Dhamma Wheel

Kamma and rebirth are inextricably intertwined. When kamma is taught in the suttas, it is usually mentioned along with rebirth and/or other realms. You can't explain rebirth without explaining kamma and you can't explain kamma without explaining rebirth. I agree with Ven. Sujato: rebirth is absolute...

I have heard that on one occasion a certain monk was dwelling among the Kosalans in a forest thicket. Now at that time, after his meal, returning from his almsround, he went down to a lotus pond and sniffed a red lotus. Then the devata inhabiting the forest thicket, feeling sympathy for the monk, d...

Interesting question. After some thought, I'm quite sure I would ask along the lines of this stock passage: “Venerable sir, it would be good if the Blessed One would teach me the Dhamma in brief, so that, having heard the Dhamma from the Blessed One, I might dwell alone, withdrawn, diligent, ardent,...

A beautiful piano piece. Amazing what can be done with a piano as the only instrument. Makes me want to re-learn to play.

Ludovico Einaudi - Nuvole bianche

Hi Mohammad,

I'd say so, unless the philosophical discussion's direction and purpose is Dhammic, e.g. it is talk on the 4 Noble Truths, fulfills the 8 qualities of Dhamma, etc. And one could argue that's not philosophical discussion, but talk on Dhamma.

But, given the Sabba Sutta, I suspect this is an artificial distinction. http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn35/sn35.023.than.html I agree: the idea of a "personal not-self" and "phenomenal not-self" is artificial, it's a contrivance. The Sunna Sutta makes the same poin...

Amazon has the release date at September 26. Where did you get a copy, Will? Its already available from Wisdom Publications. http://www.wisdompubs.org/book/suttanipata :namaste: Thanks. I see it's about $30 more than Amazon so I'll wait. Actually, I'm too busy to read it now so I may wait for used ...

Looks like a sectarian expression saying pretty much what the Buddha phrased below. "Monks, do not wage wordy warfare, saying: 'You don't understand this Dhamma and discipline, I understand this Dhamma and discipline'; 'How could you understand it? You have fallen into wrong practices: I have t...

Amazon has the release date at September 26. Where did you get a copy, Will?

For the vast majority of people, I'd agree with Ven. Sona. There are the rare individual laypersons for whom renunciation within lay life comes pretty naturally and is consistent. The only people I've met who are like this already have the desire to enter the monastic order anyway. I can't recall ha...

Only list I can think of has 9. It's a stock list describing what constitutes sexual misconduct. “And how, householders, are there three kinds of bodily conduct not in accordance with the Dhamma, unrighteous conduct? Here someone kills living beings; he is murderous, bloody-handed, given to blows an...

Nationalism is a helluva drug.

“I don’t envision a single thing that is as quick to reverse itself as the mind—so much so that there is no feasible simile for how quick to reverse itself it is.” https://suttacentral.net/en/an1.48 Pithy, directly observable, points the mind to impermanence. Good stuff. Yes, the mind is very chang...

“I don’t envision a single thing that is as quick to reverse itself as the mind—so much so that there is no feasible simile for how quick to reverse itself it is.”

https://suttacentral.net/en/an1.48

Pithy, directly observable, points the mind to impermanence. Good stuff.

Yes I think so. Jokes always lose their humor when explained.

Disciple wrote:

Circle5 wrote:They tried to make me go to rehab
But I said, no, no, no

You should. It will be good for you.

Those are some lyrics from the Amy Winehouse song, Rehab. She had serious substance abuse problems and died young because of them.

What chemicals exactly? Regardless, general rules. #1, stop exposing yourself to them. Drink lots of water, eat a clean diet and make sure you're meeting your nutritional requirements. Stay away from alcohol and drugs. I wouldn't pay money for supplements. Keep it simple and give it time...unless yo...

I am thinking about ordering some dumbells that are 20 pounds total for each dumbbell. That seems good for a beginner. Depends on how big a guy you are, your condition, rep ranges, exercise choices, etc. If you get into home workouts, you might want to check out adjustable dumbbells like Powerblocks.

B12 is easy, just take a supplement. I take a multivitamin everyday that includes 100% daily value of B12. When it comes to supplements, however, is the B12 absorbed by the body as well as the B12 found in dairy products? Following the restrictions you've set for yourself long-term is. Since the Bu...

How have I not heard this before? I had no idea that MCA (Adam Yauch) of the Beastie Boys was a Buddhist! Beastie Boys - Bodhisattva Vow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF__e1-LI80 Lyrics As I develop the awakening mind I praise the Buddhas as they shine I bow before you as I travel my path To join ...