Special Teachings Forum?

[Grizzly]

Hi all
Perhaps I missed the talk but I have just noticed a new forum on the board that requires an extra password to get in.
It also mentions "special teachings" and stuff!
Can you let me know why there's a board that requires another password? Is this a two tier system in operation, perhaps for the more "worthy", he says jesting (and hoping its not true)?
I recall reading in the Pali suttas that the Buddha said something along the lines of he taught with an open hand..no secrets to the dharma.
I am just a bit perplexed about this......
All the best
Rich

[Grizzly]

Re: Special Teachings Forum?

and then I click on it again and I'm in there!
So guess the problem mustve been my end- often the case that

[Grizzly]

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and then I notice they are links to the sit-a-longs with commentary.
I have to say that the sit-a-longs by both Jundo and Taigu have generally been excellently clear and precise teachings.
Gratitude for these gentlemen.
Rich

[Shohei]

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Hiya Rich
- two tier for sure... they are raising us all up!! :wink:
Thank you Jundo and Taigu for your teachings, for your efforts and resolve the are quite invaluable!

Gassho
Shohei

[Jundo]

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Hey Griz,

Yes, the original idea was to put the most esoteric teachings on the magic and "Meaning of Life" in there and, for a fee, allow the elite few to enter. :shock:

Then we decided, what the hey, to let everybody in!

Just kidding. Actually, Taigu and I talked about it, and we felt that some basic teachings, talks and such were hard to find for newcomers in the chaotic sweep of this forum, so we should give them some space. No password necessary, nor fee.

"Meaning of Life" is still in there though! 8)

Gassho, Jundo

PS - Meaning of Life = 42 (for all you "Hitchikers Guide" fans)

[willjohndover]

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PS - Meaning of Life = 42 (for all you "Hitchikers Guide" fans)

Jundo you gained my respect as a teacher long ago, but you just gained my love as a geek.

Hands together
Will

P.S. Always know where your towel is.

[Genkai]

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And thanks for all the fish!

[Sven]

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Yes, but what's the question?!

[Grizzly]

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Shohei
That brought a tier to my eye!

Jundo
You know you'll never make a good capitalist this way. What about all the upkeep on that private temple of yours out the back?
And you mean there really are no secret teachings???? What sort of way is that to run a spiritual endeavour?

Yeah, putting these things in one place is a great idea.

Until next time,

So long and thanks for all the fish! (now we'll see who really are the geeks!)

Rich

[Shohei]

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Shohei
That brought a tier to my eye!

Jundo
You know you'll never make a good capitalist this way. What about all the upkeep on that private temple of yours out the back?
And you mean there really are no secret teachings???? What sort of way is that to run a spiritual endeavour?

Yeah, putting these things in one place is a great idea.

Until next time,

So long and thanks for all the fish! (now we'll see who really are the geeks!)

Rich

LOLOL!! /me bows
Gassho
Shohei
(oh...yeah my answer to everyone here at work who starts out Can i ask you a question? (meaning will you do this for me)... my answer before they ask is always... 42. - Im not popular)

[mark]

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Hiya,
The new "Talks and Teachings" forum is a great idea! As a daft eternal beginner, I find the need to refresh my memory of basics constantly. I have, in the past, found myself searching aimlessly for "that" talk or post on a particular subject from Jundo or Taigu. A user-friendly compendium of teachings is just the ticket!

m

[Jundo]

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I apologize to everyone that moving all these threads around is messing with the "View New Posts" function ...

search.php?search_id=newposts

... Oh, just one more thing to practice with.

It should all settle out in a day or two.

Gassho, Jundo

[Onshin]

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Hiya,
I thought at first the new forum was special access to 'The Electric Monk' so he do all the believing for us.

Gassho

Joe

(now we will see who the real DA fans are)

[Saijun]

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Hiya,
I thought at first the new forum was special access to 'The Electric Monk' so he do all the believing for us.

Gassho

Joe

(now we will see who the real DA fans are)

Hello Joe,

Is the horse still in the washroom?

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I would like to thank Jundo and Taigu for the new forum--perhaps I'm lazy and stupid, but it makes finding the "Treeleaf Teachings" as it were so much easier.

Much metta,

Perry

[Onshin]

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Hi Spud,
No, he is taking a rest on the sofa in the stair well.

Gassho

Joe