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MN 82 Ratthapala Sutta, With Arahant Ratthapala
Namo Buddhaya!
Learn about the life of the monk who was foremost of those gone forth out of faith.
Meditate after Work: Oct 2 Teachings Recap
Taught the reality of food, the disgusting nature foodHow to put yourself in anothers placeThe 10 right viewsPractice the qualities in karaneeyametta sutta When people do not know the reality of food, at times people become happy enjoying food, at times gets angry, fedup and sad too. The reason for these problems were taught with…
SN 56.42 Papata Sutta, The Precipice
What is the most dangerous thing in the world? On one occasion the Blessed One was dwelling at Rajagaha on Mount Vulture Peak. Then the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus thus: “Come, bhikkhus, let us go to Paṭibhana Peak for the day’s abiding.” “Yes, venerable sir,” those bhikkhus replied. Then the Blessed One, together with…
Itv 112 Lokavabodha Sutta, The Discourse about Realizing the World
Learn about the meaning of the word Tathāgata and the Supreme Buddha’s excellent knowledge.
Mittanisamsa Sutta: The Benefits of Friendship
In this Sutta the Supreme Buddha explains the benefits of good friendship.
Poya-Day English Buddhist Meditation Retreat in Colombo at CIPM
When: Every Poya-day national holiday (see below)Time: 7.00 am to 4 pmFor: Adults (Click for children’s program)Language: English Medium Where: Charted Institute of Personnel Management Meeting HallNo. 43 Vijaya Kumaranathunga Mawatha, Colombo 05.Cost: Free A separate Dhamma program is conducted for children in English medium, at the same venue from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. NEW! Sinhala…
Meditate after Work: September 25 Teachings
Dear Dhamma friends, The Buddha taught us that we are attached and bound to the people around us, and the cause for any suffering that we experience in life is due to bonds and attachment. Without overcoming the bonds and attachments, we seek & apply solutions that leads to great sorrow and could harm our…
Meditate after Work: September 18 Teachings
Pemato jāyatī soko,pemato jāyatī bhayaṃ;Pemato vippamuttassa,natthi soko kuto bhayaṃ. 213. Affection gives rise to sorrow; affection gives rise to fear. For someone released from affection, there is no sorrow; so, from what would fear arise? Ratiyā jāyatī soko, ratiyā jāyatī bhayaṃ; Ratiyā vippamuttassa, natthi soko kuto bhayaṃ. 214. Desire gives rise to sorrow; desire gives…
MN 87 Piyajatika Sutta: Born From the Beloved
What is the real source of our suffering? So I have heard. At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery. Now at that time a certain householder’s dear and beloved only child passed away. After their death he didn’t feel like working or eating. He would go to the cemetery and wail, “Where…
MN 148 Chachakka Sutta: Six Sets of Six
In this sutta, the supreme Buddha explains the detailed analysis of our experiences through the six sense bases. So I have heard. At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery. There the Buddha addressed the monks, “Monks!” “Venerable sir,” they replied. The Buddha said this: “Monks, I shall teach…
Meditate after Work: September 11 Teachings
Last week we learned the method of examining the gratification, danger and escape of our lives and the things around us. Usually people consider only the gratification or happiness they experience in life. And when they don’t experience that gratification constantly people regret and hate themselves and other’s who took away their happiness. People who go chase after gratification…
Watch: Importance of Binara Poya
The beginning of Bhikkhini Sangha took place on a Binara full moon poya day. In this sermon you will learn the eight conditions imposed by the Buddha to grant female lay people the chance to obtain ordination in the Bhikkhuni Sangha.