Armando Posted February 16, 2019 I am from Germany. I am very pleased to be here with all of you. My background is Bon and Nyingmapa Buddhism which I studied for some years at two different monasteries in Khatmandu, Nepal. In connection with that, I also studied some of the traditional Tibetan arts like herbology and astrology. This is the first time that I join a forum. I am not quite sure how everything works. Maybe some of you could kindly show me around a bit... Please be patient with me if I make some silly mistakes at first. I am very much looking forward to talking with you about various subjects... Or just to 'sit' with you for a little while. Yours truly Armando 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fa Xin Posted February 17, 2019 Hello, Armando, and welcome. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. We look forward to accompanying you on some of the way that you still have to go. Please take the time to read the post pinned at the top of this Welcome page and take a look at the forum Terms and Rules. This covers all you need to know when getting started. For the first week you will be restricted to ten posts per day but after that you can post as much as you like. Also, until you’ve posted fifteen times in the forums, you’ll be a “Junior Bum” with somewhat restricted access and will be allowed only two private messages per day. Good luck in your pursuits and best wishes to you, Fa Xin and the TDB team Hi Armando, Namaste and welcome. If you have any specific questions about the forum, please let me know! Otherwise it is just replying to different threads. You made it this far, you should be good ! Looking forward to hearing some of your replies. I hope you enjoy. You are welcome to jump right in to the ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forum to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Fa Xin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armando Posted February 18, 2019 Thank you. I appreciate the welcome. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted February 18, 2019 Welcome. Many of us here would love to hear about life in a monastery. What you liked about it, and things you found harsh. Thanks Michael 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudfoot Posted February 18, 2019 And if it was worth it... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites