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by DeepFriedFunk
Sun Sep 29, 2013 2:21 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Loosing my way on the path.
Replies: 22
Views: 4331

Loosing my way on the path.

Hey folks, Well... It's probably best I start on a positive note. This past couple of years I have turned my life around. Due to alcoholism this time last year I'd nearly lost all of my friends, alienated my family and I was slowly killing myself, if the bottle didn't kill me then I eventually would...
by DeepFriedFunk
Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:33 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Never really introduced myself so... Hello!
Replies: 3
Views: 1531

Never really introduced myself so... Hello!

Hey there, First of all I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone on the forum. I have learned a great deal but admittedly I have only really posted when I was very depressed, close to relapse or at the bottom of a bottle (I found Buddhism through alcoholism... a healthy swap I would say!) An...
by DeepFriedFunk
Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:07 pm
Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
Topic: A severe period of depression
Replies: 16
Views: 4033

Re: A severe period of depression

Thank you for all of your kind words. I think actually getting it off my chest has helped a lot - knowing this is only temporary is a comforting feeling even though it's been a long time, it's easy to loose faith. I'll always have the thought that I do actually care where a lot of others don't. It's...
by DeepFriedFunk
Wed Mar 27, 2013 3:33 am
Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
Topic: A severe period of depression
Replies: 16
Views: 4033

A severe period of depression

Normally I would not ask for prayers to be said for myself but I feel this is coming from a sincere wish cope with this so that I might help others. I have overcome alcoholism at 24 and everyday I fight it's causes. I say my thanks everyday for not being in the grips of a bottle - and I suppose what...
by DeepFriedFunk
Thu Sep 06, 2012 1:11 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Can other religions lead to enlightenment?
Replies: 59
Views: 13904

Re: Can other religions lead to enlightenment?

I do believe it could be possible within another religion but very difficult. In most cases it does require correct direction and a good teacher. A lot of spiritual leaders are directly or indirectly affected by corruption in their religions, particularly within Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The ...
by DeepFriedFunk
Thu Sep 06, 2012 12:09 pm
Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
Topic: Suicide and Murder
Replies: 26
Views: 8371

Re: Suicide and Murder

Ah... I've wiled away many hours with teachers discussing this subject! Obviously murder in a no brainer... very bad karma. But despite this there is the question of if you knew what Hitler planned to do would you kill him? I personally don't think I could kill anyone but then in not killing him (be...
by DeepFriedFunk
Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:41 am
Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
Topic: "Purifying" karma?
Replies: 30
Views: 10556

Re: "Purifying" karma?

As for purification practices in the Mahayana tradition, and I am by no means an advanced practitioner, I was taught Vajrasattva practice as a means to purify karma from both this life and previous ones. Vajrasattva is the embodiment of the purification powers of all the Buddhas. Of course it must b...
by DeepFriedFunk
Wed Jun 27, 2012 12:52 pm
Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
Topic: A prayer for me please
Replies: 9
Views: 3394

Re: A prayer for me please

Thankyou both for your thoughts. I decided to take refuge about 6 months ago and recite the prayer before my daily practice... i just have to keep focused, both eyes on the path. It's far too easy to fall astray but I have confidence this time. Letting go of the guilt is the hardest part of all of t...
by DeepFriedFunk
Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:11 pm
Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
Topic: Prayers for those working through addiction
Replies: 3
Views: 1593

Re: Prayers for those working through addiction

I know exactly how it feels. It often feels like a hopeless situation. Thanks for caring about us... addiction is often a problem that gets overlooked as people just wanting to get off their tree. I know it's not a happy place. He will be in my prayers along with myself.
by DeepFriedFunk
Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:09 pm
Forum: Alternative Health
Topic: Real Marijuana as Herbal Medicine?
Replies: 84
Views: 32771

Re: Real Marijuana as Herbal Medicine?

All I know know from marijuana is that people think it doesn't have many side effects. The worst (if smoking in any amount to help pain) is laziness. It has a really bad habit of demotivating people. It makes you content with doing nothing.
by DeepFriedFunk
Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:04 pm
Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
Topic: prayers for me, please...
Replies: 20
Views: 6958

Re: prayers for me, please...

I am in the same boat at the minute, you will be in my prayers tomorrow morning. It's a tough world for jobs at the moment. Best of luck with your appointment.
by DeepFriedFunk
Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:02 pm
Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
Topic: A prayer for me please
Replies: 9
Views: 3394

A prayer for me please

Hey everyone, I'm currently 23... I have had problems with addiction for around three years now, luckily I had the intelligence to know something had to be done. A year and a half I moved back home and started to sort my life out. I gave up everything. I have had relapses but i got straight back on ...
by DeepFriedFunk
Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:13 pm
Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
Topic: Meal time prayer
Replies: 5
Views: 2584

Meal time prayer

Hey guys! I've been wondering if anyone knows of an easy to learn (or not) Tibetan prayer to give thanks before meals. I find it an important part of eating to consider where it has come from, how it got to me and to be thankful. Food isn't exactly a given commodity in many parts of the world so it'...
by DeepFriedFunk
Sat Apr 21, 2012 10:43 am
Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
Topic: Prayers mainly for my father, but a little for me!
Replies: 3
Views: 1538

Prayers mainly for my father, but a little for me!

Hey all, I came down with food poisoning 2 days ago. Reaaaaally unwell! I have chanted the short medicine Buddha a few times (as in 108) but I have a feeling there are bigger things to worry about. I am looking after myself to the best of my ability! Keeping myself hydrated and nibbling Pringles slo...
by DeepFriedFunk
Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Curious feelings/experiences during meditation.
Replies: 11
Views: 3514

Re: Curious feelings/experiences during meditation.

After a week of buffing up on the four noble truths believe me, that thought is very prominent in my mind.
by DeepFriedFunk
Tue Apr 17, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Curious feelings/experiences during meditation.
Replies: 11
Views: 3514

Re: Curious feelings/experiences during meditation.

Thankyou for all your advice. I try to help others only to the capacity that I can. My current problems need to be overcome and I have been very aware of that for some years... long before my practice. I think you are right... these things I am noticing are side tracking me... The most useful thing ...
by DeepFriedFunk
Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:28 pm
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Curious feelings/experiences during meditation.
Replies: 11
Views: 3514

Re: Curious feelings/experiences during meditation.

I have decided maybe now is the time to study... as in learn/study a lot more. Before many of the sutras didn't really make a lot of sense to me. I should concentrate on developing a good knowledge of Mahayana tradtion and teachings for the time being.
by DeepFriedFunk
Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:26 am
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Curious feelings/experiences during meditation.
Replies: 11
Views: 3514

Re: Curious feelings/experiences during meditation.

I have already experienced lapses in the quality of my practice. When I notice, I just keep faith, again as I have been taught- I dont beat myself up about it and continue as normal. I also try to go about my daily business with mindfulness, as clear as I can be. It's amazing what it's done for the ...
by DeepFriedFunk
Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:18 am
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Curious feelings/experiences during meditation.
Replies: 11
Views: 3514

Curious feelings/experiences during meditation.

I have considered myself a Buddhist for around 4-5 months now. I have been learning slowly, the best lesson one of my teachers taught me! I always love to dive into things so when I come with a million questions she always tells me to slow down. She said the Tibetans have a common saying of "sl...
by DeepFriedFunk
Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Alcohol relapse and Buddhist techniques to deal with anxiety
Replies: 33
Views: 6610

Re: Alcohol relapse and Buddhist techniques to deal with anxiety

I never heard of a gratuity list... but it's a great idea. I just started and I can't stop :rolling: I think this could be very useful. Thanks again Dave.

Josh.

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