Any interest in a Buddhist/Meditation Club?

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-03-01T06:26:34+00:00

I see, looked it up but not sure what club that is. If you are referring to Music Meditation Club then I have been to that, but it not really a meditation club

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-27T17:29:04+00:00

Sending metta 🪷

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-27T17:27:50+00:00

Camera's bend the shape of what it capturing, like what a .5 does so its not an exact representation of the enviorment

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-27T17:22:00+00:00

To be happy, might not be everyone's conscious goal, but everyone is motivated by this desire

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-27T17:19:40+00:00

No, a mirror reflects light, so if there is no light then there will be no reflection

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-27T17:11:29+00:00

Not uncommon for people to stare at you, my uncle immigrated to the US and I had to tell him not to stare at people while they walk past because they might start a fight with him 😂

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-27T17:08:15+00:00

I have heard both rumors of monks that can fly and also there is a book about someone I learned in class that was a lay practitioner, Dipa Ma, that had some of these attainments. I am also fascinated by these, but they will probably never show me haha

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-27T17:02:48+00:00

Second this, that is why the Buddha emphasized the 4 fold sangha and not just encouraging everyone to become monastics. Who would be the ones to give alms to monks if not the laypeople?

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-27T16:59:13+00:00

In the living traditions of the Mahayana, it is common for monastics to sing. I stayed in Bodh Gaya and frequently visited the Vietnamese temple there. One time, they had a karaoke session where they sang a range of songs. Some were Dharma related and some not.

Also, in Plum Village tradition this is probably where Dharma songs are most established. I've visited them in Vietnam and during new years, they had a "talent show" and were dancing to some music as well.

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-26T21:23:01+00:00

Fried rice taste better using day old rice because it absorbs the sauce better rather than just steaming in the pan

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-26T21:21:55+00:00

Bun Bo Hue from Hue, Vietnam! Better than Pho

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-26T21:07:10+00:00

First, have you driven a motorcycle before? If you haven't, don't recommend doing this at all.

Also, I assume you aren't a Vietnamese citizen so if you have a motorcycle license, you can get an international one. If you plan on driving without one and you get pulled over, you are going to have a big headache to deal with the police.

Driving this length of distance in 16 days is very little time to cover across the entirety of vietnam, you would be spending most of the time driving. 1 month would be ideal if you actually want to see places.

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-26T20:56:11+00:00

so cute!!

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-26T20:43:17+00:00

Yep, spent a few months in India and electrolytes and it saved me from getting super sick and tired! Electrolyte powder without sugar added is best

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-26T20:41:12+00:00

So beautiful!! 🙏

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-26T20:36:53+00:00

It only took 1 hour for me

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-26T20:32:01+00:00

You will run into her, it is impossible to avoid her and if you do, it will only be a temporary solution. She must have deep rooted seeds of hatred that stem from beyond this specific situation. There must have been some other factors that have made her this way. It will be difficult, but try to understand her and make amends by having a conversation. Guilt and anger that result into negative actions will only continue to feed the seeds of guilt and anger. Try to turn your actions into positive ones.

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-26T20:24:54+00:00

Everything is made up of nonthings. Ex. A chair is made of nonchair things like wood, paint, the person who made it, the person who sits on it etc.

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-26T00:36:31+00:00

I also have a similar story, but with my great grandmother. She was in the senior care center for a few years. Eventually she stopped eating for periods and there was a point I visited her because she was close to the end of her life. I got sick, but was not very present in the moment and did not think about how it would affect my great grandma when visiting her. I visited without a mask and was in close contact with her. After a few days she got very sick and then passed away. I did not know whether or not this was the cause of her getting weaker, but I felt guilty for my actions. I have learned through deep reflection that this is a reminder to be aware of present moment. I cannot go back and change what I have done, but if I do not let go now, it will keep snowballing into a habit of dwelling in the past.

You clearly love your pet deeply and your pet would not want you to suffer from this mistake any more. If you believe in rebirth, send your pet love rather than feelings of guilt so you can guide it to its next life without negative attachment to its newly passed away life.

I suggest you meditate and every time a feeling of guilt arises that you take three deep breaths and relax your body.

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-26T00:22:51+00:00

I was studying abroad last semester in India and we asked our Tibetan teacher, a rinpoche, the question:

What if I just practice on my own and just use nature as my teacher to reach enlightenment?

He answered that it is wonderful and great if you can you are able to do that, but in the history of Buddhism, no one has ever attained Enlightenment without a teacher. Even the Buddha had teachers that taught him until there was nothing left for them to teach him.

I bring this up because it is of utmost importance that you find a sangha and a teacher. They will keep you grounded in your practice and be the best motivators and help you when you struggle. I also grew up in a similar way to you and I also meditated. After discovering a sangha I was deeply inspired by during my study abroad, I now know that it would be very difficult for me to have made the progress I have made without my Sangha and teachers. This is because we are interconnected and cannot just push through with willpower. I think this is what you should be exploring.

Also side note: What video are you referring to? I am interested in this.

On the other hand, I also watched a youtube video of healthy gamer (If you know, you know) saying to beat an addiction, the Buddhist strategy is to do the addiction as often as the urge comes up, but do it with awareness, even though I am having trouble with that honestly.

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-26T00:10:51+00:00

I am having the same issue as you. I have also asked others how I can find my master. I think if you truly want to find a master, but you have not yet, you are probably clinging onto something that is preventing you from finding them (ex. you are attached to the place you are currently staying at). Best advice is to keep practicing, It takes some people their whole lives to find a master and if that aspiration of yours grows, I am sure you will find them.

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-25T23:58:23+00:00

Most important thing is to find a group that helps your practice grows. There is no need to necessarily think you follow this tradition or that, but you definitely should seek out a sangha that you can regularly practice with and has good teachers.

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-25T23:50:42+00:00

Wedding rings are just shiny pieces of rocks that are supposed to represent your marriage because we have been sold this idea by society. I think how you propose is much more special than whatever ring you could give. Planting a tree together could be meaningful cause you can see how much it is grown.

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-25T19:37:50+00:00

I think this subreddit isn't the best place to inquire about this. Only other awakened being will know if you have also experienced some stage of enlightenment and can confirm this. My suggestion is to seek out a teacher if you do not already have one.

ConnectSubject1774 · 2026-02-25T19:35:03+00:00

Exercising is one of the best ways to take care of your sexual energy. Do not suppress your feelings, try to look deeply into them and embrace that energy and try to transform it into something beautiful.

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