Why are you on this forum?
I am in this forum for attaining any stages of Nibbana and learn&share.
Why are you in this forum?
Why are you in this forum?
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Re: Why are you in this forum?
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.
Metta,
Paul.
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.
Metta,
Paul.
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Re: Why are you in this forum?
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 @_@
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
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
Re: Why are you in this forum?
The most important thing is that you are aware and mindful of your mental state.my conduct on here is not completely wholesome @_@
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Re: Why are you in this forum?
Sorry.
I did not it re-set the previous vote when I change the content of the topic.
I did not it re-set the previous vote when I change the content of the topic.
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Re: Why are you in this forum?
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).
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).
Re: Why are you in this forum?
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.
Not having a physical sanga close by, I regard this forum as my virtual sanga.
The Buddha's path is simple and meant for ordinary people; anyone with goodwill and determination can follow its steps toward freedom of heart and mind
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Re: Why are you in this forum?
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?
PS Who is going to admit to number 6?
Buddha save me from new-agers!
Re: Why are you in this forum?
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
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
Re: Why are you in this forum?
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
I surprised why so few want to attain Nibbana.
https://discourse.suttacentral.net/t/wh ... forum/7957
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
Re: Why are you in this forum?
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.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
Re: Why are you in this forum?
I choose 1,2,3,4,7,8 and 9
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.
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.
And the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus, saying: "Behold now, bhikkhus, I exhort you: All compounded things are subject to vanish. Strive with earnestness!"
This was the last word of the Tathagata.
This was the last word of the Tathagata.
Re: Why are you in this forum?
Agree.They say that there are more compelling reasons for being in this forum.
I think most of us are here to learn.
You can't practice in a forum, perhaps except right conversation.
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
Re: Why are you in this forum?
I think the same sometimes.what else to do?
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.
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”