Mar
05

A Manual of Respiration – Ven Ledi Sayādaw Thero

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“A wise man should purify himself by striving for spiritual progress during at least one of the three periods of life.”

Wise and good people who have the ability to see clearly the relation of cause and effect should renounce and relinquish success in the attainment of wealth (bhoga sampatti) and should put forth effort to achieve spiritual progress (bhava sampatti) right from the first period of life. If effort during the first
period of life is not possible, effort should be made during the second period of life. If effort during the second period of life is not possible, effort should be made as soon as one enters the third period of life.

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Jul
15

Basic Paticcasamuppada – Ven Mogok Sayadaw Thero

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You are asked to do Samadhi not to encourage you to practise Samatha. You must let go of the mindful breathing as soon as the mind is calm and then contemplate on any sensation that develops without any breach.

If you contemplate more and more on sensations you will come to a point where you can overcome them. You will no longer register them as sensations, but only as arising or dissolving phenomenon.

You will realise that all sensations including pleasant ones, unpleasant ones and neutral ones dissipate and come to an end. When you contemplate on sensations Vedana will appear, but when you watch them with analytical knowledge you will come to know that they are impermanent (Anicca).

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Dec
01

Brahmavihara Dhamma – Ven Mahasi Sayadaw Thero

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Brahmavihāra Dhamma will be delivered. In the phrase or group of words-”Brahmavihāra”, the word “Brahma” means “Noble”. This word, if properly pronounced in Pāḷi should be recited as “Birahma”. In Myanmar, it isto be represented and recited carrying a vocal sound as “Brahma”. This canbe easily understood. The word “Vihāra” conveys the meaning of “Dwelling”or, “Abiding”, or “Living”. Hence, “Brahmavihāra” purports the meaning of ”Noble Living”, or rather, “Living in the exercise of good-will.”

The expression “Brahmavihāra”, if analysed, will includemettā, friendliness or loving kindness,karuṇā,compassion,muditā,goodwill orrejoicing with others in their happiness or prosperity, andupekkhā,equanimity or indifference to pain and pleasure. These are the four kinds ofBrahamavihāra. It has, however, been mentioned in Mahāghovimda Sutta as “Brahmacariya”. Therefore, Brahmavihāra Dhamma is commonly named as”Brahmacara”Dhamma.Brahmacariyameans Life of Holiness or Living in a Virtuous Life. This can, therefore, be also calledbrahmacara dhammafromnow onwards

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Jan
28

Ehipassiko – Ven Mogok Sayadaw Thero

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The Buddha’s teaching is generally called the Dhamma. It is neither a revelation nor a legendary speculation with a theological twist. It is the Truth ever prevailing in the Universe, and a unique discovery by a unique and enlightened religious teacher. However, Buddhism is the modern term used for the Dhamma and named after its discoverer. Gotama the Buddha, realized the Truth and proclaimed it to the world. There is no doubt that it is difficult for an ordinary man to comprehend it properly, since the ordinary man’s mind is invariably clouded with illusion.

The popular Pali verse expounding these Dhamma virtues is Svakkhato Bhagavata Dhammo, Sanditthiko, Akaliko, Ehipassiko, Opanayiko and Paccattam Veditabbo Vinnuhi.

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