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by Aloka
Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:05 pm
Forum: Hot Topics
Topic: Risk of taking vaccine jab
Replies: 542
Views: 42975

Re: Risk of taking vaccine jab

I've had all of the Covid vaccinations that have been available in the UK,.... including a separate flu vaccination, with no side effects whatsoever.... and I'm feeling full of energy right now!


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by Aloka
Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member-From Georgia country
Replies: 6
Views: 788

Re: New member-From Georgia country

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Welcome Tishana, I love your Lily of the Valley avatar, the scent of the flowers is wonderful and I remember it from childhood!

with metta, Aloka .

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by Aloka
Wed Feb 15, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Sinus Drainage Problem
Replies: 7
Views: 528

Re: Sinus Drainage Problem

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Hi Heaviside,

You could try gargling regularly with a half a teaspoonful of salt dissolved in warm water.

Drinking mineral water or spring water regularly instead of drinking tap water or other beverages might also be helpful


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by Aloka
Sun Feb 05, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: should i get the bivalent covid vaccine
Replies: 42
Views: 4249

Re: should i get the bivalent covid vaccine

Here in the UK I have had had all the available Covid shots, plus a Flu vaccination, and haven't had any side effects, nor have I had Covid or Flu.

May all sentient beings have peace and happiness.

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by Aloka
Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:14 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Do we are reborn in nearby places where we have died?
Replies: 33
Views: 1528

Re: Do we are reborn in nearby places where we have died?

cappuccino wrote: Sat Jan 21, 2023 11:43 pm
Aloka wrote: Sat Jan 21, 2023 9:13 pm
just dealing with speculation
Apparently not
Yawn :zzz:
by Aloka
Sat Jan 21, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Do we are reborn in nearby places where we have died?
Replies: 33
Views: 1528

Re: Do we are reborn in nearby places where we have died?

. I like these comments from Ven. Ajahn Sumedho in his book "Direct Realisation": I am only interested in rebirth as as something you can witness with the mind. You can talk about a previous life or the next life, but you are just dealing with speculation.The emphasis in the teaching thoug...
by Aloka
Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: BBC article
Replies: 9
Views: 798

Re: BBC article

cappuccino wrote: Mon Jan 16, 2023 5:47 am
Goofaholix wrote: Mon Jan 16, 2023 12:00 am You must have gone to an all boys high school then.
I went to Shangri La
Otherwise known as "La La Land".

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by Aloka
Sun Jan 15, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member: OldNovice
Replies: 6
Views: 624

Re: New Member: OldNovice

Welcome! :hello:

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by Aloka
Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: In your view, understanding, Parinibbana is:
Replies: 275
Views: 222513

Re: In your view, understanding, Parinibbana is:

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According to chapter 11 in the book "The Island" by Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Amaro, it's the passing away of someone who has attained Nibbana.

https://amaravati.org/dhamma-books/the-island/

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by Aloka
Tue Jan 03, 2023 4:10 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Open or closed eyes?
Replies: 11
Views: 653

Re: Open or closed eyes?

Ceisiwr wrote: Mon Jan 02, 2023 9:37 pm Usually open or partly open.
This is my prefered method too. I also like to meditate in a quiet place outside in the open air.

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by Aloka
Sat Dec 31, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: How Long do you think you will live?
Replies: 19
Views: 1214

Re: How Long do you think you will live?

To borrow a quote from some Tibetan venerable: "You'll never know which will come first: tomorrow or your next life" Absolutely, its a waste of one's precious time to speculate and gossip about these things. :anjali: . I don't think it is gossip. If I know definitely I die tomorrow, next ...
by Aloka
Fri Dec 30, 2022 11:02 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: How Long do you think you will live?
Replies: 19
Views: 1214

Re: How Long do you think you will live?

santa100 wrote: Fri Dec 30, 2022 3:25 am
To borrow a quote from some Tibetan venerable: "You'll never know which will come first: tomorrow or your next life"
Absolutely, its a waste of one's precious time to speculate and gossip about these things.

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by Aloka
Sat Dec 24, 2022 4:29 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: If world is suffering, then isn't virtual world even more suffering?
Replies: 31
Views: 1043

Re: If world is suffering, then isn't virtual world even more suffering?

Internet is poop. Period. I'm just so attached to this poop. I need to get out. I've been thinking for years how to get out of this dustbin. All the time I think how bad internet is, I just am stuck in this dustbin. Its quite simple - stop feeling sorry for yourself, stop using your computer/laptop...
by Aloka
Sun Dec 18, 2022 6:05 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Is it normal to re-read what you have just posted?
Replies: 9
Views: 488

Re: Is it normal to re-read what you have just posted?

Sam Vara wrote: Sun Dec 18, 2022 1:15 pm
I don't think that it's particularly unhealthy unless it becomes obsessive. People might not quote your post in their reply, and so you might miss their response. Whatever you do, treat it lightly, remembering that it is just the way your mind has been conditioned at the moment.


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by Aloka
Tue Dec 13, 2022 12:57 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Should everyone’s goal be enlightenment in this lifetime?
Replies: 47
Views: 1724

Re: Should everyone’s goal be enlightenment in this lifetime?

Goofaholix wrote: Mon Dec 12, 2022 12:28 am Don't ask what should everyone else do, ask what should I do.
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