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Thankyou I am quite likeable aren't I Palzang *says in an exuberently threatening voice* I'll send you a friend request. I have sixteen friends but I've never recieved a request, oh well *stumbles away quitely*
Hi, I thought I'd look into this thread, even though I'm afraid I haven't properly read it all.
I'm 14 and from Nottingham in England, and first discovered Buddhism maybe 4-5 months back.
I was getting a bit fed up about having nobody to talk about with the whole thing, so I thought I would try and find a decent forum. It's very nice here (just in case anyone is wondering, there is a Buddhist centre in Nottingham, but it's FWBO and I heard some bad things about them).
And yeah, Nottingham is where Robin Hood comes from...
You're funny Palyzangy They should make a fizzy drink named after you;
'Get your new Palzang! Giving you the extra Zang you can't live without '
And a sweetie named after me, no, that's a crazy idea :rolleyes:
Love & Peace
Jellybean
P.S.
I typed in Palzang on the internet and you're famous!!! I'm on the internet to but I'm not saying what you have to type, because I don't remember.
Also because people would know what I looked like and have me kidnapped because I'm so wonderful, and it would give the link to my old school which is two yards (yes, really) from my current school (I'm not a currect but they can't know I'm a jelly bean ) and five minutes from my jar.
Thankyou I am quite likeable aren't I Palzang *says in an exuberently threatening voice* I'll send you a friend request. I have sixteen friends but I've never recieved a request, oh well *stumbles away quitely*
Love & Peace
Jellybean
:eek: I would have sent you a request but we are already friends. If you want I will de-friend you, wait for a few days and then send you a request.:hohum:
Robin Hood never existed (Neither does Santa but don't tell Palzang, he'll cry- like he did when I had to tell him about the Tooth Fairy, Lady Gaga and Paris Hilton). Sorry, I'm a bit... but I'll try not to scare you off...
Hello *shakes your hand* I from very near Nottingham, I like the farm park...
It's fine... ^^^ That's what I learn in our great British schools That's a fave programme of mine of CBBC. Underneath are all the other songs from the horrible history series. You've got to admit though, you get to laugh, dance, and learn all in one
Hi, I thought I'd look into this thread, even though I'm afraid I haven't properly read it all.
I'm 14 and from Nottingham in England, and first discovered Buddhism maybe 4-5 months back.
I was getting a bit fed up about having nobody to talk about with the whole thing, so I thought I would try and find a decent forum. It's very nice here (just in case anyone is wondering, there is a Buddhist centre in Nottingham, but it's FWBO and I heard some bad things about them).
And yeah, Nottingham is where Robin Hood comes from...
A lot of the thread isn't worth reading... hehe But glad to have you on here jamie. If you hadn't noticed, jellybean/ joe/ love'n'peace is the only member I know of that is younger than you... never would have guessed, right? HAHAH.
And jellybean... I am not sure what to say to you today.
Thanks Palzang!
At least somebody likes me, Ashley :screwy:
Love & Peace
Jellybean
No, you're too normal to be my friend. Sorry. *Tells her imaginary friends to keep their opinions to themselves, argues for a bit." Okay! Fine! They think you're awesome... :eek: I don't know why... :crazy::D Hehe.
Hi, I thought I'd look into this thread, even though I'm afraid I haven't properly read it all.
I'm 14 and from Nottingham in England, and first discovered Buddhism maybe 4-5 months back.
I was getting a bit fed up about having nobody to talk about with the whole thing, so I thought I would try and find a decent forum. It's very nice here (just in case anyone is wondering, there is a Buddhist centre in Nottingham, but it's FWBO and I heard some bad things about them).
And yeah, Nottingham is where Robin Hood comes from...
Yes! Another Nottingham Buddhist on board, i too am from the beloved Nottingham, good to see you on the forums !
It means "glorious auspiciousness". My full name it Thubten Rinchen Palzang, which means "Doctrine Holder of Precious Glorious Auspiciousness". Well, sounds impressive...
Hey, I thought the evil Sheriff of Nottingham lived in Nottingham and Robin Hood lived in the forest, free as a bird. And he did too exist. I saw his TV show. Santa, of course, exists. All you have to do is go shopping at Christmas time, and there he is :doh:Lady Gaga, however, is a myth...
Hmm, I had a weird encounter today. A guy whom was the first buddhist I'd ever met came up to me and appologized for being, as he said, a "dick". But I was so caught off guard, sure he had been acting rudely and such, but I wasn't effected by it, and upon further realization I let him come into my life, and leave just as easily, and it did not hurt me. This makes me happy for I have come to realize happiness does not come from others, therefore basing your happiness on others is a waste of time... probably.
Then he was talking to us about how he no longer is sure about enlightenment. He feels that expiriencing the lows are worth it, because without it you would not have the highs, therefore the middleway, though it is said to be a way out of suffering, does not allow for the high points, thus is not worth it to him. This gives me a good idea of how we easily will buy into illusion. The kid was a hard core buddhist for a little over two years, he even shaves his head , yet when a girl came by, he quickly relinquished his buddhist views in order to allow himself to become attatched. And has come to a conclusion that attatchment in fact brings happiness, and if it brings suffering, that maybe we all need to suffer a bit too... say what? Lol. But that's okay, I can accept his opinions and views, however I cannot find truth in them. I think this is good because, as he introduced me to buddhism, my beliefs did not falter merely because his did.
The middle path does not stop one from experiencing moments of joy or sadness. What it does do is help you develop a method of understanding those moments of hapiness or sadness as exactly what they are, moments. Life is full of highs and lows but these moments do not need to control your life. Hopefully, he will realize this truth one day and understand life for what it truly is. His past actions at least led you to better understand the Dharma and was a catalyst in your path to enlightenment.
Hmm, I had a weird encounter today. A guy whom was the first buddhist I'd ever met came up to me and appologized for being, as he said, a "dick". But I was so caught off guard, sure he had been acting rudely and such, but I wasn't effected by it, and upon further realization I let him come into my life, and leave just as easily, and it did not hurt me. This makes me happy for I have come to realize happiness does not come from others, therefore basing your happiness on others is a waste of time... probably.
Then he was talking to us about how he no longer is sure about enlightenment. He feels that expiriencing the lows are worth it, because without it you would not have the highs, therefore the middleway, though it is said to be a way out of suffering, does not allow for the high points, thus is not worth it to him. This gives me a good idea of how we easily will buy into illusion. The kid was a hard core buddhist for a little over two years, he even shaves his head , yet when a girl came by, he quickly relinquished his buddhist views in order to allow himself to become attatched. And has come to a conclusion that attatchment in fact brings happiness, and if it brings suffering, that maybe we all need to suffer a bit too... say what? Lol. But that's okay, I can accept his opinions and views, however I cannot find truth in them. I think this is good because, as he introduced me to buddhism, my beliefs did not falter merely because his did.
That's a very interesting development. It's sad for him that he has to do more suffering to figure out it's not worth it but it's amazing that you already know that. He was the one who inspired the path in you yet he can't walk it right now and you can. Interesting. The level of maturity is definitely a factor too. I'm very happy for you, Ashley. It's like today's encounter was an affirmation for you.
Yeah, it's sad for him A shame... But it shows independance- in a way of speaking- because you didn't falter, I don't know if I would. A couple of my friends are 'Buddhists' but I just feel they're copying me and exitedly planning to get a huge group of friends to beat another of my friends just isn't right...
I agree, Ashley, that's an important step you've taken because Buddhism is about finding your own path, not depending on others. Ask your friend how important this relationship is when he breaks up next week or month or whenever!
I agree, Ashley, that's an important step you've taken because Buddhism is about finding your own path, not depending on others. Ask your friend how important this relationship is when he breaks up next week or month or whenever!
Palzang
Yeah Palzang, I thought of doing that, but the comment would merely upset him, rather than show him error in his logic. However, as you said, it's about finding your own path... I don't really think it is in my place to push him back toward the path that he once walked, but rather talk to him if he ever needs that.
Yeah, it's sad for him A shame... But it shows independance- in a way of speaking- because you didn't falter, I don't know if I would. A couple of my friends are 'Buddhists' but I just feel they're copying me and exitedly planning to get a huge group of friends to beat another of my friends just isn't right...
Right, which is why I have not told him that I am now following the buddha dharma, and was why I waited until he wasn't in my life as much so that I could be sure that I was doing it for the right reasons. Though, I am sorry to hear about your friends, perhaps they will see they are not helping themselves through acting that way, nor anyone else.
That's a very interesting development. It's sad for him that he has to do more suffering to figure out it's not worth it but it's amazing that you already know that. He was the one who inspired the path in you yet he can't walk it right now and you can. Interesting. The level of maturity is definitely a factor too. I'm very happy for you, Ashley. It's like today's encounter was an affirmation for you.
I hope that he finds his way back to the path, and I feel that he somehow will. Though he is trying to dissprove things for himself, he is still affirming them. Like, "I am not sure I can believe this is the right path anymore," followed by "well, if it is, maybe I am not meant to find enlightenment in this life, I am okay with that." I think perhaps he is confused, which is why it is easier for me to see this in him, and continue to follow the path. As he even admitted to, girls are obstucting his viewpoints, and since he admitted this, it shows that he is aware that he is not neccesarilly thinking clearly, and even in doing the wrong thing right now, he knows it. I think if following the four noble truths you can come to see the reality of suffering, which for some reason he seems not to be seeing right now. Perhaps he will. And thanks for the encouragement Brigid.
The middle path does not stop one from experiencing moments of joy or sadness. What it does do is help you develop a method of understanding those moments of hapiness or sadness as exactly what they are, moments. Life is full of highs and lows but these moments do not need to control your life. Hopefully, he will realize this truth one day and understand life for what it truly is. His past actions at least led you to better understand the Dharma and was a catalyst in your path to enlightenment.
-QW
Thank you QW for the reminder, they are moments. I was thinking that too... but it seems he would rather soak in the good moments and come crashing back down to the bad if it means getting and expiriencing the highs at their highest. If you put all you have into one moment of happiness, it gives it more meaning than it has, it becomes impermanent to you... that's what i think he means.
But thanks everyone for your thoughts, they were much appreciated. I was in shock a bit yesterday merely because he was so head-strong in his path, and with no warning he choose to do something else for his sack, and that wasn't normally something, as I knew him, he would do.
And I wouldn't give up on him, Ash. We all experience those times where we get distracted by something and fall off the path for a time, only to wake up later and find our way back.
Jellybean, I understand about your friends. At your age people are trying to figure out who they are and what fits for them in life, so they're willing to try out all kinds of different roles, often for the wrong reasons (to impress somebody else usually). It's a normal part of growing up, so I wouldn't worry about them. If it feels right for them, they'll stick with it, or come back to it some day. If not, at least they got some contact with the Buddha's teachings.
Yeah, thanks Ashley, but oh no! Not the word 'right' again... (but that's a story for another day)...
And thanks Palzang During the teenage years teenagers wonder about all sorts of things. I have a lot to find out about myself and it's annoying but... It's a part of life and patience is a vurtue, so I'll have to live with it for the next several years :rolleyes:
I love hearing all of your stories! its an amazing thing to find out how many of us are not separate, however together. We are not alone in our journeys.
If you wouldn't mind, I would like to share some of my past life and experiences.
I grew up in a christian family myself. Never met my real father till recently, my mother and the person I called father divorced when I was 9 years old. Things were not happy and things were crazy. For years I had suffered dealing with their problems and eventually ended up making my own problems from theirs.
When I was about 12 I had started exploring my spiritual-self. I ended up questioning what was taught to me about religion. I stopped believing in god and Christianity. I was young and really didn't know what to do with myself really. So I met a friend at the age of 14 who was at the same point in life I was. We started learning about energy's and Ki to start off with, then eventually started to learn about wicca. For years I was learning about wicca and still to this day I still keep some of the things I have learned close to my heart.
I told my parents about my spiritual beliefs and they just freaked out, said a lot of nasty things, and everything just was left at that.
I did a lot of religion hopping trying to find some spiritual peace. I am 19 now, and feel I did not start to find my path until about a year ago.
I have learned a lot about consciousness, my mind, and my soul. I have also spent a lot of time on myself with self development. I have spent a lot of my life improving myself, how I act, and defining how I view the things in my life. At one point I was on top of my game, when it comes to feeling complete, however that was years ago.
I now believe in god, but not as an entity or in anyway a christian form, but as an essence of all. I am god, you are god, everything in life is god. The power to create and destroy. I believe in the power of belief. Nothing is wrong and everything is right depending on the viewer. We create things with our consciousness and I also believe that there are different energys everywhere that put things into motion. I believe in a lot of little things that I have learned throughout my life. However I choose not to believe in religion of any form. I believe all religions have things to learn from, but religions as an organization are ridiculous to me. I just recently started learning about Buddhism, which from my perspective is not a religion but a supporter or a lifestyle.
I was in the Navy for a short time, then was discharged right after boot camp. However a friend of mine that I had met there started telling me about Buddhism, So when I got home, I started doing some research. Here I am now! I am excited to be learning again.
It is never too late or never too early to start learning, growing, and developing yourself.
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I can read it, but I don't know much grammar, unfortunately.
Palzang
Another weirdo! :eekblue:
Palzang
Palzang
Thankyou
Love & Peace
Jellybean
Palzang
I'm 14 and from Nottingham in England, and first discovered Buddhism maybe 4-5 months back.
I was getting a bit fed up about having nobody to talk about with the whole thing, so I thought I would try and find a decent forum. It's very nice here (just in case anyone is wondering, there is a Buddhist centre in Nottingham, but it's FWBO and I heard some bad things about them).
And yeah, Nottingham is where Robin Hood comes from...
'Get your new Palzang! Giving you the extra Zang you can't live without
And a sweetie named after me, no, that's a crazy idea :rolleyes:
Love & Peace
Jellybean
P.S.
I typed in Palzang on the internet and you're famous!!! I'm on the internet to but I'm not saying what you have to type, because I don't remember.
:eek: I would have sent you a request but we are already friends. If you want I will de-friend you, wait for a few days and then send you a request.:hohum:
It's true, they can't.
Palzang
Hello *shakes your hand* I from very near Nottingham, I like the farm park...
Love & Peace
Jellybean
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/horriblehistories/song8.shtml
A lot of the thread isn't worth reading... hehe
And jellybean... I am not sure what to say to you today.
How was everyone's week?
No, you're too normal to be my friend. Sorry. *Tells her imaginary friends to keep their opinions to themselves, argues for a bit." Okay! Fine! They think you're awesome... :eek: I don't know why... :crazy::D Hehe.
Yes! Another Nottingham Buddhist on board, i too am from the beloved Nottingham, good to see you on the forums
With Metta, Jackus.
It means "glorious auspiciousness". My full name it Thubten Rinchen Palzang, which means "Doctrine Holder of Precious Glorious Auspiciousness". Well, sounds impressive...
Palzang
Palzang
Hey now... no smartassness needed!
And Thubten (
Anyway you don't anything to do with santa:
Or the easter bunny:
Beat That!
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And I was going to see her live as well. Damn...
Palzang
Palzang
Oh way to be a boring butt!
But I have to agree with jackus... lets not beat that. Hehe
And Lady Gaga... umm... eww.
And anyway smilies are punishable by death on my home planet...
Palzang
vvvvvvvvvv
Hypocrit alert! Alert! Alert! Alert!:hrm: Load up the smilie guns :eek::mad:
Load, aim, FIRE! :crazy::cool:
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Palzang
^^^
Palzang
Palzang
wonderful Love'N'Peace
my grandson sends his love:):)
(The finger puppets are on the hand of the Abrahamic God in the clouds.)
Hmm, I had a weird encounter today. A guy whom was the first buddhist I'd ever met came up to me and appologized for being, as he said, a "dick". But I was so caught off guard, sure he had been acting rudely and such, but I wasn't effected by it, and upon further realization I let him come into my life, and leave just as easily, and it did not hurt me. This makes me happy for I have come to realize happiness does not come from others, therefore basing your happiness on others is a waste of time... probably.
Then he was talking to us about how he no longer is sure about enlightenment. He feels that expiriencing the lows are worth it, because without it you would not have the highs, therefore the middleway, though it is said to be a way out of suffering, does not allow for the high points, thus is not worth it to him. This gives me a good idea of how we easily will buy into illusion. The kid was a hard core buddhist for a little over two years, he even shaves his head
The middle path does not stop one from experiencing moments of joy or sadness. What it does do is help you develop a method of understanding those moments of hapiness or sadness as exactly what they are, moments. Life is full of highs and lows but these moments do not need to control your life. Hopefully, he will realize this truth one day and understand life for what it truly is. His past actions at least led you to better understand the Dharma and was a catalyst in your path to enlightenment.
-QW
Hilarious cartoon
Palzang
Yeah Palzang, I thought of doing that, but the comment would merely upset him, rather than show him error in his logic. However, as you said, it's about finding your own path... I don't really think it is in my place to push him back toward the path that he once walked, but rather talk to him if he ever needs that.
Right, which is why I have not told him that I am now following the buddha dharma, and was why I waited until he wasn't in my life as much so that I could be sure that I was doing it for the right reasons. Though, I am sorry to hear about your friends, perhaps they will see they are not helping themselves through acting that way, nor anyone else.
I hope that he finds his way back to the path, and I feel that he somehow will. Though he is trying to dissprove things for himself, he is still affirming them. Like, "I am not sure I can believe this is the right path anymore," followed by "well, if it is, maybe I am not meant to find enlightenment in this life, I am okay with that." I think perhaps he is confused, which is why it is easier for me to see this in him, and continue to follow the path. As he even admitted to, girls are obstucting his viewpoints, and since he admitted this, it shows that he is aware that he is not neccesarilly thinking clearly, and even in doing the wrong thing right now, he knows it. I think if following the four noble truths you can come to see the reality of suffering, which for some reason he seems not to be seeing right now. Perhaps he will. And thanks for the encouragement Brigid.
Thank you QW for the reminder, they are moments.
But thanks everyone for your thoughts, they were much appreciated. I was in shock a bit yesterday merely because he was so head-strong in his path, and with no warning he choose to do something else for his sack, and that wasn't normally something, as I knew him, he would do.
Jellybean, I understand about your friends. At your age people are trying to figure out who they are and what fits for them in life, so they're willing to try out all kinds of different roles, often for the wrong reasons (to impress somebody else usually). It's a normal part of growing up, so I wouldn't worry about them. If it feels right for them, they'll stick with it, or come back to it some day. If not, at least they got some contact with the Buddha's teachings.
Palzang
And thanks Palzang
Love & Peace
Jellybean
If you wouldn't mind, I would like to share some of my past life and experiences.
I grew up in a christian family myself. Never met my real father till recently, my mother and the person I called father divorced when I was 9 years old. Things were not happy and things were crazy. For years I had suffered dealing with their problems and eventually ended up making my own problems from theirs.
When I was about 12 I had started exploring my spiritual-self. I ended up questioning what was taught to me about religion. I stopped believing in god and Christianity. I was young and really didn't know what to do with myself really. So I met a friend at the age of 14 who was at the same point in life I was. We started learning about energy's and Ki to start off with, then eventually started to learn about wicca. For years I was learning about wicca and still to this day I still keep some of the things I have learned close to my heart.
I told my parents about my spiritual beliefs and they just freaked out, said a lot of nasty things, and everything just was left at that.
I did a lot of religion hopping trying to find some spiritual peace. I am 19 now, and feel I did not start to find my path until about a year ago.
I have learned a lot about consciousness, my mind, and my soul. I have also spent a lot of time on myself with self development. I have spent a lot of my life improving myself, how I act, and defining how I view the things in my life. At one point I was on top of my game, when it comes to feeling complete, however that was years ago.
I now believe in god, but not as an entity or in anyway a christian form, but as an essence of all. I am god, you are god, everything in life is god. The power to create and destroy. I believe in the power of belief. Nothing is wrong and everything is right depending on the viewer. We create things with our consciousness and I also believe that there are different energys everywhere that put things into motion. I believe in a lot of little things that I have learned throughout my life. However I choose not to believe in religion of any form. I believe all religions have things to learn from, but religions as an organization are ridiculous to me. I just recently started learning about Buddhism, which from my perspective is not a religion but a supporter or a lifestyle.
I was in the Navy for a short time, then was discharged right after boot camp. However a friend of mine that I had met there started telling me about Buddhism, So when I got home, I started doing some research. Here I am now! I am excited to be learning again.
It is never too late or never too early to start learning, growing, and developing yourself.
Thank you for your stories!