Thanks for posting the links. The FPMT courses are fantastic, and though $60 sounds like a lot, you get a very professionally presented course. (I have not...
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vorian@...
kam5247
Oct 1, 2004 1:55 pm
Midian, welcome aboard. It is a very auspicious sign that you are so close and able to attend "Land of the Medicine Buddha". I have followed their progress for...
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Kindnsruls@...
Kindnsruls
Oct 1, 2004 2:09 pm
Good morning all....... As always I hope everyone is as happy and as healthy as is possible. I have been sitting here alone....practicing Buddhism and dealing...
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vorian@...
kam5247
Oct 1, 2004 2:11 pm
Here is the chance to let the world know who inspires you in Time's 2nd annual Asian Heroes Poll! http://www.time.com/time/asia/2004/heroes/ My hope is that...
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catgirl
tamarador
Oct 1, 2004 2:23 pm
Yes, I am taking this course right now with my study group and it is indeed excellent. It is specifically designed for Westerners to learn about Buddhism from...
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Nicolette
njsteffen7
Oct 1, 2004 7:27 pm
Not sure if anyone was interested or not, but Barnes & Noble's has a variety of free online courses and there is one starting this Sunday titled Buddhism &...
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brendahorsman
Oct 2, 2004 12:33 am
Hi! I have a friend who is practicing Nicherin Buddhism. I'm reading a book on it called the Buddha in Your Mirror, that is pretty interesting. But, I went to...
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balancing_life
Oct 2, 2004 12:40 am
... <balancing_life@y...> wrote: MODULE 16 Lesson 6 – Lesson on Potentiality (1) This Lesson on Potentiality is a totally different chapter though it is...
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vorian@...
kam5247
Oct 2, 2004 4:17 am
Joyce, Thank you for sharing. That was beautiful. I think you've found your calling. Please, send more when you have them. Ken/ ... From: Kindnsruls@... ...
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vorian@...
kam5247
Oct 2, 2004 4:22 am
Nicolette, Thanks for the heads up. This sounds like a great course for all, even those of us that have been around the block a couple of times. Lama Surya Das...
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vorian@...
kam5247
Oct 2, 2004 4:28 am
The link in this message is not fully automated. You will have to copy and paste the complete link (both lines) into your browser address bar. Maybe this...
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vorian@...
kam5247
Oct 2, 2004 4:42 am
I checked out Nicherin some years ago and was not comfortable with it, either. Perhaps some other traditions would be more to your liking. I don't believe in...
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Kay Kindred
keswood
Oct 2, 2004 6:04 am
Very nice.Thankyou for sharing. Namaste. Kay~K ... From: Kindnsruls@... To: Buddhism_101@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2004 12:09 AM Subject:...
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Kay Kindred
keswood
Oct 2, 2004 6:04 am
Welcome Midian. Peace. Kay~K ... From: Midian Vana To: Buddhism_101@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 3:40 PM Subject: [Buddhism_101] Re: Online...
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Bhikkhu Samahita
bhikkhu_sama...
Oct 2, 2004 6:05 am
BlankFriends: The seven Steps to Enlightenment: 1: Perfection of Morality. 2: Guarding the Senses. 3: Moderation in Eating. 4: Wakefulness at Night. 5:...
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Nicolette
njsteffen7
Oct 2, 2004 3:33 pm
Thanks for the feedback. I've signed up and so has one of my friends. I'm looking forward to taking it. Just thought even though there wasn't much time...
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brendahorsman
Oct 2, 2004 5:44 pm
... a ... Sunday ... in ... http://educate.barnesandnoble.com/educate/bn/home/catalog/overview.jsp ... Surya ... and ... seekers. ... Buddhism, ... learn ... ...
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brendahorsman
Oct 2, 2004 5:47 pm
Woops, sorry about the post without a reply. I goofed. I just wanted to say Thank You for posting this. I have signed up for this course and was able to buy...
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Nicolette
njsteffen7
Oct 3, 2004 12:00 am
Glad you were able to sign up and find two of the books. My order came in very quickly. I had purchased the books and cd online on Wednesday and received...
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Kraig Mottar
kmottar
Oct 3, 2004 5:04 am
I'm here to learn about Tibetan Buddhism. I'm already involved in Ch'an Buddhism, but don't want to limit my exposure to only Ch'an, Zen, or any one kind of...
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Heartwings Papillons
papsx5
Oct 3, 2004 5:19 am
Where can I find a Tibetan Buddhist temple. Peace, Kraig Assuming you are in the USA, just go to any search engine and put Tibetan Buddhism and the name of the...
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cbfackrell29
Oct 3, 2004 5:25 am
Hello. My name is Cheyenne and I am very new to studying Buddhism. I am getting conflicting messages about what the modern accepted belief is on alcohol...
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vorian@...
kam5247
Oct 3, 2004 11:38 am
Hi Cheyenne, Thye fifth precept on all buddhist lists including and not exclusive to monks, novices and lay persons is to "Refrain from intoxicants." This...
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bruce quarles
bjlhundrup
Oct 3, 2004 2:19 pm
May I ask what lineage of Buddhism are you starting to study? Bj Lhundrup cbfackrell29 <cbf29@...> wrote: Hello. My name is Cheyenne and I am very new to...
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Heartwings Papillons
papsx5
Oct 3, 2004 5:29 pm
You know, I have always wondered about this one! Obviously many "intoxicating substances" do have a medicinal value when properly used in small amounts and,...
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vorian@...
kam5247
Oct 3, 2004 5:37 pm
Kraig, Rebirth, rather than reincarnation, is a Buddhist practice not just a Cha'an/Zen belief. Yes, Tibetan Buddhism evolved separately from the others (some...
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vorian@...
kam5247
Oct 3, 2004 5:44 pm
Susan, I think you are right. All depends on intention and the way it is used. Some of the precepts often have to be taken slightly differently in a modern...
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Dana Nourie
dananourie
Oct 3, 2004 6:13 pm
I am so new to Buddhism that I may be we wrong, but the impression I've had is that we shouldn't intoxicate ourselves because it messes up mindfulness. That's...
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Micheal Kelley
sotier2
Oct 3, 2004 6:50 pm
Is there a difference between rebirth and reincarnation? Also can buddist become involved in soical justice movement that can change insitutions for the...
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Micheal Kelley
sotier2
Oct 3, 2004 6:52 pm
Very well said. thanks so much for the insight. fr. mike k...
