Hello Everyone,
Good news, Ajahn Gavesako arrived, stayed a while and left today (pic comming soon) and wont be online often/frequently for a while,
Adrian arrived and seams in good spirits.
I found out what generosity really was, and what true gratitude feels like
Will post photos etc on my facebook page & multiply page so stay tuned there and if I have time will post some here
Amaravati stay update
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He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that. His reasons may be good, and no one may have been able to refute them.
But if he is equally unable to refute the reasons on the opposite side, if he does not so much as know what they are, he has no ground for preferring either opinion …
...
He must be able to hear them from persons who actually believe them … he must know them in their most plausible and persuasive form.
John Stuart Mill
He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that. His reasons may be good, and no one may have been able to refute them.
But if he is equally unable to refute the reasons on the opposite side, if he does not so much as know what they are, he has no ground for preferring either opinion …
...
He must be able to hear them from persons who actually believe them … he must know them in their most plausible and persuasive form.
John Stuart Mill
Re: Amaravati stay update
Thanks Manapa ~ looking forward to it.
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Chris
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Metta,
Retro.
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Hah! Was at Amarawati a few weeks ago and thought I saw you!
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cool. glad youre having a great time!
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the mountain may be heavy in and of itself, but if you're not trying to carry it it's not heavy to you- Ajaan Suwat
the mountain may be heavy in and of itself, but if you're not trying to carry it it's not heavy to you- Ajaan Suwat
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All is going well at Amaravati, going to Chithurst then Harnham for a week (each) before a quick stop home then back for another 3 month stay.
asked to become an anagarika. . . not much else to say and didn't look what I said last time but same stuff really, nice day off from regular duties (some) so having time at Hemel
asked to become an anagarika. . . not much else to say and didn't look what I said last time but same stuff really, nice day off from regular duties (some) so having time at Hemel
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He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that. His reasons may be good, and no one may have been able to refute them.
But if he is equally unable to refute the reasons on the opposite side, if he does not so much as know what they are, he has no ground for preferring either opinion …
...
He must be able to hear them from persons who actually believe them … he must know them in their most plausible and persuasive form.
John Stuart Mill
He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that. His reasons may be good, and no one may have been able to refute them.
But if he is equally unable to refute the reasons on the opposite side, if he does not so much as know what they are, he has no ground for preferring either opinion …
...
He must be able to hear them from persons who actually believe them … he must know them in their most plausible and persuasive form.
John Stuart Mill
Re: Amaravati stay update
Good to hear from you Manapa. Wrap up for Harnham ..even in summer. But I expect you know that.
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Congratulations Manapa!Manapa wrote:asked to become an anagarika
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Learn this from the waters:
in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
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- Cormac McCarthy, The Road
Learn this from the waters:
in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
- Sutta Nipata 3.725
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I live about 10 miles away, at most. I wish I could be there, it would be wonderful.Manapa wrote:All is going well at Amaravati, going to Chithurst then Harnham for a week (each) before a quick stop home then back for another 3 month stay.
asked to become an anagarika. . . not much else to say and didn't look what I said last time but same stuff really, nice day off from regular duties (some) so having time at Hemel
Practicalities mean I am unable to travel or spare the time, which is very disappointing for me.
But it's wonderful to know you are enjoying your retreat there.
"...asked to become an anagarika..." Do you mean you asked, or you were asked?
Either way, I hope it all happens for you.
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Quieta movere magna merces videbatur. (Sallust, c.86-c.35 BC)
Translation: Just to stir things up seemed a good reward in itself.
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Simplify: 17 into 1 WILL go: Mindfulness!
Quieta movere magna merces videbatur. (Sallust, c.86-c.35 BC)
Translation: Just to stir things up seemed a good reward in itself.
I am sooooo happy - How on earth could I be otherwise?!
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Having another day off, felt drained last night
I use to live in Aberdeen and didn't wrap up, shirt & jacket is all I need, where I am from is around as far north as Harnham so use to the weather/tempPeterB wrote:Good to hear from you Manapa. Wrap up for Harnham ..even in summer. But I expect you know that.
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He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that. His reasons may be good, and no one may have been able to refute them.
But if he is equally unable to refute the reasons on the opposite side, if he does not so much as know what they are, he has no ground for preferring either opinion …
...
He must be able to hear them from persons who actually believe them … he must know them in their most plausible and persuasive form.
John Stuart Mill
He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that. His reasons may be good, and no one may have been able to refute them.
But if he is equally unable to refute the reasons on the opposite side, if he does not so much as know what they are, he has no ground for preferring either opinion …
...
He must be able to hear them from persons who actually believe them … he must know them in their most plausible and persuasive form.
John Stuart Mill
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I askedFede wrote:I live about 10 miles away, at most. I wish I could be there, it would be wonderful.Manapa wrote:All is going well at Amaravati, going to Chithurst then Harnham for a week (each) before a quick stop home then back for another 3 month stay.
asked to become an anagarika. . . not much else to say and didn't look what I said last time but same stuff really, nice day off from regular duties (some) so having time at Hemel
Practicalities mean I am unable to travel or spare the time, which is very disappointing for me.
But it's wonderful to know you are enjoying your retreat there.
"...asked to become an anagarika..." Do you mean you asked, or you were asked?
Either way, I hope it all happens for you.
you live close enough to make the evening sitting from time to time if you can not get here during the day... the gate doesn't close until about 21:30-22:00 and opens about 05:00-06:00
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He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that. His reasons may be good, and no one may have been able to refute them.
But if he is equally unable to refute the reasons on the opposite side, if he does not so much as know what they are, he has no ground for preferring either opinion …
...
He must be able to hear them from persons who actually believe them … he must know them in their most plausible and persuasive form.
John Stuart Mill
He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that. His reasons may be good, and no one may have been able to refute them.
But if he is equally unable to refute the reasons on the opposite side, if he does not so much as know what they are, he has no ground for preferring either opinion …
...
He must be able to hear them from persons who actually believe them … he must know them in their most plausible and persuasive form.
John Stuart Mill
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Okedokey. I have become a soft southerner. Anytime I an north of Watford now I shiver..Manapa wrote:Having another day off, felt drained last night
I use to live in Aberdeen and didn't wrap up, shirt & jacket is all I need, where I am from is around as far north as Harnham so use to the weather/tempPeterB wrote:Good to hear from you Manapa. Wrap up for Harnham ..even in summer. But I expect you know that.
Anyway, congratulations re anagarikahood.
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really cool. maybe one day we'll be listening to mp3s of youManapa wrote:All is going well at Amaravati, going to Chithurst then Harnham for a week (each) before a quick stop home then back for another 3 month stay.
asked to become an anagarika. . . not much else to say and didn't look what I said last time but same stuff really, nice day off from regular duties (some) so having time at Hemel
สัพเพ สัตตา สุขีตา โหนตุ
the mountain may be heavy in and of itself, but if you're not trying to carry it it's not heavy to you- Ajaan Suwat
the mountain may be heavy in and of itself, but if you're not trying to carry it it's not heavy to you- Ajaan Suwat
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just spent a week in Chithurst and now having 2 weeks off from monastery living.
Chithurst was really good, everyone was nice, and got half lost when I went on a walk with one of the monks, , it was a spontanious walk, and really nice, but could of done with a compass!
For me Chithurst has its benefits as a place more so than Amaravati, but Amaravati is the right sandpaper (Tenzin Palmo reference if you are familiar!) for me at least, but definitely see benefits to being in both places, and type of practice both are conductive for, or aspects of cultivating and strengthening of the practice etc.
I arive back on the 14th to Amaravati and am unsure about internet access over the next few weeks so hope to be on sooner rather than later.
Chithurst was really good, everyone was nice, and got half lost when I went on a walk with one of the monks, , it was a spontanious walk, and really nice, but could of done with a compass!
For me Chithurst has its benefits as a place more so than Amaravati, but Amaravati is the right sandpaper (Tenzin Palmo reference if you are familiar!) for me at least, but definitely see benefits to being in both places, and type of practice both are conductive for, or aspects of cultivating and strengthening of the practice etc.
I arive back on the 14th to Amaravati and am unsure about internet access over the next few weeks so hope to be on sooner rather than later.
Blog, Suttas, Aj Chah, Facebook.
He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that. His reasons may be good, and no one may have been able to refute them.
But if he is equally unable to refute the reasons on the opposite side, if he does not so much as know what they are, he has no ground for preferring either opinion …
...
He must be able to hear them from persons who actually believe them … he must know them in their most plausible and persuasive form.
John Stuart Mill
He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that. His reasons may be good, and no one may have been able to refute them.
But if he is equally unable to refute the reasons on the opposite side, if he does not so much as know what they are, he has no ground for preferring either opinion …
...
He must be able to hear them from persons who actually believe them … he must know them in their most plausible and persuasive form.
John Stuart Mill