Why are you in this forum?

A discussion on all aspects of Theravāda Buddhism

Why are you in this forum?

1 Attain any stages of Nibbana
20
18%
2 Attain higher consciousness
7
6%
3 Seeking peace in the mind
10
9%
4 General interest in religion
8
7%
5 Comparative study of religion
1
1%
6 Prove Buddhism is wrong
0
No votes
7 Socialising
5
4%
8 Pass time
9
8%
9 Learn and share
41
36%
10 Other specify
13
11%
 
Total votes: 114

SarathW
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Why are you in this forum?

Post by SarathW »

Why are you on this forum?
I am in this forum for attaining any stages of Nibbana and learn&share.
Last edited by SarathW on Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:50 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Why are you in this forum?

Post by retrofuturist »

Greetings,

I selected a few options, including "Other", and since you've asked me to specify, it's to oversee the forum to ensure it's in good order, and is operating in alignment with the Terms of Service etc.

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Paul. :)
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Pass time & other

My goal with regard to the Dhamma is nibbana but I can't really say that's what i come here for because my conduct on here is not completely wholesome @_@
Born, become, arisen – made, prepared, short-lived
Bonded by decay and death – a nest for sickness, perishable
Produced by seeking nutriment – not fit to take delight in


Departure from this is peaceful – beyond reasoning and enduring
Unborn, unarisen – free from sorrow and stain
Ceasing of all factors of suffering – stilling of all preparations is bliss
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my conduct on here is not completely wholesome @_@
The most important thing is that you are aware and mindful of your mental state.
Please note you can vote up to five choices and you can change your vote if you wish in a latter time.
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Sorry.
I did not it re-set the previous vote when I change the content of the topic.
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Post by DNS »

For me it's:

1. Discuss Dhamma with kalyana-mittas. That wasn't on the list, but I suppose #9 is pretty close to that, so chose that.
2. Dhamma propagation; provide a place for people to learn about Buddhism and to help them come out of dukkha (I suppose #9 is also close to this).
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I chose #9 because I see this forum as an opportunity to learn from more experienced members and to share my experience, concerns and successes in the path.
Not having a physical sanga close by, I regard this forum as my virtual sanga. :)
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Number 9 is nearest for me. And there are some interesting and knowledgeable people on this forum.

PS Who is going to admit to number 6? :tongue:
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Oh, I didn't see "learn & share". That's my answer.
Born, become, arisen – made, prepared, short-lived
Bonded by decay and death – a nest for sickness, perishable
Produced by seeking nutriment – not fit to take delight in


Departure from this is peaceful – beyond reasoning and enduring
Unborn, unarisen – free from sorrow and stain
Ceasing of all factors of suffering – stilling of all preparations is bliss
SarathW
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Post by SarathW »

The results so far are very close to the result of SC.
I surprised why so few want to attain Nibbana.


https://discourse.suttacentral.net/t/wh ... forum/7957
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SarathW wrote: Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:47 pm The results so far are very close to the result of SC.
I surprised why so few want to attain Nibbana.


https://discourse.suttacentral.net/t/wh ... forum/7957
To be fair, the results don't say that people don't want to attain nibbana. They say that there are more compelling reasons for being in this forum.
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Post by Bundokji »

I choose 1,2,3,4,7,8 and 9 :juggling:

I believe that the best thing that can happen to a human being is to realize the Buddha Dhamma, but as someone who is not realized and at the same time holds this belief, this puts me in a dilemma in the sense that every thing becomes a waste of time. For example, i have to go to work to make a living, and i have duties towards my family which i can justify to myself that these are worldly duties which i have to do, but other than that, what else to do?

One of the few guilty pleasure that remain which i can rationalize is spending time on this forum. At least talking about the Dhamma or read what others say about it becomes the least harmful activity, but even this does not go without the sting of guilt.
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They say that there are more compelling reasons for being in this forum.
Agree.
I think most of us are here to learn.
You can't practice in a forum, perhaps except right conversation.
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what else to do?
I think the same sometimes.
Then I think to myself that you can't do more than following the Noble Eightfold Path.
If you become an Arahant what else to do except teaching.
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