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I often think of Zenmonk and hope that he is well whatever he is doing.
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I had no idea that 15 national parks were due for closure in the States. I have visited many times and the US has some of the most outstandingly beautiful places anywhere in the world. Unfortuantly no President will ever get elected if he or she do…
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Hi, Just thougt I would steal a few moments to say hi to all of you! I am at work at the moment on the first day of 7 12 hr night shifts yay me! Seriously it is nice to be able to get a pay packet at last and help fund my imminent Law degree. I hav…
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A big hello to everyone, as you will have gathered Fede and I have relocated back to England. I came over three weeks earlier to attend an intensive Law course, the aim of which if I have passed is to enable me to start a full time Law degree in Sep…
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Well.... daft as it may sound, it's hard to tell.... Whenever I try to post something, it takes ages for the item to actually be posted, and on a couple of sites (not this one) the page times out - but the post appears to be successful anyway.... S…
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Thank you for all your kind words and trust that you are all keeping well. I am returning to the UK in a week or so to take my entrance exam to Law school. I will let you know of the outcome as soon as I hear. Big thanks to those of you that made t…
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Having spoken to a number of different people on this subject it does appear that faith based schools have an excellent track record of academic success. However in the state schools where there is no religious affiliation I believe that it is inapp…
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*BeautifulSpringtimeFist* said:Still carrying that woman after having crossed the river? It is all well and good to quote this famous allegorical story, however I believe that is misleading and possibly a little "Trite". Zenmonk maybe guilty of bein…
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And your point being?........:)
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Hiya Yodamama, I think that it is a great shame that Zen Monk has apparently left the forum. The last few weeks has seen some people come on here with less than pure motives. I like BF am sad to see him go but life goes on eh?
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1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world. Bill Gates, Paul Allen, Warren Buffet, L Mittal 2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners. Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, Jason White 3. Name the last five winners of the Miss World contest. No idea …
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Presently, Buddhist bulletin boards are heavily moderated. Whole threads are removed when a moderator's fur get ruffled in a dispute. Suspensions are in force and outright banishment. This serves, not the interests of academic freedom, but the inter…
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Good post Carbonunit
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First Law of Thermodynamics "Energy exists in many forms, such as heat, light, chemical energy, and electrical energy. Energy is the ability to bring about change or to do work. Thermodynamics is the study of energy. First Law of Thermodynamics:…
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When my Grandmother went to the Co-Op Funeral Directors, she told the young girl behind the Reception desk that she had come to pay for her funeral... the young girl replied 'But you're still alive!' To which my Grandmother replied, 'Yes, thank you …
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1. What color are your kitchen plates? Yellow & Blue with Sunflowers 2. What book are you reading now?Awakening the Buddha Within 3. What's on your mouse pad? Ferrari Logo 4. What's your favorite board game? Scrabble 5. Favorite magazine? Su…
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I guess this is one time when the Right hand doesn't want to know what the Left hand is doing!:wow:
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What a whole 1% now thats showing off and more than me!
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Frizzer said:I have indeed and thought it was great. I rather hoped it would feature a scene of Juliette Binoche in a bath of chocolate but unfortunately I ended up disappointed !! Me too!
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Nothing wrong with being "Wierd", I know that Federica is a little "Wierd" and I tell her this often! Seriously though you must learn to be comfortable in your own skin, clearly the reaction of other people is getting you down. I firmly believe that…
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Anyone seen the film Chocolate with Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche?
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Esau said:Hello all, Going back awhile I started a thread about Pudgalavadins. Now I made the BIGGEST mistake I could make in that I hadn't fully read the material that I had posted and that I didn't put down who the original author …
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"Zenmar: An evolving Cyber Sangha is good for Buddhism. But not because it is providing practitioners with a lot of texts. It is good for Buddhism because, as Buddhists, we can exchange our ideas with other Buddhists, seeing which ideas make more se…
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The The - "Heartland" [ from the album "Infected" (1986) ] Lyrics Beneath the old iron bridges, across the Victorian parks And all the frightened people running home before dark Past the Saturday morning cinema That lies crumbling to the ground And…
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LEONARD COHEN LYRICS "Alexandra Leaving" Suddenly the night has grown colder. The god of love preparing to depart. Alexandra hoisted on his shoulder, They slip between the sentries of the heart. Upheld by the simplicities of pleasure, They gain t…
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'Something else Again' Chris de Burgh Peace and understanding is the wisdom of her world, She loves without a reason, she gives without a word, There are those who make me smile, brighten up my day, But oh! This woman, she is something else again. …
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twobitbob said:In Britain the house of commons has rejected the government's draft of the Religous Hatred Bill on the grounds that it impedes upon peoples' freedom of speech. I don't know about its details, but are there not some parallels to be dra…
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Question: To change the subject, does Dark Zen have a sangha? Most Zen groups that I am familiar with have a congregation. Do you have one? Dark Zen: We have a different view of sangha. For us, sangha is made up of those who have experienced the B…
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twobitbob said:Thanks Brigid, that's what i wanted to say, just you're more elegant at it As I said earlier I am interested in receiving as many viewpoints as possible. Both you and Brigid make excellent points. The whole crowd turning it's backs o…
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If I was a 'Moderator' on this Forum I would delete post 25 by Mujaku on the grounds of being inflammatory, divisive, off topic and an offensive and malicious personal attack on the character and reputation of a respected member of this Sangha! Thes…
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The inherent problem of having a Mission Statement in place of Rules/Guidelines is that it effectively negates the requirement for a Moderator. To be more specific, it makes the Moderator's role completely untenable. I am not proposing a 'Rigid' and…
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The reason for creating this thread was to offer 'Protection' to all participants of this Forum, by establishing Rules...Guidelines...Protocols....Etiquette or whatever terminology you wish to use. I agree with Frizzer and respectfully suggest that…
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Bob Dylan The Verve Kasabian Feeder The Killers Dire Straits The Travelling Willberries The StereoPhonics America Jackson Brown RainBow Jim Croce Moby Cold Chisel
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1. Don't believe a Word during Sex.....Thin Lizzy 2. Do anything you want to during Sex..Thin Lizzy 3. Out in the Fields during Sex...Thin Lizzy 4. A Rush of Blood to the Head during Sex...Coldplay 5. God Put a Smile Upon Your Face during Sex...Cold…
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The book maybe is total 'Fiction', however it is one of the most entertaining books that I read. I don't subscribe to the wholesale ridicule or condemnation of what is a piece of clever fantasy that was written to entertain. I enjoyed the Film Brave…
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I am a little perplexed by their decision given that they have refused to hand over user profiles and search topic information to the US authorities, despite Yahoo and Microsoft co-operating fully. The decision to "Edit" or "Water Down" the subject…
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Sherringham, lets set the record straight, the law was changed( for the better) to allow Gay couples to Marry in order to give their respective partners certain legal rights should one partner die. This piece of legislation was justifiably brought i…
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YUP.....Here Kitty...Kitty
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Sorry to hear about your experience. In the UK "Speeding" has to be witnessed by TWO Police Officers or ONE with supporting evidence such as Speed camera or VASCAR a system fitted to the vehicule. Futhermore this equipment must be calibrated and che…
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France(Live Here) Germany/ East and West Holland Belgium Greece Crete Israel Egypt America Italy Jamaica Tobago Switzerland Spain Portugal Israel was interesting as I visited Masada, Jerusalem, The Dead Sea, Bethlehem etc..... The most visually st…
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What's your point HH. Are you suggesting that he should not take up this wonderful opportunity because of the owner's Religious and Political Beliefs/Stance? Why look for controversy, where there is none? Good Luck is what I say, this will help yo…
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buddhafoot said:What the hell is going on? First thread is mysteriously closed due to some mysterious circumstance. Now it's open again, but if those same mysterious circumstances (that I have no idea what we' re talking about) happen again - thr…
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I feel kinda 'SPECIAL' Now:buck: The first one I was born with and the other two I was lucky enough to Find:grin:
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HH, I have choosen to live in an area where it is more likely 'Statistically' of me winning the lottery than encountering an armed person in my home (trust me I have yet to win anything). I know that what you are saying makes sense in that, if no-on…
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I recently watched the Film 'Gandhi' with my partner Federica, His gentle, thougtful and totally 'Pacifist' approach to gaining independence was, and still is, one of the most magnificent and inspiring actions taken by a man in history. He stated th…
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You have always appeared to me to be very dedicated in both your learning and practising of 'Buddhism'. I am returning to the UK this year to take a Law degree...Why? because I know that if I don't I will regret it for the rest of my life. Whatever …
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HH, you obviously feel passionate on this subject, however I believe that H4Life has answered honestly and in context of the world that we live in now. You may not agree or indeed like his viewpoint, but this is now becoming 'Personal'....you have m…
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I read the title of the Thread again, where the AK47 was the specific weapon highlighted. I will be honest and admit that the carrying of Handguns for protection against Robbery or Assault, maybe now be the only viable means of defense for the indiv…
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The whole site is bizarre, it's aim - and let's be generous - is to encourage more African and African Americans to explore Buddhism; oh and as an afterthought anyone else who wants to join. Our Sangha was created to offer an global opportunity for …
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OK Don't have a good New Year.......