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charon
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Hello,
I thought I’d better introduce myself as I’ve been lurking for a while now :thinking:

I live in Plymouth, Devon and have had an on-off relationship with Buddhism for a few years now (much more off than on to be honest). My reasons for this range from the meditative to the existential, but each time I abandoned my practise, I seemed to have retained a subtle but increasing amount of what I had learnt – and incorporated it into my everyday life. I’ve recently found myself in the position where I feel it would be complete insanity to give up again, and have resolved to build a sustainable and deepening approach to learning the Buddha’s teachings.

Unfortunately, there are no Theravada groups near me, so I’m hoping involving myself online will help stave off some of the problems a solo practise throws up.

Many thanks

Charon
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Hi Charon and welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
I hope Dhamma Wheel can offer you some companionship and inspiration.
kind regards,

Ben
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Hi Charon. DW can be a great resource on the path. Let us know if we can be of any help. Mettaya.

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Many thanks for the warm welcome :)
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Welcome Charon!

:anjali:
Liberation is the inevitable fruit of the path and is bound to blossom forth when there is steady and persistent practice. The only requirements for reaching the final goal are two: to start and to continue. If these requirements are met there is no doubt the goal will be attained. This is the Dhamma, the undeviating law.

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:hello:

Welcome to Dhamma Wheel!

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