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Re: newbie

2005-01-26T00:39:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: TurqoiseMirror8Message 2 in DiscussionHi ,Vee!I'm sorry you feel that way. It happened to me as well. I've belonged to an evangelical church and got disappointed at the way people were, and with all the manipulative strategies from the

Re: newbie

2005-01-25T19:19:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: PesalaMessage 3 in DiscussionFaith in Buddhism is called Saddha. It is very different to the concept of having faith in God as in other religions.Saddha is often translated as confidence. It arises from suffering, which is your

newbie

2005-01-25T11:06:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: OneSummerMessage 1 in DiscussionHello I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Vee and I have been interested in Buddhism for quite some time so joined this forum in an attempt to learn more. I am one of many nowadays I suppose who

Re: The Creator

2005-01-23T14:01:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: S_Lin5000Message 5 in DiscussionThank you so much for your explanation, I understand now. -----------------------------------------------------------To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your E-mail

Re: The Creator

2005-01-23T10:26:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: tummaiMessage 4 in DiscussionBuddhism offers several different answers to this type of question. I will do my best to explain a couple of these answers to you. :) One answer is the famous "Parable of the Arrow". There is a man in a

This week in Theravada Buddhist Forum

2005-01-23T02:47:00.000-08:00

-------------------------------------------------- > WEEKLY REPORT OF Theravada Buddhist Forum ACTIVITY <--------------------------------------------------NEW MESSAGESThe Creator Statues in Bamiyan Dependent origination Go to your group's message board.http://groups.msn.com/TheravadaBuddhistForum/messageboard--------------------------------------------------NEW

This week in Theravada Buddhist Forum

2005-01-16T00:03:00.000-08:00

-------------------------------------------------- > WEEKLY REPORT OF Theravada Buddhist Forum ACTIVITY <--------------------------------------------------NEW MESSAGESThree Jewels, the core of Buddhism? Buddhist meditation and astral projection - can anybody help? right hand/left hand - left hand right hand dalai lama Go to your group's message board.http://groups.msn.com/TheravadaBuddhistForum

Re: Where to start

2004-12-21T05:17:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: LÃ¼Ã±gtÃ¥Â¤HÃ?Â¤Rider?Message 5 in DiscussionCompassionate Greetings, It has been a long while since my last visit to this community, and the recent activity is encouraging to this human heart. The dissemination of Buddhist

Re: Where to start

2004-12-20T19:45:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: AndyP22Message 4 in DiscussionThank you both for your help, I've been meditating twice a day on my breathing, as instructed on that website, for the last three days, and each time I've felt happily refreshed. I'm guessing that the point

This week in Theravada Buddhist Forum

2004-12-19T08:04:00.000-08:00

-------------------------------------------------- > WEEKLY REPORT OF Theravada Buddhist Forum ACTIVITY <--------------------------------------------------NEW MESSAGESlife or death? Where to start Praise of the Buddha jesus a buddhist? Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread ) Go to your group's message board.http://groups.msn.com/TheravadaBuddhistForum/messageboard--------

Re: Where to start

2004-12-17T13:57:00.001-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: Northernsoul19781Message 3 in DiscussionHI My humble advice is if you understand the basic principles then test them against your own experiences. See for yoursself if they are true. Do they teach you anything about life or about you?

life or death?

2004-12-17T13:57:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: 42martynMessage 1 in DiscussionI wish to ask if all living things should be valued and not harmed, how does a buddhist deal with a parasite,germ or virus?-----------------------------------------------------------To stop getting this

Re: Where to start

2004-12-17T01:23:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: YisunanMessage 2 in DiscussionI would recommend www.accesstoinsight.com That page has a very good introduction to the basics of Buddhism, and quite a lot of other interesting material. As for meditation - here is another link to a

Praise of the Buddha

2004-12-17T01:15:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: Northernsoul19781Message 1 in DiscussionThe Buddha said "O Bhikkhus, gains, offerings, glory, praise are all harsh and fierce. They are a danger preventing the achievement of the highest bliss of liberation.Â "Comments?Peace and

Where to start

2004-12-15T12:38:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: AndyP22Message 1 in DiscussionI've been reading through a lot of introductions to buddhism, I've understood it's basic principles and beliefs, but I've yet to really plunge into anything in depth. Where do I go from here? What is core

Re: Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread )

2004-12-12T23:45:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: Charles_A_DaCostaMessage 25 in Discussion B.Eagle said: " Open mind " Dear friends, From my understanding ; When ever I look in ours mind , just like one side of the moon which we saw. It is " Bright and Shine " as the full moon

Re: jesus a buddhist?

2004-12-12T23:33:00.001-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: Northernsoul19781Message 4 in DiscussionHiI have heard of rumours of this before. One argument goes that the Wise Men came from the East. Traditionally two of them are seen as Persian Zorastrarian Magi (hence them following a star)

Re: Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread )

2004-12-12T23:33:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: Charles_A_DaCostaMessage 25 in Discussion B.Eagle said: " Open mind " Dear friends, From my understanding ; When ever I look in ours mind , just like one side of the moon which we saw. It is " Bright and Shine " as the full moon

This week in Theravada Buddhist Forum

2004-12-12T06:43:00.000-08:00

-------------------------------------------------- > WEEKLY REPORT OF Theravada Buddhist Forum ACTIVITY <--------------------------------------------------NEW MESSAGESBalance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread ) Go to your group's message board.http://groups.msn.com/TheravadaBuddhistForum/messageboard--------------------------------------------------NEW

Re: Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread )

2004-12-08T14:23:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 24 in DiscussionI am wondering , I did post " The Fifth Udakupamasutta " ( The seven Individuals in water ) in this thread , on Monday night-Thailand local time , It doesn't show by now.????-------------------------

seeking information

2004-12-04T16:21:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: SeekerMessage 1 in DiscussionHi: I have just started reading about Buddhism and I have a lot of questions. The most important one is, what do I need to build an altar so that I can meditate properly? I have a Budda statue and I have

Re: Newcomer too.....

2004-12-03T22:47:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: acarefreemanMessage 4 in DiscussionDear Dao1776, Congratulations on your finding home. It was a wonderful thing beyond speech, isn't it? The Chinese have a saying: Having heard the Way in the morning, a death in the evening would be

Re: Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread )

2004-12-03T14:58:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 23 in Discussion" Part End " Dear Friends, Come to Part End of the thread , Balance of mind, body and spirit. I did pass on so far, do excuse. Once again , to recall , The Buddhist life in Asia. Balance of

Re: Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread )

2004-12-03T13:55:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 22 in Discussion" Open mind " Dear friends, From my understanding ; When ever I look in ours mind , just like one side of the moon which we saw. It is " Bright and Shine " as the full moon is in everybody ,

Re: Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread )

2004-12-02T16:22:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 21 in Discussion" Open Mind " Dear Friends, From my understanding ; When ever I look in ours mind, just like one side of the moon which we saw.It is " Bright and Shine " as the Full Moon in everybody , as natural

Re: homosexual

2004-12-01T10:46:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: Munchusorn1Message 6 in DiscussionHi,As far as I know, from Abidhamma book,Homosexualtiy caused from the past life's wrongful kamma. They broke the 3 rd precept eg. dishonest to his/here own wife/husband. You may need to review the

Re: homosexual

2004-11-30T15:54:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 5 in DiscussionDear nickycomputy, It is interesting question , let's me try to answer ; To be honest, never I heard anything in The Dharma of Lord Buddha about " homosexual ". As The Buddhists , we all learned how

Re: Newcomer help

2004-11-30T12:30:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 4 in DiscussionSay " Hello" Dear ApostolicSophomax , " Welcome" to the group of Theravada Buddhist Forum , in the name of the group and I am a member here, we say " Hello " to you and your family. You much be

Re: jesus a buddhist?

2004-11-29T01:35:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: acarefreemanMessage 3 in DiscussionDear NomadEzekiel, In a Buddhist's point of view, there is nothing wrong in thinking Jesus to be a Buddhist, no matter whether he had actually practised Buddhism or not, for the following reasons:

Re: Newcomer help

2004-11-28T00:32:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: acarefreemanMessage 2 in DiscussionIf you can completely stop eating meat, that's fine; Otherwise, how about gradually reducing the amount of meat you eat per day? As for your children, since they are still growing, it does not make

Newcomer help

2004-11-27T00:38:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: ApostolicSophomaxMessage 1 in DiscussionHello all, I am a newcomer to buddhism and am eager to learn more, so could I have some guidance please. One of the main precepts states that no living thing shall be harmed,. as I am not a

Re: Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread )

2004-11-25T10:13:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 20 in Discussion" New Full Moon " Namo tasa pakavato ala hato Sum ma Sum Phut tasa Namo tasa pakavato ala hato Sum ma Sum Phut tasa Namo tasa pakavato ala hato Sum ma Sum Phut tasa ...................

Re: Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread )

2004-11-25T08:55:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 19 in DiscussionDear friends, Do apologize , My computer got a bad cold, virus. She was in the hospital for a day, just return home !. And now I think she is ready to pass on The Dharma again !-------------------

Re: pre-marital sex

2004-11-24T13:30:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: PesalaMessage 16 in DiscussionA father was grieving over the death of his son. The Buddha visited him and consoled him, reciting this verse. Pemato jayati soko, pemato jayati bhayamPemato vippamuttassa, natthi soko kuto bhayam? (Dhp v

Re: Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread )

2004-11-23T10:26:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 18 in Discussion" New Full Moon " Namo Tasa pakavato ala hato Sum ma Sum Phut tasa Namo Tasa pakavato ala hato Sum ma Sum Phut tasa Nama Tasa pakavato ala hato Sum ma Sum Phut tasa Little Lay pray with Highest

Re: Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread )

2004-11-20T10:28:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 17 in DiscussionDear friends, Now, We should go and take a look at Eight Precepts , in the Precept no.6 No.6 vikalabhojana veramani sikkha padam samadiyani I undertake the precept to refrain from eating at the

Re: Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread )

2004-11-18T10:08:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 16 in DiscussionDear friends, There are several people whom never mention in this thread , never I will forget. Thank you very much to India and all Indian , Hindu, Muslim , Buddhist. It have been 15 years by

Re: Dependent origination

2004-11-15T11:05:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: devoutbuddhistMessage 2 in DiscussionTake the analogy of a piece of paper. When the paper is created, we say that its birthday was in a factory or that is was the day that it was created. But look closely in the orgin of the paper, you

Re: jesus a buddhist?

2004-11-14T15:16:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 2 in DiscussionDear NomadEzekiel , let's me try to answer this question in the name of a Buddhist . In 1992 , I saw a book in Oxford, UK. As I could remember that the author lady was wrote about Jesus Christ

Dependent origination

2004-11-14T11:08:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: NomadEzekielMessage 1 in Discussioncan anybody explain dpendent origination to me becuase i cant realy understand it-----------------------------------------------------------To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives,

Re: Difference between a Buddha and an Arahant

2004-11-14T09:09:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 4 in DiscussionDear devoutbuddhist, " Siddhartha Gotama Sakyamuni " was The one who find out " The Middle Way " for ours life ( in Dharma&Meditation ) from His Meditation. In Four Levels and another Three

Re: Difference between a Buddha and an Arahant

2004-11-14T08:27:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 3 in DiscussionDear Devoutbuddhist , " Siddhartha Gotama Sakyamuni " was The one who find out " The Middle Way " in this Meditation , in Four levels and another Three in The highness wisdom to " Pha Arahant "

jesus a buddhist?

2004-11-11T11:18:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: NomadEzekielMessage 1 in Discussionive herd many theories about how jesus may have been a buddhist, does anybody want to elaborate on this.-----------------------------------------------------------To stop getting this e-mail, or change

Re: Meditation Retreat

2004-11-11T11:15:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: nickycomputyMessage 2 in Discussionthank you so much for this precious information that i've been looking for so long.k.L.>From: "PhraAchanDhammarato" >Reply-To: "Theravada Buddhist Forum" >>To: "Theravada Buddhist Forum" >Subject:

Meditation Retreat

2004-11-10T23:49:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: PhraAchanDhammaratoMessage 1 in DiscussionMeditation RetreatWat Greensboro, North CarolinaFirst Dec 18-26, 2004Second Dec 26-Jan 1, 2005A Meditation Retreat for all levels of practice led by Phra Achan Dhammarato, BhikkhÃ»Sponsored by

Re: psychic powers

2004-11-09T21:31:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: PesalaMessage 5 in DiscussionPlease take a look at the Kevatta Sutta about the three kinds of miracles.-----------------------------------------------------------To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your

Re: psychic powers

2004-11-09T21:22:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: PesalaMessage 5 in DiscussionPlease take a look at the Kevatta Sutta about the three kinds of miracles.-----------------------------------------------------------To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your

Re: Buddhisma nd the enviroment

2004-11-08T16:19:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: PesalaMessage 2 in DiscussionHere's a short piece on vivisection. The environement is the home of many living things. One should not intentionally pollute it with poisons that will kill insects and small animals. The Buddha's own

Buddhisma nd the enviroment

2004-11-08T10:19:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: NomadEzekielMessage 1 in DiscussionI am taking budhism for my gcses and i have to answere 3 questiosn regarding budhisma nd hte enviroment i already have the basic ideas about how animal testing and such is wrong however i need to

Re: Attaining Jhanas

2004-11-08T00:34:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: TaiqiSwordMessage 2 in Discussion Hi, The key to attaining jhanas is keeping the precepts diligently. Then meditate throughout your waking hours. One and a half hour of meditation is not enough for any thing. Ajhan Chah said, Â?If

Re: psychic powers

2004-11-07T22:21:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: PesalaMessage 4 in DiscussionAccording to the Buddha, there are three kinds of miracles:1. Flying in the sky, diving into the earth, walking on water, and similar feats. The Buddha did not speak highly of these.2. Reading minds,

Re: psychic powers

2004-11-07T16:03:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: TaiqiSwordMessage 3 in DiscussionHi, I have seen some fantastic feats done by Shaolin Temple monks using internal energy but not walking through walls. However, there have been mentioned of walking through walls by highly achieved

Re: psychic powers

2004-11-07T10:59:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 2 in DiscussionDear NomadEzekiel , It is interesting questions , floating in the air, walking trough the walls. To be honest, I never seen anyone could do like that as long as my ages, except in the movie , Hong

psychic powers

2004-11-07T07:51:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: NomadEzekielMessage 1 in Discussionis it true that there are budhist preist int he shaolin temple that can preform feats such as floating in the air and walking trough walls, i am intersted in budhism and eastern culture and ive read

Attaining Jhanas

2004-11-06T15:10:00.000-08:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: devoutbuddhistMessage 1 in DiscussionHi! There are some queries I wished to clarify. I am currently a lay follower practising meditation at least 1 and a half hours every day. May I know if it is possible for me to attain Jhana

Re: Trouble communicating

2004-10-29T20:42:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: PesalaMessage 3 in DiscussionLoving-kindness meditation will probably help. So too will chanting - either listening or doing it yourself. -----------------------------------------------------------To stop getting this e-mail, or change

Trouble communicating

2004-10-28T17:17:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: Kicking_Mister_BubblesMessage 1 in DiscussionI was hoping you guys could help me with a problem. Since I was little people have been asking me to repeat myself. I tend to ramble, talk too fast, too low, slur, trip over my words and not

Re : Why Join the Club?

2004-10-28T16:04:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: samlupontengalerMessage 1 in DiscussionHi all!I went there the other day and found absolutely all I wanted :o)Take care, Bryan-----------------------------------------------------------To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it

Re: pre-marital sex

2004-10-28T13:23:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: swdwwwMessage 4 in DiscussionThere are far more reasons than that that casual sex can cause harm, but it is also true that a sincere, loving relationship can be a wonderful thing. Each person has to make their own judgement in these

Re: pre-marital sex

2004-10-27T15:41:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: DetergentJoshMessage 3 in DiscussionThere are 2 reasons why pre marital sex could cause harm: 1) What if you get AIDS 2) What if she gets pregnant?-----------------------------------------------------------To stop getting this e-mail,

Re: pre-marital sex

2004-10-27T10:18:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: swdwwwMessage 2 in DiscussionI think the best reference you will find is the five precepts for laypeople. It is considered a violation of the third precept, which concerns sexual misconduct, to have sexual relations with an

Re: Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread )

2004-10-26T11:45:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 13 in DiscussionDear friend Lungmi and all, How's nice to hear from you !( smiles ), you sound very well . I am glad that you could found your way, " The balance of mind, body and spirit " once again thank you to

pre-marital sex

2004-10-26T11:39:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: DetergentJoshMessage 1 in DiscussionHey I'm really confused about this topic because some Buddhists say that there is nothing wrong with pre marital sex while i've also heard that in the Jewel Sermon, complete celibacy until marriage

Re: Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread )

2004-10-25T16:45:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: lungmiMessage 12 in DiscussionSawatdi Khrap Blue Eagle!I just come back from Wat Patem (middle way between Mae Ramat and Ban Tak) in the mountains where I worked as doctor in the tradition of Mo Jivaka, the doctor of the Buddha.

Re: The Question of War

2004-10-25T11:17:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: devoutbuddhistMessage 4 in DiscussionThank you very much for your advice. It was what I thought of initially too but it feels great nevertheless to have encouragement. By the way, I hope to be ordain at Wat Nong Pah Pong, Ajahn Chah

Re: The Question of War

2004-10-24T23:46:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: Bill ZMessage 3 in Discussion Dear Devoutbuddhist, I don't have a scripture answer for you as I do ot know where the Lord Buddha discusses such issues. In previous studies I came across the

Re: The Question of War

2004-10-24T10:52:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: TaiqiSwordMessage 2 in DiscussionHi, I used to visit Singapore quite regularly and I know the system there pretty well. As far as I know, the national service is for a period of about 2 years and not necessarily that you have to serve

Re: Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread )

2004-10-24T10:33:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 11 in DiscussionEnd of the thread Dear friends, " arattana Five Precepts " Mayung panta visung visung rugkanataya tisaraneana saha panjasilani yajama Tutiyumpi mayung panta visung

This week in Theravada Buddhist Forum

2004-10-24T06:55:00.000-07:00

-------------------------------------------------- > WEEKLY REPORT OF Theravada Buddhist Forum ACTIVITY <--------------------------------------------------NEW MESSAGESThe Question of War What is E-Sangha right hand/left hand - left hand right hand Right hand, left hand Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread ) Go to your group's message board.http://groups.msn.com/

What is E-Sangha

2004-10-23T14:46:00.001-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: Bill ZMessage 1 in DiscussionDear Bhikkhu Pesala, I noted your reply below, can you point me to E-Sangha? Hope you are keeping well, All the Best, Bill Z Hi there, I already replied to your thread on E-Sangha. -------------------------

The Question of War

2004-10-23T14:46:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: devoutbuddhistMessage 1 in DiscussionMy dear Dharma friends, I have a serious problem here which I hope anyone would help me clarify about. I am from Singapore and as a citizen, it is compulsary for me to serve National Service

Re: right hand/left hand - left hand right hand

2004-10-22T12:02:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 5 in DiscussionDear friends, In Theravada Buddhism Tradition , what ever we did in ceremony , we have been told always from the Right to the Left , such as walk around the temple, stupa , chapel or even by

This week in Theravada Buddhist Forum

2004-10-22T04:13:00.000-07:00

-------------------------------------------------- > WEEKLY REPORT OF Theravada Buddhist Forum ACTIVITY <--------------------------------------------------NEW MESSAGESJealousy depression renunciation Newcomer Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread ) Go to your group's message board.http://groups.msn.com/TheravadaBuddhistForum/messageboard-----------------------------------

Right hand, left hand

2004-10-21T23:38:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: Bill ZMessage 1 in DiscussionDear Tao, I have a very limited perspective as I do not understand what is happening to you. My Ajahn always asks me am I practising?, and if you are then isn't that what counts? When you practise what is

Right hand, left hand

2004-10-21T23:37:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: Bill ZMessage 1 in DiscussionDear Tao, I have a very limited perspective as I do not understand what is happening to you. My Ajahn always asks me am I practising?, and if you are then isn't that what counts? When you practise what is

Re: right hand/left hand - left hand right hand

2004-10-21T11:25:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: PesalaMessage 4 in DiscussionE-Sangha is a lively forum, and well worth joining. You'll find my reply in the Theravada Forum. Awareness And Hand Mudra Â?It is quite important to keep the back straight while sitting, otherwise the

Re: right hand/left hand - left hand right hand

2004-10-21T08:06:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: swdwwwMessage 3 in Discussion"even in the slightest variations can have an effect" This is true, but you have to ask yourself if it is an effect that matters. From what I have seen, Taoist meditation works toward some very different

Re: Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread )

2004-10-20T14:07:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 10 in DiscussionDear friends, The Buddhist life in Asia ; After we saw ours mind was transform. As we all knew, Meditation is individual practising. As adult, ours mind could not be in purity as it used to be.

Re: right hand/left hand - left hand right hand

2004-10-20T11:17:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: PesalaMessage 2 in DiscussionHi there, I already replied to your thread on E-Sangha.-----------------------------------------------------------To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your E-mail Settings.http:

right hand/left hand - left hand right hand

2004-10-20T00:13:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: tao1776Message 1 in DiscussionIn some forums you ask a simple question and you get some zen like mystical answer. So, I will try here. In my meditation I find that I am able to settle down into my breath with ease when my left hand is

Re: Balance of mind, body and spirit ( Part3/5 End of the thread )

2004-10-19T10:29:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 9 in Discussionlittle keys to The BIG GATE Namo tasa pakavato ala hato Sum ma Sum Phut tasa Namo tasa pakavato ala hato Sum ma Sum Phut tasa Namo tasa pakavato ala hato Sum ma Sum Phut tasa Phut tang

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2004-10-18T12:04:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: PesalaMessage 3 in DiscussionThe Tao Te Ching is beautiful and has much in common with Buddhism. Seeing simplicity in what is complex takes deep insight. -----------------------------------------------------------To stop getting this

Re: Newcomer too.....

2004-10-18T07:34:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: BlueEagle2004Message 2 in DiscussionWelcome back " Home", Tao 1776, (smiles ) Time to relax , settle,...not any more here and there...have a peace of mind...and happy to the end..........

Re: Jealousy

2004-10-15T23:22:00.000-07:00

-----------------------------------------------------------New Message on Theravada Buddhist Forum-----------------------------------------------------------From: S_Lin5000Message 5 in DiscussionThank you so much for your wise response. Although it will take time, I will reflect more upon Buddha's four sublime pieces of Dharmma and especially Mudita. I hope in the future, I will always be able to

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2004-10-15T21:33:00.000-07:00

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2004-10-13T04:35:00.000-07:00

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2004-10-13T04:15:00.000-07:00

Re: Jealousy

2004-10-13T00:35:00.000-07:00

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