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by suriyopama
Sat Jan 15, 2022 1:58 pm
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: Ajahn Brahm and Theravada
Replies: 23
Views: 2253

Re: Ajahn Brahm and Theravada

A quote from Ajahn Brahm: https://scontent.fbkk2-6.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/263668243_5164860776876616_9173303422338573324_n.png?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_eui2=AeFfL-MhctXBOSZvZ7P1hp26E8QkH7PZxtkTxCQfs9nG2bb68c6VzrHuJD9pI1o3MZ0&_nc_ohc=8sDuYJ7qPDMAX8WFe6W&_nc_ht=s...
by suriyopama
Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:58 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: New Book by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
Replies: 31
Views: 13277

Re: New Book by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu

Thank you for the information, Bodom. FYI: A preview of the first 115 pages can be found at Google Books (the preview at Shambhala is of 38 pages only) https://books.google.co.th/books?id=cQBMEAAAQBAJ https://books.google.co.th/books?id=cQBMEAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false
by suriyopama
Tue Jan 11, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Why Dhammapada is so appealing to foreigners?
Replies: 40
Views: 1429

Re: Why Dhammapada is so appealing to foreigners?

Now I remember the first Dhammapada quote that I read, when I was very young: "Be an island unto yourself" I was a rebel without God or religion, raised in a Catholic country (Spain), and that phrase resonated with my independent and anarchist spirit. That isolated quote by itself didn't m...
by suriyopama
Tue Jan 11, 2022 11:53 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Why Dhammapada is so appealing to foreigners?
Replies: 40
Views: 1429

Re: Why Dhammapada is so appealing to foreigners?

Westerners are exposed to Dhammapada quotes at many different places, from Facebook, to a fortune cookie, a banner in a NewAge site, or the Instagram of an influencer. They are rarely exposed to Suttas, but most Dhammapada quotes are short, and they can easily be appealing and make sense to non-Budd...
by suriyopama
Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:26 am
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 149
Views: 45358

Re: Abortion

I don't know if this has already been mentioned, but I was in a retreat with Ajahn Brahm where he said that a consciousness cannot enter into a womb until the fetus has developed a centralized nervous system that can host a sentient being. Meaning that during the first weeks you are not killing any ...
by suriyopama
Sat Jan 08, 2022 12:23 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: married but separated?
Replies: 29
Views: 2805

Re: married but separated?

Are you saying consorting with prostitutes does not lead to states of woe? :shrug: I've found this study by Ven. Phramahā Yota Payutto where it says: "A single man having sexual affairs with prostitutes does not violate the third precept because the third precept is meant to promote family int...
by suriyopama
Tue Feb 02, 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: Dhammic Stories
Topic: Ajahn Sumedho moving back to England permanently?
Replies: 19
Views: 4971

Re: Ajahn Sumedho moving back to England permanently?

First recording of Ajahn Sumedho from Amaravati

by suriyopama
Tue Jan 19, 2021 2:45 am
Forum: Dhammic Stories
Topic: Ajahn Sumedho moving back to England permanently?
Replies: 19
Views: 4971

Re: Ajahn Sumedho moving back to England permanently?

Thank you for the information

May he have a pleasant trip and a good retirement at Amaravati :anjali:
by suriyopama
Mon Jan 18, 2021 7:42 am
Forum: Dhammic Stories
Topic: Ajahn Sumedho moving back to England permanently?
Replies: 19
Views: 4971

Re: Ajahn Sumedho moving back to England permanently?

gavesako wrote: Sun Jan 17, 2021 5:41 pm Yes, it has been announced that Ajahn Sumedho is planning to move permanently back to Amaravati, UK.
Thank you for the information.

Is it possible to know the departure date? I will have free time the last week of this month. I could visit him then, if he is still at Wat Pa Ratanawan
by suriyopama
Sun Jan 17, 2021 5:43 am
Forum: Dhammic Stories
Topic: Ajahn Sumedho moving back to England permanently?
Replies: 19
Views: 4971

Re: Ajahn Sumedho moving back to England permanently?

I must be lucky, then :smile: During mt my last retreat at Wat Pa Ratanawan, besides listening his teachings, I had quite direct interaction with him: accompanying him during morning pindabat with a bag to help collect the food, casual talks while driving the golf car to bring him to his room... I w...
by suriyopama
Sat Jan 16, 2021 2:14 pm
Forum: Dhammic Stories
Topic: How to arise samvega in approximately 1 second.
Replies: 19
Views: 7477

Re: How to arise samvega in approximately 1 second.

There can be beauty in decay. From an old tree, to the smiling expression of an elderly person
by suriyopama
Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:50 pm
Forum: Dhammic Stories
Topic: How to arise samvega in approximately 1 second.
Replies: 19
Views: 7477

Re: How to arise samvega in approximately 1 second.

In my case, contemplation of aging and decay, neither Asubha or Paṭikkūlamanasikāra, do not lead to samvega. The same as contemplating rotten flowers doesn't lead to lack of admiration for the fresh and beautiful flowers.

So far that doesn't work for me :shrug:
by suriyopama
Sat Jan 16, 2021 12:42 pm
Forum: Dhammic Stories
Topic: Ajahn Sumedho moving back to England permanently?
Replies: 19
Views: 4971

Ajahn Sumedho moving back to England permanently?

There is this video of Ajahn Sumedho saying goodbye to the sangha at Wat Pa Ratanawan



It seems like he does not plan to return.

Does anyone has some information? If he is still at Wat Pa Ratanawan, I would like to pay him a visit
by suriyopama
Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:28 am
Forum: Shrine Room
Topic: Buddhist Flowchart Diagram for Engineers
Replies: 14
Views: 26066

Re: Buddhist Flowchart Diagram for Engineers

A small detail: I think that the red arrow coming down from the hindrances should not go to the "intention to transcend..." line but down to "You are here" block. Having had the intention to follow the path does not assure that the intention will be maintained. Like this: https:/...
by suriyopama
Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:18 am
Forum: Shrine Room
Topic: Buddhist Flowchart Diagram for Engineers
Replies: 14
Views: 26066

Re: Buddhist Flowchart Diagram for Engineers

The links to image files seems broken at the moment. :anjali: I forgot about that graphic. Thank you for the reminder Updated links English: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3c2n0s9uriiyr5q/Path%20Flowchart%20Rev3.jpg?dl=0 Spanish: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ff82r9l4bw400de/Path%20Flowchart%20Spanish%20Rev...