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by Ben
Thu Jun 09, 2016 1:56 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Pictures that prove Australia is the Craziest
Replies: 55
Views: 15205

Re: Pictures that prove Australia is the Craziest

Tasmanian Tiger Snake giving a skink a lift. What a great image! As is the one of Ben re-posted by Modus.Ponens. We have several snakes at home. My partner has been keeping them for decades. (All have the proper permits and none are venomous; all are handled with great care.) Yes, I have a current ...
by Ben
Thu Jun 09, 2016 1:52 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Pictures that prove Australia is the Craziest
Replies: 55
Views: 15205

Re: Pictures that prove Australia is the Craziest

Indeed Australia is the craziest country. Just look at this strange man handling a dangerous snake and smiling as if it was a puppy. I think I've seen him before... :P http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?t=16705#p238415" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick=&qu...
by Ben
Thu Jun 09, 2016 6:08 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Pictures that prove Australia is the Craziest
Replies: 55
Views: 15205

Re: Pictures that prove Australia is the Craziest

Spiders, now snakes - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-09/washed-up-wildlife-after-tasmanian-floods/7495476 As Tasmanians are able to return to areas affected by flooding, wildlife experts are warning them to be aware of potentially displaced animals. Veronica Ross from Snakes Alive Tasmania said...
by Ben
Thu Jun 09, 2016 2:37 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Did God create everything that exists?
Replies: 41
Views: 9514

Re: Did God create everything that exists?

Frankly, 'God' in its manifestations (human and mythological) throughout human history has been a vehicle for terror and suffering that is unparalleled.
I never hope to meet such a nasty, narcissistic and psychopathic being.
by Ben
Wed Jun 08, 2016 10:47 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Pictures that prove Australia is the Craziest
Replies: 55
Views: 15205

Re: Pictures that prove Australia is the Craziest

... Kim, Kim, Kim, Kim... You really know how to be a party pooper, don't you! Sorry! :embarassed: Maybe I've been a teacher too long, so that swatting the untruthful has become automatic, but I think I just like spiders and don't like seeing them maligned. Actually, one of my kids who is visiting ...
by Ben
Wed Jun 08, 2016 5:00 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Pictures that prove Australia is the Craziest
Replies: 55
Views: 15205

Re: Pictures that prove Australia is the Craziest

Here's what's been going on down here:

https://instagram.com/p/BGYYQLHo9z_/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Ben
Wed Jun 08, 2016 4:43 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Pictures that prove Australia is the Craziest
Replies: 55
Views: 15205

Re: Pictures that prove Australia is the Craziest

We've just had catastrophic floods, and now this: http://www.examiner.com.au/story/3955695/spider-plagues-takeover-tassie-trees/?cs=5312" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);retur...
by Ben
Wed Jun 08, 2016 3:29 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Pictures that prove Australia is the Craziest
Replies: 55
Views: 15205

Re: Pictures that prove Australia is the Craziest

We've just had catastrophic floods, and now this:

http://www.examiner.com.au/story/395569 ... s/?cs=5312" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Ben
Tue Jun 07, 2016 11:05 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Benefits of meditation - scientific study
Replies: 1
Views: 1156

Re: Benefits of meditation - scientific study

I have just seen this on ABC TV's science programme, Catalyst. No great surprises for most of us here - yes, it does work! - but nice to see the kinds of research going on and to get the endorsement of the scientific and medical professionals. http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/4477405.htm :nam...
by Ben
Tue Jun 07, 2016 1:02 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: About romantic relationships
Replies: 9
Views: 3753

Re: About romantic relationships

There are many wonderful Buddhist practitioners and teachers engaged in romantic relationships. I think this is because there is often much more clinging and aversion in avoiding romantic relationships than there is in maintaining them. Relationships can also provide a lot of opportunities for prac...
by Ben
Mon Jun 06, 2016 1:41 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: What music are you listening to right now?
Replies: 2178
Views: 526496

Re: What music are you listening to right now?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJYombwohAM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Ben
Mon Jun 06, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Your calling.
Replies: 8
Views: 2900

Re: Your calling.

Its a beautiful song, Louise. I'm glad you like it.
by Ben
Mon Jun 06, 2016 1:09 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Your calling.
Replies: 8
Views: 2900

Re: Your calling.

mikenz66 wrote:London Calling?

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:coffee:
Mike
NO you big ding dong!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74aDOHL9S6g" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Ben
Mon Jun 06, 2016 12:59 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Happy Birthday Bhante Dhammanando!!
Replies: 14
Views: 3684

Re: Happy Birthday Bhante Dhammanando!!

welcome back, Ajahn!
And many happy returns to you on your birthday!
by Ben
Sun Jun 05, 2016 1:33 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Tibetan Buddhism speaking of Theravada
Replies: 29
Views: 6507

Re: Tibetan "Buddhism" speaking of Theravada

I think this has a precedent in the Buddhavamsa, on which I've actually just created a thread (that I wouldn't mind seeing merged with this one, since the topics are essentially the same). The Buddhavamsa lists one of the conditions of becoming a samma-sambuddha as being a man and not a woman or in...