Hello,
I've been studying Buddhism on and off for several years. Bhante Yuttadhammo's videos have been a large part of my most recent studies. I hope to attend my first retreat towards the beginning of next year. I practiced briefly with a local Zen zendo, but found that Theravada is closer to where my mind is more peaceful. I have all respect for any path that encourages Love and Kindness, even if it isn't one I walk on.
I continue to struggle with the concepts of rebirth and other supernatural aspects of Buddhism, but I have hope that my doubting mind can find peace at some point. Joining this forum is part of the process, at least in theory.
I was born into the LDS faith, but left that path early and since have been admittedly timid to rely on faith.
I hope to learn with others and let my doubts be changed with practice and knowledge.
I wish you all a useful Reality and as much peace as is possible.
With Metta,
Stacey
Hello from Arizona
Hello from Arizona
I'm slow, but I get great mileage.
Re: Hello from Arizona
Welcome to the forum, Stacey!
“Life is swept along, short is the life span; no shelters exist for one who has reached old age. Seeing clearly this danger in death, a seeker of peace should drop the world’s bait.” SN 1.3
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Re: Hello from Arizona
Greetings Stacey,
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
Metta,
Paul.
Welcome to Dhamma Wheel.
Metta,
Paul.
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
Re: Hello from Arizona
Thank you for the kind welcome. I may not chat much, but I am grateful for all the discussions I find here.
May all beings be free from suffering
May all beings be free from suffering
I'm slow, but I get great mileage.
Re: Hello from Arizona
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
Re: Hello from Arizona
Welcome!
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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Re: Hello from Arizona
Welcome, I am new here as well! Happy to meet another "newbie"