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I think sometimes when we Buddhists think of "forgiveness" and "metta" and "compassion," we think it has to be an automatic response. Maybe that's a flaw in our thinking… (View Post)
@yad234 - Since you're at the beginning of your practice, I'd say don't be afraid to jump around between groups or teachers until you find a place/practice where you're comfortable. If you get a weir… (View Post)
(Quote) @yad234 - The thing is, "Theravada" and "Mahayana" have a huge variety of schools within those monster categories, and the practices vary widely. In many Theravadan city t… (View Post)
@rivercane - I believe the word you're looking for is Waldeinsamkeit. Wald = forest Einsamkeit = einsam which means "alone" and keit which denotes a sort of state of being. So "alonene… (View Post)
I don't mean to sound rude or to pry, but do you otherwise have a good relationship with your son? I ask because if your relationship w/ him is shaky, then maybe it would be better to meditate when h… (View Post)