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AN 5.31 With Princess Sumanā

Learn about the power that giving has in our life, whether we are born the human world, in the heavenly world, or if we become a monk.

AN 7.67 Nagaropama Sutta, The Simile of the Citadel

“Mendicants, when a king’s frontier citadel is well provided with seven essentials and gets four kinds of sustenance when needed, without trouble or difficulty, it is then called a king’s frontier citadel that cannot be overrun by external foes and enemies. With what seven essentials is a citadel well provided? Firstly, a citadel has a pillar…

Sadu! Sadu! Mama Gautama Munindu Sarana Yanne

1. Rāga dvēsha mōha nometi – sitakin yutu vannē Endowed with a mind free of lust hatred and delusion, sil samādhi guṇa nuvaṇeti – nivan suvaya dannēBeing virtuous, wise with a concentrated mind, experiencing the happiness of Nibbana tun lova ven̆duman lebumaṭa – nitiyen himi vannēAlways worthy to receive reverential salutations from the beings from…

Aham Avero Homi: Traditional Loving-Kindness Phrases

Ahaṁ avero homiMay I be free from anger; abyāpajjho homimay I be free from ill will; anīgo homimay I be free from mental & physical suffering; sukhī attānaṁ pariharāmimay I look after myself and live happily. Ahaṁ viya myhaṁAs I am, āchari upajjhāyāso may my noble mentors, māthā pitharomy mother and father, hitha satthāfriendly beings,…

Meditate after Work: Nov 20 Teachings Recap

In the last few week’s folks learned five things to be recollected throughout the day and as long as life lasts till we attain Nibbana These are the five factors Memorize them and recollect them (1) A woman or a man, a householder or one gone forth, should often reflect thus: ‘I am subject to…

AN 5:57 Themes

The Buddha gave us a set of five recollections for everyone to practice. He teaches us the benefit that comes from this recollection, and he explains how it leads directly to Nibbana. “Bhikkhus, there are these five themes that should often be reflected upon by a woman or a man, by a householder or one gone…

Angulimala Paritta

This powerful Declaration of Truth was taught by our Supreme Buddha to Arahant Aṅgulimāla to bless a pregnant mother who was in extreme pain, unable to deliver her baby.

AN 5:235 Anukampa, A Monk with Compassion

Learn the five ways a monk can practice compassion towards lay people. “Monks, a resident monk with five qualities shows compassion to the lay people. What five? They encourage them in higher ethics. They equip them to see the truth of the teachings. When they are sick, they go to them and prompt their mindfulness,…