Dear Howard, Howard: "Despite the smiley, Scott, I believe that last sentence is insulting..." I think this is fair, upon reflection. Written quickly, meant...
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Scott Duncan
scottduncan2
Dec 31, 2006 2:36 pm
Dear James, James: "What one person considers abrasive, someone else might not consider it such a big deal. But I can understand your feeling of ...
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Scott Duncan
scottduncan2
Dec 31, 2006 3:56 pm
Hi again Howard, Howard: "Perhaps I read you incorrectly, in which case I apologize." No need, Howard. See my other post. A fair cop I'd say. Now it's ...
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Scott Duncan
scottduncan2
Dec 31, 2006 4:06 pm
Dear Jon, Thanks for the reply. J: "As I read it, what is said in the 'Laypersons' Welfare' Sutta (AN VIII,54) is of general application, in fact applicable...
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rjkjp1
Dec 31, 2006 4:21 pm
... example, when I was involved ... about ... it ... thoughtful ... _______ Hi Scott I was browsing that forum tonight. Here is a quote from the thread, "Pali...
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Scott Duncan
scottduncan2
Dec 31, 2006 4:39 pm
Dear Swee Boon, Thanks for the reference: SB: "Bhikkhu Bodhi has written a thesis on this and I agree with him." I've read it once and will again, time...
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Scott Duncan
scottduncan2
Dec 31, 2006 4:56 pm
Hi Robert, R: "'..in the Zen School direct insight is first and the teachings only after. So one should not worry about complicated teachings before ...
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rjkjp1
Dec 31, 2006 5:34 pm
... Dear Scott In case you got the wrong idea, it is certainly appropriate to correct wrong views - if we can. When I say it is natural I don't mean it is good...
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upasaka@...
upasaka_howard
Dec 31, 2006 5:42 pm
Hi, Scott - In a message dated 12/31/06 9:30:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... ===================== Thank you, Scott. I appreciate your fast response, and I...
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Nina van Gorkom
nilovg
Dec 31, 2006 6:18 pm
Dear friends, Chapter 22 Jhånacittas There are many different cittas arising in our daily life which experience objects through the five sense-doors and...
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upasaka@...
upasaka_howard
Dec 31, 2006 6:43 pm
Hi, Scott - In a message dated 12/31/06 10:58:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... Howard: Well, we're talking! ;-)) ... Howard: There are aberations of all sorts...
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Nina van Gorkom
nilovg
Dec 31, 2006 7:27 pm
Hi Howard, Howard: No, I understand the point, and it is an important one. It isn't what I am talking about, though. I'm pointing to the differences among...
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Nina van Gorkom
nilovg
Dec 31, 2006 8:00 pm
Hi James and Scott, I have abreak from my hard work by your posts, and so amusing. James: What one person considers abrasive, someone else might not consider...
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upasaka@...
upasaka_howard
Dec 31, 2006 8:03 pm
Hi, Nina - In a message dated 12/31/06 2:30:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Howard: That is entirely clear to me. ... This is to be known by direct...
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Nina van Gorkom
nilovg
Dec 31, 2006 8:03 pm
Hi Larry, "U Narada explains in Guide to Conditional Relations (p. 181) under Natural Strong Dependence that strong asynchronous kamma is in the Natural Strong...
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Nina van Gorkom
nilovg
Dec 31, 2006 8:15 pm
Hi Howard, this can be the beginning of a new thread, very actual and important. I know in theory, but o the practice! Good for later. Nina. ... [Non-text...
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upasaka@...
upasaka_howard
Dec 31, 2006 8:51 pm
Hi, Nina - In a message dated 12/31/06 3:00:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... ======================== You are really a sweetheart, Nina! It's a true pleasure...
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upasaka@...
upasaka_howard
Dec 31, 2006 9:00 pm
Hi, Nina - In a message dated 12/31/06 3:16:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... ===================== For the new year, then! Something to look forward to! :-) ...
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Scott Duncan
scottduncan2
Dec 31, 2006 10:05 pm
Dear Robert, Thanks: R: "In case you got the wrong idea, it is certainly appropriate to correct wrong views - if we can. When I say it is natural I don't mean...
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ken_aitch
Jan 1, 2007 12:03 am
Hi all, Owing to computer problems, I have been absent from DSG for most of the past seven days. I see I have been missing some excellent ... Howard wrote to...
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gazita2002
Jan 1, 2007 1:17 am
Hello all at dsg, Happy new year to everyone. May the following years be full of wisdom and understanding of the Buddha's beautiful teachings. May all beings...
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Scott Duncan
scottduncan2
Jan 1, 2007 1:25 am
Dear Swee Boon, All other readers of the essay, A very good essay: SB: "Bhikkhu Bodhi has written a thesis on this and I agree with him." Conclusion 2: "...If...
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buddhatrue
Jan 1, 2007 2:36 am
Dear Members, I have uploaded pictures of Bill Jones to the Members folder and Members Significant Others & Family folder. There are two pictures of Bill Jones...
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rjkjp1
Jan 1, 2007 3:01 am
... him." ... __________ Dear Scott, In the Atthasalini, The expositor PTS (translator : maung tin). P58. Triplets in the Matika "'leading to accumulation'...
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buddhatrue
Jan 1, 2007 3:21 am
Hi Scott, Scott: For example, when I was involved in a more general Buddhist forum, one often reads others to talk about needing to 'get back to the meditation...
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buddhatrue
Jan 1, 2007 3:27 am
Hi Howard and Scott, ... I ... has taught on ... references for ... inclined than I ... Yeah, I don't agree with what Ven. Vimalaramsi teaches in regards to ...
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connie
nichiconn
Jan 1, 2007 5:03 am
Sarah: What else do you have in your Xmas stocking? connie: Incredibly, from Sacred Texts, the address for a single file version of CAFRD's <Psalms of the...
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Scott Duncan
scottduncan2
Jan 1, 2007 7:00 am
Dear Robert, Thanks for the material. This is beautiful, in my opinion: "He cultivates the Jhana means that he evolves, produces the ecstatic jhana of one...
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rjkjp1
Jan 1, 2007 7:06 am
... Hi Scott Rejects is probably too strong a word. I should have said he considers the Commentaries but sometimes disagrees with them. Why he does that is not...
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Bhikkhu Samahita
bhikkhu5
Jan 1, 2007 7:18 am
Friends: Where does Faith and Confidence Lead? The Blessed Buddha once said: Bhikkhus, the well explained Dhamma is clear, open, evident, and free of...
