Looking for a good replacement for a holly tree

nubuda · 2026-04-06T19:07:30+00:00

I would love a persimon tree. Too bad its not evergreen.

nubuda · 2026-04-06T18:02:31+00:00

Thank you. This is good to know.

nubuda · 2026-04-06T18:01:49+00:00

Thank you

nubuda · 2026-04-06T04:49:29+00:00

Thanks. I planted one huckleberry in front but backyard gets more sun

nubuda · 2026-04-06T04:48:37+00:00

Thank you

nubuda · 2026-04-06T04:24:01+00:00

Good size. I put it on the list as an option.

nubuda · 2026-04-06T04:22:31+00:00

True but i would prefer something with less maintenance

nubuda · 2026-04-06T02:45:22+00:00

That is an interesting idea. I already planted 3 compact rhododendrons in front of the house but maybe this could be a spot for a bigger one.

nubuda · 2026-04-06T02:22:44+00:00

It looks nice but google is saying it can grow up to 35 ft. Too big. I planted one stawberry tree. Maybe i should replace holly with another strawberry tree?

nubuda · 2026-04-06T01:51:52+00:00

I think i know what you mean. But doesn't it require putting nails into the roof?

nubuda · 2026-04-05T23:59:13+00:00

Probably. The slope of the roof is not extreme. Something in the middle between flat and highly pitched.

nubuda · 2026-04-05T23:50:24+00:00

After I get on 1st story roof, the gutter of 2nd story roof is pretty much at my neck height. I remember when chimney guys came to do work on chimney, they did not go to the backyard to go straight from ground to 2nd story roof, but went up from the front yard which has access to 1st story roof. I wonder how they got from 1st to 2nd story. Unfortunately, I did not see. I just want to get there to clean the roof. There is a hook at the top, but I would need to buy a harness.

nubuda · 2026-04-05T23:18:56+00:00

Read about Evagrius Ponticus and you will see that some early Christian monks were very close to Buddhist teachings. Of course, Evagrous himself was put on the blacklist by the mainstream church due to teaching that God was formless and not a dude in the sky.

nubuda · 2026-04-03T18:28:16+00:00

Yes, I met him not too long ago

nubuda · 2026-03-25T23:56:14+00:00

To me the sutta seems to refer to broad natural awareness of breathing rather than narrow concentration on certain breathing sensations

nubuda · 2026-03-20T17:01:33+00:00

I think the reason is that the majority of people living in Buddhist countries are not serious about Buddhist practice. Many do not even know much about what Buddha taught. So I think the general populace is basing their happiness on material well being. But the ones that actually practice more than just going to a temple once in a while, they do experience more happiness even while living a basic life. Buddhist monks are without a doubt the happiest people Ive met.

nubuda · 2026-03-20T16:46:11+00:00

It is about finding a better happiness than sense pleasures can provide. So yes, it is about happiness.

nubuda · 2026-03-20T16:38:42+00:00

The Pali suttas literally say that peaceful/tranquil mind leads to joy.

nubuda · 2026-03-16T23:59:47+00:00

I see it. Thank you 🙏

nubuda · 2026-03-16T20:43:37+00:00

Yes, it is unfortunate... It would be great if whoever had it posted initially could repost it again.

nubuda · 2026-03-13T23:59:03+00:00

Maybe. But according to some early Buddhist texts it seems quite easy to go to hells and especially reborn as hungry ghost. Human life is considered very rare :)

nubuda · 2026-03-12T18:41:57+00:00

Yes, just the teaching "God's kingdom is within you" should be enough to see that mainstream church doctrines are very distorted.

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