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by bhavanirodha
Thu Dec 14, 2017 1:53 am
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: What is Metteyya's Name, Right Now
Replies: 8
Views: 4212

Re: What is Metteyya's Name, Right Now

Dear Friends in Dhamma,

LG2V: Thank you, I think this is what I was looking for.

DNS: As far as I understand, the 969 numerology predates its use by that particular movement.

Metta and peace,
Bowing and thanks,
Abhaya (Andrew)
by bhavanirodha
Sat Dec 09, 2017 8:40 pm
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: What is Metteyya's Name, Right Now
Replies: 8
Views: 4212

Re: What is Metteyya's Name, Right Now

Dear Friends in Dhamma, (further research indicates that it is actually 969 Bodhisatta Ave, Tusita, Samsara. Jk, LOL) I'm not saying this should have any significance to anyone, it was just a curious inquiry. Is there any traditional or mythological name attached to the Bodhisatta at this time? Mett...
by bhavanirodha
Fri Dec 08, 2017 11:20 pm
Forum: Abhidhamma
Topic: This Diagram
Replies: 8
Views: 5678

Re: This Diagram

Dear SarathW,

I kept seeing it pop up in Google searches of "abhidhamma."

Metta and peace,
Abhaya (Andrew)
by bhavanirodha
Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:08 am
Forum: Abhidhamma
Topic: This Diagram
Replies: 8
Views: 5678

Re: This Diagram

Dear Venerable Sir,

Thank you for the reply and the detail. I would then make out the half moon thingys to be the two types of body consciousness, accompanied by pain and pleasure. Does that sound right?

Metta and peace,
Bowing and thanks,
Abhaya (Andrew)
by bhavanirodha
Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:48 pm
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: What is Metteyya's Name, Right Now
Replies: 8
Views: 4212

Re: What is Metteyya's Name, Right Now

Dear Aloka, Thank you for your reply. However my question isn't where he abides, as my understanding is that all bodhisattas reside in the Tusita Heaven prior to taking their final birth. I'm wondering if anyone knows his current name/appellation. The Lord had his own name up there, but I can't reca...
by bhavanirodha
Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:39 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: The Contracted/Constricted Mind
Replies: 24
Views: 5574

Re: The Contracted/Constricted Mind

Dear friends in Dhamma,

thank you all for your timely and thorough replies.

Metta and peace,
Bowing and thanks,
Abhaya (Andrew)
by bhavanirodha
Thu Dec 07, 2017 2:41 am
Forum: Abhidhamma
Topic: This Diagram
Replies: 8
Views: 5678

This Diagram

Dear All, would anybody care to give details about the attached diagram? I'm sure it is a table of the cittas, but am wondering about the little half moon thingys? Is there a site anyone knows of that details this or shows how it is used as a teaching aid? Metta and peace, Bowing and thanks, Abhaya ...
by bhavanirodha
Thu Dec 07, 2017 2:11 am
Forum: Shrine Room
Topic: The "Most Realistic Statue of the Buddha"
Replies: 0
Views: 2570

The "Most Realistic Statue of the Buddha"

Dear Friends in Dhamma, Many years ago, possibly on Dhammalist, someone posted photo under heading similar too, "The Most Realistic Buddha Statue." The photo was grainy, perhaps a bit dark, and the statue had a capping of snow on it, as I remember. None-the-less, perhaps because of and not...
by bhavanirodha
Thu Dec 07, 2017 1:35 am
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: What is Metteyya's Name, Right Now
Replies: 8
Views: 4212

What is Metteyya's Name, Right Now

Dear Friends in Dhamma,

Is there any mention of what name the current Bodhisatta, Metteyya, goes by in his current birth?

Metta and peace,
Bowing and thanks,
Abhaya (Andrew)
by bhavanirodha
Thu Dec 07, 2017 1:30 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: The Contracted/Constricted Mind
Replies: 24
Views: 5574

The Contracted/Constricted Mind

Dear Friends in Dhamma,

What exactly is meant by the contracted/constricted mind, as mentioned in the Satipatthana Sutta? What strategies or antidotes does the Buddha or do the commentaries have to offer?

Metta and peace,
Bowing and thanks,
Abhaya (Andrew)
by bhavanirodha
Sat Jun 27, 2015 5:45 am
Forum: Pāli
Topic: Shouldn't abyāpāda·saṅkappa cover avihiṃsā·saṅkappa?
Replies: 37
Views: 14227

Re: Shouldn't abyāpāda·saṅkappa cover avihiṃsā·saṅkappa?

Dear Kumara, I would agree that there will be an overlap or rather, that the two will be found together, perhaps the majority of the time. However, one might wish harm upon another out of greed, or sheer ignorance. Eg. In striving for a utopian paradise, one just happens to put millions of people to...
by bhavanirodha
Fri Jun 26, 2015 2:23 am
Forum: Pāli
Topic: Shouldn't abyāpāda·saṅkappa cover avihiṃsā·saṅkappa?
Replies: 37
Views: 14227

Re: Shouldn't abyāpāda·saṅkappa cover avihiṃsā·saṅkappa?

Dear all, I wondered about this distinction for some time as well. In one of his talks, Ajahn Sona clarifies: Ill will is always accompanied by pain/displeasure, not so with cruelty. Cruelty can at times seem fun or glorious (to the worldling.) Also, you can be angry at someone, without necessarily ...
by bhavanirodha
Tue Dec 02, 2014 10:19 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: A Bunch of Questions (mostly re: the arising of ignorance)
Replies: 2
Views: 976

A Bunch of Questions (mostly re: the arising of ignorance)

Dear all, a few queries: 1. At MN 9, the Ven. Sariputta gives the arising of the taints as the origin of ignorance; is there any place in the suttas where the Lord Buddha says the same? 2. I recall the Buddha stating that the five hindrances are the nutriment of ignorance; anyone recall where? 3. Ca...
by bhavanirodha
Sun Nov 30, 2014 12:33 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Maxim of the Arahants (two questions)
Replies: 3
Views: 1217

Re: Maxim of the Arahants (two questions)

Dear Tilt,

that is the one!

Metta and peace,
Andrew
by bhavanirodha
Sun Nov 30, 2014 12:16 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Maxim of the Arahants (two questions)
Replies: 3
Views: 1217

Maxim of the Arahants (two questions)

Dear all, I was wondering if anyone knows of any word by word or line by line analysis of the maxim of the arahants: anicca vata sankhara... tesam vupasamo sukho (DN 17/SN 15:20). An essay, an article, or a dhamma talk on this verse would be awesome. Further, i once read somewhere that this verse is...