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Australian-rules-football-afl-chatting-tipping-and-news
My last post I said the Saints will win and I tipped them -
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Benz Loses Control, Crashes Into Van, Another Car Hits, 1 Dead, 2 Seriously Injured
Probably monocoque construction so no chassis - Merc were pioneers of crumple zones. -
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Government Policy?
I never realised that was the case, thank you for that. It makes an even stronger case that no new law is required since things are only reverting to the norm. -
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Benz Loses Control, Crashes Into Van, Another Car Hits, 1 Dead, 2 Seriously Injured
What source are you using for this information? I suspect none? -
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How stupidity is an existential threat to America
Vladimir forgot to tell that in Russia you can only be comrade No1 if you do not fall out of a window, are not poisoned, your plane has no accident and you have deep roots with the KGB and the Oligarchs. That way your Russian dream career from Zero (Taxidriver) to Hero (Comrade No1 and billionaire) will happen. -
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Looking for a Honda Africa Twin Pattaya or BMW F850 GS
I was walking down soi bukhao and saw a BMW 850 fully rigged with luggage racks & bags at the bike service shop there. Looked great so definitely on my radar. I googled and saw new price is 594k for GS standard and 649k for the adventure model so interested to see what you think a used bike "in pristine condition with low too very low mileage/KM's" would be worth? -
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Religion in Thailand
Dasa Pāramīs 1. Dāna-pāramī: generosity 2. Sīla-pāramī: virtue 3. Nekkhamma-pāramī: renunciation of sensuality (and of the household life) 4. Paññā-pāramī: the search for discernment 5. Viriya-pāramī: persistence 6. Khanti-pāramī: endurance, patience 7. Sacca-pāramī: truthfulness 8. Adhiṭṭhāna-pāramī: determination 9. Mettā-pāramī: goodwill 10. Upekkhā-pāramī: equanimity The Four Brahmavihārās – The Sublime Attitudes 1. Loving kindness (maitrī/mettā) 2. Compassion (karuṇā) 3. Sympathetic Joy (muditā) 4. Equanimity (upekṣā/upekkhā) Dāna: Generosity Dāna pāramī saṃpanno, (generosity / perfection / endowed) Dāna upapāramī saṃpanno, Dāna paramattha-pāramī saṃpanno, Mettā – Maitrī - Karunā - Muditā - Upekkhā pāramī saṃpanno Itipi so bhagavā Endowed with the perfection of giving, (parami) Endowed with the higher perfection of giving, (upaparami) Endowed with the ultimate perfection of giving, (paramatta parami) Endowed with the perfection of loving kindness, friendliness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, So indeed is the Blessed One. Sīla: Virtue Sīla pāramī saṃpanno, Sīla upapāramī saṃpanno, Sīla paramattha-pāramī saṃpanno, Mettā Maitrī Karunā Muditā Upekkhā pāramī saṃpanno, itipi so bhagavā Endowed with the perfection of virtue, endowed with the higher perfection of virtue, endowed with the ultimate perfection of virtue, endowed with the perfection of loving kindness, friendliness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, so indeed is the Blessed One. Nekkhama: Renunciation Nekkhamma pāramī saṃpanno, Nekkhamma upapāramī saṃpanno, Nekkhamma paramattha-pāramī saṃpanno, Mettā Maitrī Karunā Muditā Upekkhā pāramī saṃpanno, itipi so bhagavā Endowed with the perfection of renunciation, endowed with the higher perfection of renunciation, endowed with the ultimate perfection of renunciation, endowed with the perfection of loving kindness, friendliness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, so indeed is the Blessed One. Vīriya: Persistence Vīriya pāramī saṃpanno, Vīriya upapāramī saṃpanno, Vīriya paramattha-pāramī saṃpanno, Mettā Maitrī Karunā Muditā Upekkhā pāramī saṃpanno, itipi so bhagavā Endowed with the perfection of energy, endowed with the higher perfection of energy, endowed with the ultimate perfection of energy, endowed with the perfection of loving kindness, friendliness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, so indeed is the Blessed One. Paññā: Wisdom (Discernment) Paññā pāramī saṃpanno, Paññā upapāramī saṃpanno, Paññā paramattha-pāramī saṃpanno, Mettā Maitrī Karunā Muditā Upekkhā pāramī saṃpanno, itipi so bhagavā Endowed with the perfection of wisdom, endowed with the higher perfection of wisdom, endowed with the ultimate perfection of wisdom, endowed with the perfection of loving kindness, friendliness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, so indeed is the Blessed One. Khanti: Patience Khanti pāramī saṃpanno, Khanti upapāramī saṃpanno, Khanti paramattha-pāramī saṃpanno, Mettā Maitrī Karunā Muditā Upekkhā pāramī saṃpanno, itipi so bhagavā Endowed with the perfection of patience, endowed with the higher perfection of patience, endowed with the ultimate perfection of patience, endowed with the perfection of loving kindness, friendliness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, so indeed is the Blessed One. Sacca: Truthfulness (Honesty) Sacca pāramī saṃpanno, Sacca upapāramī saṃpanno, Sacca paramattha-pāramī saṃpanno, Mettā Maitrī Karunā Muditā Upekkhā pāramī saṃpanno, itipi so bhagavā Endowed with the perfection of honesty, endowed with the higher perfection of honesty, endowed with the ultimate perfection of honesty, endowed with the perfection of loving kindness, friendliness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, so indeed is the Blessed One. Adhiṭṭhāna: Determination Adhiṭṭhāna pāramī saṃpanno, Adhiṭṭhāna upapāramī saṃpanno, Adhiṭṭhāna paramattha-pāramī saṃpanno, Mettā Maitrī Karunā Muditā Upekkhā pāramī saṃpanno, itipi so bhagavā Endowed with the perfection of determination, endowed with the higher perfection of determination, endowed with the ultimate perfection of determination, endowed with the perfection of loving kindness, friendliness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, so indeed is the Blessed One. Mettā: Goodwill Mettā pāramī saṃpanno, Mettā upapāramī saṃpanno, Mettā paramattha-pāramī saṃpanno, Mettā Maitrī Karunā Muditā Upekkhā pāramī saṃpanno, itipi so bhagavā Endowed with the perfection of loving-kindness, endowed with the higher perfection of loving-kindness, endowed with the ultimate perfection of loving-kindness, endowed with the perfection of loving kindness, friendliness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, so indeed is the Blessed One. Upekkhā: Equanimity Upekkhā pāramī saṃpanno, Upekkhā upapāramī saṃpanno, Upekkhā paramattha-pāramī saṃpanno, Mettā Maitrī Karunā Muditā Upekkhā pāramī saṃpanno, itipi so bhagavā Endowed with the perfection of equanimity, endowed with the higher perfection of equanimity, endowed with the ultimate perfection of equanimity, endowed with the perfection of loving kindness, friendliness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, so indeed is the Blessed One. -
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How stupidity is an existential threat to America
Look no further than the media being culpable of dumping down the masses. Relying on what opinions of others to be taken as fact as opposed to understanding historical records and taking in and sifting through as much information from as much sources available to reason with an empirical analysis. Ignorance is often labeled as stupidity, but what it is, is the laziness of not taking the initiative of an individual to do their own homework causing the ignorance. Take the links posted claiming to be facts, most of which are conflated truths to fit a narrative meant to persuade. If an individual really wants to understand a subject, they need to start from the beginning and comprehend all facets that influence the subject and reject outside influences. -
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Benz Loses Control, Crashes Into Van, Another Car Hits, 1 Dead, 2 Seriously Injured
Hardly a scientific remark! -
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Electric Vehicles in Thailand
I have removed a report of topic post please remember this topic is about ‘Electric Vehicles in Thailand’- 1
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Religion in Thailand
It has to do with the first of the 10 Paramis or the 10 Perfections of Theravada Buddhism. The first Parami is Dana, or generosity. Now in a perfect Buddhist world one would give for the sake of giving. Unfortunately most Thais whom I know give with the full expectation of getting something in return be it as mundane as wealth and riches to more spiritual inclinations of a rebirth in a better realm of existence. My wife is a mix between those two - giving with the expectation of receiving something material in return, but also hoping for a better rebirth. For myself - I give because it is the right thing to do. I give with no expectation of anything in return. Why? Most Thais follow the kind of Buddhism practiced by non-meditation "academic" monks who can be found in most city and village temples. That includes my wife. I follow the Theravada Kammathana Forest Tradition of Thai meditation masters. Back to the Paramis, in this case Sila, or morality. The kind of Buddhism practiced by non-meditation "academic" monks who can be found in city and village temples follows a rather "loose" form of morality established in the Buddhist Vinaya, or moral precepts. The Theravada Kammathana Forest Tradition of Thai meditation masters follows a strict adherence to the Vinaya which simply is not followed by most Thai monks. With that said, you'll probably find that lay followers of the former kind of monks to follow a loose form of morality as well as expecting "earthly rewards" for their giving of "Dana." The lay followers of the latter Kammathana Forest Tradition are more likely to give with little expectation of "earthly rewards" but possibly an expectation that their acts of generosity will assist in the facilitation of their meditation practices, or Samadhi, and a hope to attain Nibbana (Nirvana) within a few human life-spans. Lay follows of regular monks understand the Paramis but may not actually understand the significance of why they are important as most Thai Buddhist I personally know don't meditate, my wife included. Lay followers of the Theravada Kammathana Forest Tradition tend to be meditation practitioners and understand that the Paramis eventually sets the conditions that lead to the outcome of the attainment of Nibbana. So - why are Thais so obsessed with Buddhism? Because historically, this is a Buddhist country. Asia in general, from Western to Central to Southeast to East Asia has a very rich, historically significant religious culture that predates Christianity. It is what it is. I don't proselytize, but you did ask. I'd suggested simply reading about the history of Buddhism. It might answer some of your nagging questions and confusion. Or? It may even confuse you more. Hard to tell actually. Best of luck. The 10 Perfections of Buddhism - The 10 Paramis. Generosity (dana) Virtue (sila) Renunciation (nekkhamma) Wisdom (pañña) Energy (viriya) Patience (khanti) Truthfulness (sacca) Determination (aditthana) Lovingkindness (metta) Equanimity (upekkha) -
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