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Varillon
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This is my first time delving into Theravada specifically. Most of what I have read discussed general beliefs and the story of Shakyamuni Buddha. I finally got the chance to research several traditions and find myself liking Theravada. I live in Arkansas and am disabled, so finding in-person instruction and discussion is near impossible. Earlier this year, I earned 3rd degree in Reiki which has helped greatly with meditation and visualization. I'm looking forward to continuing my journey here.

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:hello:
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
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Welcome.
>> Do you see a man wise [enlightened/ariya] in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<< -- Proverbs 26:12

This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond. -- SN I, 38.

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Welcome Varillon,

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Welcome Varillon! :group:

Glad to have you here with us. Look forward to your posts.

With metta,
Chris
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---Worry is the Interest, paid in advance, on a debt you may never owe---
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Welcome Varillon!

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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.

- BB
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Welcome to DW!
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183

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what part of arkansas, i am in north little rock
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Dhammaboy wrote:what part of arkansas, i am in north little rock
You are actually near Gyobutsuji Zen Monastery, the one I have in my signature :) Lucky you!


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nah, it's roughly 3 hours away. might as well be on mars
"Just as the ocean has a single taste — that of salt — in the same way, this Dhamma-Vinaya has a single taste: that of release."
— Ud 5.5

https://www.facebook.com/noblebuddhadha ... 34/?type=3

http://seeingthroughthenet.net/
https://sites.google.com/site/santipada ... allytaught
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