Nancy, What need is met for you by reading the posts from this list? We have just had a sunny bank holiday here in the UK so few people have logged on. I...
... Speaking for myself, I don;t consider wanting to communicate with others an obstacle. I enoy reading the posts. I have learned of good Dharma resources...
... well first of all i joined this group to learn and meet others on the buddhist path if you will. i was just wondering where everyone was. just for your...
I don't understand why people who have recently started learning about Buddhism all start talking liking David Caridine on Kung Fu in the 70s. If the ideas are...
The question was asked (and I am paraphrasing), Why do we use these groups? I think the best answer for that is, "Because, we can." These types of discussions...
I'm sorry, Diane, but I don't see that. Can you give an examples? Remember that there are persons from many countries, here, and they may phrase their englsh...
... any temples or sangha also. i do not travel at night and so many activities would be at night. so, therefore the groups are my sangha and i enjoy the...
I am not sure what you mean either! (Perhaps I should confess that I am a linguist by profession and speak 4 languages, therefore it is a subject that greatly...
... about Buddhism all start talking liking David Caridine on Kung Fu < Hi Diane, It's so hard not to say something about your words bearing the pureness of...
... by way of seeing a TV show or movie? > Too funny. As a matter of fact, more than 30 years ago I was staying up late one night and happened to catch the...
It's funny (nicely odd) that that series opened so many to search for paths that have brought them to here. Although, I was already a poorly practicing...
Friends: What are the seven Noble Treasures ? The confidence of Faith. The virtue of Morality. The conscience of Shame. The fear of Blame. The advantage of...
I have so may exercises that I have seen for the third part (awareness of the breath) like counting, visualization of the breath, etc... However, since...
My son was given the Buddhist name "Asanga" by his Lama. We where told that he was the man who turned the wheel of the Dharma (I think the third time) I think...
Some people asked for his web address.... Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche You can find out more about Lama Dawa, these teachings or Divine Mirror Divinations by...
... it all started for me in the 60s....a new way of life and living and it enthralled me. meditation became a good habit for me and i taught yoga then....
Friends: Appeasement by Impersonality: Ego, self & soulless are all phenomena, actions, things, events & living beings! There are no EVIL BEINGS... There is...
... As someone who fits your category, I felt defensive on reading it. I realise though that this is the product of MY mind - I choose to become defensive or...
Helen, You are soooooo correct. I am sure no offense was intended. As you say, "This kind of thing occurs a lot whenever people identify with a particular way...
I whole heartedly believe in vegetarianism if one is able to do it. I understand that it is not relevant in Buddhism as long as the meat wasn't killed...
In a message dated 03/06/2004 06:33:59 GMT Standard Time, vorian@... ... For me Susan, when I reminice, it was probably Monkey Magic. I'm guessing you're...
In a message dated 01/06/2004 20:17:14 GMT Standard Time, ... Dear Ponce I struggled with alcohol and drugs for many years. I have been clean now for two years...
... ah helen,,,very good. when i first read it i too became defensive for a few minutes. then i just let it go. i am new in a way...and i really don't pay much...
... hi craig,,,i am so very proud of you. two years is a life time to be sober and i for one think you're doing a wonderful job. hang in there one day at a...
