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- Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:08 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Layman Arahant
- Replies: 62
- Views: 22460
Re: Layman Arahant
If a layperson were to become an arahant, then how would they live their daily life? They would have no desire to do anything. I imagine all they would do is teach dhamma, why would they not ordain? It seems like it would be the most effective use of the rest of their time.
- Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:34 am
- Forum: Early Buddhism
- Topic: Chinese version of MN 117 is different?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 10612
Re: Chinese version of MN 117 is different?
The links don't seem to be working: The Chinese translation: http://ariyavansa.org/dd-home/dd-030/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; MN 117 with the differences in bold type: http://ariyavansa.org/dd-home/dd-030/dd-030s/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;...
- Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:12 am
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: A quote from Ajahn Brahm
- Replies: 65
- Views: 14077
Re: A quote from Ajahn Brahm
To put in my two cents: I’m not so sure if the theory of evolution has much to do with the Buddha’s teaching. Evolution is taking a look at an entire species, and how over time species change etc. The Buddha explained the cause for a being to be reborn into a particular state. A certain type of mind...
- Sat Jul 24, 2010 6:40 am
- Forum: Abhidhamma
- Topic: Lobha, Dosa mutually exclusive: Sutta reference?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3592
Re: Lobha, Dosa mutually exclusive: Sutta reference?
I'd like to know why this question is being asked... Aside from idle curiosity about simultaneity, is this the sort of question spawned by one's meditation, through some aspect of practical Sila, ...or is it just a chase after wind? Perhaps there are no Suttas which decide this issue one way or the...
- Sat Jul 24, 2010 6:18 am
- Forum: Abhidhamma
- Topic: Lobha, Dosa mutually exclusive: Sutta reference?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3592
Re: Lobha, Dosa mutually exclusive: Sutta reference?
Hi Tep Thanks for you reply, However I am not sure if I fully agree with your interpretation. They cannot arise at the same time since dosa (aversion) is repulsive and lobha is attractive, thus they are opposite and do not co-exist. ---- Indeed I have heard this and it does seem very reasonable (in ...
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 7:18 am
- Forum: Abhidhamma
- Topic: Abhidhamma Resources
- Replies: 86
- Views: 187731
Re: Abhidhamma Resources
A full course on Abhidhammattha Sangaha by Sayadaw U Silananda
http://abhidhammattha.blogspot.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://abhidhammattha.blogspot.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 6:11 am
- Forum: Pāli
- Topic: Ven Bodhi's "A Course in the Pali Language"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4129
Re: Ven Bodhi's "A Course in the Pali Language"
Pali is a fairly easy language for an English speaker. It helps if you have learned another language before, simply so you can break out of the English language mindset. The structure of English is generally Subject Verb Object I like you You like me You can think about why these are incorrect Engli...
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:29 am
- Forum: Pāli
- Topic: Ven Bodhi's "A Course in the Pali Language"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4129
Re: Ven Bodhi's "A Course in the Pali Language"
Hi Ben I started it, only on 2nd chapter. I found it pretty helpful. I like the book "A New Course in Reading Pali: Entering the Word of the Buddha". It is understandable with Bhikkhu Bodi's comments (without them, it might be a bit dry and have unnecessarily difficult grammar explanations...
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 4:51 am
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: Theravadin Resource guide
- Replies: 84
- Views: 224689
Re: Theravadin Resource guide
Tipitaka and Discourse
http://pali.sirimangalo.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; – Digital Pali Reader (addon for Firefox or Chrome)
Tipitaka with word dictionary to help Pali student, including links to translations of suttas (very helpful)
http://pali.sirimangalo.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; – Digital Pali Reader (addon for Firefox or Chrome)
Tipitaka with word dictionary to help Pali student, including links to translations of suttas (very helpful)
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:06 am
- Forum: Abhidhamma
- Topic: Lobha, Dosa mutually exclusive: Sutta reference?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3592
Lobha, Dosa mutually exclusive: Sutta reference?
Does anyone know of a sutta that mentions that Lobha and Dosa cannot arise at exact same moment?
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- Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:44 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Way of sharing Buddhist files (Buddhist Library)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2715
Re: Way of sharing Buddhist files (Buddhist Library)
Thanks indeed, the problem is that it would need a group of people to keep it alive, so unless enough people are interested in helping there is not much point in starting. For me i like to download a series of talks and put them on my mp3 player, so this way would work pretty well without having to ...
- Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:03 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Way of sharing Buddhist files (Buddhist Library)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2715
Re: Way of sharing Buddhist files (Buddhist Library)
Hi Ben The reason I wanted to start this is because so many of the servers are very slow, plus the fact that to upload video would is very expensive ( I know youtube is doing a great job but sometimes it would be nice to be able to download high quality file). I’m not interested in trying to evade o...
- Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:54 am
- Forum: Suggestion box
- Topic: Like / Dislike, Thumbs up / Thumbs down etc.
- Replies: 100
- Views: 72522
Like / Dislike, Thumbs up / Thumbs down etc.
So far seems all good
Would it be possible to put a thumbs up (or recommend) button so that people can find popular posts?
Maybe a ‘random post’ too could be interesting
Would it be possible to put a thumbs up (or recommend) button so that people can find popular posts?
Maybe a ‘random post’ too could be interesting
- Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:41 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Way of sharing Buddhist files (Buddhist Library)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2715
Re: Way of sharing Buddhist files (Buddhist Library)
Hi Ben,
I've thought of that (part of the reason I haven't done anything about it). But that’s why I was only going to allow webmasters of established websites and ‘free-for-distribution-copyright’
I've thought of that (part of the reason I haven't done anything about it). But that’s why I was only going to allow webmasters of established websites and ‘free-for-distribution-copyright’
- Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:23 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Way of sharing Buddhist files (Buddhist Library)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2715
Way of sharing Buddhist files (Buddhist Library)
I’ve been thinking about setting up a site for sharing Buddhist files (P2P). I started before and gave up as it was taking me too long, but every so often I think about it again. Take a look at my ideas and tell me what you think. http://sharingdhamma.blogspot.com" onclick="window.open(thi...