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Jundo
10-24-2012, 04:20 AM
I encourage looking at these threads, topics and posts today ...

Buddha wrestles Mara, but Buddha is undefeated ...
http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showthread.php?10260-Enemies-Confessions-Chances-to-Practice%21&p=88274&viewfull=1#post88274

In fact, that whole thread on dealing with "annoying" folks and situations is very good.

Another good thread on many topics, including why we don't mix and match some other Traditions' Practices around here, although adapting a few ...
http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showthread.php?10231-Being-Overwhelmed-Attached&p=88225&viewfull=1#post88225

and

http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showthread.php?10231-Being-Overwhelmed-Attached&p=88158&viewfull=1#post88158

For those interested, Ven. Shravasti Dhammika, a westerner who is a fully ordained Theravadan priest, just wrote a detailed essay on the history of meat eating and vegetarianism in Buddhism. An essay you can sink your teeth into.
http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showthread.php?10183-PRECEPTS-III-To-Refrain-From-Taking-Life&p=88271&viewfull=1#post88271

And not least, a CAUTION ABOUT PHISHING ...
http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showthread.php?8531-CONFIDENTIALITY-TIPS-for-Sangha-Members&p=88279&viewfull=1#post88279

Gassho, Jundo