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To everyone on the newbuddhist froum:
Sometimes my posts may offend people, or say the wrong thing from what I truely intend, or are not entirely clear. I apologize for any of these things as well as any mistakes in spelling, grammar, and information in them. I am only human and I have views, attachments, and faults like everyone else. None of my posts are meant to say that they are the only "right views" on any of these subjects. I do not speak for all Buddhists or all traditions of Buddhism. My posts are just my ideas on things from my perspective and practice. I hope that nobody sees my postings as attacks or insults. I am sincerely trying to help wisdom arise in all of you as well as myself. The path is a long and hard one. I began with dependances on drugs/alcohol, smoking, and various criminal activities. I am no saint. It has taken a lot of time, energy, and patience to end up where I am now. I do not use any drugs, I do not drink, I do not break any laws knowingly, and I have quit smoking. Like all human beings I am a work in progress. I hope you will forgive me for anything I may have done to cause any of you harm. I just want my posts to help benefit this site as well as it's members lives. I know that all of yours do the same for me.
Sincerely,
Jason
P.S. You are always free to private message me if there are any questions, thoughts, or problems with my posts.
Sincerely,
Jason
P.S. You are always free to private message me if there are any questions, thoughts, or problems with my posts.
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Jason,
I have no problem with any of your posts; I find them well thought out and I appreciate that. I am also a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. I have also done some jail time as a result of my past drug and alcohol abuse. Like you, I am clean and sober and I also quit smoking. I like myself much better as a clean and sober person.
Adiana
I won't bore you with the details, but the way I responded to such a stressful experience (I have no record) was an eye-opener to observe happening to one's own mind and body. Dharma lessons can be found in the most unexpected experiences in life.
Ben.
btw, I been struggling with the drugs thing for over 30 years, but that's another story...
Hugs.
and as for spelling...nlame it on poor typing skills... I do..
I hope that I can learn a lot from you, Elohim.
NO :banghead:
Gassho
One of my teachers used to ask, "If I wanted to be judgmental/depressed/hyper/whatever as you do it, what would I have to do?" It made us examine the process of our apparent emotions in order to describe or act them for him.
I have to remind myself that, in Buddhist psychology, emotions arise at the interface between body and mind. I have found that judgment often arises in me from uncomfortable body reactions which set up mind reactions. Calming the body has led me away from the pain that I was causing myself and others by making unwarranted judgments.
It is also impressed on me that the first step in the practice of Metta is to look at ourselves with the eyes of a loving parent. My own critical mind turned outwards because I avoided the fact that it was constantly turning inwards!
I only started posting on boards a few years ago and I must warn you that it become addictive!
This is a wonderful place to start. On many boards, people can get very unpleasant with each other (let me know when you want links to Anti-Liberal, Anti-NeoCon, Anti-Catholic, Anti-everyone boards: they are really depressing LOL)
Welcome to the site. Simon is right, posting on boards can become addictive! LOL!
I think you will like it here; people are pleasant and there is no "flaming" here unlike certain other sites! LOL! People do disagree here but are always respectful of another's opinion. You can get answers to any questions you may have here. I look forward to getting to know you.
Adiana
Jenna
Jenna
JUST SAY NO!
--to flaming
Thanks!
That's what I figured. I like to sometimes say, "Nice is free." I can add, in this context, nice is also freeing!
J
That's a great idea. On behalf of the technologically inept, we thank you!
I am new to this forum but your submissions read by myself so far show that you have spent much time contemplating buddhist thought. I have read quite a few books by various authors on eastern thought, mostly buddhism. The way you summarize the teachings is very straight forward and insightful. The problem with online communication is that people may insert their own connotation to any set of words and the message changes.
I try my best to help people understand these often complex ideas with my explainations, as well as with quotes form the Buddha and other qualified teachers. Many people new to Buddhism haven't had the chance to study a lot of these things. I feel it is an important part of my practice to do what I can to spread the Dhamma.
I originally wrote this post because sometimes I state my opinion on subjects, which then gets taken personally. I do not like to upset people with my words. I was a little defensive, offended, worried? maybe about how I was coming across. This site was created by my friend and I did not want to reflect poorly upon him. It was a reaction I had.
In any case I am happy that you find my posts helpful. I also find many of the posts here helpful. I admire the simplicity that others have in their posts. Mine tend to be a little ... long-winded? Hahaha. I hope you find some very useful information here, as well as some good Dhamma friends.