Podcasts about sutta nipata

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center) What do you find inspiring? Sutta Nipata 5.19, "Preserving the Way to the Far Shore", or Anguttara Nikaya 11.2, "Making a Wish", or is it something else?

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center) What do you find inspiring? Sutta Nipata 5.19, "Preserving the Way to the Far Shore", or Anguttara Nikaya 11.2, "Making a Wish", or is it something else?

Ajahn Nyaniko offers readings of “Sutta Nipata 1.6 - Decline” & “Sutta Nipata 1.7 - The Outcast”, as well as readings form “Being Dhamma”, teachings of Ajahn Chah translated by Paul Breiter. This reading was offered on January 31, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Nyaniko offers readings of “Nalaka Sutta” & “Quickly Sutta” from the “Sutta Nipatta”, as well as readings form “Being Dhamma”, teachings of Ajahn Chah translated by Paul Breiter. This reading was offered on January 30, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Metta Sutta, Sutta Nipata 1.8. Discorso del Buddha sulla gentilezza amorevole. Letto da Sirimedho Stefano De Luca. Musica di Siddhi, Lalitha (Your Grace), su Free Music AArchive (CC BY-NC)

Buddhist Pāli Chanting of the very first Sutta in the Suttanipāta: "The Serpent" / "Uragasutta". Snakes regularly have to shed their old skin, as it becomes too restrictive for their growing body. In the wilderness, one can sometimes find this old, worn out skin, left behind by the snake. The Buddha uses this process as a simile for a monk who abandons a particular mental defilement or deluded mode of cognition just like the snake leaves behind it's old skin. And as result of leaving behind the defilement he gives up "the here and the beyond" like a snake its old worn out skin as well. A Dhammatalk about the meaning of the Sutta can be found here. An English translation of the Pāli Chanting: 1. One who removes the anger that has arisen as one removes with herbs a snake's spreading venom: That monk gives up the here and the beyond as a serpent sheds its old worn-out skin. 2. One who has entirely cut off desire as if plucking a a lotus growing in a lake: That monk gives up the here and the beyond as a serpent sheds its old worn-out skin. 3. One who has entirely cut off craving having dried up its fast-flowing stream: That monk gives up the here and the beyond as a serpent sheds its old worn-out skin. 4. One who has entirely swept up conceit as a great flood does a fragile bridge of reeds: That monk gives up the here and the beyond as a serpent sheds its old worn-out skin. 5. One who finds no core in states of existence as one seeking flowers in udumbara trees finds none: That monk gives up the here and the beyond as a serpent sheds its old worn-out skin. 6. One who has no irritations inwardly, having transcended such and such states of existence: That monk gives up the here and the beyond as a serpent sheds its old worn-out skin. 7. One whos thoughts have been burned out, entirely well excised internally: That monk gives up the here and the beyond as a serpent sheds its old worn-out skin. 8. One who has neither run too far nor run back, who has transcended all this proliferation: That monk gives up the here and the beyond as a serpent sheds its old worn-out skin. 9. One who has neither run too far nor run back, having known about the world, "All this is unreal": That monk gives up the here and the beyond as a serpent sheds its old worn-out skin. 10. One who has neither run too far nor run back, devoid of greed, [knowing] "All this is unreal": That monk gives up the here and the beyond as a serpent sheds its old worn-out skin. 11. One who has neither run too far nor run back, devoid of desire, [knowing] "All this is unreal": That monk gives up the here and the beyond as a serpent sheds its old worn-out skin. 12. One who has neither run too far nor run back, devoid of aversion, [knowing] "All this is unreal": That monk gives up the here and the beyond as a serpent sheds its old worn-out skin. 13. One who has neither run too far nor run back, devoid of delusion, [knowing] "All this is unreal": That monk gives up the here and the beyond as a serpent sheds its old worn-out skin. 14. One who has no latent tendencies at all, whose unwholesome roots have been uprooted: That monk gives up the here and the beyond as a serpent sheds its old worn-out skin. 15. One who has no states born from distress as a condition for returning to the near shore: That monk gives up the here and the beyond as a serpent sheds its old worn-out skin. 16.One who has no states born from desire, causes for bondage to existence: That monk gives up the here and the beyond as a serpent sheds its old worn-out skin. 17. Having abandoned the five hindrances, untroubled, crossed over perplexity, free of darts: That monk gives up the here and the beyond as a serpent sheds its old worn-out skin. Our Podcast on our own Dhammagiri Website, no need for any special app, just listen in any browser: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast More about Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage: https://www.dhammagiri.net/news .

June 18, 2022 Metta Sutta from the Sutta Nipata 1.8 This is the classic Metta sutta in which the Buddha explains Metta in detail and Delson adds many more details!! Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/

The Sutta Nipāta (literally, "Suttas falling down") is a Buddhist scripture, a sutta collection in the Khuddaka Nikaya, part of the Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism. All its suttas, thought to originate from before the Buddha's parinibbana, consist largely of verse, though some also contain some prose. Some scholars believe that it describes the oldest of all Buddhist practices. Others such as Bhikkhu Bodhi and K. R. Norman agree that it contains much early material. The Chapter on the Way to the Beyond consist largely of questions posed to the Buddha by 16 Brahmin students. Translated by The Ven. Prof. Hammalawa Saddhatissa Maha Thera (1914–1990).

It might be easy to love those close to us, but how do we love those who are not? We can at least wish for them to be free from suffering. We can allow a fraction of the love we feel towards those close to us to seep out towards those we don’t know. If we want to feel joy, we can aim to extend this fraction of love. Then, as the Sutta Nipata says, “Your life will bring heaven to earth.”

 Episode 0559 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, LV (Dvayatanupassana Sutta, II)(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)Part II conclusion of the reading & commentary on Dvayatanupassana Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. A listing of essential Buddha-Dhamma "dualities" or polarities for rightful contemplation -- an overview of the substrates of conditioned existence, dependent origination, and

The Venerable Paññobhāsa Bhikkhu seriously began considering himself a Buddhist, although a sloppy one, at around 19, on reading the book Zen Flesh, Zen Bones, and began favoring Theravada maybe two years later after reading an old translation of the Sutta Nipata. Around 1988 he began searching for a Buddhist monastery in America in which to be ordained, and after being unimpressed by a Zen place near Mt. Shasta he settled on Taungpulu Kaba-Aye Monastery in Boulder Creek, near Santa Cruz, which was in the Burmese Taungpulu Forest Tradition. He was ordained there in 1991, on the day before the full moon of Visakha (usually May but this time April), the traditional anniversary of the Buddha's enlightenment. After two months as a white-robed attendant and almost two years as a monk, deteriorating conditions at the monastery (typical California craziness) inspired some of the senior monks to advise him to go to Burma for a little while till things got better. He planned on maybe two and a half years, but things didn't get better at TKAM and he wound up living in Burma for altogether over twenty years. Living in various forest caves (largely to better endure the blazing heat of upper Burma), and mostly avoiding other monks, Paññobhāsa Bhikkhu became pretty much a recluse, spending lots of time meditating. He acquired a reputation for being very strict, and also controversial in his interpretations of Buddhist philosophy. After burning out on Burma and wanting to come back to the USA, his first attempt at living as a free-range monk in America was in 2011. He has found that living as a monk in America is very different from living as one in a Buddhist country like Burma. After some years of back and forth between America and Asia he wound up where he is now, at a Burmese monastery in French Camp, California. Paññobhāsa Bhikkhu is a prolific blogger and YouTuber, with a tonne of useful material, elaborating on subjects as diverse as St John of the Cross, Pali textual interpretation, Julius Evola and even the various social ills that assail the West as Present. Co-hosted this week with “Gods Own Fool”, @Godsfool3 URL Links for Paññobhāsa Bhikkhu current blog (mostly philosophy and caustic critiques of Marxism): https://politicallyincorrectdharma.blogspot.com/ old website: nippapanca.org Minds page: https://www.minds.com/Pannobhasa_Bhikkhu/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQJMvdH3Is-fw7rVhYd4uA/videos SubscribeStar support page: https://www.subscribestar.com/philosophical-dharma my old, more Buddhist blog: https://thebahiyablog.blogspot.com/ (Bitchute is in the works, as it is the video platform of the thought-liberated future) (also lots of my videos, too politically incorrect for YT, are on Brian Ruhe's Bitchute channel under the rubric of Buddhist Monk Truthers: but it is malfunctioning at present and Herr Brian is currently scratching his head over it) Music & Mixing Credit: Chris Kelly - for all music enquiries, including original music and editing services please contact shipoffoolscast@protonmail.com Support SOF Cast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/ship-of-fools-podcast Find out more at https://ship-of-fools-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 0557 - Sutta Nipata, LIV (Dvayatanupassana Sutta, I)(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)Part I reading & commentary on Dvayatanupassana Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. A listing of essential Buddha-Dhamma "dualities" or polarities for rightful contemplation -- and an overview of the substrates of conditioned existence, dependent origination, and the experiential basis

Episode 0556 - Sutta Nipata, LIV (Dvayatanupassana Sutta, I) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Part I reading & commentary on Dvayatanupassana Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. A listing of essential Buddha-Dhamma "dualities" or polarities for rightful contemplation -- and an overview of the substrates of conditioned existence, dependent origination, and the experiential

Episode 0555 - Sutta Nipata, LIII (Nalaka Sutta, II)(Click on the above link, or here, for audio)Part II conclusion of the reading & commentary on Nalaka Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Cosmic praise at Siddhartha Gautama's birth, and his later teaching to Nalaka, nephew of Asita. Some essentials of the recluse life, and the 'maximal-gradient' path to complete release (the "vertical

Episode 0550 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, LI (Kokālika Sutta, II)(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Completion of the reading & commentary on Kokālika Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Gautama's teaching to Kokālika, follower of Devadatta, regarding conduct that leads to the hell realms (Niraya), and conditions of experience therein. Additional perspectives from Hindu Yoga &

Episode 0552 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, LII (Nalaka Sutta)(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Reading & commentary on Nalaka Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Cosmic praise at Siddhartha Gautama's birth, and his later teaching to Nalaka, nephew of Atisa. Essentials of the recluse life, the 'highest-gradient' path to complete release, and 4 modes of patipada.  Additional

Episode 0544 - Sutta Nipata, XLVIII (Salla Sutta)(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)Reading & commentary on the Salla Sutta ("the Arrow"), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Gautama's teaching on the inevitability of death, and counsel for those grieving the loss of loved ones. Additional perspectives from Vedantic Brahminism, and the Law of One (L/L Ra Material) -- with various

Episode 0546 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLIX (Vāseṭṭha Sutta)(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)Reading & commentary on the Vāseṭṭha Sutta (to Vāseṭṭha, the Brahmin), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Gautama's teaching on what constitutes a true Brahmin, proper classification of human being, and various qualities of awakened mind & path-completion. Additional perspectives from Vedantic

Episode 0539 - Sutta Nipata, XLV (Sabhiya Sutta #2)(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)Part 2 of reading & commentary on the Sabhiya Sutta ("to the Brahmin Sabhiya"), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. 20 questions to Gautama on the nature of one perfectly spiritually attained. Qualities of final awakening and the goal of the Buddhist path. Additional perspectives from Vedantic

Episode 0541 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLVI (Sabhiya Sutta #3)(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)Part 3 of reading & commentary on the Sabhiya Sutta ("to the Brahmin Sabhiya"), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. 20 questions to Gautama on the nature of one perfectly spiritually attained. Qualities of final awakening and the goal of the Buddhist path. Additional perspectives from Vedantic

Episode 0542 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLVII (Sela Sutta)(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)Reading & commentary on the Sela Sutta ("to the Brahmin Sela"), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Kaniya's sacrifice to and Sela's praise of Gautama, to determine the authenticity of his "Awakening." Additional perspectives from Vedantic Brahminism, and the Law of One (L/L Ra Material) -- with

Episode 0535 - Sutta Nipata, XLIII (Māḷa Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Reading & commentary on the Mala Sutta (to the Brahmin Magha), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The nature & power of righteous giving (dana), signposts and indications of attainment and transformation, and Pali Canon views regarding the nature of spiritual path.Additional perspectives from Vedanta &

Episode 0537 - Sutta Nipata, XLIV (Sabhiya Sutta #1)(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)Part 1 of reading & commentary on the Sabhiya Sutta (to the Brahmin Sabhiya), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. 20 questions to Gautama on the nature of one perfectly spiritually attained. Qualities of final awakening and the goal of the Buddhist path.Additional perspectives from Vedantic Brahminism,

Episode 0533 - Sutta Nipata, XLII (Sundarika Bhāradvāja Sutta, V)(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)Part V and conclusion of extended commentary on the Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu -- with comparison between Theravadan Pali Buddha-Dhamma and Vedantic-Upanishadic principles of theory, practice & the goal of spiritual-path transformation. Pali Canon

Episode 0531- TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXXXI (Sundarika Bhāradvāja Sutta, IV)(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Part IV of extended commentary on the Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu -- with comparison between Theravadan Pali Buddha-Dhamma and Vedantic-Upanishadic principles of theory, practice & the goal of spiritual path transformation. Pali Canon

Episode 0527 - Sutta Nipata, XXXIX (Sundarika Bhāradvāja Sutta, II) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Part II of extended commentary on the Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu -- with comparison between Theravadan Pali Buddha-Dhamma and some Brahman principles of theory & practice. NOTE: "SnA" (as a basis for sutta commentary) was mistakenly identified as

Episode 0523 - Sutta Nipata, XXXVII (Subhasita Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Final review of the Five Faculties (Panca Indriya) & their use in returning to mind-balance from bipolar conditions. Commentary on the Subhasita Sutta ("Well-Spoken," translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu), with remarks on the theory & practice of Right Speech. Kamma and levels of mind-intention;

Episode 0525 - Sutta Nipata, XXXVIII (Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta, I) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Part I of an extended commentary on the Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu -- with comparison between Theravadan Pali Buddha-Dhamma and some Brahman principles of theory & practice. NOTE: "SnA" (as a basis for sutta commentary) is mistakenly identified

Episode 0519 - Sutta Nipata, XXXV (Padhana Sutta, III) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Part III commentary on the Padhana Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Mara  approaches Gautama to prevent his efforts toward complete and perfect enlightenment. 4 forms of Right Effort (exertion), and the means of working through mental-emotional 'bipolarity' (excess & deficiency)

Episode 0521 - Sutta Nipata, XXXVI (Padhana Sutta, IV) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Part IV commentary and final remarks on the Padhana Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Mara approaches Gautama to prevent his efforts toward complete and perfectenlightenment. 4 forms of Right Effort (exertion) and use of the 7 Factors of Enlightenment for excess/deficiency conditions

Ajahn Hasapanna gives a short talk about how it is not where we are born, but rather our deeds that make us noble or otherwise. Sutta Nipata 1.7: "One is not low because of Birth not does birth makes one Noble. Deeds alone made one low, deeds alone made one noble. This guided meditation is part of the corona dhamma daily series of daily meditation and dhamma teachings offered by the nuns at Dhammasara Monastery to support the community during the coronavirus pandemic. Apologies for the audio quality as the recording equipment at Dhammasara is not of the same quality. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website, the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Episode 0515 - Sutta Nipata, XXXIII (Padhana Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Commentary on Padhana Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Mara approaches Gautama to prevent his efforts toward complete and perfect enlightenment. Right effort & the means of working through personal desires toward single-minded spiritual seeking. Backstory to the sutta, and the 7

Episode 0517 - Sutta Nipata, XXXIV (Padhana Sutta, II) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Part II commentary on the Padhana Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Mara approaches Gautama to prevent his efforts toward complete and perfect enlightenment. Right effort & the means of working through personal desires toward single-minded spiritualseeking. Backstory to the sutta,

Episode 0509 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXX (Samma Paribbajaniya Sutta, II) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Part II of commentary on Samma Paribbajaniya Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The Mahasamaya sutta backstory from Great Chronicle of the Buddhas (Ven. Mingun Sayadaw),with additional overview from Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. Core elements and teachings of the Buddhist

Episode 0513 - Sutta Nipata XXXII (Pabbajja Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Commentary on Pabbajja Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. King Bimbisara meets Gautama before his enlightenment, and recognizes his many special qualities. * Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html * Pabbajja Sutta (historical-academic analysis

Episode 0511 - Sutta Nipata, XXXI (Dhammika Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Commentary on Dhammika Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu and John Ireland. Buddhist "9 Precepts" from Great Chronicle of the Buddhas (Ven. Mingun Sayadaw), and the work of directional metta cultivation. Observance of 5, 8 & 10 precepts vs. cultivation of metta and the Four Brahma-Viharas;

Episode 0503 - Sutta Nipata, XXVII (Rahula Sutta, II) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Final comments on the Rahula Sutta, with translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu -- including key Buddha-Dhamma principles from the two additional suttas given to Rahula (Ambalatthika-Rahulovada & Maha Rahulovada Suttas). Meticulous Buddhist self-training: seeing the danger of lies & dishonesty;

Episode 0505 - Sutta Nipata, XXVIII (Vangisa Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended comments on the Vangisa Sutta, with translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu -- including a backstory to the lifetimes, learning & songs of Vangisa. The use of magical powers (siddhi) for fame & fortune, and the inevitable loss of relationships as we progress along the spiritual path.

Episode 0507 - Sutta Nipata, XXIX (Samma Paribbajaniya Sutta, I) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Part I of commentary on the Samma Paribbajaniya Sutta, with translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The Mahasamaya backstory to the sutta from Great Chronicle of the Buddhas (Ven. Mingun Sayadaw) with added commentary from Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. Buddhist cosmology & embellishment; levels

Episode 0501 - Sutta Nipata, XXVI (Rahula Sutta, I) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Review & commentary on Rahula Sutta with translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The story of Gautama & his son, and the ways of service to family and loved-ones. Rahula's character and karmic basis, and the essentials of graded teaching. The nature and consequences of spiritual receptivity, love

Episode 0499 - Sutta Nipata, part 25 (Utthana Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Review & commentary on Utthana Sutta with translations by John D. Ireland and Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The importance of attentiveness, vigilance & initiative on the spiritual path -- heedfulness, balanced activity, and effort. From right view & understanding to a personal scale of values in

Episode 0491 - Sutta Nipata, part 21 (Brāhmaṇadhammika Sutta, I) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Part I of an extended review & commentary on Brāhmaṇadhammika Sutta with translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Sutta introduction and summary from "Suttanipata: An Ancient Collection of the Buddha's Discourses" by Bhikkhu Bodhi. Gautama's survey of the history of Brahmanism from ancient

Episode 0492 - Sutta Nipata, part 22 (Brāhmaṇadhammika Sutta, II) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Part II of review & commentary on Brāhmaṇadhammika Sutta with translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Comparison with Matthew 6 (NIV) & Yeshua's teachings on right conduct, motivation, and the true basis of spiritual "reward." The psychology & metaphysics of associated downfall: from

Episode 0494 - Sutta Nipata, part 23 (Nava Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Review & commentary on Nava Sutta with translation by John D. Ireland and Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The learned virtuous teacher & teaching on essential Dhamma as a sturdy boat to cross the waters. Discerning the core principles of self, path, universe, and goal. Body/mind/spirit complex & the 7-

Episode 0496 - Sutta Nipata, part 24 (Kimsila Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Review & commentary on Kimsila Sutta with translation by John D. Ireland and Thanissaro Bhikkhu. A suitable mindset in approaching the teacher or teaching seeking to learn & avoiding the obstructions to receptivity From the receptivity to learning & understanding, from discernment to the

Episode 0490 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 20 (Dhammacariya/Kapila Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Part I of an extended review & commentary on Brahma?adhammika Sutta with translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Sutta introduction and summary from "Suttanipata: An Ancient Collection of the Buddha's Discourses" by Bhikkhu Bodhi. Gautama's survey of the history of Brahmanism from

Episode 0485 - Sutta Nipata, part 17 (Maha Mangala Sutta 1) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended review & commentary on the Maha-Mangala Sutta with translations by Narada Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The backstory to the sutta, meanings of the term "mangala," and review of the Theravadan "Paritta" (protective) suttas. Bhikkhu Bodhi's PDF synopsis: the true nature & basis of '

Episode 0489 - Sutta Nipata, part 19 (Suciloma Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended review & commentary on the Amagandha Sutta using the translation of Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Yogic views of Vegan-asfceticism  diet as necessary for self-purification, vs. a Buddhist understanding that immorality is the true "rotting flesh stench" (amagandha). * Sutta Nipata (Overview):

Episode 0487 - Sutta Nipata, part 18 (Maha-Mangala Sutta 2) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended review & commentary on the Maha-Mangala Sutta with translations by Narada Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Association of the term "mangala" with 'long term welfare and benefit.' Extended review of Bhikkhu Bodhi's PDF synopsis: the true nature of 'blessings:' the spiritually

Episode 0482 - Sutta Nipata, part 16 (Hiri Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended review & commentary on the Hiri Sutta with translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Various definitions of the Pali terms "hiri" and "ottappa," and the basis of true friendship by wise restraint. Moral shame and dread, 'healthy guilt and shame,' and avoidance of what causes shame, regret,

Episode 0480 - Sutta Nipata, part 15 (Amagandha Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended review & commentary on the Amagandha Sutta using the translation of Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Yogic views of Vegan-asceticism  diet as necessary for self-purification, vs. a Buddhist understanding that immorality is the true "rotting flesh stench" (amagandha). * Sutta Nipata (Overview):

Episode 0478 - Sutta Nipata, part 14 (Ratana Sutta II) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended review & commentary on the Ratana (Treasures, Jewel) Sutta by translations by Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The story of Vesali, Gautama's response, and the essential supreme values of Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha (Tri - Ratana) for humans & devas in cosmic plan. Nibbana & samadhi

Episode 0476 - Sutta Nipata, part 13 (Ratana Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended review & commentary on the Ratana (Treasures, Jewel) Sutta by translations by Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The story of Vesali, Gautama's response, and the essential supreme value of Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha (Tri - Ratana) for humans & devas in our true cosmology. * Sutta Nipata

Episode 0474 - Sutta Nipata, part 12 (Muni Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended review & commentary on the Muni (The Sage) Sutta from translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Qualities of mind, spiritual achievements, and aspects of lifestyle of the fully perfected sage. * Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html * Muni Sutta (

Episode 0473 - Sutta Nipata, part 11 (Vijaya Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended review & commentary on the Karaniya Metta Sutta (Sutta on Loving-Kindness/Goodwill) based on translations of Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Selected comparisons with various teachings from the Ra Material, Taoism, Advaita Vedanta & Western Theosophy. Gautama's teaching on mental &

Episode 0471 - Sutta Nipata, part 10 (Alavaka Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended review & commentary on the Alavaka Sutta from two translations (Thanissaro Bhikkhu & Piyadassi Thera). Background information on the yakkha Alavaka and circumstances of the sutta.  Gautama's teaching to Alavaka regarding proper conduct & mind purification required to secure

Episode 0465 - Sutta Nipata, part 8 (Karaniya Sutta - Goodwill) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended review & commentary on the Karaniya Metta Sutta (Sutta on Loving-Kindness/Goodwill) based on translations of Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Selected comparisons with various teachings from the Ra Material, Taoism, Advaita Vedanta & Western Theosophy. Gautama's

Episode 0468 - Sutta Nipata, part 8a (Karaniya Sutta - Goodwill) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended review & commentary on Thanissaro Bhikkhu's translation of the Pali word "Metta" as Goodwill. Review of the Karaniya Metta Sutta, with association to the Ra Material and 7-chakra theory. The nature of green-ray (4th chakra) love, personal usage of the term "lovingkindness,"

Episode 0469 - Sutta Nipata, part 9 (Hemavata Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended review & commentary on Thanissaro Bhikkhu's translation of Hemavata Sutta, with discussion of the spirit-class of Yakkha (Sanskrit: Yaksha) beings by comparative cosmology. The ways of conduct in speech & behavior, and completed mind purification required for "crossing the stream" or

Episode  0463 - Sutta Nipata, part 7 (Vasala Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended review & commentary on the Vasala Sutta (On Outcastes) based on translations of Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Gautama's moral reformuation of the basis of what constitutes a social outcaste -- a listing of the ethical faults of one who is an "outcaste." Rebirth based on moral

Episode  0461 - Sutta Nipata, part 6 (Parabhava Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended review & commentary on the Parabhava Sutta (On Decline or Downfall) based on translations of Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. 12 major causal complexes leading to evolutionary downfall, suffering, and potential rebirth in lower realms. * Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://

Episode 0459 - Sutta Nipata, part 5 (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Original Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9whZKM3Mv4 Extended review & commentary on the Cunda Sutta ("To Cunda, the Smith") based on the translation of Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The 4 types of Buddhist contemplatives (aka spiritual seekers & Wanderers). Extended discussion and comparision to the "

Episode 0457 - Sutta Nipata, part 4 (Kasi Bharadvaja Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Original YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMXvpG1eJeo Extended review & commentary on the Kasi Bharadvaja Sutta (Discourse to Bharadvaja the Farmer) based on the translations of Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Comparison with the New Testament Gospels' "Parable of

Episode 0451 - Sutta Nipata, part 2 (Dhaniya Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em2kY0sxois Introduction to the 5 chapters of the Sutta Nipata, review of the Five Hindrances & commentary on the Dhaniya Sutta ("Dhaniya the Cattleman"). The materialist-spiritual view contrast: physical & social acquisition vs. self-transformation

Episode 0449 - Sutta Nipata, part 1 (Uraga Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfW3PlMGK10&t=1s Introduction to the 5 chapters of the Sutta Nipata, review of the Five Hindrances & commentary on two translations of the Uraga (Snake) Sutta. Mind-changes along the path of soul evolution; increasing freedom from attachment to 3

Episode 0454 - Sutta Nipata, part 3 (Khaggavisana Sutta) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x52zBPUiyd8 Introduction to the 5 chapters of the Sutta Nipata, extended review & commentary on the Khaggavisana Sutta ("The Rhinoceros"). The values of solitude & mature companionship vs. the disadvantages of relationship-family-sociality. *

Sanghadevi offers this substantial and inspiring talk on the praises of Pingiya, from the chapter entitled The Way to the Beyond from the Sutta Nipata. This is the final talk in a series entitled The Buddha in the Pali Canon given at Cambridge Buddhist Centre (UK) 2015. *** Help keep FBA free for everyone! Become a supporter today.  Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast - bite-size pieces of Dharma inspiration, two times a week! Follow our blog for news and new Dharma FBA on Twitter FBA on Facebook FBA on Soundcloud

Priyavadita explores the role that faith has played in his spiritual life. In particular, his love for Pingya's Praises of the Way to the Beyond, from the Sutta Nipata. January 2018. The post Me and my Mate Pingya appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

“නිරතුරුව ම දැහැන් වඩන – කෙලෙසුන් රහිතව සිටිනා සදහම් මග පිරිපුන් කළ – මතුවෙන්නට කෙලෙස් නොමැති ලොවේ තිබෙන හැම දෙයක්ම – ගැන පරතෙර වෙතට වැඩිය භගවත් මුනිදානන් වෙත – ආවෙමි මම පැන අසන්ට අවිදු අදුර සිඳ බිද හැර – ලබන විමුක්තිය පිළිබඳ පහදාදෙනු මැනවි මට ද.” “පින්වත් උදයෙනි ඔබ තුල – කාම ගුණය ගැන පවතින දොම්නස හා අශාව ද – යන දෙක බැහැරව දුරු කොට මඩිමින් හැම අලස බවද – වලක්වමින් සැක කුකුස්ද” ~ ඛුද්‌දක නිකාය , සුත්ත නිපාතය , පාරායන වර්ගය , උදය සූත්‍රය ~ Youtube - https://youtu.be/-z6dGyYxs-c දිනය : 2013 - 09 - 08 Conducted by Ven. Ambanpola Gnanawijaya Thero. Program Language is Sinhala. Visit: www.noblepath.net Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/noblepathnet Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/noblepath_net Facebook: www.fb.com//noblepath.net Instagram: instagram.com/noble_path

John Peacock is a scholar and Associate Director of The Oxford Mindfulness Centre. His studies of the earliest Buddhist writings have revealed to him a very human Buddha and a very different Buddhism than we know today. In a conversation with Hokai Sobol, Peacock describes the historical Buddha as a very practical teacher and a radical social reformer. He cites passages of the earliest writings that describe a very human and emotional Buddha that enjoyed satire. He calls the Buddha the “First Psychologist” and relates to him as a teacher who was more interested in practical psychology than philosophy. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series. Episode Links: Oxford Mindfulness Center ( http://oxfordmindfulness.org ) Hokai Sobol | 21st Century Dharma ( http://www.hokai.info ) Sutta Nipata ( http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html ) Ariyapariyesana Sutta ( http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.026.than.html )

Hokai Sobol and John Peacock continue their discussion about how the Buddha and Buddhism are described in the earliest Buddhist writings. By getting more accurate with translations of the earliest writings, Peacock believes modern Buddhism can free itself of the trappings of Religion, Humanism, and the need for consolation in the face of reality. They discuss the role and importance of critical inquiry in Buddhism’s future, and how all of this is leading to a secularization of Buddhism. This is part 2 of a 2 part series. Listen to part 1, Will the Real Buddha Please Stand Up? Episode Links: Oxford Mindfulness Center ( http://oxfordmindfulness.org ) Hokai Sobol | 21st Century Dharma ( http://www.hokai.info ) Sutta Nipata ( http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html ) Ariyapariyesana Sutta ( http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.026.than.html )

Today’s FBA Podcast, “Why Read the Sutta Nipata?”, by Suriyavamsa, is a thorough and engaging exploration of the why and what of suttas, how they were traditionally passed on through the ages and Kukai’s description of how a sutta works on the rational, imaginative and cosmic-mythological levels. Includes beautiful readings on the themes of: skillful speech, grief and fearing death, humility, pleasure, avoiding arguments and worldly desire, finishing with the much loved ‘Pingiya’s Praises of the Way to the Beyond.’

The teachings that Ratnaguna explores in this talk are all from the Sutta Nipata – one of the earliest of Buddhist texts. His sub-title is the rather intriguing: ‘The Dharma before Buddhism’. You might say that when it comes to the Sutta Nipata, the Buddha is very clearly telling it like it is. Well, so does Ratnaguna! In the opening remarks (which, unfortunately, were not recorded) he likens these suttas in their profound scope and effect to the simpicity and purity of Bach’s violin sonatas and cello suites. Given on the FWBO International Retreat at Taraloka, May 2008

Fourth talk in the series Beyond, on the last chapter of the Sutta Nipata, given by Ratnaguna. February 2007 The post Beyond: Pingiya’s Faith appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Third in a series, Beyond, on the last chapter of the Buddhist scripture the Sutta Nipata by Ratnaguna. February 2007 The post Beyond: There is Nothing to Drop appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Second talk in a series, Beyond, on the last chapter of the Sutta Nipata, given by Ratnaguna, January 2007 The post Beyond: Drop Everything appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

First talk in a series, Beyond, on the last chapter of the Buddhist scripture Sutta Nipata, by Ratnaguna, January 2007 The post Beyond: The Brahmin’s Questions appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

How does one cross the flood of birth and old age, sorrow, and grief?Listen to this sutta read by Ajahn Sucitto (04'41" 1.6 MB)Recorded by jtb on 4 July 2006 in Concord, Massachusetts. Translated from the Pali by H. Saddhatissa. From The Sutta Nipata (London: »Curzon Press, Ltd., 1985). Text is copyright © 1985 H. Saddhatissa. Permission pending.

What one thing should a person hold onto in order to cross the flood of birth and old age, sorrow, and grief?Listen to this sutta read by Ajahn Sucitto (03'11" 1.1 MB)Recorded by jtb on 4 July 2006 in Concord, Massachusetts. Translated from the Pali by H. Saddhatissa. From The Sutta Nipata (London: »Curzon Press, Ltd., 1985). Text is copyright © 1985 H. Saddhatissa. Permission pending.

The Budda answers a series of questions on the causes of anger and attachment.Listen to this sutta read by Sister Cittapala (06'13" 2.1 MB)Recorded by jtb on 17 May 2006 in Lexington, Massachusetts, USA. Translated from the Pali by H. Saddhatissa. From The Sutta Nipata (London: »Curzon Press, Ltd., 1985). Text is copyright © 1985 H. Saddhatissa. Permission pending

King Bimbisara, struck by the young Buddha's radiant demeanor, follows him to the mountains to discover who he is and whence he comes.Listen to this sutta read by Ajahn Candasiri (04'38" 1.6 MB)Recorded by jtb on 17 May 2006 in Lexington, Massachusetts, USA. Translated from the Pali by H. Saddhatissa. From The Sutta Nipata (London: »Curzon Press, Ltd., 1985). Text is copyright © 1985 H. Saddhatissa. Permission pending.

The ten armies of Mara approach the Bodhisatta (Buddha-to-be) in an unsuccessful attempt to lure him from his meditation seat.Listen to this sutta read by Ajahn Candasiri (05'23" 1.9 MB)Recorded by jtb on 17 May 2006 in Lexington, Massachusetts, USA. Translated from the Pali by H. Saddhatissa. From The Sutta Nipata (London: »Curzon Press, Ltd., 1985). Text is copyright © 1985 H. Saddhatissa. Permission pending.

Is there anywhere safe to stand where we won't be swept away by aging and death?Listen to this sutta read by Ayya Medhanandi (02'08" 0.7 MB)Recorded by the reader in July 2005 in Paekakariki, New Zealand. Translated from the Pali by H. Saddhatissa. From The Sutta Nipata (London: »Curzon Press, Ltd., 1985). Text is copyright © 1985 H. Saddhatissa. Permission pending.