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Sammytwp
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Greetings,

Sammy am I, a middle aged male from the Northeastern United States. I've been an arm chair philosopher/student of science my whole life and after some personal suffering, I began to look to Buddha's teachings as a way to cure that suffering. I have tried to learn the history of not only Siddhārtha Gautama but also Buddhism in general, of course I used Wikipedia and other internet sources but also I've started reading the English translation of the Pali cannon. I have attended a few Buddhist groups and temples in my area as well. I tell you this so you will understand that my knowledge is very limited. especially with the proper names for things, so please forgive my mistakes...but also please correct me.

I would not call myself a Buddhist, at least not yet, maybe never...however I most assuredly am a student of Buddha's teachings. I've already realized that the benefits are real and tangible. I look forward to sharing in your collective wisdom and I wish you all days filled with loving kindness.
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Welcome. :twothumbsup:
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Hi Sammytwp, :smile:

Welcome to Dharma Wheel.
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Welcome Sammytwp!

:namaste:

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Welcome to Dharma Wheel!

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hi I am new member on this forum
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Hi, Welcome to DharmaWheel!
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Post by lobster »

Hi guys,

Thanks for the kind wishes :twothumbsup:

Might never be a Buddhist? :shrug:

No problem. Some of us are still trying to be human . . . :rolleye:
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