Hello everyone,
After some encouragement from a good friend who has been practicing for some years I have finally (since last September) started taking my practice seriously. I read constantly (Currently reading In the Buddha's Words and Why Buddhism is true), listen to a variety of Dharma talk podcasts, and semi-regularly attend a local Sangha when my busy father of 3 schedule allows it.
Anyhow I hope this will prove to be a friendly and valuable place to continue to learn.
Greetings
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Greetings, halden! 
I hope you find what you are looking for.
I hope you find what you are looking for.
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Welcome!
To study is to know the texts,
To practice is to know your defilements,
To attain the goal is to know and let go.
- Ajahn Lee Dhammadharo
With no struggling, no thinking,
the mind, still,
will see cause and effect
vanishing in the Void.
Attached to nothing, letting go:
Know that this is the way
to allay all stress.
- Upasika Kee Nanayan
To practice is to know your defilements,
To attain the goal is to know and let go.
- Ajahn Lee Dhammadharo
With no struggling, no thinking,
the mind, still,
will see cause and effect
vanishing in the Void.
Attached to nothing, letting go:
Know that this is the way
to allay all stress.
- Upasika Kee Nanayan
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Greetings Halden,
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
If you ever wish to discuss something you come across during your readings, by all means initiate a new topic, and you'll be sure to get an array of different perspectives in return!
Metta,
Paul.
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
If you ever wish to discuss something you come across during your readings, by all means initiate a new topic, and you'll be sure to get an array of different perspectives in return!
Metta,
Paul.
"The uprooting of identity is seen by the noble ones as pleasurable; but this contradicts what the whole world sees." (Snp 3.12)
"It is natural that one who knows and sees things as they really are is disenchanted and dispassionate." (AN 10.2)
"It is natural that one who knows and sees things as they really are is disenchanted and dispassionate." (AN 10.2)
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Is there a particular forum in which to post questions/thoughts on readings?
retrofuturist wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2018 11:20 pmGreetings Halden,
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
If you ever wish to discuss something you come across during your readings, by all means initiate a new topic, and you'll be sure to get an array of different perspectives in return!
Metta,
Paul.
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Greetings,
Metta,
Paul.
Not specifically. Just pick the section that looks most relevant to the subject matter of your question.
Metta,
Paul.
"The uprooting of identity is seen by the noble ones as pleasurable; but this contradicts what the whole world sees." (Snp 3.12)
"It is natural that one who knows and sees things as they really are is disenchanted and dispassionate." (AN 10.2)
"It is natural that one who knows and sees things as they really are is disenchanted and dispassionate." (AN 10.2)
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Hello. Welcome.
I have read In Buddha's Words too, as my first book about Buddhism, it's a good compilation of suttas with introductions, elaborations by Bhikkhu Bodhi.
Much success with your learning!
I have read In Buddha's Words too, as my first book about Buddhism, it's a good compilation of suttas with introductions, elaborations by Bhikkhu Bodhi.
Much success with your learning!
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