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Spring 2026 letter

2026-04-02T11:44:13Z

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An anonymous user added this line:

hello, who am i to judge the buddha ?

I am asking that user to please elaborate.

Spring 2026 letter

2026-04-02T11:43:42Z

Appas:

An anonymous user added this line:
hello, who am i to judge the buddha ?
I am asking that user to please elaborate.

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2026-03-22T04:43:54Z

Appas: /* Which chat servers are included in the relay? */ - updated sorcerynet URL

__NOTOC__
<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;">For any seeking refuge in the triple gems: the ''Buddha'', the ''Dharma'', the ''Sangha''.</poem>

=== Welcome to #buddhism ===
[[File:Gautama Buddha teaching his first sermon in the Deer Park, Sarnath. Wall painting Manali.jpg|thumb|Buddha teaching a Sermon]]
[https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism #buddhism] began as a channel on the Undernet Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network many years ago.

It is now linked via a relay bot to the #buddhism channel on a number of other networks.

The name of the relay bot is ''Eiko.'' Users on your local server will appear the same as usual, but users from remote servers will appear like {{ic|<Eiko> [net] <remote_user> Hello World!}} That is the bot, network name in square brackets, the user speaking, and their message.

There is a list of all the users on the #buddhism channels of the various networks at [https://users.buddhism-chat.org/ https://users.buddhism-chat.org/], because Eiko does not transfer the /who listings of users between networks.
If you object to your nick being shown on this list, let nick appas know.

The idea of the channel is to support practicing Buddhists in their practice, and provide a place online to discuss Buddhism in a friendly, inclusive, relaxed environment. Think of it like a coffee shop next door to a monastery.

=== Code of Conduct ===

There are many paths to enlightenment, both within the various Buddhist traditions, and also outside of them. Channel participants should be respectful of all paths, and not impose a particular view on any others.

Participants aren't required to stay on-topic all the time, but if someone comes along and wishes to discuss a Buddhist topic, please be mindful and let the focus shift to Buddhism. If you're engaged in a deep off-topic conversation, feel free to take it to private messages or a different channel. It's also encouraged to look for a Buddhist angle to any off-topic things that come up.

Please, only English in the channel, even if you and another chatter feel more comfortable with another language. In that case, you can take the conversation into private messages.
{{note|'''And what is right speech?''': ''Avoiding speech that's false, divisive, harsh, or nonsensical. This is called right speech.''
'''When you have gathered you have two duties:''' ''Either Dhamma-talk or noble silence.''}}See also [[:File:Speech.png-1.png|Buddha's routine to right speech: the flowchart.]]

=== How to connect? ===
[[File:Libera.chat IRC browser client.png|200px|thumb|right|A screenshot of the browser based IRC client for the Libera.chat IRC network.]]
For IRC access, you'll need an IRC client. You can download an IRC client for your operating system, such as [https://hexchat.github.io/ Hexchat] (Cross-platform), [https://www.mirc.com/ mIRC] (Windows), [https://colloquy.app/ Colloquy] (macOS), or irssi (command line). Alternately, you can use a web-based IRC client at [https://www.irccloud.com/ irccloud.com] or [https://kiwiirc.com/ kiwiirc.com].

Here is a direct link to Libera.chat IRC network's web access for #buddhism. It does not require any registration and you can be anonymous.

https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism

==== Which chat servers are included in the relay? ====
{| class="wikitable"
! Network !! Server !! Port !! Label
|-
| DarkMyst || [https://www.darkmyst.org irc.darkmyst.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [darkmyst]
|-
| EFnet || [http://www.efnet.org irc.choopa.net] || 9999 (SSL) || [efnet]
|-
| EsperNet || [https://esper.net/ irc.esper.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [espernet]
|-
| EvilNET || [https://www.evilnet.org irc.evilnet.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [evilnet]
|-
| IRC4Fun || [https://irc4fun.net odyssey.irc4fun.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [irc4fun]
|-
| IRCnet || [https://www.ircnet.com ssl.ircnet.com] || 6697 (SSL) || [ircnet]
|-
| Libera.Chat || [https://libera.chat irc.libera.chat] || 6697 (SSL) || [libera]
|-
| LunarIRC || [https://lunarirc.net irc.lunarirc.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [lunarirc]
|-
| Rizon || [https://rizon.net irc.rizon.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [rizon]
|-
| SlashNET || [https://slashnet.org irc.slashnet.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [slashnet]
|-
| SorceryNet || [https://www.sorcery.net irc.sorcery.net]|| 6697 (SSL) || [sorcery]
|-
| SpotChat || [https://netsplit.de/servers/?net=SpotChat irc.spotchat.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [spotchat]
|-
| Umbrellix || [https://umbrellix.net irc.umbrellix.net] || 6696 (SSL) || [umbrellix]
|-
| Undernet || [https://undernet.org irc.undernet.org] || 6667 || [undernet]
|}

== Sponsored nun ==
The channel and its community have sponsored a nun through The Tibetan Nuns Project: https://tnp.org

There are two letters exchanged with this nun yearly, in accordance with https://tnp.org/nun-correspondence/

If you want to ask a question of a true monastic and therefore a lifelong scholar of Buddhism, please go to the [[Nun letters]] page, where we collectively compose these letters.

Main Page

2026-03-11T21:06:00Z

Appas: added nun letters info, condensed code of conduct

__NOTOC__
<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;">For any seeking refuge in the triple gems: the ''Buddha'', the ''Dharma'', the ''Sangha''.</poem>

=== Welcome to #buddhism ===
[[File:Gautama Buddha teaching his first sermon in the Deer Park, Sarnath. Wall painting Manali.jpg|thumb|Buddha teaching a Sermon]]
[https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism #buddhism] began as a channel on the Undernet Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network many years ago.

It is now linked via a relay bot to the #buddhism channel on a number of other networks.

The name of the relay bot is ''Eiko.'' Users on your local server will appear the same as usual, but users from remote servers will appear like {{ic|<Eiko> [net] <remote_user> Hello World!}} That is the bot, network name in square brackets, the user speaking, and their message.

There is a list of all the users on the #buddhism channels of the various networks at [https://users.buddhism-chat.org/ https://users.buddhism-chat.org/], because Eiko does not transfer the /who listings of users between networks.
If you object to your nick being shown on this list, let nick appas know.

The idea of the channel is to support practicing Buddhists in their practice, and provide a place online to discuss Buddhism in a friendly, inclusive, relaxed environment. Think of it like a coffee shop next door to a monastery.

=== Code of Conduct ===

There are many paths to enlightenment, both within the various Buddhist traditions, and also outside of them. Channel participants should be respectful of all paths, and not impose a particular view on any others.

Participants aren't required to stay on-topic all the time, but if someone comes along and wishes to discuss a Buddhist topic, please be mindful and let the focus shift to Buddhism. If you're engaged in a deep off-topic conversation, feel free to take it to private messages or a different channel. It's also encouraged to look for a Buddhist angle to any off-topic things that come up.

Please, only English in the channel, even if you and another chatter feel more comfortable with another language. In that case, you can take the conversation into private messages.
{{note|'''And what is right speech?''': ''Avoiding speech that's false, divisive, harsh, or nonsensical. This is called right speech.''
'''When you have gathered you have two duties:''' ''Either Dhamma-talk or noble silence.''}}See also [[:File:Speech.png-1.png|Buddha's routine to right speech: the flowchart.]]

=== How to connect? ===
[[File:Libera.chat IRC browser client.png|200px|thumb|right|A screenshot of the browser based IRC client for the Libera.chat IRC network.]]
For IRC access, you'll need an IRC client. You can download an IRC client for your operating system, such as [https://hexchat.github.io/ Hexchat] (Cross-platform), [https://www.mirc.com/ mIRC] (Windows), [https://colloquy.app/ Colloquy] (macOS), or irssi (command line). Alternately, you can use a web-based IRC client at [https://www.irccloud.com/ irccloud.com] or [https://kiwiirc.com/ kiwiirc.com].

Here is a direct link to Libera.chat IRC network's web access for #buddhism. It does not require any registration and you can be anonymous.

https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism

==== Which chat servers are included in the relay? ====
{| class="wikitable"
! Network !! Server !! Port !! Label
|-
| DarkMyst || [https://www.darkmyst.org irc.darkmyst.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [darkmyst]
|-
| EFnet || [http://www.efnet.org irc.choopa.net] || 9999 (SSL) || [efnet]
|-
| EsperNet || [https://esper.net/ irc.esper.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [espernet]
|-
| EvilNET || [https://www.evilnet.org irc.evilnet.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [evilnet]
|-
| IRC4Fun || [https://irc4fun.net odyssey.irc4fun.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [irc4fun]
|-
| IRCnet || [https://www.ircnet.com ssl.ircnet.com] || 6697 (SSL) || [ircnet]
|-
| Libera.Chat || [https://libera.chat irc.libera.chat] || 6697 (SSL) || [libera]
|-
| LunarIRC || [https://lunarirc.net irc.lunarirc.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [lunarirc]
|-
| Rizon || [https://rizon.net irc.rizon.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [rizon]
|-
| SlashNET || [https://slashnet.org irc.slashnet.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [slashnet]
|-
| SorceryNet || [https://www.valinor.sorcery.net irc.sorcery.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [sorcery]
|-
| SpotChat || [https://netsplit.de/servers/?net=SpotChat irc.spotchat.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [spotchat]
|-
| Umbrellix || [https://umbrellix.net irc.umbrellix.net] || 6696 (SSL) || [umbrellix]
|-
| Undernet || [https://undernet.org irc.undernet.org] || 6667 || [undernet]
|}

== Sponsored nun ==
The channel and its community have sponsored a nun through The Tibetan Nuns Project: https://tnp.org

There are two letters exchanged with this nun yearly, in accordance with https://tnp.org/nun-correspondence/

If you want to ask a question of a true monastic and therefore a lifelong scholar of Buddhism, please go to the [[Nun letters]] page, where we collectively compose these letters.

Nun letters

2026-03-11T21:05:16Z

Appas: created page

The #buddhism channel has the chance to write a letter twice a year to their sponsored nun. These linked pages help compose these letters. If you have a question or something you'd like to include, please edit the relevant page. The most recent page will be linked at the top of the following list:

* [[Spring 2026 letter]]

Main Page

2026-03-11T19:23:07Z

Appas: /* Which chat servers are included in the relay? */ abbreviations to the new labels

__NOTOC__
<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;">For any seeking refuge in the triple gems: the ''Buddha'', the ''Dharma'', the ''Sangha''.</poem>

=== Welcome to #buddhism ===
[[File:Gautama Buddha teaching his first sermon in the Deer Park, Sarnath. Wall painting Manali.jpg|thumb|Buddha teaching a Sermon]]
[https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism #buddhism] began as a channel on the Undernet Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network many years ago.

It is now linked via a relay bot to the #buddhism channel on a number of other networks.

The name of the relay bot is ''Eiko.'' Users on your local server will appear the same as usual, but users from remote servers will appear like {{ic|<Eiko> [net] <remote_user> Hello World!}} That is the bot, network name in square brackets, the user speaking, and their message.

There is a list of all the users on the #buddhism channels of the various networks at [https://users.buddhism-chat.org/ https://users.buddhism-chat.org/], because Eiko does not transfer the /who listings of users between networks.
If you object to your nick being shown on this list, let nick appas know.

The idea of the channel is to support practicing Buddhists in their practice, and provide a place online to discuss Buddhism in a friendly, inclusive, relaxed environment. Think of it like a coffee shop next door to a monastery.

=== Code of Conduct ===

There are many paths to enlightenment, both within the various Buddhist traditions, and also outside of them. Channel participants should be respectful of all paths, and not impose a particular view on any others.

That said, in order to allow any beings a place to seek refuge, certain things aren't appropriate. Trolling or other harmful conduct won't get far. All forms of hatred or intolerance are right out, including sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, etc. Any slurs are discouraged at best. If you feel such things, you aren't required to change your view on them, but you will have to leave those aspects outside of the channel. There are plenty of other places online where you may troll freely, this doesn't need to be another one.

Participants aren't required to stay on-topic all the time, but if someone comes along and wishes to discuss a Buddhist topic, please be mindful and let the focus shift to Buddhism. If you're engaged in a deep off-topic conversation, feel free to take it to private messages or a different channel. It's also encouraged to look for a Buddhist angle to any off-topic things that come up.

Please, only English in the channel, even if you and another chatter feel more comfortable with another language. In that case, you can take the conversation into private messages.
{{note|'''And what is right speech?''': ''Avoiding speech that's false, divisive, harsh, or nonsensical. This is called right speech.''
'''When you have gathered you have two duties:''' ''Either Dhamma-talk or noble silence.''}}See also [[:File:Speech.png-1.png|Buddha's routine to right speech: the flowchart.]]

=== How to connect? ===
[[File:Libera.chat IRC browser client.png|200px|thumb|right|A screenshot of the browser based IRC client for the Libera.chat IRC network.]]
For IRC access, you'll need an IRC client. You can download an IRC client for your operating system, such as [https://hexchat.github.io/ Hexchat] (Cross-platform), [https://www.mirc.com/ mIRC] (Windows), [https://colloquy.app/ Colloquy] (macOS), or irssi (command line). Alternately, you can use a web-based IRC client at [https://www.irccloud.com/ irccloud.com] or [https://kiwiirc.com/ kiwiirc.com].

Here is a direct link to Libera.chat IRC network's web access for #buddhism. It does not require any registration and you can be anonymous.

https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism

==== Which chat servers are included in the relay? ====
{| class="wikitable"
! Network !! Server !! Port !! Label
|-
| DarkMyst || [https://www.darkmyst.org irc.darkmyst.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [darkmyst]
|-
| EFnet || [http://www.efnet.org irc.choopa.net] || 9999 (SSL) || [efnet]
|-
| EsperNet || [https://esper.net/ irc.esper.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [espernet]
|-
| EvilNET || [https://www.evilnet.org irc.evilnet.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [evilnet]
|-
| IRC4Fun || [https://irc4fun.net odyssey.irc4fun.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [irc4fun]
|-
| IRCnet || [https://www.ircnet.com ssl.ircnet.com] || 6697 (SSL) || [ircnet]
|-
| Libera.Chat || [https://libera.chat irc.libera.chat] || 6697 (SSL) || [libera]
|-
| LunarIRC || [https://lunarirc.net irc.lunarirc.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [lunarirc]
|-
| Rizon || [https://rizon.net irc.rizon.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [rizon]
|-
| SlashNET || [https://slashnet.org irc.slashnet.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [slashnet]
|-
| SorceryNet || [https://www.valinor.sorcery.net irc.sorcery.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [sorcery]
|-
| SpotChat || [https://netsplit.de/servers/?net=SpotChat irc.spotchat.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [spotchat]
|-
| Umbrellix || [https://umbrellix.net irc.umbrellix.net] || 6696 (SSL) || [umbrellix]
|-
| Undernet || [https://undernet.org irc.undernet.org] || 6667 || [undernet]
|}

Main Page

2026-03-11T19:11:51Z

Appas: /* Welcome to #buddhism */ - changed bridge bot from gem3 to Eiko

__NOTOC__
<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;">For any seeking refuge in the triple gems: the ''Buddha'', the ''Dharma'', the ''Sangha''.</poem>

=== Welcome to #buddhism ===
[[File:Gautama Buddha teaching his first sermon in the Deer Park, Sarnath. Wall painting Manali.jpg|thumb|Buddha teaching a Sermon]]
[https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism #buddhism] began as a channel on the Undernet Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network many years ago.

It is now linked via a relay bot to the #buddhism channel on a number of other networks.

The name of the relay bot is ''Eiko.'' Users on your local server will appear the same as usual, but users from remote servers will appear like {{ic|<Eiko> [net] <remote_user> Hello World!}} That is the bot, network name in square brackets, the user speaking, and their message.

There is a list of all the users on the #buddhism channels of the various networks at [https://users.buddhism-chat.org/ https://users.buddhism-chat.org/], because Eiko does not transfer the /who listings of users between networks.
If you object to your nick being shown on this list, let nick appas know.

The idea of the channel is to support practicing Buddhists in their practice, and provide a place online to discuss Buddhism in a friendly, inclusive, relaxed environment. Think of it like a coffee shop next door to a monastery.

=== Code of Conduct ===

There are many paths to enlightenment, both within the various Buddhist traditions, and also outside of them. Channel participants should be respectful of all paths, and not impose a particular view on any others.

That said, in order to allow any beings a place to seek refuge, certain things aren't appropriate. Trolling or other harmful conduct won't get far. All forms of hatred or intolerance are right out, including sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, etc. Any slurs are discouraged at best. If you feel such things, you aren't required to change your view on them, but you will have to leave those aspects outside of the channel. There are plenty of other places online where you may troll freely, this doesn't need to be another one.

Participants aren't required to stay on-topic all the time, but if someone comes along and wishes to discuss a Buddhist topic, please be mindful and let the focus shift to Buddhism. If you're engaged in a deep off-topic conversation, feel free to take it to private messages or a different channel. It's also encouraged to look for a Buddhist angle to any off-topic things that come up.

Please, only English in the channel, even if you and another chatter feel more comfortable with another language. In that case, you can take the conversation into private messages.
{{note|'''And what is right speech?''': ''Avoiding speech that's false, divisive, harsh, or nonsensical. This is called right speech.''
'''When you have gathered you have two duties:''' ''Either Dhamma-talk or noble silence.''}}See also [[:File:Speech.png-1.png|Buddha's routine to right speech: the flowchart.]]

=== How to connect? ===
[[File:Libera.chat IRC browser client.png|200px|thumb|right|A screenshot of the browser based IRC client for the Libera.chat IRC network.]]
For IRC access, you'll need an IRC client. You can download an IRC client for your operating system, such as [https://hexchat.github.io/ Hexchat] (Cross-platform), [https://www.mirc.com/ mIRC] (Windows), [https://colloquy.app/ Colloquy] (macOS), or irssi (command line). Alternately, you can use a web-based IRC client at [https://www.irccloud.com/ irccloud.com] or [https://kiwiirc.com/ kiwiirc.com].

Here is a direct link to Libera.chat IRC network's web access for #buddhism. It does not require any registration and you can be anonymous.

https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism

==== Which chat servers are included in the relay? ====
{| class="wikitable"
! Network !! Server !! Port !! Abbreviation
|-
| DarkMyst || [https://www.darkmyst.org irc.darkmyst.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [dkm]
|-
| EFnet || [http://www.efnet.org irc.choopa.net] || 9999 (SSL) || [efn]
|-
| EsperNet || [https://esper.net/ irc.esper.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [esp]
|-
| EvilNET || [https://www.evilnet.org irc.evilnet.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [evl]
|-
| IRC4Fun || [https://irc4fun.net odyssey.irc4fun.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [i4f]
|-
| IRCnet || [https://www.ircnet.com ssl.ircnet.com] || 6697 (SSL) || [irn]
|-
| Libera.Chat || [https://libera.chat irc.libera.chat] || 6697 (SSL) || [lbr]
|-
| LunarIRC || [https://lunarirc.net irc.lunarirc.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [lnr]
|-
| Rizon || [https://rizon.net irc.rizon.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [rzn]
|-
| SlashNET || [https://slashnet.org irc.slashnet.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [sln]
|-
| SorceryNet || [https://www.valinor.sorcery.net irc.sorcery.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [src]
|-
| SpotChat || [https://netsplit.de/servers/?net=SpotChat irc.spotchat.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [spc]
|-
| Umbrellix || [https://umbrellix.net irc.umbrellix.net] || 6696 (SSL) || [ubx]
|-
| Undernet || [https://undernet.org irc.undernet.org] || 6667 || [und]
|}

Main Page

2025-12-12T12:09:02Z

Appas: /* Which chat servers are included in the relay? */ deleted stardust as it's dead

__NOTOC__
<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;">For any seeking refuge in the triple gems: the ''Buddha'', the ''Dharma'', the ''Sangha''.</poem>

=== Welcome to #buddhism ===
[[File:Gautama Buddha teaching his first sermon in the Deer Park, Sarnath. Wall painting Manali.jpg|thumb|Buddha teaching a Sermon]]
[https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism #buddhism] began as a channel on the Undernet Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network many years ago.

It is now linked via a relay bot to the #buddhism channel on a number of other networks.

The name of the relay bot is ''gem3'' (a reference to [https://www.dharmathai.com/what-is-the-triple-gem/ the Triple Gem]). Users on your local server will appear the same as usual, but users from remote servers will appear like {{ic|<gem3> [net] <remote_user> Hello World!}} That is the bot, network name in square brackets, the user speaking, and their message.

There is a list of all the users on the #buddhism channels of the various networks at [https://users.buddhism-chat.org/ https://users.buddhism-chat.org/], because gem3 does not transfer the /who listings of users between networks.
If you object to your nick being shown on this list, let nick appas know.

The idea of the channel is to support practicing Buddhists in their practice, and provide a place online to discuss Buddhism in a friendly, inclusive, relaxed environment. Think of it like a coffee shop next door to a monastery.

=== Code of Conduct ===

There are many paths to enlightenment, both within the various Buddhist traditions, and also outside of them. Channel participants should be respectful of all paths, and not impose a particular view on any others.

That said, in order to allow any beings a place to seek refuge, certain things aren't appropriate. Trolling or other harmful conduct won't get far. All forms of hatred or intolerance are right out, including sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, etc. Any slurs are discouraged at best. If you feel such things, you aren't required to change your view on them, but you will have to leave those aspects outside of the channel. There are plenty of other places online where you may troll freely, this doesn't need to be another one.

Participants aren't required to stay on-topic all the time, but if someone comes along and wishes to discuss a Buddhist topic, please be mindful and let the focus shift to Buddhism. If you're engaged in a deep off-topic conversation, feel free to take it to private messages or a different channel. It's also encouraged to look for a Buddhist angle to any off-topic things that come up.

Please, only English in the channel, even if you and another chatter feel more comfortable with another language. In that case, you can take the conversation into private messages.
{{note|'''And what is right speech?''': ''Avoiding speech that's false, divisive, harsh, or nonsensical. This is called right speech.''
'''When you have gathered you have two duties:''' ''Either Dhamma-talk or noble silence.''}}See also [[:File:Speech.png-1.png|Buddha's routine to right speech: the flowchart.]]

=== How to connect? ===
[[File:Libera.chat IRC browser client.png|200px|thumb|right|A screenshot of the browser based IRC client for the Libera.chat IRC network.]]
For IRC access, you'll need an IRC client. You can download an IRC client for your operating system, such as [https://hexchat.github.io/ Hexchat] (Cross-platform), [https://www.mirc.com/ mIRC] (Windows), [https://colloquy.app/ Colloquy] (macOS), or irssi (command line). Alternately, you can use a web-based IRC client at [https://www.irccloud.com/ irccloud.com] or [https://kiwiirc.com/ kiwiirc.com].

Here is a direct link to Libera.chat IRC network's web access for #buddhism. It does not require any registration and you can be anonymous.

https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism

==== Which chat servers are included in the relay? ====
{| class="wikitable"
! Network !! Server !! Port !! Abbreviation
|-
| DarkMyst || [https://www.darkmyst.org irc.darkmyst.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [dkm]
|-
| EFnet || [http://www.efnet.org irc.choopa.net] || 9999 (SSL) || [efn]
|-
| EsperNet || [https://esper.net/ irc.esper.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [esp]
|-
| EvilNET || [https://www.evilnet.org irc.evilnet.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [evl]
|-
| IRC4Fun || [https://irc4fun.net odyssey.irc4fun.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [i4f]
|-
| IRCnet || [https://www.ircnet.com ssl.ircnet.com] || 6697 (SSL) || [irn]
|-
| Libera.Chat || [https://libera.chat irc.libera.chat] || 6697 (SSL) || [lbr]
|-
| LunarIRC || [https://lunarirc.net irc.lunarirc.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [lnr]
|-
| Rizon || [https://rizon.net irc.rizon.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [rzn]
|-
| SlashNET || [https://slashnet.org irc.slashnet.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [sln]
|-
| SorceryNet || [https://www.valinor.sorcery.net irc.sorcery.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [src]
|-
| SpotChat || [https://netsplit.de/servers/?net=SpotChat irc.spotchat.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [spc]
|-
| Umbrellix || [https://umbrellix.net irc.umbrellix.net] || 6696 (SSL) || [ubx]
|-
| Undernet || [https://undernet.org irc.undernet.org] || 6667 || [und]
|}

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2025-04-24T16:56:42Z

Appas: /* Code of Conduct */ added mention of preferred language

__NOTOC__
<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;">For any seeking refuge in the triple gems: the ''Buddha'', the ''Dharma'', the ''Sangha''.</poem>

=== Welcome to #buddhism ===
[[File:Gautama Buddha teaching his first sermon in the Deer Park, Sarnath. Wall painting Manali.jpg|thumb|Buddha teaching a Sermon]]
[https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism #buddhism] began as a channel on the Undernet Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network many years ago.

It is now linked via a relay bot to the #buddhism channel on a number of other networks.

The name of the relay bot is ''gem3'' (a reference to [https://www.dharmathai.com/what-is-the-triple-gem/ the Triple Gem]). Users on your local server will appear the same as usual, but users from remote servers will appear like {{ic|<gem3> [net] <remote_user> Hello World!}} That is the bot, network name in square brackets, the user speaking, and their message.

There is a list of all the users on the #buddhism channels of the various networks at [https://users.buddhism-chat.org/ https://users.buddhism-chat.org/], because gem3 does not transfer the /who listings of users between networks.
If you object to your nick being shown on this list, let nick appas know.

The idea of the channel is to support practicing Buddhists in their practice, and provide a place online to discuss Buddhism in a friendly, inclusive, relaxed environment. Think of it like a coffee shop next door to a monastery.

=== Code of Conduct ===

There are many paths to enlightenment, both within the various Buddhist traditions, and also outside of them. Channel participants should be respectful of all paths, and not impose a particular view on any others.

That said, in order to allow any beings a place to seek refuge, certain things aren't appropriate. Trolling or other harmful conduct won't get far. All forms of hatred or intolerance are right out, including sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, etc. Any slurs are discouraged at best. If you feel such things, you aren't required to change your view on them, but you will have to leave those aspects outside of the channel. There are plenty of other places online where you may troll freely, this doesn't need to be another one.

Participants aren't required to stay on-topic all the time, but if someone comes along and wishes to discuss a Buddhist topic, please be mindful and let the focus shift to Buddhism. If you're engaged in a deep off-topic conversation, feel free to take it to private messages or a different channel. It's also encouraged to look for a Buddhist angle to any off-topic things that come up.

Please, only English in the channel, even if you and another chatter feel more comfortable with another language. In that case, you can take the conversation into private messages.
{{note|'''And what is right speech?''': ''Avoiding speech that's false, divisive, harsh, or nonsensical. This is called right speech.''
'''When you have gathered you have two duties:''' ''Either Dhamma-talk or noble silence.''}}See also [[:File:Speech.png-1.png|Buddha's routine to right speech: the flowchart.]]

=== How to connect? ===
[[File:Libera.chat IRC browser client.png|200px|thumb|right|A screenshot of the browser based IRC client for the Libera.chat IRC network.]]
For IRC access, you'll need an IRC client. You can download an IRC client for your operating system, such as [https://hexchat.github.io/ Hexchat] (Cross-platform), [https://www.mirc.com/ mIRC] (Windows), [https://colloquy.app/ Colloquy] (macOS), or irssi (command line). Alternately, you can use a web-based IRC client at [https://www.irccloud.com/ irccloud.com] or [https://kiwiirc.com/ kiwiirc.com].

Here is a direct link to Libera.chat IRC network's web access for #buddhism. It does not require any registration and you can be anonymous.

https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism

==== Which chat servers are included in the relay? ====
{| class="wikitable"
! Network !! Server !! Port !! Abbreviation
|-
| DarkMyst || [https://www.darkmyst.org irc.darkmyst.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [dkm]
|-
| EFnet || [http://www.efnet.org irc.choopa.net] || 9999 (SSL) || [efn]
|-
| EsperNet || [https://esper.net/ irc.esper.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [esp]
|-
| EvilNET || [https://www.evilnet.org irc.evilnet.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [evl]
|-
| IRC4Fun || [https://irc4fun.net odyssey.irc4fun.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [i4f]
|-
| IRCnet || [https://www.ircnet.com ssl.ircnet.com] || 6697 (SSL) || [irn]
|-
| Libera.Chat || [https://libera.chat irc.libera.chat] || 6697 (SSL) || [lbr]
|-
| LunarIRC || [https://lunarirc.net irc.lunarirc.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [lnr]
|-
| Rizon || [https://rizon.net irc.rizon.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [rzn]
|-
| SlashNET || [https://slashnet.org irc.slashnet.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [sln]
|-
| SorceryNet || [https://www.valinor.sorcery.net irc.sorcery.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [src]
|-
| SpotChat || [https://netsplit.de/servers/?net=SpotChat irc.spotchat.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [spc]
|-
| Stardust || [https://stardust.cx irc.stardust.cx] || 6697 (SSL) || [sdn]
|-
| Umbrellix || [https://umbrellix.net irc.umbrellix.net] || 6696 (SSL) || [ubx]
|-
| Undernet || [https://undernet.org irc.undernet.org] || 6667 || [und]
|}

File:Speech.png-1.png

2025-03-25T17:27:58Z

Appas: Appas uploaded a new version of File:Speech.png-1.png

== Summary ==
Flowchart for right speech according to MN 58.
== Licensing ==
{{PD}}

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2025-03-25T17:22:27Z

Appas: added flowchart

__NOTOC__
<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;">For any seeking refuge in the triple gems: the ''Buddha'', the ''Dharma'', the ''Sangha''.</poem>

=== Welcome to #buddhism ===
[[File:Gautama Buddha teaching his first sermon in the Deer Park, Sarnath. Wall painting Manali.jpg|thumb|Buddha teaching a Sermon]]
[https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism #buddhism] began as a channel on the Undernet Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network many years ago.

It is now linked via a relay bot to the #buddhism channel on a number of other networks.

The name of the relay bot is ''gem3'' (a reference to [https://www.dharmathai.com/what-is-the-triple-gem/ the Triple Gem]). Users on your local server will appear the same as usual, but users from remote servers will appear like {{ic|<gem3> [net] <remote_user> Hello World!}} That is the bot, network name in square brackets, the user speaking, and their message.

There is a list of all the users on the #buddhism channels of the various networks at [https://users.buddhism-chat.org/ https://users.buddhism-chat.org/], because gem3 does not transfer the /who listings of users between networks.
If you object to your nick being shown on this list, let nick appas know.

The idea of the channel is to support practicing Buddhists in their practice, and provide a place online to discuss Buddhism in a friendly, inclusive, relaxed environment. Think of it like a coffee shop next door to a monastery.

=== Code of Conduct ===

There are many paths to enlightenment, both within the various Buddhist traditions, and also outside of them. Channel participants should be respectful of all paths, and not impose a particular view on any others.

That said, in order to allow any beings a place to seek refuge, certain things aren't appropriate. Trolling or other harmful conduct won't get far. All forms of hatred or intolerance are right out, including sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, etc. Any slurs are discouraged at best. If you feel such things, you aren't required to change your view on them, but you will have to leave those aspects outside of the channel. There are plenty of other places online where you may troll freely, this doesn't need to be another one.

Participants aren't required to stay on-topic all the time, but if someone comes along and wishes to discuss a Buddhist topic, please be mindful and let the focus shift to Buddhism. If you're engaged in a deep off-topic conversation, feel free to take it to private messages or a different channel. It's also encouraged to look for a Buddhist angle to any off-topic things that come up.

{{note|'''And what is right speech?''': ''Avoiding speech that's false, divisive, harsh, or nonsensical. This is called right speech.''
'''When you have gathered you have two duties:''' ''Either Dhamma-talk or noble silence.''}}See also [[:File:Speech.png-1.png|Buddha's routine to right speech: the flowchart.]]

=== How to connect? ===
[[File:Libera.chat IRC browser client.png|200px|thumb|right|A screenshot of the browser based IRC client for the Libera.chat IRC network.]]
For IRC access, you'll need an IRC client. You can download an IRC client for your operating system, such as [https://hexchat.github.io/ Hexchat] (Cross-platform), [https://www.mirc.com/ mIRC] (Windows), [https://colloquy.app/ Colloquy] (macOS), or irssi (command line). Alternately, you can use a web-based IRC client at [https://www.irccloud.com/ irccloud.com] or [https://kiwiirc.com/ kiwiirc.com].

Here is a direct link to Libera.chat IRC network's web access for #buddhism. It does not require any registration and you can be anonymous.

https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism

==== Which chat servers are included in the relay? ====
{| class="wikitable"
! Network !! Server !! Port !! Abbreviation
|-
| DarkMyst || [https://www.darkmyst.org irc.darkmyst.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [dkm]
|-
| EFnet || [http://www.efnet.org irc.choopa.net] || 9999 (SSL) || [efn]
|-
| EsperNet || [https://esper.net/ irc.esper.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [esp]
|-
| EvilNET || [https://www.evilnet.org irc.evilnet.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [evl]
|-
| IRC4Fun || [https://irc4fun.net odyssey.irc4fun.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [i4f]
|-
| IRCnet || [https://www.ircnet.com ssl.ircnet.com] || 6697 (SSL) || [irn]
|-
| Libera.Chat || [https://libera.chat irc.libera.chat] || 6697 (SSL) || [lbr]
|-
| LunarIRC || [https://lunarirc.net irc.lunarirc.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [lnr]
|-
| Rizon || [https://rizon.net irc.rizon.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [rzn]
|-
| SlashNET || [https://slashnet.org irc.slashnet.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [sln]
|-
| SorceryNet || [https://www.valinor.sorcery.net irc.sorcery.net] || 6697 (SSL) || [src]
|-
| SpotChat || [https://netsplit.de/servers/?net=SpotChat irc.spotchat.org] || 6697 (SSL) || [spc]
|-
| Stardust || [https://stardust.cx irc.stardust.cx] || 6697 (SSL) || [sdn]
|-
| Umbrellix || [https://umbrellix.net irc.umbrellix.net] || 6696 (SSL) || [ubx]
|-
| Undernet || [https://undernet.org irc.undernet.org] || 6667 || [und]
|}

File:Speech.png-1.png

2025-03-25T17:20:20Z

Appas: Flowchart for right speech according to MN 58.

== Summary ==
Flowchart for right speech according to MN 58.
== Licensing ==
{{PD}}

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2024-02-16T19:34:37Z

Appas: /* How to connect? */ Libera, not Liberia - we are not emancipated slaves in Africa.

<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em; font-size:120%;">For any seeking refuge in the triple gems: the ''Buddha'', the ''dharma'', the ''sangha''.</poem>

=== Welcome to #buddhism ===
[[File:Gautama Buddha teaching his first sermon in the Deer Park, Sarnath. Wall painting Manali.jpg|thumb|Buddha teaching a Sermon]]
[https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism #buddhism] began as a channel on the Undernet Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network many years ago.

It is now linked via a relay bot to the #buddhism channel on a number of other networks.

The name of the relay bot is ''gem3'' (a reference to [https://www.dharmathai.com/what-is-the-triple-gem/ the Triple Gem]). Users on your local server will appear the same as usual, but users from remote servers will appear like {{ic|<gem3> [net] <remote_user> Hello World!}} That is the bot, network name in square brackets, the user speaking, and their message.

There is a list of all the users on the #buddhism channels of the various networks at [https://users.buddhism-chat.org/ https://users.buddhism-chat.org/], because gem3 does not transfer the /who listings of users between networks.
If you object to your nick being shown on this list, let nick appas know.

The idea of the channel is to support practicing Buddhists in their practice, and provide a place online to discuss Buddhism in a friendly, inclusive, relaxed environment. Think of it like a coffee shop next door to a monastery.

{{note|'''And what is right speech?''': ''Avoiding speech that's false, divisive, harsh, or nonsensical. This is called right speech.''
'''When you have gathered you have two duties:''' ''Either Dhamma-talk or noble silence.''}}

=== How to connect? ===
[[File:Libera.chat IRC browser client.png|thumb|right|A screenshot of the browser based IRC client for the Liberia.chat IRC network. ]]
For IRC access, you'll need an IRC client. You can download an IRC client for your operating system, such as [https://hexchat.github.io/ Hexchat] (Cross-platform), [https://www.mirc.com/ mIRC] (Windows), [https://colloquy.app/ Colloquy] (macOS), or irssi (command line). Alternately, you can use a web-based IRC client at [https://www.irccloud.com/ irccloud.com] or [https://kiwiirc.com/ kiwiirc.com].

Here is a direct link to Libera.chat IRC network's web access for #buddhism. It does not require any registration and you can be anonymous.

https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism

==== Which chat servers are included in the relay? ====

{{bc|
DarkMyst: [https://www.darkmyst.org irc.darkmyst.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [dkm]
EFnet: [http://www.efnet.org irc.choopa.net] Port: 9999 (SSL) Abbreviation: [efn]
EsperNet: [https://esper.net/ irc.esper.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [esp]
EvilNET: [https://www.evilnet.org irc.evilnet.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [evl]
IRC4Fun: [https://irc4fun.net odyssey.IRC4Fun.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [i4f]
IRCnet: [https://www.ircnet.com ssl.ircnet.com] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [irn]
Libera.Chat: [https://libera.chat irc.libera.chat] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [lbr]
LunarIRC: [https://lunarirc.net irc.lunarirc.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [lnr]
Rizon: [https://rizon.net irc.rizon.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [rzn]
SlashNET: [https://slashnet.org irc.slashnet.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [sln]
SorceryNet: [https://www.valinor.sorcery.net irc.sorcery.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [src]
SpotChat: [https://netsplit.de/servers/?net{{=}}SpotChat irc.spotchat.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [spc]
Stardust: [https://stardust.cx irc.stardust.cx] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [sdn]
Umbrellix: [https://umbrellix.net irc.umbrellix.net] Port: 6696 (SSL) Abbreviation: [ubx]
Undernet: [https://undernet.org irc.undernet.org] Port: 6667 Abbreviation: [und]
}}

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2023-10-07T09:49:08Z

Appas: updated user list url

<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em; font-size:120%;">For any seeking refuge in the triple gems: the ''Buddha'', the ''dharma'', the ''sangha''.</poem>

=== Welcome to #buddhism ===
[[File:Gautama Buddha teaching his first sermon in the Deer Park, Sarnath. Wall painting Manali.jpg|thumb|Buddha teaching a Sermon]]
[https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism #buddhism] began as a channel on the Undernet Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network many years ago.

It is now linked via a relay bot to the #buddhism channel on a number of other networks.

The name of the relay bot is ''gem3'' (a reference to [https://www.dharmathai.com/what-is-the-triple-gem/ the Triple Gem]). Users on your local server will appear the same as usual, but users from remote servers will appear like {{ic|<gem3> [net] <remote_user> Hello World!}} That is the bot, network name in square brackets, the user speaking, and their message.

There is a list of all the users on the #buddhism channels of the various networks at [https://users.buddhism-chat.org/userlist/userlist.html https://users.buddhism-chat.org/userlist/userlist.html], because gem3 does not transfer the /who listings of users between networks.
If you object to your nick being shown on this list, let nick appas know.

The idea of the channel is to support practicing Buddhists in their practice, and provide a place online to discuss Buddhism in a friendly, inclusive, relaxed environment. Think of it like a coffee shop next door to a monastery.

<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em; font-size:100%;">And what is right speech? Avoiding speech that's false, divisive, harsh, or nonsensical. This is called right speech. </poem>

<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em; font-size:100%;">When you have gathered you have two duties: either Dhamma-talk or noble silence.</poem>

=== How to connect? ===
[[File:Libera.chat IRC browser client.png|thumb|right|A screenshot of the browser based IRC client for the Liberia.chat IRC network. ]]
For IRC access, you'll need an IRC client. You can download an IRC client for your operating system, such as [https://hexchat.github.io/ Hexchat] (Cross-platform), [https://www.mirc.com/ mIRC] (Windows), [https://colloquy.app/ Colloquy] (macOS), or irssi (command line). Alternately, you can use a web-based IRC client at [https://www.irccloud.com/ irccloud.com] or [https://kiwiirc.com/ kiwiirc.com].

Here is a direct link to Liberia.chat IRC network's web access for #buddhism. It does not require any registration and you can be anonymous.

https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism

==== Which chat servers are included in the relay? ====

{{bc|
DarkMyst: [https://www.darkmyst.org irc.darkmyst.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [dkm]
EFnet: [http://www.efnet.org irc.choopa.net] Port: 9999 (SSL) Abbreviation: [efn]
EsperNet: [https://esper.net/ irc.esper.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [esp]
EvilNET: [https://www.evilnet.org irc.evilnet.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [evl]
IRC4Fun: [https://irc4fun.net odyssey.IRC4Fun.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [i4f]
IRCnet: [https://www.ircnet.com ssl.ircnet.com] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [irn]
Libera.Chat: [https://libera.chat irc.libera.chat] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [lbr]
LunarIRC: [https://lunarirc.net irc.lunarirc.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [lnr]
Rizon: [https://rizon.net irc.rizon.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [rzn]
SlashNET: [https://slashnet.org irc.slashnet.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [sln]
Snoonet: [https://snoonet.org irc.snoonet.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [sno]
SorceryNet: [https://www.valinor.sorcery.net irc.sorcery.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [src]
SpotChat: [https://netsplit.de/servers/?net{{=}}SpotChat irc.spotchat.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [spc]
Stardust: [https://stardust.cx irc.stardust.cx] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [sdn]
Umbrellix: [https://umbrellix.net irc.umbrellix.net] Port: 6696 (SSL) Abbreviation: [ubx]
Undernet: [https://undernet.org irc.undernet.org] Port: 6667 Abbreviation: [und]
}}

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2023-09-29T09:07:23Z

Appas: removed unicron's CoC

<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em; font-size:120%;">For any seeking refuge in the triple gems: the ''Buddha'', the ''dharma'', the ''sangha''.</poem>

=== Welcome to #buddhism ===
[[File:Gautama Buddha teaching his first sermon in the Deer Park, Sarnath. Wall painting Manali.jpg|thumb|Buddha teaching a Sermon]]
[https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism #buddhism] began as a channel on the Undernet Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network many years ago.

It is now linked via a relay bot to the #buddhism channel on a number of other networks.

The name of the relay bot is ''gem3'' (a reference to [https://www.dharmathai.com/what-is-the-triple-gem/ the Triple Gem]). Users on your local server will appear the same as usual, but users from remote servers will appear like {{ic|<gem3> [net] <remote_user> Hello World!}} That is the bot, network name in square brackets, the user speaking, and their message.

There is a list of all the users on the #buddhism channels of the various networks at [http://23.137.248.19/userlist/userlist.html http://23.137.248.19/userlist/userlist.html], because gem3 does not transfer the /who listings of users between networks.
If you object to your nick being shown on this list, let nick appas know.

The idea of the channel is to support practicing Buddhists in their practice, and provide a place online to discuss Buddhism in a friendly, inclusive, relaxed environment. Think of it like a coffee shop next door to a monastery.

<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em; font-size:100%;">And what is right speech? Avoiding speech that's false, divisive, harsh, or nonsensical. This is called right speech. </poem>

<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em; font-size:100%;">When you have gathered you have two duties: either Dhamma-talk or noble silence.</poem>

=== How to connect? ===
[[File:Libera.chat IRC browser client.png|thumb|right|A screenshot of the browser based IRC client for the Liberia.chat IRC network. ]]
For IRC access, you'll need an IRC client. You can download an IRC client for your operating system, such as [https://hexchat.github.io/ Hexchat] (Cross-platform), [https://www.mirc.com/ mIRC] (Windows), [https://colloquy.app/ Colloquy] (macOS), or irssi (command line). Alternately, you can use a web-based IRC client at [https://www.irccloud.com/ irccloud.com] or [https://kiwiirc.com/ kiwiirc.com].

Here is a direct link to Liberia.chat IRC network's web access for #buddhism. It does not require any registration and you can be anonymous.

https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism

==== Which chat servers are included in the relay? ====

{{bc|
DarkMyst: [https://www.darkmyst.org irc.darkmyst.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [dkm]
EFnet: [http://www.efnet.org irc.choopa.net] Port: 9999 (SSL) Abbreviation: [efn]
EsperNet: [https://esper.net/ irc.esper.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [esp]
EvilNET: [https://www.evilnet.org irc.evilnet.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [evl]
IRC4Fun: [https://irc4fun.net odyssey.IRC4Fun.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [i4f]
IRCnet: [https://www.ircnet.com ssl.ircnet.com] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [irn]
Libera.Chat: [https://libera.chat irc.libera.chat] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [lbr]
LunarIRC: [https://lunarirc.net irc.lunarirc.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [lnr]
Rizon: [https://rizon.net irc.rizon.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [rzn]
SlashNET: [https://slashnet.org irc.slashnet.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [sln]
Snoonet: [https://snoonet.org irc.snoonet.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [sno]
SorceryNet: [https://www.valinor.sorcery.net irc.sorcery.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [src]
SpotChat: [https://netsplit.de/servers/?net{{=}}SpotChat irc.spotchat.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [spc]
Stardust: [https://stardust.cx irc.stardust.cx] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [sdn]
Umbrellix: [https://umbrellix.net irc.umbrellix.net] Port: 6696 (SSL) Abbreviation: [ubx]
Undernet: [https://undernet.org irc.undernet.org] Port: 6667 Abbreviation: [und]
}}

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2023-09-26T20:19:17Z

Appas: /* Welcome to #buddhism */ added user list link

<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em; font-size:120%;">For any seeking refuge in the triple gems: the ''Buddha'', the ''dharma'', the ''sangha''.</poem>

=== Welcome to #buddhism ===
[[File:Gautama Buddha teaching his first sermon in the Deer Park, Sarnath. Wall painting Manali.jpg|thumb|Buddha teaching a Sermon]]
[https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism #buddhism] began as a channel on the Undernet Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network many years ago.

It is now linked via a relay bot to the #buddhism channel on a number of other networks.

The name of the relay bot is ''gem3'' (a reference to [https://www.dharmathai.com/what-is-the-triple-gem/ the Triple Gem]). Users on your local server will appear the same as usual, but users from remote servers will appear like {{ic|<gem3> [net] <remote_user> Hello World!}} That is the bot, network name in square brackets, the user speaking, and their message.

There is a list of all the users on the #buddhism channels of the various networks at [http://23.137.248.19/userlist/userlist.html http://23.137.248.19/userlist/userlist.html], because gem3 does not transfer the /who listings of users between networks.
If you object to your nick being shown on this list, let nick appas know.

The idea of the channel is to support practicing Buddhists in their practice, and provide a place online to discuss Buddhism in a friendly, inclusive, relaxed environment. Think of it like a coffee shop next door to a monastery.

=== Code of Conduct ===

There are many paths to enlightenment, both within the various Buddhist traditions, and also outside of them. Channel participants should be respectful of all paths, and not impose a particular view on any others.

That said, in order to allow any beings a place to seek refuge, certain things aren't appropriate. Trolling or other harmful conduct won't get far. All forms of hatred or intolerance are right out, including sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, etc. Any slurs are discouraged at best. If you feel such things, you aren't required to change your view on them, but you will have to leave those aspects outside of the channel. There are plenty of other places online where you may troll freely, this doesn't need to be another one.

Participants aren't required to stay on-topic all the time, but if someone comes along and wishes to discuss a Buddhist topic, please be mindful and let the focus shift to Buddhism. If you're engaged in a deep off-topic conversation, feel free to take it to private messages or a different channel. It's also encouraged to look for a Buddhist angle to any off-topic things that come up.

<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em; font-size:100%;">And what is right speech? Avoiding speech that's false, divisive, harsh, or nonsensical. This is called right speech. </poem>

=== How to connect? ===
[[File:Libera.chat IRC browser client.png|thumb|right|A screenshot of the browser based IRC client for the Liberia.chat IRC network. ]]
For IRC access, you'll need an IRC client. You can download an IRC client for your operating system, such as [https://hexchat.github.io/ Hexchat] (Cross-platform), [https://www.mirc.com/ mIRC] (Windows), [https://colloquy.app/ Colloquy] (macOS), or irssi (command line). Alternately, you can use a web-based IRC client at [https://www.irccloud.com/ irccloud.com] or [https://kiwiirc.com/ kiwiirc.com].

Here is a direct link to Liberia.chat IRC network's web access for #buddhism. It does not require any registration and you can be anonymous.

https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism

==== Which chat servers are included in the relay? ====

{{bc|
DarkMyst: [https://www.darkmyst.org irc.darkmyst.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [dkm]
EFnet: [http://www.efnet.org irc.choopa.net] Port: 9999 (SSL) Abbreviation: [efn]
EsperNet: [https://esper.net/ irc.esper.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [esp]
EvilNET: [https://www.evilnet.org irc.evilnet.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [evl]
IRC4Fun: [https://irc4fun.net odyssey.IRC4Fun.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [i4f]
IRCnet: [https://www.ircnet.com ssl.ircnet.com] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [irn]
Libera.Chat: [https://libera.chat irc.libera.chat] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [lba]
LunarIRC: [https://lunarirc.net irc.lunarirc.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [lnr]
Rizon: [https://rizon.net irc.rizon.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [rzn]
SlashNET: [https://slashnet.org irc.slashnet.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [sln]
Snoonet: [https://snoonet.org irc.snoonet.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [sno]
SorceryNet: [https://www.valinor.sorcery.net irc.sorcery.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [src]
SpotChat: [https://netsplit.de/servers/?net{{=}}SpotChat irc.spotchat.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [spc]
Stardust: [https://stardust.cx irc.stardust.cx] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [sdn]
Umbrellix: [https://umbrellix.net irc.umbrellix.net] Port: 6696 (SSL) Abbreviation: [ubx]
Undernet: [https://undernet.org irc.undernet.org] Port: 6667 Abbreviation: [und]
}}

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2023-09-26T16:36:20Z

Appas: /* Welcome to #buddhism */ close parenthesis

<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em; font-size:120%;">For any seeking refuge in the triple gems: the ''Buddha'', the ''dharma'', the ''sangha''.</poem>

=== Welcome to #buddhism ===
[[File:Gautama Buddha teaching his first sermon in the Deer Park, Sarnath. Wall painting Manali.jpg|thumb|Buddha teaching a Sermon]]
[https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism #buddhism] began as a channel on the Undernet Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network many years ago.

It is now linked via a relay bot to the #buddhism channel on a number of other networks.

The name of the relay bot is ''gem3'' (a reference to [https://www.dharmathai.com/what-is-the-triple-gem/ the Triple Gem]). Users on your local server will appear the same as usual, but users from remote servers will appear like {{ic|<gem3> [net] <remote_user> Hello World!}} That is the bot, network name in square brackets, the user speaking, and their message.

The idea of the channel is to support practicing Buddhists in their practice, and provide a place online to discuss Buddhism in a friendly, inclusive, relaxed environment. Think of it like a coffee shop next door to a monastery.

=== Code of Conduct ===

There are many paths to enlightenment, both within the various Buddhist traditions, and also outside of them. Channel participants should be respectful of all paths, and not impose a particular view on any others.

That said, in order to allow any beings a place to seek refuge, certain things aren't appropriate. Trolling or other harmful conduct won't get far. All forms of hatred or intolerance are right out, including sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, etc. Any slurs are discouraged at best. If you feel such things, you aren't required to change your view on them, but you will have to leave those aspects outside of the channel. There are plenty of other places online where you may troll freely, this doesn't need to be another one.

Participants aren't required to stay on-topic all the time, but if someone comes along and wishes to discuss a Buddhist topic, please be mindful and let the focus shift to Buddhism. If you're engaged in a deep off-topic conversation, feel free to take it to private messages or a different channel. It's also encouraged to look for a Buddhist angle to any off-topic things that come up.

<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em; font-size:100%;">And what is right speech? Avoiding speech that's false, divisive, harsh, or nonsensical. This is called right speech. </poem>

=== How to connect? ===
[[File:Libera.chat IRC browser client.png|thumb|right|A screenshot of the browser based IRC client for the Liberia.chat IRC network. ]]
For IRC access, you'll need an IRC client. You can download an IRC client for your operating system, such as [https://hexchat.github.io/ Hexchat] (Cross-platform), [https://www.mirc.com/ mIRC] (Windows), [https://colloquy.app/ Colloquy] (macOS), or irssi (command line). Alternately, you can use a web-based IRC client at [https://www.irccloud.com/ irccloud.com] or [https://kiwiirc.com/ kiwiirc.com].

Here is a direct link to Liberia.chat IRC network's web access for #buddhism. It does not require any registration and you can be anonymous.

https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism

==== Which chat servers are included in the relay? ====

{{bc|
DarkMyst: [https://www.darkmyst.org irc.darkmyst.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [dkm]
EFnet: [http://www.efnet.org irc.choopa.net] Port: 9999 (SSL) Abbreviation: [efn]
EsperNet: [https://esper.net/ irc.esper.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [esp]
EvilNET: [https://www.evilnet.org irc.evilnet.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [evl]
IRC4Fun: [https://irc4fun.net odyssey.IRC4Fun.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [i4f]
IRCnet: [https://www.ircnet.com ssl.ircnet.com] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [irn]
Libera.Chat: [https://libera.chat irc.libera.chat] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [lba]
LunarIRC: [https://lunarirc.net irc.lunarirc.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [lnr]
Rizon: [https://rizon.net irc.rizon.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [rzn]
SlashNET: [https://slashnet.org irc.slashnet.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [sln]
Snoonet: [https://snoonet.org irc.snoonet.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [sno]
SorceryNet: [https://www.valinor.sorcery.net irc.sorcery.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [src]
SpotChat: [https://netsplit.de/servers/?net{{=}}SpotChat irc.spotchat.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [spc]
Stardust: [https://stardust.cx irc.stardust.cx] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [sdn]
Umbrellix: [https://umbrellix.net irc.umbrellix.net] Port: 6696 (SSL) Abbreviation: [ubx]
Undernet: [https://undernet.org irc.undernet.org] Port: 6667 Abbreviation: [und]
}}

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2023-09-26T15:50:07Z

Appas: /* Which chat servers are included in the relay? */ added snoonet and irc4fun, changed bot name to gem3, fixed a typo

<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em; font-size:120%;">For any seeking refuge in the triple gems: the ''Buddha'', the ''dharma'', the ''sangha''.</poem>

=== Welcome to #buddhism ===
[[File:Gautama Buddha teaching his first sermon in the Deer Park, Sarnath. Wall painting Manali.jpg|thumb|Buddha teaching a Sermon]]
[https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism #buddhism] began as a channel on the Undernet Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network many years ago.

It is now linked via a relay bot to the #buddhism channel on a number of other networks.

The name of the relay bot is ''gem3'' (a reference to [https://www.dharmathai.com/what-is-the-triple-gem/ the Triple Gem]. Users on your local server will appear the same as usual, but users from remote servers will appear like {{ic|<gem3> [net] <remote_user> Hello World!}} That is the bot, network name in square brackets, the user speaking, and their message.

The idea of the channel is to support practicing Buddhists in their practice, and provide a place online to discuss Buddhism in a friendly, inclusive, relaxed environment. Think of it like a coffee shop next door to a monastery.

=== Code of Conduct ===

There are many paths to enlightenment, both within the various Buddhist traditions, and also outside of them. Channel participants should be respectful of all paths, and not impose a particular view on any others.

That said, in order to allow any beings a place to seek refuge, certain things aren't appropriate. Trolling or other harmful conduct won't get far. All forms of hatred or intolerance are right out, including sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, etc. Any slurs are discouraged at best. If you feel such things, you aren't required to change your view on them, but you will have to leave those aspects outside of the channel. There are plenty of other places online where you may troll freely, this doesn't need to be another one.

Participants aren't required to stay on-topic all the time, but if someone comes along and wishes to discuss a Buddhist topic, please be mindful and let the focus shift to Buddhism. If you're engaged in a deep off-topic conversation, feel free to take it to private messages or a different channel. It's also encouraged to look for a Buddhist angle to any off-topic things that come up.

<poem style="border: 1px solid #ffcc33; background-color: #fef6e7; padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em; font-size:100%;">And what is right speech? Avoiding speech that's false, divisive, harsh, or nonsensical. This is called right speech. </poem>

=== How to connect? ===
[[File:Libera.chat IRC browser client.png|thumb|right|A screenshot of the browser based IRC client for the Liberia.chat IRC network. ]]
For IRC access, you'll need an IRC client. You can download an IRC client for your operating system, such as [https://hexchat.github.io/ Hexchat] (Cross-platform), [https://www.mirc.com/ mIRC] (Windows), [https://colloquy.app/ Colloquy] (macOS), or irssi (command line). Alternately, you can use a web-based IRC client at [https://www.irccloud.com/ irccloud.com] or [https://kiwiirc.com/ kiwiirc.com].

Here is a direct link to Liberia.chat IRC network's web access for #buddhism. It does not require any registration and you can be anonymous.

https://web.libera.chat/#buddhism

==== Which chat servers are included in the relay? ====

{{bc|
DarkMyst: [https://www.darkmyst.org irc.darkmyst.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [dkm]
EFnet: [http://www.efnet.org irc.choopa.net] Port: 9999 (SSL) Abbreviation: [efn]
EsperNet: [https://esper.net/ irc.esper.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [esp]
EvilNET: [https://www.evilnet.org irc.evilnet.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [evl]
IRC4Fun: [https://irc4fun.net odyssey.IRC4Fun.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [i4f]
IRCnet: [https://www.ircnet.com ssl.ircnet.com] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [irn]
Libera.Chat: [https://libera.chat irc.libera.chat] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [lba]
LunarIRC: [https://lunarirc.net irc.lunarirc.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [lnr]
Rizon: [https://rizon.net irc.rizon.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [rzn]
SlashNET: [https://slashnet.org irc.slashnet.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [sln]
Snoonet: [https://snoonet.org irc.snoonet.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [sno]
SorceryNet: [https://www.valinor.sorcery.net irc.sorcery.net] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [src]
SpotChat: [https://netsplit.de/servers/?net{{=}}SpotChat irc.spotchat.org] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [spc]
Stardust: [https://stardust.cx irc.stardust.cx] Port: 6697 (SSL) Abbreviation: [sdn]
Umbrellix: [https://umbrellix.net irc.umbrellix.net] Port: 6696 (SSL) Abbreviation: [ubx]
Undernet: [https://undernet.org irc.undernet.org] Port: 6667 Abbreviation: [und]
}}