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by SarathW
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:48 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Indra’s Pillar
Replies: 11
Views: 344

Re: Indra’s Pillar

“Suppose, bhikkhus, there was an iron pillar or an Indra’s pillar with a deep base, securely planted, immobile, unshaking. Even if a forceful blast of wind comes—whether from the east, the west, the north, or the south—that pillar would not shake, quake, or tremble. For what reason? Because the pil...
by SarathW
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:41 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Simplicity
Replies: 8
Views: 205

Re: Simplicity

retrofuturist wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:38 am Greetings,
Ceisiwr wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:09 am I find these verses to be quite inspiring, as a reminder to not get too lost in debates and discussions.
Right. NIppapanca is an antidote to dogmatism.

Metta,
Paul. :)
Getting to the debate early and getting out of it early too.

:D
by SarathW
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:35 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Simplicity
Replies: 8
Views: 205

Re: Simplicity

Though the Dhamma is of such a nature
That I might analyse it in many ways,
I believe that you are referring to the above phrase.
by SarathW
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:31 am
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: Two Nibbāna Elements
Replies: 9
Views: 311

Re: Two Nibbāna Elements

If we argue that Anagami is the Nibbana with residue why can't we say Sotapanna is also a Nibbana with residue?
Then we have to examine the meaning of Nibbana. Nibbana means the elimination of craving fully.
Only a living Arahant fits this description.
by SarathW
Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:44 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: RobertK in Sri Lanka from December 26 to January 2
Replies: 12
Views: 3797

Re: RobertK in Sri Lanka from December 26 to January 2

negombo.jpg We met with venerable Subhuti, an American monk, at the International Theravada Institute. A vihara with young, energetic intelligent bhikkhus, 82 so far and it only opened a year ago. and I listened to an excellent lecture by the Venerable Maggavihari on Abhidhamma. Then we went to Sig...
by SarathW
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:46 pm
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Is sati discernment?
Replies: 13
Views: 406

Re: Is sati discernment?

Sati means Satipathana in Theravada.

https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ati/tip ... .than.html

It is the four frames of reference to understand how the five aggregates are subject to impermanence, suffering and not self hence developing dispassion towards the five clinging aggregates.
by SarathW
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:30 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Nas Daily on Buddhism
Replies: 25
Views: 1059

Re: Nas Daily on Buddhism

Nas produced the following video about Hinduism.
Interesting short introduction.
Is this how you understand Hinduism?
Dharma and Avihimsa

In this video, he did not say that he is also a Hindu except he said he is a vegetarian.
:D

by SarathW
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:29 am
Forum: Dhammaduta (Dhamma propagation)
Topic: How did they prepare Ola leaves to write Tipitaka in Aluvihara?
Replies: 0
Views: 160

How did they prepare Ola leaves to write Tipitaka in Aluvihara?

How did they prepare Ola leaves to write Tipitaka in Aluvihara? A demonstration of how to prepare Ola leaves and write on it. The Tipitaka was first written down on Ola leaves in Matale Aluvihara Sri Lanka. This place demonstrates how ancient writing was done. A Very interesting video about Sri Lank...
by SarathW
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: Kamma, Vipaka and Hetu, Phala?
Replies: 12
Views: 5189

Re: Kamma, Vipaka and Hetu, Phala?

Bump to see any new ideas.
by SarathW
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:34 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Daibutsu Kaikoku (1934) THE BUDDHA AS A GIANT KAIJU! The Great Buddha Arrival (大佛廻國, Daibutsu Kaikoku)
Replies: 9
Views: 258

Re: Daibutsu Kaikoku (1934) THE BUDDHA AS A GIANT KAIJU! The Great Buddha Arrival (大佛廻國, Daibutsu Kaikoku)

You've seen it? I can only locate the remake. I've seen it, I think on youtube but just looked and don't see it, except for trailers of the remake. Yes, it's pretty silly. It had a suicide (acting) scene, so maybe it was removed from youtube? I thought it was pretty cool considering a few things. -...
by SarathW
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
Topic: sutta jhana and vipassana jhana
Replies: 26
Views: 820

Re: sutta jhana and vipassana jhana

Perhaps Jhana could be like a knife cut both ways. The Noble Eightfold Path (Vipassana) is called "Samma Samadhi" or "right concentration "to differentiate it from other types of Jhana. Well what makes a Jhāna "right or wrong" isn't the experience but in how its viewed...
by SarathW
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:04 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Decipher this to me with early teaching proof
Replies: 10
Views: 277

Re: Decipher this to me with early teaching proof

DECIPHER is a web-based resource and database of genomic variation data from analysis of patient DNA.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DECIPHER
by SarathW
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:58 pm
Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
Topic: sutta jhana and vipassana jhana
Replies: 26
Views: 820

Re: sutta jhana and vipassana jhana

Perhaps Jhana could be like a knife cut both ways. The Noble Eightfold Path (Vipassana) is called "Samma Samadhi" or "right concentration "to differentiate it from other types of Jhana. Knife can be used in very many ways. The Jhana can be directed to different things as well. In...
by SarathW
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:40 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: If we can't control the five clinging-aggregate, how do we attain Nibbana?
Replies: 24
Views: 651

Re: If we can't control the five clinging-aggregate, how do we attain Nibbana?

https://suttacentral.net/sn22.59/en/bodhi?lang=en&reference=none&highlight=false How can we follow the Noble Eightfold path if we do not have any control over If one couldn’t (up to a certain degree and dependent of the circumstances of the actual life) control the way the mind behaves and ...
by SarathW
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
Topic: sutta jhana and vipassana jhana
Replies: 26
Views: 820

Re: sutta jhana and vipassana jhana

sorry. I'm talking about is vipassana jhana = Burma vipassana sutta jhana = EBT jhana https://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?t=26514 I think so. Is it a Western characteristic? Our country is not interested in jhana I tried Samatha but did not have much luck. :D There may be too many mental disr...