Thank you for this.
As I am going through some "stuff" at the moment - (and yes I know it's the best time to practice), I find it hard to actually sit on my meditation pillow, but have discovered the last 2 days the joy of walking meditation again.
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- Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:36 am
- Forum: Meditation
- Topic: New Walking Meditation Resources
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1792
- Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:40 am
- Forum: Alternative Health
- Topic: New & Improved treatment for various forms of cancer?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5527
Re: New & Improved treatment for various forms of cancer?
Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was some new treatment for cancer, one that doesn't actually hurt and harm us while healing us. You are right in that cancer has the uncanny ability to mutate and form immunity to certain drugs. In addition and what I find hardest to deal with is that the medication...
- Tue Oct 30, 2012 2:00 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: knickers in a twist over nothing?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2357
Re: knickers in a twist over nothing?
Just to add, I'm not convinced that this is a great idea with a 5 year old - but that's just me!But, if you worry about your son, then disprove the propaganda with questioning arguments.
ex: "Where is heaven?" "what is it made of?" "how can God hear you speak?" etc.
- Tue Oct 30, 2012 1:57 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: knickers in a twist over nothing?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2357
Re: knickers in a twist over nothing?
I can certainly understand your concerns. I have 2 kids who are very strong Christians, despite my Buddhist beliefs. This is their choice and I am happy with it as it makes them happy and in some way brings them some sense of peace and joy. My daughter will still however assist me in cleaning our me...
- Wed Oct 24, 2012 1:08 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: New Moderator: GregKavarnos
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11458
Re: New Moderator: GregKavarnos
...and a lovely shade of green it is too...
Congrats!
Congrats!
- Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:18 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Time to reform Buddhism entirely.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4703
Re: Time to reform Buddhism entirely.
Jikan wrote:The best way to reform Buddhism is to reform Buddhists into Buddhas.
I'll start with myself.
- Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:13 am
- Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
- Topic: prayers for me
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7058
- Wed Oct 17, 2012 10:49 am
- Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
- Topic: Prayers for Geshe Phende
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2398
Re: Prayers for Geshe Phende
Many thanks for the prayers and good thoughts. I have just received this update, which I would like to share with you: Geshe-la was moved to the ICU a little past 9:00 am this morning. He's a little sedated, of course, but responsive, smiles and recognizes people, can squeeze a hand, and has even an...
- Tue Oct 16, 2012 6:42 am
- Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
- Topic: Prayers for Geshe Phende
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2398
Prayers for Geshe Phende
I ask for your prayers for my teacher, Geshe Phende, who is undergoing a liver transplant right now. Prayers too for the family and friends of the donor. May they find a sense of comfort and peace at this time.
- Tue Aug 21, 2012 1:57 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: human trafficking in ohio, usa
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1045
Re: human trafficking in ohio, usa
Human trafficking generally refers to people who are moved across borders - say from one country to another, although it can also refer to those moved from one city to another. It is also "against that persons will" or under false pretences.
Very sad - and surprisingly rife
Very sad - and surprisingly rife
- Wed May 23, 2012 8:54 am
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Does the precept of no drugs or alcohol mean no coffee?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3487
Re: Does the precept of no drugs or alcohol mean no coffee?
I personally like the text (translation/paraphrase) that reads : ...to refrain from intoxicants or any abuse of the senses which are the occasion for carelessness... It is in the carelessness caused by these intoxicants that we harm others (and ourselves) and as such I prefer to refrain from them. C...
- Sun May 20, 2012 10:57 am
- Forum: Mahamudra
- Topic: Any regular Mahamudra webcasts?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 19834
Re: Any regular Mahamudra webcasts?
Well that's a change - most threads become about Dzogchen...gregkavarnos wrote:Well it was, now it's about Mahamudra (at least it seems so...).
Anyway webcasts/mahamudra
- Mon May 14, 2012 11:53 am
- Forum: Dzogchen
- Topic: Dzogchen and Ethics
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7265
Re: Dzogchen and Buddhism
gregkavarnos wrote:Well then, given that none of us here satisfy all those qualities I guess it's back to the ethical behaviour (Noble Eightfold Path) and the scriptures then!
- Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:55 am
- Forum: Dzogchen
- Topic: Dzogchen Blog (formerly Dzogchen World)...
- Replies: 47
- Views: 11942
Re: Dzogchen Blog (formerly Dzogchen World)...
Thank you for letting us know! Though I have been spammed by a person called "Sandara" on the site - hopefully that is not going to happen anymore!
- Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:34 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Your favorite quotes.
- Replies: 59
- Views: 17728
Re: Your favorite quotes.
Chogyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche
- Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:29 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Your favorite quotes.
- Replies: 59
- Views: 17728
Re: Your favorite quotes.
Shantideva
- Wed Aug 31, 2011 7:03 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Happy Birthday Mindyourmind
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1299
Happy Birthday Mindyourmind
Happy birthday to you my friend and teacher!
- Mon Aug 08, 2011 9:13 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Maitreya Project : Relic Tour - Your thoughts...
- Replies: 0
- Views: 747
Maitreya Project : Relic Tour - Your thoughts...
The Relic Tour has found it's way to my little town here in South Africa and I had the opportunity to view them and meet the Venerable Lhundrup Nyingje (Paula Chichester), which was a wonderful experience. The venue was beautifully decorated and the display truly exquisite, complete with water, flow...
- Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:14 am
- Forum: Mahamudra
- Topic: Mahamudra : What do you plan to do after ngondro?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17448
Re: Mahamudra : What do you plan to do after ngondro?
As to deciding what practice to do, I think the best way to pick what practice you do after you finish ngöndro is to pick the one that will enable you to be of the most benefit to sentient beings.
- Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:59 am
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Multiplication of merit?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3116
Re: Multiplication of merit?
I remember hearing something about Indra or Brahma or Guru Rinpoche visiting on such and such a day, so if they see you being good it's better. Don't quote me on that though. I was once told by a Tibetan monk that sometime they told the Tibetan people these kind of things in an effort to get them t...