Good Friends: The September Meeting of the Vast View Group, dedicated to contemplating the Four Noble Truths, will be this Tuesday, September 5, at 7:30 p.m....
Good Friends: Continuing with the exploration of the Psalms in a Dharma context, here is Psalm 39: I said, "I will keep watch on my ways So that I do not...
Very nice posting. Thanks, Dharmajim. Best wishes, Rob ... From: dharma-house@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dharma-house@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dharmajim ...
Good Friends: In today's reading from the Sutta Nipata there is this passage: Speaking to a Brahmin, a member of the highest caste, the Buddha says, "Listen...
Good Friends: A passage from today's reading of the Udana, section 4.6, says: Not blaming others, Not harming others, Practicing the precepts, Eating with...
Dear Dharmajim, Thank you for your comments on our reading in the Udana today. I really appreciate them. With gratitude, Tiaga...
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Sep 13, 2006 3:36 pm
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Thank you Jim! I so much appreciate how you shine a light on a small passage and bring it to life in such a wonderful way. Warmly Ellen ... From:...
Ellen
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Sep 13, 2006 3:53 pm
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Good Friends: Today's reading from the Itivuttaka: "Renunciants, I do not perceive any single hindrance other than the hindrance of ignorance by which humanity...
Jim: Thank you again for this morning gem. Not having the time to do much of the reading lately I really appreciate you sharing your insights this way. In...
Ellen
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Sep 14, 2006 4:31 pm
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I really appreciate the brief responses expressing thanks for the posts I've put up from the various readings. Sometimes in cyberspace it feels like you're...
Good Friends: I will be on vacation with my father the later part of this month. So there will be no meeting on Tuesday, September 19. On Tuesday, September...
Long time no see (?!?) Dear Jim. Well, I live in a noisy and smelly place (sewage, gracias to the neglecting City Hall administration). My neighbours insist...
m.rebecchi
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Sep 14, 2006 7:07 pm
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...it reminds me of a Cat Stevens song; " I want to live in a wigwan"..................great song, and makes me feel happier and not that ...
m.rebecchi
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Sep 14, 2006 7:14 pm
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Good Friends: A passage from the reading today is from the Dhammapada, Chapter 23. It says: "If you find no prudent companion who walks with you, is wise, and ...
Dear Dharmajim, Thank you for today's commentary about our reading for today from the Dhammapada. I find your words very supportive in my study of these texts....
Norma Liner
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Sep 16, 2006 1:30 am
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Dear Jim I very much appreciated your comments today. Warmly Ellen ... From: dharma-house@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dharma-house@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
Ellen
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Sep 16, 2006 1:25 pm
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Good Friends: A passage from the Dhammapada for today says: "The gift of the Dharma exceeds all gifts. The sweetness of the Dharma exceeds all sweetness. The...
Thank you, Jim...When I read what you send...the gift I most often receive is a feeling of peace. It is so true that a person can "take refuge in the Dharma"...
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Sep 16, 2006 6:54 pm
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Thank you again for helping me focus on the essence of the dharma. Hope you have a wonderful visit with your dad! Warmly Ellen ... From:...
Ellen
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Sep 18, 2006 11:37 pm
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Good Friends: In this time of strife this psalm feels particularly appropriate: Psalm 79 O Lord, we have taken false refuge, And we think only of making war...
please take me off you mailing list --- I live in NY thanks ---...
rolf andersen
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Sep 19, 2006 8:47 pm
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Please take me off your list ----...
rolf andersen
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Sep 19, 2006 8:51 pm
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................I live in Rio, and I find very auspicious reading Jim's newletter. I know I behave like a bare wired rascal here, but............well, no...
m.rebecchi
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Sep 21, 2006 2:41 am
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Good Friends: I will be offering a short course, three weeks, called "Dimensions of Gratitude" in November. It will be on Fridays, November 6, 13, and 20 at...
Good Friends: As Jean pointed out, the dates I listed for the course, Dimensions of Gratitude, were Mondays instead of Fridays. I looked at the wrong month on...
Dear Dharmajim: I'm looking forward to this however could you clarify the dates - the fridays in november would be 3, 10 and 17? Thanks Ellen ... From:...