, A friend of mine who is a Pali scholar and who is assisting BB - has said: Barring no major interruptions, Ven. Bodhi expects to be fully finished on the AN translation (notes and all) by early next year. Then it just depends on how long Wisdom take to review it, edit it, and bring it ou...