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by Mohan Gnanathilake
Sun Jul 11, 2021 1:07 pm
Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
Topic: Jhana
Replies: 810
Views: 279223

Re: Jhana

SunWuKong wrote: Mon Feb 01, 2021 8:38 pm The mind becomes more disciplined, but really, its the practice getting easier too.
May a disciplined mind brings happiness!
by Mohan Gnanathilake
Mon Jun 07, 2021 5:25 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: The Dhamma
Replies: 12
Views: 2971

Re: The Dhamma

May the world be happy with the cooling soothness of the Dhamma!
by Mohan Gnanathilake
Sun Jun 06, 2021 8:33 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Sutta for sick
Replies: 6
Views: 868

Re: Sutta for sick

Buddha gave a few themes to reflect to sick monk so if he thinks and ponders about it, his sickness will end .. what sutta is that? Girimananda Sutta The Girimananda Sutta has been used as a subject for meditation as well as a means for the healing of suffering. I believe that Girimananda sutta has...
by Mohan Gnanathilake
Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:39 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Kindness and compassion
Replies: 11
Views: 869

Re: Kindness and compassion

How practical is it in applying it in our daily life ? In the loving kindness meditation we combine ourselves with the desire for health, happiness, security and peace. This desire is universal and unites all people in the world. The loving kindness meditation is a way to connect with yourself in a...
by Mohan Gnanathilake
Sat May 22, 2021 11:52 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Kindness and compassion
Replies: 11
Views: 869

Re: Kindness and compassion

asahi wrote: Wed May 12, 2021 12:02 pm How practical is it in applying it in our daily life ?
In the loving kindness meditation we open our hearts to unconditional love. An unadulterated, deep love that feeds on positive attitudes such as benevolence, kindness and sincere care.
by Mohan Gnanathilake
Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:32 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Greetings
Replies: 7
Views: 6697

Re: Greetings

But these past four years has been very goal oriented and focused in getting me to the point where I think I'm ready to ordain again, embrace the noble lifestyle, and make it a point to get rid of all the distractions, hindrances, kilesas. May the blessings of the triple gem be with you and guide y...
by Mohan Gnanathilake
Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:28 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Why do people yawning when meditate?
Replies: 12
Views: 2501

Re: Why do people yawning when meditate?

SarathW wrote: Tue Apr 28, 2020 4:16 am Are any of you experience this and what is your opinion?
Yawning relaxes me and brings me faster than other meditation techniques I know, in a state of alertness.
by Mohan Gnanathilake
Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:49 am
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Effects of music
Replies: 19
Views: 10833

Re: Effects of music

In my opinion, Buddhist music tries to bring harmony into our daily lives and to purify, educate and transform the mind to bring our emotions in line with the Dhamma.
by Mohan Gnanathilake
Tue Apr 14, 2020 11:50 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Questions from Student
Replies: 7
Views: 4044

Re: Questions from Student

springsea wrote: Sun Apr 12, 2020 12:41 am why do you use the forum?
I read the pages of this website to familiarize myself with information on Buddhism. Here I find some information on Buddhism to help me gain an understanding of this ancient religion and philosophy.
by Mohan Gnanathilake
Thu Apr 02, 2020 12:26 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Should mentally troubled people stay away from Buddhism?
Replies: 40
Views: 7548

Re: Should mentally troubled people stay away from Buddhism?

The way Buddhism can be a snake for the mentally ill in my case was that like a lot of people I had the mind state of not being good enough. But there is a great number of important ways in which one isn't good enough: There are jobs and careers for which one isn't good enough. There are financial ...
by Mohan Gnanathilake
Thu Apr 02, 2020 12:05 am
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: How Does Hospitalisation Work Out In Your Country?
Replies: 23
Views: 13229

Re: How Does Hospitalisation Work Out In Your Country?

Theravada Buddhists are most likely to accept medical advice when it is clearly explained and the options fully explored. Doctors and nurses are generally held in high esteem in Theravada Buddhist cultures because helping others and relieving suffering are important in Theravada Buddhist training.
by Mohan Gnanathilake
Wed Apr 01, 2020 2:33 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Members Bios - please contribute yours
Replies: 209
Views: 278163

Re: Self-Introduction (Abhivādana)

My name is Mohan Barathi Gnanathilake. I am a Sri Lankan. I was born on 10 May 1975 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. I am a nature lover. I am working as a Private Tutor for German language at present. I was in Munich and Freiburg in the past. I got two scholarships to fly to Germany. I passed the “Zentrale Ob...
by Mohan Gnanathilake
Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:42 am
Forum: Abhidhamma
Topic: Information about Abhidhamma
Replies: 36
Views: 17335

Re: Information about Abhidhamma

What is Exactly Abhidhamma? The Abhidahamma is the part of the Gautama Buddha’s teachings which analyses the different states of mind and which explains in detail about everything which is real. The study of the Abhidhamma helps us to understand which causes bring which effects in our life an in th...
by Mohan Gnanathilake
Sat Mar 28, 2020 8:00 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Why recollection of your Sila (Silanussati) and Dana (Caganussati) is better than observing Sila and Dana?
Replies: 31
Views: 4594

Re: Why recollection of your Sila (Silanussati) and Dana (Caganussati) is better than observing Sila and Dana?

I have heard many Dhamma talks where the teacher said that when giving one should feel joy in the thought of giving, feel joy in the giving and feel joy in having given. The giver will benefit from his act because he has a wholesome mental state at the time of giving. When there is generosity there...
by Mohan Gnanathilake
Fri Mar 27, 2020 1:25 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Members Bios - please contribute yours
Replies: 209
Views: 278163

Re: Self-Introduction (Abhivādana)

My name is Mohan Barathi Gnanathilake. I am a Sri Lankan. I was born on 10 May 1975 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. I am a nature lover. I am working as a Private Tutor for German language at present. I was in Munich and Freiburg in the past. I got two scholarships to fly to Germany. I passed the “Zentrale Ob...