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Member Profile: Purma
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"Finding Joy in Nature and Bodhicitta"
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I am a:
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65-year-old Man (Divorced)
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Located in:
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North Haven, CT (USA) |
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Seeking a:
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Woman (62 to 68) |
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Friendship, Dating, Serious Relationship, Marriage |
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Spirituality:
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Buddhist |
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| About Me
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My best qualities (my flaws are another subject) are that I'm kind, caring, honest, a good listener, and am utterly without guile. I smile easily and approach life with a playful sense of humor. I have real enthusiasm for the things I value and enjoy most, especially Dharma, nature, and connecting meaningfully with others. Above all, I'm happy to have this precious life on our amazingly beautiful and endlessly fascinating planet, and try to make the most of it.
I think a relationship should be founded on Bodhicitta, and filled with sharing, warmth, intimacy, and joy. When each partner puts the other’s happiness first, it creates a space where something special can happen. I’d like to meet someone who feels the same way.
The Bodhisattva path teachings are at the heart of my Dharma practice. I meditate daily. I enjoy living simply. I exercise and eat healthy to stay in shape. I love to hike or do anything else outdoors. I really enjoy volunteer work, and have ideas for some future projects for "making a difference". I've also begun to do some writing. Though I remain a work in progress, I look forward to sharing the Bodhisattva path with someone special. |
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Basics
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My Sign:
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Leo |
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I speak:
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English |
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Occupation:
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Environmental Consultant |
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Education:
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Graduate Degree |
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Ethnicity:
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Caucasian |
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Height:
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5 5" (165 cm)
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Body Type:
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Athletic |
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Eye Color:
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Green |
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Hair Color:
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Dark Brown |
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Hair Length:
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Short |
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Lifestyle
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I live with:
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Live alone |
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Have kids:
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No |
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Want (more) children:
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Leave Blank |
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Willing To Relocate:
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Maybe
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Diet:
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Health Food Nut, A Little of Everything |
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Smoking:
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No |
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Drinking:
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No |
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Exercise:
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exercise regularly |
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How I spend my free time:
- Anything outdoors (walking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, camping, beaches, wildlife watching, etc.), spending time with friends/family, exploring the southwest's canyon country, writing, volunteer work, music, learning, ...
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| Personality
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My Personality:
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Caring, Intelligent, Funny
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What makes me laugh hardest:
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Life, my friends ...
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I'm happiest when:
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I'm fully aware in the moment and am out in nature with friends.
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The things that annoy me are:
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unkindness, inaction on climate change
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The best day of my life was when:
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Any day I spent connecting with others, nature, or the Dharma would be near the top of my long list.
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If I could have dinner with any three people, they would be:
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My late father, Santideva, Padmasambhava, Atisha, ...
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Interests
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My interests, hobbies, and pastimes include...
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Movies, Music (listening), Reading, Science, Travel, Volunteering, Writing
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The physical activities I'm interested in are:
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Camping, Gym/Weightlifting, Hiking/Backpacking, Walking
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My favorite music:
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Jazz, classic rock, blues, funk, Brazilian, latin, afro beat
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My favorite books:
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Dharma (see below), Tao Te Ching, Thoreau, 1984, Brave New World, Vonnegut, The Limits to Growth, Desert Solitaire, literature, science, psychology, ...
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Values
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The virtues I consider most important are...
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Compassion, Honesty, Kindness
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The things I'm most grateful for in life are...
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Dharma, nature, the kindness of others, and my fortunate living circumstances compared to many of the earth's other 7+ billion people.
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My goals, and what I want out of life...
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To be happy and bring joy to others.
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My greatest accomplishments in life have been...
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Beginning to put the Bodhisattva teachings into practice in my daily life.
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My political inclination can be described as...
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Very liberal
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Spirituality
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Spiritual Orientation:
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Buddhist
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I consider my spirituality...
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Very important to me
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What brought me to my spiritual path and motivated my interest...
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How incredibly useful the Dharma is for maximizing joy and minimizing suffering in everyday life.
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I consider the purpose of my spirituality to be...
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Finding happiness and peace within, Helping me grow as a person, Other
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After the body dies...
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I don't know, but I'm not worried about it
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The spiritual books and authors that have had the greatest impact on me...
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"A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life" (Santideva), "The Words of My Perfect Teacher" (Patrul Rinpoche), Atisha, Padmasambhava, Longchenpa, ...
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Who I'm Looking For
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I'm seeking a:
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Woman (62 to 68)
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Ethnicity:
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Any
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Height:
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4' 6" to 6' 6" (137cm to 198cm)
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Body Type:
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Slender, Athletic
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Hair Color:
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Any
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She should speak:
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English
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Education:
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Bachelors Degree
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Annual Income:
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Doesn't Matter
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Smoking:
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No
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Drinking:
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No, Social Drinker, Non-alcoholic beverages only
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Vegetarian:
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Doesn't Matter
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Has children:
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Doesn't Matter
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Wants children:
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Doesn't Matter
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Personality:
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Doesn't Matter
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When out with friends, she would be...
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Doesn't Matter
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Spiritual Orientation:
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Buddhist
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She would consider her faith or spirituality...
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The central focus of her life, Very important
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