Friends,
I joined this group recently to learn to read Pali.
I am impressed with the lessons available on the study
of Pali, but have decided to leave the group. It seems
to be more off topic more than on, so I will search
elsewhere. I applaud John's message and hope that all
take it to heart. I have no insights nor have the
wisdom to add to what John suggested. I will leave
you something to translate that may be of use, sorry
that I don't have a Pali font. May you all be well,
peaceful and happy.
with Metta,
Revata (Bruce)

Musavada veramani-sikkhapadam samadiyami
Pisunavaca veramani-sikkhapadam samadiyami
Pharusavaca veramani-sikkhapadam samadiyami
Samphappalapa veramani-sikkhapadam samadiyami

--- John Kelly <palistudent@...> wrote:

> Dear friends,
>
> I have been very saddened by the recent increase in
> unpleasant emails on this list. In the past, I've
> always been very impressed with the overall quality
> of
> the postings and the right-speech that is usually
> evident here. But the last few weeks have been
> filled
> with bickering, posturing, sarcasm, snideness, and
> worse. This has been especially sad since I've
> noticed a number of new members have joined
> recently,
> and they must be wondering whether they made a
> mistake.
>
> Every utterance that we make should be examined for;
> is this helpful, is it hurtful, am I just inflating
> my
> own ego with this, is it appropriate, is it the
> right
> time?
>
> May we all consider what we say. And may you all be
> well.
>
> With metta, John