Bodhi is synonymous with wisdom and enlightenment, the ultimate goal of Buddhism. As such, The Bodhi Mail is an open discussion list for all aspects of Buddhism, its doctrine, philosophy, history, culture and practices. Through the exchange of thoughts and ideas, misconceptions will reduce as wisdom is gained. For the benefits of one and many, join us today to participate in the self-actualising goal towards bodhi.
Liste francophone consacrée au Bouddhisme Theravada. Cette communauté par email est un lieu d'échanges d'informations sur la pratique des enseignements du Bouddha d'après les textes anciens, notamment la méditation vipassana. Rejoignez-nous !
A mailing list for exploring the teaching, life, and work of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, the leading reformer of Thai Buddhism in the past century. Moderated by Ven. Buddhadasa's pupil Santikaro.
Buddhaviharas is a Buddhist mailing list providing daily inspirational messages relating to the four immeasurables (or Brahmaviharas) of lovingkindness, compassion, joy and equanimity.
The primary purpose of this list is to foster support and the exchange of information among those who are ordained Buddhist monastics. The list might also be appropriate for some who are sincerely interested in the monastic life, but who are not currently ordained home leavers.
We learn through sharing, reasoning, and practising. Sharing , [a manifestation of generosity, a highly valued practice of buddhism], is a high level of psychological [mind] function for healthy people. Hope we all can learn from one another using this forum.
This group is to discuss the practice of dana or generosity in Buddhism. It is not a fundraising group. It is a group for everyone to share articles, photos, stories and experiences with dana.
A discussion forum for anyone interested in understanding the Buddha's teachings as found in all three baskets of the Tipitaka, the original record of the Buddha's word in the Theravada tradition, and as further elucidated in the ancient commentaries of that tradition. The discussions include matters of both theory and practice, with the aim of developing precise understanding of the realities of the present moment. The group started in Bangkok in the early 1970's under the guidance of the Thai Theravadin teacher Khun Sujin Boriharnwanaket.
A discussion mailing list of an international Buddhist community who delights in having friendly and inspiring sharing of the Dhamma -- in theory and practice -- as brought forth by the Theravada tradition. Check out the archive site by Yahoo! Groups.
"We are linguistic beings who inhabit a reality in which it makes sense to make sense. And we can no more step out of language and imagination than we can step out of our bodies." A 4-fold test of everything we say, think and do: 1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build good will and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Members individually could share useful Buddhist information in a manner to reflect the Buddha-sasana world of cyberspace.
Eightfold-l is a discussion list on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path of Buddhism. This list is to be used as a sort of "study group" for beginners and advanced students of Buddhism alike. We do ask that very advanced terminology and overuse of the Sanskrit and Pali languages, without proper definition for the benefit of newer students, be kept to a minimum.
Forum Buddha (Mailing List) didirikan oleh Forum Komunikasi Umat Buddha (FKUB) DKI Jakarta didirikan pada tanggal 26 Mei 2002, FKUB DKI Jakarta berbentuk Lembaga Swadaya Masyarakat Umat Buddha DKI Jakarta serta merupakan Forum kebersamaan Umat Buddha DKI Jakarta, dan tidak membentuk organisasi tingkat Pusat.
This group will discuss the practice of insight (vipassana meditation and its application to everyday life. We will also consider various traditional (especially Theravada Buddhist) teachings, depending on the interests of the group. Discussions from beginners or those unfamiliar with these practices are welcomed.
The Virtual Sangha for Practitioners of Meditative Absorption and Insight is a primarily Buddhist forum to discuss the practice of meditative absorption, known as Jhana in Pali and Dhyana in Sanskrit, and its relationship to revealing transcendent Insight, known as Vipassana or Vipasyana, for the ultimate purpose of Awakening.
This is the online facility for the members of the Order of Sangha of Theravada Tradition with Myanmar (Burmese) connection to respond to Dhamma questions asked by members.