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I think it depends on individuals. Each of us are so different , a success to one would seem as a shortcoming to others! But I think all buddhists want to attain cessation of suffering, it's just the matter of 'when' only.

To me, the nearer things in Dhamma , more down to earth things are like reduction in anger, hatred , and become more tolerant to differences, and to be more Calm and happy. If a person sees this happening in his life, the dhamma is working. If he becomes more angry.. then he obviously needs to re-examine his approach to dhamma.



Once the foundation is right, the rest will come naturally !

This post has been edited by soul2soul: Aug 23 2010, 03:34 PM

dont fall into the trap of intellectual argument.

This post has been edited by soul2soul: Aug 24 2010, 10:45 AM

I heard this too. I think it's taoism.

If you noticed, I only said "don't fall into intellectual debate trap", and I got an earful lecture from you. You think you are right and I am wrong, be it, no need to argue.

No, you don't.

This post has been edited by soul2soul: Aug 24 2010, 03:26 PM

tara. chastised by the Buddha yes.

This post has been edited by soul2soul: Aug 24 2010, 03:28 PM

hi what's up

Any of you interested to learn metta meditation let me know. I can give you the details of the series of metta meditation course in PJ / Subang vicinity, conducted by Burmese monk under SJVM.

What are the benefits of metta (loving-kindness) meditation?

1. He sleeps well
2. He wakes up feeling good
3. He does not have bad dreams
4. He is well-liked by fellow men
5. He is well-liked by people everywhere
6. He is protected by Devas
7. He will not be harmed by fire, poison or weapons
8. He achieves Samadhi fast
9. His facial complexion is healthy
10. He will pass away unconfused
11. If he does not attain arahatship, he will be reborn in the Brahma world



Metta (loving-kindness) is one of the 4 brahma viharas (sublime states of the brahma gods) that is
1. Metta
2. Karuna (Compassion)
3. Mudita (Sympathetic joy)
4. Upekkha (Equanimity)

One who dwells in these states are said to be dwelling in the abodes of the Brahmas (high divinity).

Syadu syadu syadu

This post has been edited by soul2soul: Sep 3 2010, 08:10 AM

Pali is like a dialect in China, a localized language (like canton- cantonese, etc). It is believed to be the language that is closest to the one used by the Buddha himself.

However, Sanskrit became more important in the later part of India's history. Sankrit has a written language (like mandarin with written chinese character). Language changes very fast (even in english we see divergence between USA and England after 50 years).

China sent a group of people to India to learn buddhism, and it was there and then, buddhism was translated to Chinese language but it was believed to happen much later in Buddhism history. Chinese "lohan" arahants were heard of in the past, so it suggests the common root.

.... you believe sun wukong exist???

good day to you too. may you find happiness.

Hi hi. Today holiday. Zz

Should be more careful next time hor. This kamma works in very complicated ways. Some destructive kamma can kill you no matter how you want to avoid also you cannot. Some are just killing kamma not so strong but can exert itself when conditions are right. So as far as possible, exercise mindfulness and do our best to be careful on the road.

But if really got destructive kamma , then no choice. Always reflect on death, that will give you a sense of urgency to practice the dhamma. We are never sure of what kamma will mature tomorrow, or until when we will have chance to practice the dhamma again. Human life is very short, but it is also the best avenue to get lots of merits.

Nobody knows how the buddha actually look like. But it was recorded in the Sutta, that the buddha possess extremely refined features (handsome) and so as his son Rahula.

Ven Anuruddha (one of the prominent disciples with divine eye) was recorded to be very handsome until some females wanted to disturb him.

These great people have good kamma, and they were born with riches/power and good looks.

uncle tan?? he so old meh?

Well, there are many ways to do this type of meditation. I understand there are people who follow the instruction to direct the metta to the deities around them. It is mentioned there are some deities who are friendly , and some who are not so friendly.

If you wish them well, of course the deities (if they are around you) will be happy, and they will become friendly to you. The not-so-friendly deities will become neutral to you, and the friendly ones will become close to you.


This post has been edited by soul2soul: Sep 20 2010, 09:22 AM

Of course, it's for everyone who does metta.

That one we don't know for sure unless you can see them. Even there is no Devas around you at that time, you can still derive other benefits from this meditation, good karma being one of them..

Try google "access to insight". There contains some of the english translation of the Pali Tipitaka, the one used by the Theravada buddhists.

For Mahayana sutras, I am not very sure. Try "heart sutra" etc, maybe the links there will bring you to the sutras.