This is the time to recall why we are all here on this website.

We are Buddhist seekers, we are monks; above all we are seekers.

It is the time to reflect on the Canki Sutta (M 95) and the Vimamsaka Sutta
(M 47).

Piya


On Nov 23, 2007 12:16 PM, Noah Yuttadhammo <yuttadhammo@...>
wrote:

> At 23 Nov 2007 10:11:00 +0800 Piya Tan wrote:
> > Yes, there is the karma of words. There is a report in the Singapore
> Straits
> > Times
> > of a girl who committed suicide over internet messages. I suppose she
> took
> > them
> > really seriously.
> >
> > Courtesy is even more helpful online when users only know each other
> mostly
> > digitally.
> > I know that occasionally learned experts and even retired professors log
> in.
> > If we allow
> > differences in opinion, it is great way of broadening our knowledge.
> >
> > People are not pixels. We share our thoughts and feelings.
> >
> > A monk has especially to be careful in his communications online. There
> are
> > those who
> > are overtly polite to status, but there are those who are more
> outspoken.
> > The internet is
> > a open marketplace of opinions but can be a great place of learning.
> >
> > If we really love studying the Buddha's Teachings and have an interest
> in
> > growing in the
> > Dharma, the sixfold respect (to the Buddha, the Dharma, the Sangha, the
> > training,
> > heedfulness and hospitality) (A 3:330) are advantageous here.
> >
> > We are all guests here: in this website, in this world, in this body.
> >
> > I hope my message is taken for its good intention rather than a
> challenge to
> > anyone.
> >
> > Thanks, Ven Yuttadhammo, Kuan & Gunnar for your honest thoughts.
> >
> > Metta and mudita,
> >
> > Piya
> >
> > On Nov 23, 2007 2:32 AM, Gunnar Gällmo <gunnargallmo@...<gunnargallmo%40yahoo.se>>
> wrote:
> >
> > > --- f <fcckuan@... <fcckuan%40gmail.com> <fcckuan%40gmail.com>>
> skrev:
> > >
> > >
> > > > Example #2 (Another classic example that you often
> > > > read or hear people say):
> > > > "With all due respect, . [followed immediately by
> > > > something disrespectful]".
> > >
> > > Very popular in political and academical discussions,
> > > perhaps inspired by the practice in martial arts to
> > > bow down to your opponent before hitting him.
> > >
> > > A good example in less cultivated circles is:
> > >
> > > "I'm not a racist, but I think that xxx-ians just
> > > stink."
> > >
> > > Gunnar
> > >
> > > http://metrobloggen.se/esperanto
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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