Hello Jeff, A Question of Celibacy This is indeed an excellent post, you have covered the topic well and fairly, It stands as a valuable guide for members on...
Hello Jeff, You are so right to point this out about: Because, it is clear to me that jhana (ecstasy) is not limited to practitioners of Theravada Buddhism, I...
Hello Jeff Glad to hear that you enjoyed that post of low humor, fist here are some comments then on with the show (wat dreams) %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Jeff: As it...
To Choo ... Certainly, my good dharma brother, you have been a great help not only on replying our question to clear away the doubts and also I'd like to thank...
To Rahula: <<Hi, This is my first posting. Thanks to Jeff Brooks for this groups. This is what I have been looking for.>> %%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Jeff: I assure my...
Discussing monasticism with Dhammarato Bhikkhu reminded me of an article I wrote recently for the Southwest Insight E'letter, it follows here. A Question of...
Because, it is clear to me that jhana (ecstasy) is not limited to practitioners of Theravadan Buddhism, I thought we should make ourselves available to anyone...
To Dhammarato Bhikkhu: In a message dated 4/18/03 7:45:26 PM, dhammarato@... writes: << Well it is raining, so for reasons not worth going into, I have...
... Certainly, my good dharma brother, you have been a great help not only on replying our question to clear away the doubts and also I'd like to thank you for...
Hi, This is my first posting. Thanks to Jeff Brooks for this groups. This is what I have been looking for. I have been meditating but never follow the proper...
To choo: In a message dated 4/18/03 7:14:36 AM, choomw77@... writes: << My good Dharma brother Jeff, Thanks a lot for your kind and encouraging words....
To Dhammarato Bhikkhu: In a message dated 4/17/03 8:49:12 PM, dhammarato@... writes: << Each person is in this great thirst, everyone. You might say ...
... Also with patience you may see many excellent posts soon to come from others, like yourself, who seek the wisdom that jhana will lead one to. ... jhana,...
To Dhammarato Bhikkhu: In a message dated 4/16/03 11:43:29 PM, dhammarato@... writes: Dhammarato Bhikkhu: << Hello dear Jeff There is so much that I want...
To Jack & Dhammarato Bhikkhu In a message dated 4/17/03 11:26:46 AM, dhammarato@... writes: Dhammarato Bhikkhu: So here is the reason for this post. You...
Hello Jeff For the sake of both brevity and consistency, the origional post will be removed and I'll answer your points and some general remarks as well. Jeff....
To Choo: In a message dated 4/17/03 6:38:32 AM, choomw77@... writes: << choo: dear Jeff, I cannot understand this part of your writing, please forgive...
Hello dear Jeff There is so much that I want to post to you, and I do know where to begin. I know and follow the general rule of thumb to start at the ...
Hello dear jhana group. below please find a private post sent to Jack. I post it on this list for discussion. Hello Jack, Please forgive me once again for...
... informed replies ... behind on my ... Digha ... Walshe and ... are ... meditation ... is very ... and ... your ... ultimately your ... you can let ... ...
To: Choo & Dhammarato Bhikkhu In a message dated 4/14/03 8:15:37 PM, choomw77@... writes: << > ... I'm glad that you know about this one, it is one of...
... and ... if ... or ... to ... knowledge ... something ... and ... to ... Venerable Dhammarato Bhikkhu, Wish i can always 'sit beside your feet' and listen...
... Hello Choo DN means Dingha Nikaya the long group of suttas. THe word dry is used in relationship to the word "jucy" to refer to the pleasure and bliss of...
Sorry if i asked a stupid question, i've quite a few times come across reading "dry Vipassana" or "dry insight" which according to them they do not need to...
... Venerable Dhammarato Bhikkhu, i am interested to read Potthapada Sutta, DN. 9-17 could you please kindly provide the source of the Sutta. ... but ... at...
... I'm glad that you know about this one, it is one of the best supports for Jhana and spells out why jhana is needed for insight into the nature of self, May...
The path of purification implies it is a process of moving from one place to another. When traveling, especially in a foreign land, it is wise to find a ...
I think the dream world is a component of the jhana experience. Dreaming is an interesting subject for me, because it has been a domain of my mindfulness ...
Jeffrey Brooks April, 2003 The bird has its nest, and the dog has its den, but the soul of man has no place to rest. A description of my meditation experience....