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BhikkhuJayasara · Bhikkhu · Veteran
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Re: The Practice of Eating One Big Meal
I had weight loss surgery so I cannot have "big" meals.. this was a concern for me when i first started going on retreat.. turns out food is a crutch and an attachment, I did fine with the … (View Post)
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Re: How much persecution is a new Buddhist signing up for?
Ive never had any issues at all. The monastery i visit is Bhavana Society in the mountains of west Virginia(moonshine territory) and when i walk down the road people know im from the monastery, they … (View Post)
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Re: Whats your view on mental health issues?
My view on mental illness as someone who worked with people with all levels of it, is that it is something i wouldnt wish on my worst enemy.. It destroys families and puts people in a world divorced … (View Post)2 -
Re: Do you ever find it hard to meditate for hours at a time?
I think the main reason I had so much trouble in the beginning of my practice WAS that I did not find the teachers I learn from now(ajahn brahm, bhante G, etc) .. I thought meditation was sit straigh… (View Post)
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Re: Why am I so nervous (if I practice Buddhism)?
you answered your own question.. you PRACTICE dhamma, as do we all, the Buddha said it was a gradual PRACTICE, we are not there yet are we? we still have attachment, aversion, and delusion and we chi… (View Post)2