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by Lokavidu
Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:44 am
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: Tipitaka Translation
Replies: 7
Views: 2437

Re: Tipitaka Translation

thanks for your advice, im going to take a look at ur suggestion. I will be happy to share with you the results... :anjali:
by Lokavidu
Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: Tipitaka Translation
Replies: 7
Views: 2437

Re: Tipitaka Translation

mmmh how to say...

im looking for a more asian style oriented translation, so, in english but not westernized. :thinking:
by Lokavidu
Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:07 am
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: Tipitaka Translation
Replies: 7
Views: 2437

Tipitaka Translation

Hi all...

I'm looking for a good alternative to the Bhikkhu Bodhi Sutta-pitaka translation, i would like to find a more traditional and "conservative" english translation, near to the classic mahavihara approach.

Any advice?

thx all,

bhavatu sabba mangalam
by Lokavidu
Sat Aug 31, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
Topic: Attaining First Jhana by Breath Meditation
Replies: 3
Views: 5214

Re: Attaining First Jhana by Breath Meditation

Anapanasati is one of the most indicated practice to develoap jhana. The most intersting question turn around the interpretation of this jhanic state. There are different wievs. Some of this consider jhana like a mistycal e trascendental state of absorbition; some other simply like a benefical state...