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Good thinking batman :eek: :D:D
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I can't see the difference between Ambition and Aspiration Richard, It is defined as nearly the same thing. I don't want to be successful for the recognition, who would recognise a Engineer anyhow? :D Engineering students seem to be the geekiest of…
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Thats the problem I have there, but without ambition what would people do? It takes ambition and drive to stay afloat in this society. Personally I am not bothered by what I do at all, I enjoy it as I said. I can't imagine myself doing anything les…
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Its actually for personal gain, but I don't want to take advantage of people. Its never going to be a world beater, I just want to run a business that doesn't take exploit its workers or suppliers. A co-operative Engineering Firm (in theory) is my …
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I asked about this book the other day in another thread, theres no UK email address though :(
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Thank you very much Brigid. I am finding everyones replies helpful. I am really enjoying the start of my journey, I just hope Ill still be here in years to come :)
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I would indeed try to teach a drowning person in a literal sense. In the sense of showing people the (very beginning) of what I discovered within studying buddhism. I think that if people choose to ask me, then I would tell them. I know it sounds …
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aMatt;114748 said: I've noticed that many times as people pick up the teachings, they go around and try to convert people, telling them how they are acting wrongly, how they don't see the true nature of reality.. I find that this way of working woul…
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Oh yeah, I missed a little bit.. "right livelihood" It contains refraining from selling alcohol and intoxicants.. Im really stuck with this. I work in a shop that obviously sells alcohol and cigarettes. Although I very, very rarely drink. I have n…
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The far right is Nationalism and Fascism. The nazis are the most obvious right wing party. The Far right (and also the extreme left) both rely on oppression of the general public under their rule. Im not saying you couldnt get on with a nazi if y…
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I personally believe in socialism. Simply because I am not a huge fan on capitalism and I believe everyone should be equal. It does serve its purpose to some peoples lives, and to give me the education that I would otherwise be unable to afford. (bu…
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We have about a minutes mediation at the end of most lessons, then we recite the clubs Dojo kun. (similar to what you describe) it gives me a little time, but not much before i have to drive home and cook tea :D
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I guess I started studying Buddhism because I read about the 5 precepts and they really made sense to me, I also find that karma (probably in its most raw of senses) is true. I dont think I could ever be so monastic with my approach to Buddhism. As …
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I guess because people seem to associate Buddhism and Meditation. It also seems to be very calming and a nice experience if im honest. Its just time thats a problem for me lately.
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Why do i try and practice meditation?
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I do think about teachings that ive heard on audio readings (that i listen to before bed) and I can see what the teachings are saying in people I meet in everyday life. I just cant seem to find the time right now to spend a lot of time meditating.…
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I do try and do a little bit of meditation everyday, even if its just the 5 minutes after my karate lesson. I just want to find out about buddhism and live my life as a normal everyday buddhist. :)
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As the title says, I am entirely new to Buddhism. After meeting a Shaolin Monk and being friends with a Nepalese immigrant to Britain for several years my interest and support has peaked. I think its time to investigate more into buddhism. I am lis…