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Asger, I did not make those points. RJW did. And he has an interesting point too. We tend to have an idea about it and we glorify it and make the things we like the most bigger than they are. And it's not only about Shaolin or only Americans who act like this, it's the whole world.
I'm not here to deter you from following your dreams though. That's your business. I just want to make you think; a kind of "devil's advocate" you might say. There will be things that you really like and things that you really don't. American Hygiene standards are very high compared to most other countries; so be aware of that, it's VERY important.
peace
"For some reason I'm in a good mood today. I haven't left the house yet, though. "
"fa hui, you make buddhism sexy." -Zachsan
"Friends don't let friends do Taekwondo." -Nancy Reagan
Deer Park and Plum Village. Most to all monks and nuns in the Plum Village tradition must be ordained in Plum Village. Only under certain circumstances can you be ordained else where in this tradition. But I did live in both places, I spent most of my time in Plum Village though.
"For some reason I'm in a good mood today. I haven't left the house yet, though. "
"fa hui, you make buddhism sexy." -Zachsan
"Friends don't let friends do Taekwondo." -Nancy Reagan
i would be interested in reading more about your journey Fa Hui if you are inclined to share
good to see you back buddy - i myself am currently becoming involved more in Sufism than in a Buddhist tradition - its an interesting experience
take care,
dave
simple and natural is my method,
true and sincere is my principle --Tse Sigung
Very cool Dave. I've heard about Sufism; sounds nice.
I am currently working on my memoirs as a novice monk and I am going to try to get it published. But I am working on it and hope to finish it as soon as I can.
We'll see how things go.
Peace.
"For some reason I'm in a good mood today. I haven't left the house yet, though. "
"fa hui, you make buddhism sexy." -Zachsan
"Friends don't let friends do Taekwondo." -Nancy Reagan
but you'll always get more drunk than everyone else and make a fool out of yourself at first. it's a rite of passage. put some elbow grease into it, and in no time, you'll be drinkin your buddies under the table.
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