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by Lal
Tue May 09, 2023 11:11 pm
Forum: Non-English Resources
Topic: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero
Replies: 1650
Views: 605367

Re: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero

Some of the material at the puredhamma.net website is available in the following languages. Those websites are managed by individuals I have corresponded with over the past ten years, and they have a solid understanding of Buddha Dhamma. So, I believe the translations are good, even though I cannot ...
by Lal
Thu Apr 20, 2023 11:48 pm
Forum: Non-English Resources
Topic: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero
Replies: 1650
Views: 605367

Re: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero

I like to share a few things I contemplated over the past several days. 1. In the Saddhammappatirūpaka Sutta (SN 16.13), the Buddha stated that actual teachings would "go underground" when the "counterfeit of the true teaching" appears in the world. - He said, "It’s like tru...
by Lal
Sun Apr 16, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: Non-English Resources
Topic: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero
Replies: 1650
Views: 605367

Re: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero

It is incredible how much effort some people take to disrupt other people's learning! - Over half-million reads on this thread, and you are trying to disrupt it. - I prefer doing the discussion in a separate thread. And it was open to all. - I will go with whatever it is. But I will respond ONLY to ...
by Lal
Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: Non-English Resources
Topic: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero
Replies: 1650
Views: 605367

Re: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero

"In the event of Lal learning what the term "discussion" means, we can move it back." I understand what a discussion means, Sam. - Please move it back. We can have a conversation there, as I pointed out many times. - You have removed most of the posts there. I have spent time wri...
by Lal
Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Contradiction 1- Viññāṇa Means Consciousness?
Replies: 304
Views: 9927

Re: Contradiction 1- Viññāṇa Means Consciousness?

Thanks for the comment. Please show evidence of any contradiction.
by Lal
Sun Apr 16, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: Non-English Resources
Topic: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero
Replies: 1650
Views: 605367

Re: Open Invitation for Discussion

OK. I hope you understand sankhara, too (per my previous latest comment).

Anyway, each person has to make their own decision. No problem!
- I only try to explain. Anyone interested can read them.
by Lal
Sun Apr 16, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Contradiction 1- Viññāṇa Means Consciousness?
Replies: 304
Views: 9927

Re: Contradiction 1- Viññāṇa Means Consciousness?

Chart #10. Nāmarupa in Vipāka Versus Kamma Viññāṇa

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Details at: viewtopic.php?p=721578#p721578
by Lal
Sun Apr 16, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: Non-English Resources
Topic: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero
Replies: 1650
Views: 605367

Re: Open Invitation for Discussion

There is a lot of learning involved in understanding key Pāli terms. That is all I can say. The wise will understand if they spend enough time! Many people are afraid even to look at Pāli verses. But it is necessary to get an understanding of words like " viññāṇa " and " nāmarupa &quo...
by Lal
Sun Apr 16, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: Non-English Resources
Topic: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero
Replies: 1650
Views: 605367

Re: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero

Chart #10. Nāmarupa in Vipāka Versus Kamma Viññāṇa https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1UIJ-GI1nw6LvrAUlFzDQHHClcl0Ns6jk Download/Print: Chart #10. Nāmarupa in Vipāka Versus Kamma Viññāṇa : https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1dH_1DpZ_e4Fj_91CdsR0IOuawSAl-CSq The follo...
by Lal
Sun Apr 16, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Non-English Resources
Topic: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero
Replies: 1650
Views: 605367

Re: Open Invitation for Discussion

If you can get yourself to believe all that, there is nothing I can say. But there are more contradictions. You did not address the difference between " vedana " and " samphassa-ja-vedana " in my post (the uddesa version in SN 12.1 AND the niddesa version in SN 12.2) : https://ww...
by Lal
Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: Non-English Resources
Topic: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero
Replies: 1650
Views: 605367

Re: Open Invitation for Discussion

@Ceisiwr: You wrote: 1. "I don't think what I said means we need some additional interpretations to make it work. I just went with what the texts say. When ignorance ceases none of the other links can arise again ." Which texts are you referring to? Is it " Paṭiccasamuppāda Sutta  (S...
by Lal
Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:39 pm
Forum: Non-English Resources
Topic: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero
Replies: 1650
Views: 605367

Re: Open Invitation for Discussion

The thread is fine as it is. But it is only for the wise. Others can stop reading the thread if they like. Just go back to what you have been doing for the past many years, which is copying and pasting illogical essays/translations from others who don't understand Paticca Samuppada . - Or they can p...
by Lal
Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:47 pm
Forum: Non-English Resources
Topic: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero
Replies: 1650
Views: 605367

Re: Open Invitation for Discussion

In this comment, I am going to focus on " phassa paccayā vedanā " and " samphassa paccayā samphassa-jā-vedanā ." In the full   Paṭiccasamuppāda Sutta  (SN 12.1) (https://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?p=722074#p722074)) @marker 2.7: " phassa paccayā vedanā " is trans...
by Lal
Thu Apr 13, 2023 11:58 pm
Forum: Non-English Resources
Topic: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero
Replies: 1650
Views: 605367

Re: Open Invitation for Discussion

The problems are much more profound, Ceisiwr. In this comment, I will focus on " phassa " and " samphassa ." In the full   Paṭiccasamuppāda Sutta  (SN 12.1) that I posted at:(https://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?p=722074#p722074) @marker 2.7: " phassa paccayā vedanā &qu...
by Lal
Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: Non-English Resources
Topic: The teachings of Ven. Waharaka Abhayaratanalankara Thero
Replies: 1650
Views: 605367

Re: Open Invitation for Discussion

asahi: "You are so wrong ! Agamas are NOT Chinese translations of the Pali Tipitaka." OK. You don't need to get excited about that. I don't want to deviate from the main issue, which is the extremely bad translation of SN 12.1. I copied and posted the whole translation earlier. - I will b...