Does a dog have Buddha nature?

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August 19, 2025 at 5:28 pm #448779

Tommy
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Dear Alessa,

Nice to see you are still around. It is good to meet old friends. How is the baby? Must have grown some since I last saw you. I know that you will be a great mom. Just got to remember there has to be rules or boundaries kept. other than that love is the call for the day. Wishing you the best.

Tommy

August 19, 2025 at 6:45 pm #448783

Alessa
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Hi Tommy

How are you and your family keeping?

Yes, definitely! 😄

My son is sick at the moment. He will be okay in time though. Outside of that, he is growing well and a very active boy. He’s very friendly and just wants to play with other kids. Still working on his talking. He’s developing his own sense of humour which is lovely to see.

He laughed at one of my jokes for the first time yesterday while we were at the hospital. He was playing with a toy there which had wheels. I asked if he was enjoying himself (no answer), and then I said of course you are, it’s wheeeelie great!

I’m a lover of terrible puns. At least someone appreciates it. 😂

There was also this funny moment the other day when we were really worried about him having a limp. It turned out to be a sock stuffed into the toe of his shoe. 😂

I’m preparing to adopt an authoritative discipline style when he’s two. It’s the evidence based gold standard these days. You aren’t really supposed to do these things before the age of two apparently. I’m really nervous about the idea of discipline because of my trauma. It feels really uncomfortable. I know that there is a difference between healthy and unhealthy discipline though.

The plan is to get his autism diagnosed at two, so we can get him any help he needs.

August 19, 2025 at 6:46 pm #448784

Alessa
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Forgot the heart! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

August 21, 2025 at 11:54 am #448856

Tommy
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Dear Alessa,

My daughter was 4 when she was diagnosed as delayed learning. Physical as well as mental. It was not easy to accept at first. Can’t be spending time looking for blame. Just got to keep moving forward. We actually moved from NYC to a smaller town Albany. Just to have smaller classes and more attention on her. She then thrived. We sacrificed a lot in the move. No job. Very little money saved up. But, the schools were better. Teachers were better. Then more bad news. Curvature of the spine. I blamed myself for not being more aware. Well, many years later, she is in Community College. Learning stuff I just have no clue. Now just hoping she has a good future. So, one step at a time. And hopefully everything will work out. Good luck to you.

Bye,
Tommy

August 22, 2025 at 3:52 am #448873

Alessa
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Hi Tommy

I’m glad that things turned out well for your daughter! I think you both did a brilliant job of supporting her. Not everyone would do that much. You literally put her needs above your own. That is love right there! I’m sure she will have a good future. You worked hard to make sure that she will have the best chance in life. ❤️

I know that my son will grow up and be able to manage his condition regardless of what happens. But for the best outcome he does need help. I’m glad that I’m in a position where I can help him. 😊

His fever is better now. Finally!

Please don’t worry about Anita not replying. She is having a hard time at the moment and not talking to many people. It is nothing personal. ❤️

August 22, 2025 at 5:31 am #448875

Tommy
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Dear Alessa,
I am sure Anita is doing everything she can to help people. That is in her nature. Me? Unimportant.

Good to hear your son is doing better. Yeah, one day at a time. Take good care of yourself.

Bye,

Tommy

August 22, 2025 at 5:48 am #448876

Alessa
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Hi Tommy

I know that it hurts to be ignored. It is definitely not that you are unimportant. She is having some personal issues right now and needs a bit of time. ❤️

You are very important dear friend and I wish that I had more of an opinion about koans. ❤️

I would love to talk more. But I understand if you don’t feel up for it because things are a bit awkward here at the moment.

You are loved and missed more than you know! I wish you well! ❤️

August 22, 2025 at 6:03 am #448877

silvery blue
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Tommy, we don’t know each other, but I want to let you know that you are as important as anyone else here. ☀️

Alessa, Anita, Roberta, Dafne, Tee, Peter, Lucidity, Thomas, … I don’t remember all the nicknames… 🙂

Everyone is important… to make this place friendly. ❤️

🦋

August 22, 2025 at 7:59 pm #448902

Tommy
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Hello Silvery Blue,

Nice to meet you. I have been on and off of this forum. The people who come here are ones who sometimes seek answers to their questions. Others seek a helpful ear. I read of other’s pain and feel helpless. I have no words of wisdom. And the compassion I feel doesn’t translate to the computer keyboard. So, best for me to keep my mouth shut. I do pop in sometimes to see Anita and Aleesha. They have been steady rocks of this community. I appreciate the way they help others.

Anyway, I believe I wish to learn more about Buddhism and develop a practice which improves my compassion and wisdom. But, just reading about other’s pain doesn’t make me any wiser. And the compassion and empathy I have/feel doesn’t help anyone. So, Off the forum for another while.

And as I said, I am unimportant. I wish to contribute but this has gone way beyond me.

Tommy

August 22, 2025 at 8:20 pm #448903

Alessa
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Hi Tommy

I don’t think that it is true that you haven’t helped anyone. You have definitely helped me.

I appreciate your wisdom, life is not for the faint of heart and sometimes that means taking a look in the mirror to see how we contribute to things. Not everyone wants to do that, but it doesn’t mean that it is any less helpful. People might not be ready in the moment. But memory is a powerful tool.

I think that other seekers, in particular are fond of your perspective. Probably because they are more open to reflecting. ❤️
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