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by chethinie
Wed Dec 31, 2014 9:10 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Pure Dhamma as proclaimed by Gauthama Buddha
Replies: 0
Views: 2182

Pure Dhamma as proclaimed by Gauthama Buddha

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by chethinie
Fri Oct 17, 2014 7:53 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Pen pals
Replies: 2
Views: 1515

Re: Pen pals

Hi John :-)

Did you receive my email sent to you on Monday?

Chethinie
by chethinie
Wed May 07, 2014 7:34 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Two living Arahants - are they same or different?
Replies: 15
Views: 3436

Re: Two living Arahants - are they same or different?

Hi Sarath, From the very limited knowledge I have and from what I have understood so far, I think Two living Arahants are not the same. I might be wrong, but this is how I see it so far :-) An arahanth means, a person who has gained a full insight into the true nature of things. In simple terms, the...
by chethinie
Fri May 02, 2014 7:17 am
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: Right Mindfulness.
Replies: 28
Views: 8189

Re: Right Mindfulness.

Hello, Yes, I certainly agree with you and this is how I try (TRY !) to cultivate mindfulness in my daily life too. right mindfulness should start from our ordinary day to day life as you have explained and if you really practise it, at the end of the day if you review what you have done, you have a...
by chethinie
Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:13 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Sakkya Ditthi / Self belief
Replies: 17
Views: 3364

Re: Sakkya Ditthi / Self belief

Hi everone,

Thank you very much for all your very helpful feedback. You've all have been so helpfull!

Kind wishes,
Chethinie
by chethinie
Tue Apr 15, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Sakkya Ditthi / Self belief
Replies: 17
Views: 3364

Sakkya Ditthi / Self belief

Hi,

I'm trying to understand what is meant by Sakkaya Ditthi. Could anyone of you please explain it to me in simple terms? or perhaps give me reading references please?

Thank you very much.
by chethinie
Fri Apr 04, 2014 8:48 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Translation - Help
Replies: 2
Views: 1189

Re: Translation - Help

Thank you Very much !
by chethinie
Thu Apr 03, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Translation - Help
Replies: 2
Views: 1189

Translation - Help

What is the Direct English translation of the Pali word Brahmachari? Does this Pali word have other synonym words in Pali as well?
by chethinie
Thu Apr 03, 2014 7:10 am
Forum: Pāli
Topic: Pali language
Replies: 2
Views: 1537

Re: Pali language

But I thought Buddha spoke Magada Language ...
by chethinie
Wed Apr 02, 2014 6:17 pm
Forum: Pāli
Topic: Pali language
Replies: 2
Views: 1537

Pali language

Hi,

Is there a specific reason why Pali was used to write Buddhism? Is it true that Pali language do not have synonyms (two or more meanings for a word)
by chethinie
Wed Mar 26, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: Abhidhamma
Topic: Why Kusala is more powerful than Akusala?
Replies: 11
Views: 9206

Re: Wh Kusala is more powerful than Akusala?

We are fortunate indeed :smile:
by chethinie
Wed Mar 26, 2014 11:29 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Fourfold pleasure of a layman
Replies: 4
Views: 1757

Re: Fourfold pleasure of a layman

Thank you Waterchan!! :smile:
by chethinie
Tue Mar 25, 2014 11:51 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: To Understand The Old Kamma
Replies: 5
Views: 1641

Re: To Understand The Old Kamma

:thumbsup: Thank you for shairing !
by chethinie
Tue Mar 25, 2014 11:46 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Fourfold pleasure of a layman
Replies: 4
Views: 1757

Re: Fourfold pleasure of a layman

Thank you very much Stephen K :smile:
by chethinie
Tue Mar 25, 2014 11:24 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Fourfold pleasure of a layman
Replies: 4
Views: 1757

Fourfold pleasure of a layman

Hello Friends,

Does anybody know this Sutta – Pattakammavagga Sutta? It is supposed be in the Anguttara Nikiya (AII, 69). This is where the Buddha preached to Anathapindika on the 04 fold pleasure of a laymen. I need help to find the sutta please.

Thank you,
Chethinie